5-Day Serengeti African Safari Tour: Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater

Arusha – Tarangire National Park Your safari begins with a morning pickup from your hotel in Arusha. After a short briefing, drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its towering baobab trees and large herds of elephants. Enjoy a full afternoon game drive along the Tarangire River, which attracts a variety of wildlife, especially in the dry season. Look out for zebras, giraffes, lions, and over 500 species of birds. In the evening, check into your lodge or camp for a freshly prepared dinner and a peaceful night in the bush.

Tarangire – Serengeti National Park After breakfast, begin your scenic journey toward Serengeti National Park, passing through the lush highlands of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Arrive in the Serengeti by midday, where you’ll begin spotting wildlife immediately during a game drive en route to your lodge. The central Serengeti (Seronera region) is known for its high concentration of predators and resident wildlife. Settle into your accommodation and enjoy the sounds of the wild as night falls.

Full Day Game Drive in Serengeti Spend the entire day exploring the vast Serengeti plains, home to one of the most spectacular wildlife events on Earth—the Great Migration (seasonal). Your expert guide will take you to key areas for the best sightings of big cats, elephants, giraffes, and massive herds of wildebeests and zebras. Enjoy a picnic lunch under the acacia trees or by a riverbank, then continue your game drive through the Seronera Valley. Return to camp for dinner and another magical night in the wild.

Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area After breakfast, enjoy a final early-morning game drive in the Serengeti before heading east toward the Ngorongoro Highlands. Along the way, stop for lunch and take in the incredible scenery. Arrive at your lodge near the Ngorongoro Crater rim in the afternoon. Relax at the lodge, with stunning views of the crater below, and prepare for tomorrow’s descent into one of Africa’s greatest natural wonders.

Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha (End of Safari) After an early breakfast, descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best places in Africa to spot the Big Five. This unique ecosystem hosts an incredible density of wildlife, including lions, elephants, rhinos, hippos, buffaloes, and abundant birdlife. After a rewarding half-day game drive and picnic lunch by the hippo pool, ascend the crater and begin your return drive to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon or early evening.