Combine Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater on a classic 5-day northern Tanzania safari. The journey moves from Tarangire’s elephant-rich landscapes to the open Serengeti plains and finishes with a crater game drive, creating a varied introduction to Tanzania’s northern safari circuit.
Depart Arusha after breakfast and drive to Tarangire National Park. Enter the park for a game drive through open woodland, grasslands and areas around the Tarangire River. Look for elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, lions and other wildlife before continuing to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.
Enjoy a morning game drive in Tarangire before travelling toward Serengeti National Park. Cross scenic highlands and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area before entering the Serengeti. Continue with an afternoon game drive as you approach your camp or lodge.
Spend a full day exploring Serengeti National Park with morning and afternoon game drives. Search the plains for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes and large herds of herbivores. Your guide will adjust the route according to wildlife activity and seasonal conditions.
Enjoy an early morning game drive before leaving the Serengeti for the Ngorongoro area. Continue through scenic landscapes with opportunities for wildlife viewing along the way. Arrive at your accommodation for dinner and overnight near the crater.
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater after breakfast for a game drive across the crater floor. Explore its grasslands, woodland and wetland habitats while looking for a wide variety of wildlife. Ascend after the game drive and continue to Arusha for drop-off and the end of the safari.
What's Included
- Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner as specified in the itinerary
- Accommodation on safari as specified in the itinerary
- Transport in a safari vehicle with an experienced driver-guide
- Game drives and park visits listed in the itinerary
- Park and conservation area entry fees included in the itinerary
- Bottled drinking water during safari travel
- Arusha hotel or airport pickup and drop-off
What's Excluded
- International and domestic flights unless specifically stated
- Travel insurance and visa fees
- Drinks, alcoholic beverages and personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers and lodge staff
- Optional activities and services not listed in the itinerary