5-Day Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro

Three iconic parks in five unforgettable days — elephants, the Big Five, and the Great Migration.

Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro — By Road

This comprehensive 5-day safari takes you through three of Tanzania's most spectacular wildlife destinations. Starting with Tarangire National Park — famous for its enormous elephant herds and iconic baobab trees — you'll then drive into the legendary Serengeti for two full days of game viewing before concluding with a descent into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater.

This is our best-value multi-day safari, offering the most diverse wildlife experience with three distinct ecosystems. Both standard and luxury accommodation options are available.

Tarangire elephant herds & baobabs
2 full days in the Serengeti
Ngorongoro Crater descent
Optional hot-air balloon safari
Optional Maasai village & Olduvai Gorge
Private 4WD vehicle throughout

Trip Details

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Day by Day

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1

Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, we collect you from your hotel and proceed to Tarangire National Park for a game drive. This park is especially known for the large number of elephants and giraffes. Animals from the surrounding area congregate along the Tarangire River which winds its way through the park. The park has a large number of baobab trees and is quite scenic. We pause for a picnic lunch inside the park, then continue with the game drive. In the evening we settle in at our lodge/tented camp for overnight.

3.5–4 hrs from Moshi Box lunch, Dinner
Day 2

Drive to Serengeti & Game Drive

After breakfast, we drive to Serengeti National Park. This drive takes us through Ngorongoro Conservation Area (not through the crater but through the highlands). Once we arrive at the Serengeti, we proceed on a game drive until evening. Relaxation, dinner and overnight will be at lodge/tented camp inside of the Serengeti.

~6 hours drive Breakfast, Picnic lunch, Dinner
Day 3

Full Day Serengeti at Your Pace

This day is all yours. You will arrange with your guide how you want to spend your time. If you ever desired an early morning hot-air balloon safari followed by a picnic breakfast in the wild accompanied by sparkling wine, this morning is your chance (extra fee). If you prefer a full day game drive, or breaking the game drives up with afternoon relaxation at the accommodations, the choice is yours.

Your option Breakfast, Picnic lunch, Dinner
Day 4

Serengeti to Ngorongoro

After breakfast, we set out to get our last look at the Serengeti and view the wildlife. We continue viewing game while we make our way out of the park and back into Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA). Along the way, there are optional side-trips: visiting a Maasai village or visiting Olduvai Gorge Museum — an important paleontological site. We will have dinner and overnight rest at a lodge/tented camp.

3–4 hours drive Breakfast, Picnic lunch, Dinner
Note: Accommodations are outside the crater, near the rim. This is a cold, high-altitude location (~7,500 ft / 2,286m). Warm clothing and even light gloves are recommended.
Day 5

Ngorongoro Crater & Departure

After breakfast, we will descend into Ngorongoro Crater. The high concentration of animals and the beauty of the surrounding crater walls makes this a wonderful safari destination. In the course of a few hours you may see all of the "Big 5". The size of the crater is such that in 4–5 hours all can be seen. We then ascend out of the crater and make our way to Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) or back to Arusha/Moshi.

4–5 hours total drive Breakfast, Picnic lunch
You can arrive at the airport by mid-afternoon. Accommodation for this night is not included in the price.
Where You Stay

Accommodation Options

Tier Tarangire Serengeti Ngorongoro
Standard Tarangire Safari Lodge Into Wild Africa Camp Rhino Lodge
Luxury Tarangire Kuro Treetops Lodge Serengeti Semetu Tented Camp / Serena Safari Camp Lion's Paw Tented Camp / Ngorongoro Serena Lodge / Sopa Lodge
Other accommodation options are available and may affect the safari price. Contact us to discuss your preferences.

Price Includes

  • Transport in a 4WD safari vehicle
  • All park fees
  • All government taxes
  • English speaking driver guide
  • Accommodation and meals as stated

Price Excludes

  • Accommodations before or after the safari
  • International flights & visas
  • Travel insurance
  • Driver guide or local escort tips
  • Drinks and dining room tips
  • Personal travel and baggage
  • Telephone, laundry and personal items
  • Optional side-trips and balloon safari
  • Activities not mentioned in the programme
Pricing Note: The price is based on double occupancy. For odd numbers, one single occupancy has already been taken into account. By default we divide the total price evenly between all participants.

Tipping Guideline: Clients typically give $30–$40 per day per group as a tip for the guide.

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