Arusha: 5 Day - Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Big five Safari

Arusha, Tanzania
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Duration5 days
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesJapanese, English, Chinese, French
Group sizeUp to 14 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Experience the best of Tanzania’s northern safari circuit on this 5-day group camping adventure through Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. Begin in Tarangire National Park, known for its large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. Continue to the world-famous Serengeti, where vast plains host incredible wildlife and Africa’s top predators. Conclude your journey at the Ngorongoro Crater—a stunning natural wonder and prime location to spot the Big Five. This shared camping safari offers an authentic outdoor experience, combining breathtaking landscapes, rich wildlife encounters, and the true spirit of African adventure.

What's included

  • All activities as per the itinerary
  • Transportation in a 4×4 Toyota Land cruiser with pop-up roof
  • Full-board meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) every day during the safari
  • Camping equipment such as tables, chairs, and cooking gear
  • Bottled drinking water throughout the tour
  • All park fees (Entry fees, Transit fees, concession fees or camping fees, and crater service fee)
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Overnight stays in tents with sleeping mattresses
  • Services of a professional safari chef
  • Professional and experienced English speaking safari Driver/guide
  • Pick up from and drop off to your Hotel in Arusha after the safari
  • Travel, accident, and medical insurance
  • Optional activities (e.g., Hot Air Balloon Safari – USD 530 per person)
  • Tips & gratuities for driver/guide (recommended USD 10 per person per day).

What to expect

Day 1: Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park – Mto Wa Mbuu
  1. Tarangire National Park
    9h
    Your adventure begins with a morning pick-up from your hotel in Arusha. Drive to Tarangire National Park, known for its giant baobab trees, huge herds of elephants, and rich wildlife diversity. After a full day of game viewing, continue to mto wa mbuu area for your overnight stay.
Day 2: Karatu - Serengeti National Park
  1. Serengeti National Park
    10h
    After breakfast, journey through the Ngorongoro Highlands, enjoying scenic views and a stop at the crater rim for breathtaking panoramas. Descend into the legendary Serengeti, where vast plains stretch endlessly and wildlife roams freely. Arrive in the central Serengeti (Seronera area) in time for lunch and enjoy your first game drive before settling in for the evening.
Day 3: Full Day Serengeti National Park
  1. Serengeti National Park
    10h
    Spend a full day exploring the Serengeti, one of the world’s most famous safari destinations. Depending on the season, you may witness the Great Migration—massive herds of wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles moving across the plains in search of fresh grazing. Keep your camera ready for lions, cheetahs, leopards, giraffes, and elephants.
Day 4: Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Conservation Area
  1. Serengeti National Park
    10h
    Wake up early for a sunrise game drive, the best time to spot predators on the hunt. After breakfast, enjoy another game drive before departing Serengeti. Travel through the vast plains toward Ngorongoro, arriving at the crater rim with spectacular views of the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera.
Day 5: Ngorongoro crater - Arusha
  1. 9h
    After an early breakfast, descend into Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable game drive. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to all of Africa’s Big Five and an incredible concentration of wildlife. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the crater floor before ascending back to the rim and returning to Arusha by evening. Drop-off at your hotel or the airport if you have a late flight.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Our professional driver-guide will meet travelers at their specified pickup location in Arusha whether it is a hotel, lodge, hostel, guesthouse, rest house, or private residence. Please ensure you are ready at the agreed pickup time and inform us in advance of any special instructions or location changes to ensure a smooth and timely departure.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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