Itinerary
First day of Safari in Tanzania
After a short briefing in the morning, you will be taken to the Tarangire National Park. The park, with its endless tree savannah, including the impressive baobab trees and seasonal marshes, is also home to the largest elephant herds in northern Tanzania. In addition to elephants, you are also likely to spot giraffes, buffaloes, lions, zebras, wildebeests, leopards, and many other types of antelopes and gazelles. Upon arrival at the park, your guide will open the vehicle’s roof, and the extensive wildlife viewing will begin. Lunch will be taken at a picnic spot; in the afternoon, you will see more of this amazing and beautiful park. At sunset, you drive to your next accommodation for the night.
Our Choices Includes;
Mid-Luxury: Baobab Tented Camp
Luxury: Ndovu Tented Lodge
High-End: Lemala Mpingo Ridge
Serengeti Manyara National Park
Game drives safari en route to Serengeti
After breakfast, you will depart towards the Rift Valley, passing through Mto wa Mbu, Lake Manyara viewpoint, and Karatu in the cooler regions of the crater highlands. You will enter the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and stop for a short look into the crater from a viewing point and Olduvai Gorge rest stop. Continuing your journey around the crater, you will descend to the other side, enjoying your free “African massage” on the bumpy road, passing Maasai villages on your way to the Serengeti National Park. At the Naabi Hill entrance gate, you can walk to a viewpoint with spectacular views across the plains of the Serengeti savannah. You will then continue towards the Seronera Area in the central part of the Serengeti. The park offers a multitude of wildlife, including the Big Five – lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard. Late in the afternoon, you will check in at your accommodation for the night.
Our Choices Includes;
Mid-Luxury: Mawe Tented Camp
Luxury: Siringit Camp
High-End: Lemala Nanyukie
Serengeti National Park
Full-Day Safari in Serengeti National Park
Following breakfast, you will spend the whole day on a game drive in the Serengeti National Park and have lunch at a picnic spot during the day. Depending upon the time of year, you can witness the great migration with hundreds of thousands of wildebeests, zebras, and Thompson gazelles. During the small rainy season in October and November, you will typically see these herds moving from the Kenyan Masai Mara through the northwest of the Serengeti to the plains in the south. After the great rainy season in April, May, and June, the herds slowly travel back through the western and northwestern parts of the Serengeti. With fluctuations in rainfall, this timetable can change, resulting in the animals migrating during different times and routes. Your guide will try his best to find the animals and ensure you can see them from the best spot in the national park.
Our Choices Includes;
Mid-Luxury: Mawe Tented Camp
Luxury: Siringit Camp
High-End: Lemala Nanyukie
Black Rhinos of Ngorongoro
Ngorongoro Crater
Prepare for a thrilling day at the Ngorongoro Crater, often called the “Eighth Wonder of the World.” This unique ecosystem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and boasts incredible wildlife diversity, including the Big Five. You’ll descend into the crater for a full day of game viewing, followed by an overnight stay at the hotel of your choice.
Our Choices Includes;
Mid-Luxury: Karatu Tented Lodge
Luxury: Kitela Lodge
High-End: Gibb’s Farm
Last Day with Us
As our Tanzania experience comes to an end, we will take you to Kilimanjaro or Arusha airport for your onward journey.
Check out of the lodge to Arusha.
After morning breakfast, you will drive to Arusha, where you will be dropped off at the place of your choice.
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5-Day Safari from Arusha, Tanzania: Explore the Best of Northern Tanzania
Join us on a 5-day safari adventure from Arusha, immersing yourself in the diverse landscapes, rich cultures, and abundant wildlife of Northern Tanzania. This journey perfectly blends wildlife encounters, cultural experiences, and scenic beauty across three iconic destinations: Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater.
Tarangire National Park
A full-day exploration of Tarangire National Park, known for its vast elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. Many wildlife, including lions, giraffes, zebras, and antelope, while traversing the park’s scenic landscapes.
Ngorongoro Crater
Discover the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Ngorongoro Crater, often called the “Eighth Wonder of the World.” Descend into the crater for a day of wildlife viewing, where you can encounter the Big Five and a host of other species within this breathtaking natural amphitheater.
Serengeti National Park
It is known for its number of big cats of plains like lions, leopards, and cheetahs.
Depending upon the time of year, you might even have the chance to witness the great migration with hundreds of thousands of wildebeests, zebras, and Thompson gazelles. During the small rainy season in October and November, you will typically see these herds moving from the Kenyan Masai Mara through the northwest of the Serengeti to the plains in the south. After the great rainy season in April, May, and June, the herds slowly travel back through the western and northwestern parts of the Serengeti.
What to Expect:
- Diverse wildlife encounters in Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater
- Scenic landscapes, from baobab-dotted plains to lush highlands.
This 5-day safari from Arusha, Tanzania, is perfect for travelers seeking a comprehensive experience that combines wildlife, culture, and adventure in one of Tanzania’s most vibrant regions.
Known for its large elephant population, majestic baobab trees, and diverse wildlife, including lions, leopards, and cheetahs.
It is known for its number of big cats of plains like lions, leopards, and cheetahs.
