This 5-day Best of Northern Tanzania safari offers an immersive experience through Tarangire, the Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. With an extra day in the Serengeti, you'll have more time to witness the Great Migration (seasonal) and encounter the Big Five. Stay in comfortable mid-range lodges and tented camps, and enjoy expert guiding every step of the way.
Highlights
Full-day game drive in Tarangire (elephants & baobabs)
Two days in Serengeti to maximize wildlife viewing
Ngorongoro Crater tour (Big Five guaranteed)
Optional Maasai village or Olduvai Gorge visit
Professional Maasai guide
Comfortable mid-range lodges/camps
All meals as per itinerary
Day 1: Arusha - Tarangire National Park Accommodation: Mid-range lodge or tented camp Description: Your safari begins with a morning departure from Arusha to Tarangire National Park, renowned for its large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. Enjoy a full day of game viewing across riverbeds and open savannahs, with chances to spot lions, giraffes, zebras, and diverse birdlife. After a bush lunch, continue exploring before heading to your mid-range lodge or tented camp in the late afternoon. Relax, enjoy sundowners, dinner, and an overnight stay. Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Tarangire - Serengeti National Park Accommodation: Mid-range tented camp in Serengeti Description: After breakfast, drive through the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands toward the vast plains of the Serengeti National Park. Along the way, enjoy changing landscapes and wildlife sightings. Arrive in central Serengeti around midday and begin your first exciting game drive, searching for lions, leopards, cheetahs, and large herbivore herds. Settle into your mid-range tented camp for dinner and an overnight stay under the African sky. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Itinerary
Day 3: Full day safari - Serengeti National Park Accommodation: Mid-range tented camp in Serengeti Description: Spend the entire day exploring the Serengeti’s diverse ecosystems. Depending on the season, you may witness the Great Migration or encounter resident wildlife such as buffaloes, hyenas, jackals, and big cats. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush before continuing your game drive. Return to camp in the evening for a relaxed atmosphere, campfire moments, dinner, and overnight. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Serengeti - Ngorongoro Conservation Area Accommodation: Mid-range lodge near crater rim Description: After breakfast, enjoy a final Serengeti game drive as you travel toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Optional stops include a visit to a Maasai village or Olduvai Gorge for cultural or historical insights. In the late afternoon, arrive at your mid-range lodge near the crater rim or in the surrounding highlands. Dinner and overnight at the lodge. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater Tour - Return to Arusha Accommodation: Not included (return to Arusha) Description: Descend early into the Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable safari on the crater floor, home to the Big Five and one of Africa’s highest concentrations of wildlife. Enjoy a picnic lunch near a hippo pool before ascending from the crater. In the afternoon, drive back to Arusha with drop-off at your hotel or the airport, marking the end of your safari experience. Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Inclusions
Park fees & government taxes
Transport in 4x4 safari vehicle
Professional English-speaking guide
Meals as per itinerary
Accommodation in mid-range lodges/camps
Bottled water in vehicle
Game drives as described
Exclusions
International flights
Visa fees
Travel insurance
Tips and gratuities
Personal expenses (drinks, souvenirs)
Optional activities (balloon safari, Maasai village, Olduvai Gorge)