Experience an unforgettable 5-day Tanzania safari exploring Tarangire, Ndutu, and the Ngorongoro Crater. Discover Tarangire’s majestic elephants and baobab landscapes, witness the incredible wildlife of Ndutu and the great migration, and descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for spectacular game viewing. This adventure combines breathtaking scenery, diverse wildlife, and authentic African wilderness for an unforgettable safari experience.
Life on Safari
Depart Arusha in the morning and drive to Tarangire National Park, renowned for its majestic baobab trees, diverse wildlife, and large elephant herds. Upon arrival, enjoy a game drive through the park, searching for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and numerous bird species.
In the late afternoon, take a break before embarking on an exciting night game drive, offering a unique opportunity to experience Tarangire after dark and spot nocturnal wildlife such as bush babies, civets, genets, porcupines, and other elusive creatures. After the night drive, transfer to your lodge or camp for dinner and an overnight stay in the Tarangire area.
Main Destination: Tarangire National Park
Accomodation: Ang’ata Tarangire Camp
Meals included: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
After breakfast, head to Tarangire National Park for a morning game drive. Famous for its majestic baobab trees and large elephant herds, Tarangire offers excellent opportunities to spot lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, and a variety of bird species. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park before departing for Mto wa Mbu. Here, experience the local culture through activities such as a village walk, traditional food tasting, or a visit to local artisans and farms. In the late afternoon, continue to Karatu for dinner and overnight at your lodge.
Main Destination: Tarangire National Park
Accomodation: Suricata Boma Lodge
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast in Karatu, depart for the Ndutu area, located in the southern Serengeti ecosystem. The drive offers beautiful scenery as you transition from the highlands into the open plains. Upon arrival, begin your game drive exploring the Ndutu region, renowned for its abundant wildlife and seasonal concentrations of the great migration. Keep an eye out for large herds of wildebeest and zebra, as well as lions, cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, elephants, and other wildlife. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing your afternoon game drive. As the day ends, proceed to your lodge or camp in the Ndutu area for dinner and an overnight stay.
Main Destination: Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
Accomodation: Safari Haven Migration Camp
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy a full day exploring the spectacular Ndutu area, one of the most wildlife-rich regions of the southern Serengeti ecosystem. After breakfast, set out on an early morning game drive when wildlife is most active. Search for large herds of wildebeest and zebra, along with predators such as lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas. Depending on the season, you may witness the great migration and, during calving season, newborn wildebeest and dramatic predator activity. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing your afternoon game drive. Return to your camp or lodge in the evening for dinner, relaxation, and overnight.
Main Destination: Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
Accomodation: Safari Haven Migration Camp
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, depart for the Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable morning game drive in this spectacular natural amphitheater. Descend into the crater and explore its rich wildlife habitat, home to lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, and a variety of bird species. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the crater before beginning your ascent and continuing the journey to Arusha. Arrive in the afternoon, marking the end of your safari adventure.
Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Accomodation: No accomodation (End of tour)
Meals included: Breakfast & Lunch (Dinner not included)
Price Per Person (All year round)
High demand: This safari books 4–8 weeks ahead during peak season (June–October).
- All national park entrance fees and conservation levies
- Accommodation as specified
- All meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Soft drinks and bottled water (minimum 3 litres per person per day)
- Transportation in a custom 4×4 safari jeep with pop-up viewing roof and guaranteed window seating
- Expert English-speaking guide/driver (15+ years Tanzania experience)
- Vehicle inverter for device charging, FM radio communications, electric cooler and filtered water
- Government taxes and VAT
- Tips for guides and cook (guideline: $10–15/day guide, $5–8/day cook)
- International and domestic flights
- Additional accomodation before and at the end of the tour
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Tanzania e-visa ($50 USD)
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Hot-air balloon safari in Serengeti ($600/person add-on)
- Personal purchases, laundry and phone calls
- Alcoholic beverages
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Note: We have a discount for kids under 15 years old
"Our guide Emmanuel was incredible — he spotted a leopard and two lion cubs that three other vehicles completely missed. The most magical experience of our lives."
"The private setup meant we could spend 45 minutes with a cheetah and cubs without feeling rushed. The lodges were far beyond what we expected."
"As first-time safari travelers, we were nervous. From the moment we arrived, Serengeti African Tours took care of everything. The Ngorongoro Crater literally took our breath away."
"Booked through SafariBookings and couldn't be happier. Every detail was handled perfectly. Guide Abouh is extraordinary — his knowledge of wildlife is encyclopaedic."
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