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Explore Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro on a 5-day Tanzania safari with Big Five wildlife, elephants, predators, Great Migration opportunities and game drives.
Tarangire Elephants, Serengeti Predators & Ngorongoro Crater Wildlife
The 5-Day Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Tarangire Big Five Safari combines three of Tanzania’s best-known Northern Circuit destinations into one carefully planned wildlife journey. From the elephant-filled landscapes of Tarangire National Park, to the open plains of the Serengeti, and the concentrated wildlife of the Ngorongoro Crater, each destination offers a different safari experience.
This itinerary is designed for travelers who want to experience several of Tanzania’s major wildlife areas without committing to a longer safari. It combines game drives, varied landscapes and opportunities to look for the Big Five — lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and black rhino — together with cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest and abundant birdlife.
The route is suitable for first-time Tanzania visitors, couples, families, wildlife photographers and travelers looking for a compact Northern Tanzania safari.
Route: Arusha → Tarangire → Serengeti → Ngorongoro → Arusha
Morning Departure from ArushaYour Tanzania safari begins with a morning pick-up from your hotel in Arusha. After a safari briefing, travel towards Tarangire National Park.The drive takes you through changing scenery, including rural settlements, agricultural areas and local communities before reaching the park.Tarangire National ParkTarangire is particularly known for its elephants, large baobab trees and wildlife associated with the Tarangire River and other seasonal water sources.Wildlife viewing varies according to the season and local conditions, but you may encounter:African elephants Buffalo Zebras Wildebeest Giraffes Impalas Waterbuck Warthogs Lions Leopards Game Drive & Picnic LunchAfter entering the park, begin your game drive through Tarangire's woodland, grassland and riverine areas.Enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated site before continuing with afternoon wildlife viewing.The afternoon is a good time to explore areas around water sources and open plains, where wildlife may be easier to spot depending on seasonal conditions.EveningAfter the game drive, leave the park and continue to your accommodation in Karatu or around the Ngorongoro Highlands.Overnight: Karatu/Ngorongoro area Meals: Lunch & dinner
Journey Through the Ngorongoro AreaAfter breakfast, depart for the Serengeti.The journey takes you through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with changing scenery from highland landscapes and Maasai pastoral areas to the expansive plains of northern Tanzania.Depending on the route and timing, there may be opportunities for wildlife viewing along the way.Entering the SerengetiContinue towards the Serengeti and enter the park through the Naabi Hill area.From here, the landscape begins to open into the vast grasslands for which the Serengeti is famous.Afternoon Serengeti Game DriveBegin exploring the Serengeti as you make your way toward your accommodation.Your guide will look for wildlife based on recent sightings, habitat and seasonal conditions.Possible sightings include:Lions Leopards Cheetahs Hyenas Elephants Buffalo Wildebeest Zebras Giraffes Gazelles Great Migration OpportunitiesIf your safari coincides with the movement of the herds, you may encounter concentrations of wildebeest and zebra in the areas they are using at that time of year.The migration follows rainfall, grazing and water availability, so its location changes throughout the year.Sunset on the SerengetiContinue with late-afternoon game viewing before heading to camp or lodge.Overnight: Serengeti National Park Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Early Morning Game DriveStart early to take advantage of the cooler morning conditions and increased activity around predators and other wildlife.Depending on the day's location, you may encounter lions returning from a hunt, cheetahs scanning open grasslands or leopards resting in trees.Full-Day Wildlife ExplorationAfter the morning drive, continue exploring different areas of the Serengeti.The landscape can include:Open grasslands Acacia woodland Seasonal watercourses Rocky kopjes Riverine areasYour guide will adjust the route according to wildlife movements and the time of year.Picnic LunchEnjoy a picnic lunch during the day's game drive at a designated location.There is no need to return to camp in the middle of the day, giving you more time to explore the Serengeti.Afternoon Game DriveContinue searching for predators, herbivores and birdlife.The Serengeti can offer excellent opportunities for wildlife photography, particularly when changing light creates strong contrasts across the plains.Sunset SafariAs the day cools, continue toward your accommodation while watching the changing landscape and searching for late-afternoon wildlife activity.Overnight: Serengeti National Park Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Final Serengeti Game DriveEnjoy an early morning game drive before leaving the Serengeti.The morning provides another opportunity to search for wildlife around your camp and along the route out of the park.After breakfast, begin the journey toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.Scenic Journey to the Crater HighlandsThe landscape gradually changes as you leave the Serengeti plains and approach the volcanic highlands.Along the way, you may see:Maasai pastoral landscapes Volcanic highlands Wildlife corridors Open grasslands Traditional settlements Ngorongoro Crater RimArrive at your accommodation around the Ngorongoro Highlands or crater rim.If conditions and timing allow, enjoy views toward the crater floor before dinner.The highland environment provides a striking contrast to the open Serengeti plains.Overnight: Ngorongoro/Crater Highlands or Karatu Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Early Morning Descent into the CraterAfter an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for your final major game drive.The crater provides a relatively compact wildlife environment where you can search for a wide variety of species during one safari day.Ngorongoro Crater Game DriveExplore habitats including:Open grasslands Lerai Forest Wetlands Seasonal lakes Hippo poolsYour guide will search for wildlife according to the day's conditions and recent sightings.Big Five OpportunitiesNgorongoro provides opportunities to look for:Lion Leopard Elephant Buffalo Black rhinoBlack rhino sightings are possible but can be elusive, while leopards are also generally more difficult to spot than some of the larger and more visible species.Additional WildlifeYou may also encounter:Hippos Hyenas Wildebeest Zebras Gazelles Jackals Birds of prey Flamingos when conditions are suitable Picnic LunchEnjoy a picnic lunch at a designated area before continuing the game drive.Return to ArushaAfter the crater experience, ascend the crater and begin the journey back to Arusha.Depending on your onward travel arrangements, drop-off can be arranged at:Your Arusha hotel Kilimanjaro International Airport Arusha AirportMeals: Breakfast & lunchEnd of safari.
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Tanzania can be visited throughout the year, but different months provide different safari conditions.
| Season | What to Expect | Particularly Suitable For |
|---|---|---|
| June–October | Generally drier conditions and good wildlife viewing | Big Five viewing and photography |
| January–March | Green landscapes and calving activity in the southern Serengeti | Young animals and predator activity |
| July–September | Northern Serengeti and Maasai Mara migration activity may occur | Wildebeest and zebra viewing |
| November–December | Green landscapes and seasonal rains | Birdwatching and photography |
The Great Migration does not follow an exact calendar. If migration viewing is a priority, the itinerary can be adjusted around the expected location of the herds for your travel dates.
A five-day safari gives you the opportunity to experience Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro in one Northern Tanzania itinerary.
Tell us your travel dates, number of travelers, preferred accommodation level and whether you are interested in the Great Migration, wildlife photography, a private safari or a particular budget. We can then tailor the itinerary and accommodation to your plans.
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