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5-Day Tanzania Safari by Road | Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro

5-Day Tanzania Safari by Road | Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro

5 Days / 4 Nights From $0 pp Moderate

Quick Facts

Duration5 days / 4 nights
Price from$0 per person
DifficultyModerate
Group size2–12 guests
DestinationsSerengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire National Park

Tour Overview

Experience Tanzania’s Most Iconic Wildlife Circuit

Embark on an extraordinary 5-day road safari through Northern Tanzania’s world-famous wildlife destinations. Traveling in a customized 4x4 safari Land Cruiser with a knowledgeable driver-guide, you will journey from the massive baobabs and elephant herds of Tarangire National Park to the sweeping savannahs of the Serengeti, ending with a descent into the ancient Ngorongoro Crater.

Designed to combine rich game viewing with authentic African hospitality, this classic circuit offers prime opportunities to track predator action, witness abundant resident game, and search for the elusive Big Five—all while enjoying handpicked lodges and breathtaking wilderness views.

Highlights

Explore the famous Tarangire National Park, home to large elephant herds.
Discover the endless plains of Serengeti National Park.
Experience a full-day game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater.
Spot the Big Five and hundreds of bird species.
Stay in carefully selected mid-range to luxury safari lodges.
Travel in a private 4x4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Your 5-day journey through Tanzania, crafted for unforgettable moments at every stop.

Day 1

Arrival in JRO

Dinner Arusha Planet Lodge (or similar)
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our representative and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. Meet your safari guide for a short briefing before relaxing and preparing for your adventure.
Day 2

Arusha – Tarangire National Park

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Marera Valley Lodge (or similar)
After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, approximately a two-hour drive from Arusha. Tarangire is famous for its ancient baobab trees, vast savannah, and one of the highest concentrations of elephants in East Africa. Enjoy a full-day game drive while searching for lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, leopards, and numerous bird species. After your game drive, continue to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 3

Karatu – Serengeti National Park

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Tanzania Bush Camp (or similar)
After breakfast, drive through the beautiful Ngorongoro Conservation Area before entering Serengeti National Park. Along the way, enjoy breathtaking landscapes and optional stops at scenic viewpoints. Upon arrival in Serengeti, enjoy an afternoon game drive as you begin exploring one of Africa's greatest wildlife destinations. Depending on the season, you may witness the Great Wildebeest Migration or encounter lions, cheetahs, elephants, hyenas, and countless other wildlife.
Day 4

Serengeti National Park – Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Rhino Lodge (or similar)
Enjoy an early morning game drive when wildlife is most active, followed by breakfast at camp. Continue exploring Serengeti before departing in the afternoon toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Arrive at your lodge near the crater rim in time to enjoy dinner and spectacular sunset views.
Day 5

Ngorongoro Crater – JRO

Breakfast, Lunch
After an early breakfast, descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable game drive. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to an incredible concentration of wildlife, including endangered black rhinos, lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, zebras, wildebeest, hyenas, and flamingos around Lake Magadi. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the crater before returning to Arusha in the afternoon. You will be transferred either to your hotel or directly to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight.

What's Included

  • Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
  • 4 nights accommodation
  • Private 4x4 safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
  • Professional English-speaking safari guide
  • All park entrance fees
  • Ngorongoro Crater service fee
  • All meals during the safari as specified
  • Bottled drinking water throughout the safari
  • Government taxes and VAT

What's Not Included

  • International flights
  • Tanzania visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses
  • Alcoholic and soft drinks
  • Optional activities
  • Tips for the safari guide and lodge staff

Destinations on This Tour

Serengeti National Park Ngorongoro Crater Tarangire National Park

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