This 5-day safari takes you through Tanzania’s top wildlife destinations: Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater. Experience diverse landscapes, witness the Great Wildebeest Migration, and encounter Africa’s iconic wildlife, including the Big Five. The itinerary includes thrilling game drives, scenic picnic lunches, and comfortable stays in lodges or camps. Optional activities like a hot air balloon safari or a visit to Olduvai Gorge enhance the adventure.
Day 01 :
Arusha – Tarangire National Park
- Morning: Depart from Arusha after breakfast and drive to Tarangire National Park (approximately 2-3 hours).
- Mid-Morning to Afternoon: Embark on a thrilling game drive in Tarangire, renowned for its massive elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and diverse wildlife, including lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, and cheetahs.
- Lunch: Picnic lunch inside the park, surrounded by stunning landscapes.
- Afternoon: Continue exploring the Tarangire River area, a prime wildlife hotspot.
- Evening: Check in at a lodge/camp inside or near the park for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 02 :
Tarangire – Serengeti (Following the Wildebeest Migration)
- Morning: Enjoy an early breakfast, then drive to Serengeti National Park via the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, taking in breathtaking scenery along the way.
- Lunch: Picnic lunch en route at a scenic spot.
- Afternoon: Begin game drives in Serengeti, heading towards the region where the Great Wildebeest Migration is currently located (season-dependent). Witness thousands of wildebeests, zebras, and the predators that follow them.
- Evening: Arrive at a lodge/camp in Central Serengeti (Seronera) or a migration hotspot (Western Corridor, Northern Serengeti, or Southern Serengeti, depending on the season) for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 03 :
Full-Day Safari in the Great Migration Zone
- Early Morning: Sunrise game drive, an optimal time to witness predators in action.
- Morning to Afternoon: Track the wildebeest migration and witness dramatic river crossings (if in season). Expect to see wildebeests, zebras, lions, cheetahs, leopards, crocodiles (if at a river crossing), and scavengers such as hyenas and vultures.
- Lunch: Picnic lunch in the heart of the Serengeti.
- Afternoon: Continue exploring the migration zone, following the movement of the herds for incredible wildlife encounters.
- Evening: Return to the lodge/camp for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 04 :
Another Full-Day Serengeti Safari
- Morning: Another full day dedicated to tracking the Great Migration, focusing on different regions where the herds are concentrated.
- Lunch: Picnic lunch in a scenic location or a hot meal at the camp.
- Afternoon: Continue game drives along rivers, open plains, or predator-rich areas such as kopjes, where big cats often rest.
- Evening: Return to your lodge/camp for a relaxing evening, dinner, and an overnight stay.
Day 05 :
Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha
- Early Morning: Depart from Serengeti after breakfast and drive towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
- Morning to Midday: Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive in this unique ecosystem, home to the Big Five (lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, and buffalo), as well as hippos, hyenas, and abundant birdlife.
- Lunch: Picnic lunch by a scenic hippo pool inside the crater.
- Afternoon: Ascend from the crater and drive back to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon, marking the end of an unforgettable safari adventure.
