5 DAYS BIG FIVE SAFARI TARANGIRE, SERENGETI AND NGORONGORO CRATER
Overview
This 5-day safari takes you on an incredible journey through Tanzania’s famous Northern Circuit, visiting Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater. Experience thrilling game drives, witness the Big Five, and stay in handpicked midrange lodges and tented camps that offer comfort in the heart of the wilderness.
DAY BY DAY ITINERARY
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha & Tarangire National Park Safari
Upon arrival in Arusha, you will meet your safari guide and start your journey to Tarangire National Park. This park is famous for its massive elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and abundant wildlife, including lions, leopards, giraffes, and buffaloes.
Enjoy an exciting game drive, following wildlife along the Tarangire River, a key water source that attracts animals all year.
A picnic lunch will be served at a scenic spot in the park before continuing your safari in the afternoon. Later, you will drive to Karatu, a beautiful town near the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, for an overnight stay.
Overnight Stay: Karatu Villas Lodge
Overnight Stay: Karatu Villas Lodge
Day 2: Karatu to Serengeti National Park (Central Serengeti)
After an early breakfast, you will depart for Serengeti National Park, driving through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, admire breathtaking landscapes and spot wildlife roaming freely.
Upon arrival in Central Serengeti, you will begin an exciting game drive. Serengeti is home to incredible wildlife, including wildebeests, zebras, elephants, lions, cheetahs, and leopards. This region has one of the highest concentrations of predators, making it a prime location for spotting lions on the hunt.
After an adventurous day, you will head to your tented camp for dinner and a night in the wild.
Overnight Stay: Tukaone Weavers Serengeti Camp
Overnight Stay: Tukaone Weavers Serengeti Camp
Day 3: Full-Day Safari in Serengeti National Park
Wake up early for a sunrise game drive, when wildlife is most active. Serengeti’s vast plains offer endless opportunities to spot lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, and more.
You will explore different areas of Central Serengeti, where your guide will take you to the best wildlife viewing spots. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing your afternoon game drive.
As the sun sets over the savannah, return to your tented camp for a delicious dinner and a night under the stars.
Overnight Stay: Tukaone Weavers Serengeti Camp
Overnight Stay: Tukaone Weavers Serengeti Camp
Day 4: Serengeti to Karatu – Scenic Drive Back
Tour Highlights:
✔️ Early morning game drive in Serengeti
✔️ Scenic drive back to Karatu (~5-6 hours)
Start the day with an early morning game drive, a great time to see predators hunting before the sun gets too hot. After breakfast, enjoy your last moments in Serengeti before beginning the journey back to Karatu.
Arrive at Karatu Villas Lodge in the evening, where you can relax after an adventurous day.
Karatu Villas Lodge
Karatu Villas Lodge
Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater Safari & Return to Arusha
Tour Highlights:
✔️ Descend into Ngorongoro Crater – a wildlife paradise
✔️ Spot the Big Five (lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo, leopard)
✔️ Picnic lunch near the Hippo Pool
✔️ Drive back to Arusha – Drop-off at Arusha Airport (ARK) or JRO
After an early breakfast, drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of Africa’s best wildlife destinations, with a high concentration of lions, elephants, rhinos, buffaloes, leopards, and hippos.
You will have a picnic lunch at a scenic location inside the crater. In the afternoon, ascend and begin your drive back to Arusha, where your safari ends.
COST INCLUDES:
• All accommodations
• Park Fees
• Meals as specified in day-by-day program
• Drinking Water all days
• All activities unless indicated as Optional
• All Transportation Unless labelled as Optional
• 4X4 Toyota Land cruiser with pop up roof.
• Professional Guide
• Taxes/ VAT
• Park Fees
• Meals as specified in day-by-day program
• Drinking Water all days
• All activities unless indicated as Optional
• All Transportation Unless labelled as Optional
• 4X4 Toyota Land cruiser with pop up roof.
• Professional Guide
• Taxes/ VAT
NOT INCLUDED:
• International flight
• Personal items [Souvenirs, Travel Insurance, Visa fee,
• Government imposed increased of taxes or Park fees.
• Tipping [Gratitude to your guide 15-20$ pp pd].
• Additional accommodation before or after safari
• Personal items [Souvenirs, Travel Insurance, Visa fee,
• Government imposed increased of taxes or Park fees.
• Tipping [Gratitude to your guide 15-20$ pp pd].
• Additional accommodation before or after safari
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