Trip Overview
Experience the very best of Tanzania’s northern circuit on this immersive 5-day safari that explores two world-renowned destinations—Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater. This journey is perfect for travelers who want ample time to enjoy the vast Serengeti plains, witness abundant wildlife, and experience the dramatic landscapes of Ngorongoro.
Your adventure takes you through the sweeping savannahs of the Serengeti, home to the Big Five, immense cat populations, and the iconic Great Migration (seasonal). You will also explore the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site offering one of the highest concentrations of wildlife in Africa. With expert guiding, comfortable accommodations, and seamless logistics, this safari guarantees a rich, rewarding, and unforgettable experience.
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- No Hidden Costs
- Private Experience
- Reliable Team
- Quality Vehicles
- Flexible Itineraries
Trip Animal Highlights
Day-to-Day Itinerary
Depart Arusha after an early breakfast and begin your journey toward the Serengeti via the Ngorongoro highlands. Enjoy scenic views of rolling hills, Maasai settlements, and the crater rim as you make your way to the plains.
Arrive in the Central Serengeti (Seronera area) in time for an afternoon game drive. This region is known for excellent year-round wildlife viewing due to its permanent water sources, attracting lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, and large herds of herbivores. After your game drive, head to your lodge or tented camp inside the park for dinner and overnight.
- Standard: Tukoane Serengeti
- Premium: Olkarien Eco Safari Camp
- Exclusive: Melia Serengeti
Spend the entire day exploring the Serengeti’s vast landscapes and diverse wildlife. Your guide will take you through prime wildlife corridors, where big cats hunt and herds of zebras and wildebeest roam.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in a scenic spot before continuing your afternoon wildlife viewing. Search for elephants, giraffes, hippos, buffaloes, hyenas, and an impressive range of birdlife. Return to your camp or lodge in the early evening for dinner and relaxation.
- Standard: Tukoane Serengeti
- Premium: Olkarien Eco Safari Camp
- Exclusive: Melia Serengeti
After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in the Serengeti as you make your way toward the park exit. This is a great time to spot predators on the move or grazing herbivores in the golden morning light.
Continue your journey toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, passing through the highlands before descending to Karatu Town, a charming agricultural town known for its cool climate and lush surroundings. Arrive at your lodge for dinner and overnight.
- Standard: Farm of Dream Lodge
- Premium: Ngorongoro Oldeani
- Exclusive: Escarpment luxury lodge
After an early breakfast, drive to the Ngorongoro Crater gate and descend 600 meters into the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera. The crater floor is home to an extraordinary density of wildlife, including elephants, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, lions, hyenas, hippos, and the rare black rhino.
Spend the morning exploring the Lerai Forest, open grasslands, and seasonal wetlands. Enjoy your packed lunch at a designated picnic area before continuing your game drive. In the afternoon, ascend the crater rim and return to Karatu Town for dinner and your final overnight stay.
- Standard: Farm of Dream Lodge
- Premium: Ngorongoro Oldeani
- Exclusive: Escarpment luxury lodge
After breakfast, begin your drive back to Arusha, enjoying views of the highlands and rural landscapes along the way. Upon arrival, you will be dropped at your hotel or the airport—marking the end of your 5-day Serengeti & Ngorongoro safari adventure.
- Please Note: Accommodation on the last day is not included unless requested by the client.
What is Included and Not Included on a 5-Day Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safari
- All park entry fees
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- Accommodation and meals as per itinerary
- Bottled drinking water during the safari
- Government taxes and levies
- Game drives as described
- Pick-up and drop-off in Arusha
- International & domestic flights
- Travel insurance
- Tips for the guide
- Alcoholic & soft drinks
- Additional activities not listed
- Personal expenses (laundry, items of a personal nature)
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