5-Day Northern Tanzania Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Tarangire National Park

Your safari begins with a morning drive from Arusha to Tarangire National Park, famous for its giant baobab trees and large elephant herds.

Activities: Full-day game drive exploring river valleys and savannah landscapes

Wildlife: Elephants, lions, zebras, buffalo, giraffes, wildebeests, and many bird species

Overnight: Lodge.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park

Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)

High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Bougainvillea Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, depart for the world-famous Serengeti, crossing the Ngorongoro highlands.

Stop at the Ngorongoro viewpoint for a panoramic crater view

Enter Serengeti via the Naabi Hill Gate

Activities: Afternoon game drive across the endless plains

Wildlife: Big cats (lions, cheetahs, leopards), elephants, buffalo, hippos, giraffes, and seasonal migration herds

Overnight: Serengeti central camp.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)

High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Central Serengeti Luxury Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Serengeti National Park

A full day dedicated to exploring the heart of the Serengeti.

Activities: Morning and afternoon game drives

Highlights: Big cats hunting, wildebeest herds, hippo pools, kopjes, and dramatic savannah landscapes

Optional: Balloon safari early morning (extra cost)

Overnight: Serengeti camp.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Central Serengeti Luxury Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Serengeti National Park

Enjoy a final morning game drive as you leave the Serengeti.

Drive toward Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Optional stops at Maasai boma or Olduvai Gorge (add-on)

As you climb to higher altitude, landscapes shift from plains to lush highlands

Overnight: Ngorongoro Highlands.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Karatu Villas Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Ngorongoro Crater

Early breakfast and descend 600 meters into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, one of the world’s most unique wildlife areas.

Activities: 5–6 hour crater game drive

Wildlife: Rhinos, lions, elephants, hyenas, zebras, hippos, flamingos, and more

Picnic lunch at Hippo Pool

Afternoon drive back to Arusha

End of safari.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

Show more

ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.