A UNESCO World Heritage site featuring a vast, unbroken volcanic caldera teeming with wildlife, including the Big Five and a large population of pink flamingos.
The starting and ending points of the safari provide a chance to explore local markets, cuisine, and the vibrant city life of Tanzania’s safari capital.
First day of Safari in Tanzania
After a short briefing in the morning, you will be taken to the Tarangire National Park. The park, with its endless tree savannah, including the impressive baobab trees and seasonal marshes, is also home to the largest elephant herds in northern Tanzania. In addition to elephants, you are also likely to spot giraffes, buffaloes, lions, zebras, wildebeests, leopards, and many other types of antelopes and gazelles. Upon arrival at the park, your guide will open the vehicle’s roof, and the extensive wildlife viewing will begin. Lunch will be taken at a picnic spot; in the afternoon, you will see more of this amazing and beautiful park. At sunset, you drive to your next accommodation for the night.
Our Choices Includes;
Mid-Luxury: Baobab Tented Camp
Luxury: Ndovu Tented Lodge
High-End: Lemala Mpingo Ridge
Serengeti Manyara National Park
Game drives safari en route to Serengeti
After breakfast, you will depart towards the Rift Valley, passing through Mto wa Mbu, Lake Manyara viewpoint, and Karatu in the cooler regions of the crater highlands. You will enter the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and stop for a short look into the crater from a viewing point and Olduvai Gorge rest stop. Continuing your journey around the crater, you will descend to the other side, enjoying your free “African massage” on the bumpy road, passing Maasai villages on your way to the Serengeti National Park. At the Naabi Hill entrance gate, you can walk to a viewpoint with spectacular views across the plains of the Serengeti savannah. You will then continue towards the Seronera Area in the central part of the Serengeti. The park offers a multitude of wildlife, including the Big Five – lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard. Late in the afternoon, you will check in at your accommodation for the night.
Our Choices Includes;
Mid-Luxury: Mawe Tented Camp
Luxury: Siringit Camp
High-End: Lemala Nanyukie
Serengeti National Park
Full-Day Safari in Serengeti National Park
Following breakfast, you will spend the whole day on a game drive in the Serengeti National Park and have lunch at a picnic spot during the day. Depending upon the time of year, you can witness the great migration with hundreds of thousands of wildebeests, zebras, and Thompson gazelles. During the small rainy season in October and November, you will typically see these herds moving from the Kenyan Masai Mara through the northwest of the Serengeti to the plains in the south. After the great rainy season in April, May, and June, the herds slowly travel back through the western and northwestern parts of the Serengeti. With fluctuations in rainfall, this timetable can change, resulting in the animals migrating during different times and routes. Your guide will try his best to find the animals and ensure you can see them from the best spot in the national park.
Our Choices Includes;
Mid-Luxury: Mawe Tented Camp
Luxury: Siringit Camp
High-End: Lemala Nanyukie
Black Rhinos of Ngorongoro
Ngorongoro Crater
Prepare for a thrilling day at the Ngorongoro Crater, often called the “Eighth Wonder of the World.” This unique ecosystem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and boasts incredible wildlife diversity, including the Big Five. You’ll descend into the crater for a full day of game viewing, followed by an overnight stay at the hotel of your choice.
Our Choices Includes;
Mid-Luxury: Karatu Tented Lodge
Luxury: Kitela Lodge
High-End: Gibb’s Farm
Last Day with Us
As our Tanzania experience comes to an end, we will take you to Kilimanjaro or Arusha airport for your onward journey.
Check out of the lodge to Arusha.
After morning breakfast, you will drive to Arusha, where you will be dropped off at the place of your choice.
PRICE INCLUDES
- Professional Safari guide/driver language of your choice is English, French, Italian, Spanish, or German.
- Transportation using 4×4 safari vehicles with pop-up roofs for easy viewing and photo taking.
- National Park entrance fees.
- Government charges
- Taxes VAT included
- Accommodation with meals included as per your final itinerary includes Full board on safari.
PRICE EXCLUDES
- Personal items of nature, such as alcoholic drinks/beverages.
- Tips and gratuities
- Visa to Tanzania
- International flight to the country
Itinerary
- Day 1 : Arusha to Tarangire National Park
- Day 2 - Tarangire to Serengeti National Park
- Day 3 - Serengeti National Park
- Day 4 - Ngorongoro Crater
- Day 5 - Departure from Arusha
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5 Days Safari Trip from Arusha Tanzania
Why Kilidove Tours?
- Personalized Safari Experiences
- Expert Local Guides
- Commitment to Sustainability
- Exceptional Value for Money
- Diverse Range of Destinations
- Highest service
- Competitive rates
Embark on a thrilling 5-day safari from Arusha, Tanzania, exploring three of the country’s top wildlife destinations: Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire National Park, and Serengeti National Park. Experience the vast herds of elephants and iconic baobab trees in Tarangire National Park. Next, journey into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site teeming with wildlife, including the Big Five. Finally, let us bring you to Serengeti for the big cats of the plains and the big 5 of the savannah. This 5-day safari offers an unforgettable mix of game drives, breathtaking scenery, and unique wildlife encounters in the heart of Tanzania’s northern circuit.