Overview
This 5-day safari offers a well-balanced journey through Northern Tanzania’s most iconic parks: Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater. Expect diverse landscapes – from baobab – dotted savannah to vast plains and volcanic highlands – plus outstanding wildlife viewing with excellent chances to spot the Big Five. You’ll travel in a private 4×4 safari vehicle with an expert guide, enjoy full-board meals, and stay in comfortable lodges or tented camps.
Safari Highlights
- Elephant herds & baobabs in Tarangire National Park
- Big cat territory & migration routes in Serengeti National Park
- Scenic drives across Ngorongoro Highlands
- Dense wildlife & Big Five chances in Ngorongoro Crater
- Private 4x4 safari with an experienced guide
Itinerary
After breakfast, depart from Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania’s most scenic parks, known for its giant baobab trees and large elephant herds. Enjoy a full-day game drive while spotting lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, and a variety of bird species along the Tarangire River.
In the late afternoon, transfer to your lodge/camp in Karatu or nearby for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Farm of Dreams Lodge
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, travel through the lush Ngorongoro Highlands, passing farms and small villages before entering the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Pause at viewpoints overlooking the crater before continuing toward Serengeti National Park.
Upon entering Serengeti (Naabi Hill Gate), begin a game drive toward your camp. The landscape opens into vast plains dotted with kopjes (rock outcrops), prime habitat for big cats. Expect sightings of giraffes, elephants, and large herds of grazers. Arrive at camp in time for dinner.
Accommodation: Harmony Safari Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Spend a full day exploring Serengeti National Park. Start early to catch predators at their most active - lions on the move, cheetahs scanning the plains, and possibly leopards near riverine areas. Your guide will tailor routes based on recent sightings and seasonality.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush or return to camp for a hot lunch, then continue with an afternoon game drive. Depending on the time of year, you may encounter the Great Migration - massive herds of wildebeest and zebra moving in search of fresh grazing, often shadowed by predators.
Accommodation: Harmony Safari Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in Serengeti National Park. Exit the park and head back toward the Ngorongoro Highlands, with optional stops for photos and short walks at designated viewpoints.
Arrive at your lodge near the crater rim or in Karatu in the afternoon. The highlands offer cooler temperatures, rolling green hills, and panoramic views - an ideal setting to relax before the crater safari.
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Wild Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After an early breakfast, descend into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to one of Africa’s highest concentrations of wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, flamingos, and the rare black rhino.
After a picnic lunch on the crater floor, ascend and drive back to Arusha or transfer directly to the airport for your departure.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Safari Includes
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof for optimal game viewing
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- All park entry and conservation fees
- Ngorongoro Crater service fees
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- Full-board meals during safari (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
- Bottled drinking water throughout the safari
- Game drives as per itinerary
- Government taxes and levies
Safari Excludes
- International and domestic flights
- Travel insurance
- Tanzania visa fees
- Tips and gratuities (guide, cook, and lodge staff)
- Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, souvenirs, etc.)
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
Frequently Asked Questions
This safari operates year-round. However, the best wildlife viewing is typically during the dry season from June to October, when animals gather around water sources. The green season (November to May) offers fewer crowds and beautiful landscapes.
This safari includes midrange lodge or tented camp accommodation (or camping if requested), as outlined in the itinerary. All stays are carefully selected for comfort, location, and service quality.
Yes, there is a high chance of spotting the Big Five—lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhino-especially in Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park.
This itinerary is typically offered as a private safari, meaning you will have your own vehicle and guide. Group options may be available upon request.
You will travel in a 4×4 safari vehicle (usually a Land Cruiser) with a pop-up roof, designed for comfort and excellent wildlife viewing.
Yes, all meals are included during the safari (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner), except where specified otherwise (e.g., arrival day if applicable).
This safari is not physically demanding. It mainly involves game drives, with minimal walking, making it suitable for most travelers, including families and older guests.
We recommend comfortable clothing in neutral colors, a light jacket, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, camera, and binoculars. A detailed packing list can be provided upon booking.
Yes, this safari can be fully customized based on your preferences, budget, travel dates, and accommodation level.
You can book by contacting Tembelea Asilia Adventures directly. Our team will assist you with availability, pricing, and secure booking arrangements.
