A 5-day wildlife safari in Tanzania allows for a more comprehensive exploration of some
of the most iconic national parks, enriching your experience with ample opportunities for
wildlife viewing, cultural encounters, and stunning landscapes. Below is an itinerary that
covers Tarangire National Park, the Ngorongoro Crater, and Serengeti National Park.
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to your hotel in Arusha. If you
arrive the night before, you can have some rest before your safari begins.
-Briefing: Meet your guide for a safari orientation.
Mid-Morning:
Depart for Tarangire National Park: Drive approximately 2 hours to Tarangire National
Park, known for its large elephant herds and unique baobab trees.
Afternoon:
Game Drive in Tarangire: After entering the park, embark on your first game drive. Look
for elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes, and many bird species.
Lunch:
Enjoy a packed lunch amidst the wildlife.
Evening:
Further Game Drive: Continue your exploration in Tarangire and perhaps catch sight of
the evening activities of wildlife.
-Overnight: Stay at a lodge or tented camp near Tarangire National Park.
Dinner: Dinner at your accommodation.
Early Morning:
Morning Game Drive: Enjoy an early morning game drive to catch more wildlife activity
before the heat of the day sets in.
Breakfast:
Return for Breakfast: Head back to your lodge for breakfast.
Mid-Morning:
Depart for Ngorongoro Crater: Travel to Ngorongoro Crater (approximately 3-4 hours
drive).
Afternoon:
Ngorongoro Crater Tour: Descend into the crater and embark on a game drive. This
area is famous for its high concentration of wildlife, including elephants, hippos, buffalo,
lions, zebras, and the rare black rhino.
Lunch:
Picnic Lunch in the Crater: Have lunch at one of the picnic sites.
Evening:
Ascent from the Crater: After your game drive, ascend to the crater rim.
Overnight: Stay at a lodge or tented camp near Ngorongoro.
Dinner: Dinner at your lodge.
Early Morning:
Optional Early Morning Visit: If desired, you can do a short morning visit to the crater for
last wildlife views.
Breakfast:
Return to Lodge: Enjoy breakfast at your accommodation.
Mid-Morning:
Drive to Serengeti National Park: Depart for the Serengeti, driving through scenic
landscapes (approximately 3-4 hours).
Afternoon:
Game Drive in Serengeti: Arrive in the Serengeti and immediately embark on a game
drive in this vast ecosystem, renowned for its wildlife diversity.
Lunch:
Picnic Lunch:Enjoy a packed lunch while on the move or at a scenic spot in the park.
Evening:
Further Game Drive: Continue exploring the Serengeti, keeping an eye out for the Big
Five and the opportunity to witness the Great Migration, depending on the time of year.
Overnight: Stay at a lodge or tented camp in the Serengeti.
Dinner:Dinner at your accommodation.
Early Morning:
Morning Game Drive: Start the day early with a morning game drive to witness the
wildlife waking up and being active.
Breakfast:
Return to Lodge: Return for breakfast.
Mid-Morning & Afternoon:
Full-Day Game Drive: Spend the day exploring the Serengeti. You can plan for a day
filled with exciting game drives, or you might opt for a visit to a cultural site like Olduvai
Gorge, where you can learn about the importance of the area in human evolution.
Lunch:
Picnic Lunch: Enjoy lunch in the park.
Evening:
Final Game Drive:Spend your last evening in the Serengeti, soaking in the vast
landscapes and observing any wildlife you may have missed.
Overnight: Stay at your Serengeti accommodation.
Dinner: Dinner at your lodge or camp.
Early Morning:
Optional Early Morning Game Drive:Wake up early for a final game drive in the
Serengeti to catch any last sights of wildlife.
Breakfast:
Return for Breakfast: After the morning drive, enjoy breakfast.
Mid-Morning:
Depart for Arusha: Begin your drive back to Arusha (approximately 5-6 hours). You can
enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way.
Lunch:
Lunch in Arusha: Depending on your flight schedule, have lunch in Arusha before your
departure.
Afternoon:
Transfer to Airport: If you have an afternoon or evening flight, you’ll be transferred to
Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure.
COST INCLUDES
- Accommodation as stipulated in the itinerary;
- Meal; as stipulated in the itinerary BB: Bed and breakfast,
- HB: Half , FB: Full body
- Complimentary mineral water x1.5 lts per person in the safari vehicle
- English/ French Speaking Driver Guide
- 4x4 game viewing vehicles (window seat guaranteed, charging system& fridge)
- Unlimited game drives
- All transfers and activities
- Park fee, Conservation fees and Community Development Fees
- Enough Suitable space to loads for safari
- All prices are VAT inclusive.
COST EXCLUDES
- The price of your safari does not include:
- • International flights
- • Entry visa fees
- • Tips or Gratuities for the staff
- • Personal expenses such as beverages and laundry.
- • Telephones, e-mail and fax bills
- • Personal and travel insurance (extremely important