Five Days Tarangire, Serengeti, Ndutu & Ngorongoro Crater Safari Discover Tanzania’s best wildlife destinations in just five days. Begin with the elephant paradise of Tarangire, continue to the endless plains of Serengeti, witness the great migration in Ndutu, and finish with a thrilling game drive inside the Ngorongoro Crater—home to incredible wildlife and breathtaking scenery.
5-Day Tarangire, Serengeti, Ndutu, and Crater
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5 days · 4 nights
Tanzania
Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti +1
About this tour
- Customization
- This tour can be customised
- Duration
- 5 days
- Minimum age
- 5 years
- Countries
- Tanzania
- Comfort level
- Budget
- Maximum group size
- Up to 6
- Physical level
- Easy
Getting there
- This tour starts in Tarangire National Park and ends in Karatu.
- Your flight should arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO).
Trip itinerary
Airport pickup · ≈ 4 h 55 min · 197 km Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) → Tarangire National Park by 4×4 Land Cruiser
Day 1 · Start
Tarangire National Park
4×4 Land Cruiser 1 meal
Morning: Depart from Arusha and head to Tarangire National Park. Famous for its massive elephant herds, iconic baobabs, and the lifeline Tarangire River, the park promises excellent wildlife viewing year-round. Afternoon: Enjoy a full game drive seeking elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and predators like lions. Optionally, spot leopards occasionally. Evening: Transfer to the Lodge in Karatu for dinner and overnight stay at Marera Valley Lodge.
- Main activities
- Game Drive
- Transport
- 4×4 Land Cruiser
- Meals
- Full Board
- Drinks
- Drinking water
≈ 5 h · 201 km Tarangire National Park → Serengeti National Park by 4×4 Land Cruiser
Day 2
Serengeti National Park
4×4 Land Cruiser 1 meal
Morning: After breakfast, drive toward the Serengeti through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Consider stopping at Olduvai Gorge, renowned for its paleoanthropological significance, for a brief cultural/historical visit. Afternoon: Enter the Serengeti (central region, e.g., Seronera or Ndutu—especially great during calving season; see below) and begin game drives in a wildlife-rich area. Evening, overnight at a campsite, Enkirari Wilderness Camp in central Serengeti or near Ndutu, depending on the timing and wildlife movements.
- Main activities
- Game Drive
- Transport
- 4×4 Land Cruiser
- Meals
- Full Board
- Drinks
- Drinking water
No transfer · another full day in Serengeti National Park
Day 3
Serengeti National Park
4×4 Land Cruiser 1 meal
Morning to Afternoon: Spend a full day exploring the central Serengeti or Ndutu Plains. If traveling between December and March, the Ndutu region often hosts the Great Wildebeest Migration’s calving season—an extraordinary wildlife spectacle. Wildlife: Expect to see wildebeest, zebras, predators (lions, cheetahs, leopards), and a variety of plains game and birdlife. Evening: Drive to the Camp for Dinner and Overnight at Enkutoto Migration Camp.
- Main activities
- Game Drive
- Transport
- 4×4 Land Cruiser
- Meals
- Full Board
- Drinks
- Drinking water
Accommodation
≈ 5 h · 201 km Serengeti National Park → Ngorongoro Crater by 4×4 Land Cruiser
Day 4
Ngorongoro Crater
4×4 Land Cruiser 1 meal
Early Morning: Descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive. This UNESCO-listed caldera is famed for its high concentration of wildlife, including the Big Five and rare black rhinos. Highlights: Look out for lions, elephants, buffalo, rhinos, hippos, flamingos, and more, as you enjoy a picnic-style safari. Late Afternoon: Climb out of the crater and drive to Karatu—arrival expected in late evening for Dinner and overnight at Marera Valley Lodge.
- Main activities
- Game Drive
- Transport
- 4×4 Land Cruiser
- Meals
- Full Board
- Drinks
- Drinking water
≈ 10 min · 6 km Ngorongoro Crater → Karatu by 4×4 Land Cruiser
Day 5 · End
Karatu
4×4 Land Cruiser 2 meals
Breakfast at the lodge. Then drive to Arusha via Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with a Lunch stop at Amani Restaurant; later drop off at the Airport. Meal Plan: (Breakfast and Lunch).
- Transport
- 4×4 Land Cruiser
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Drinks
- Drinking water
What is included
Price includes
- Park Fees
- All Accommodations
- All meals
- All transport
- All activities
- Drinking water
- A professional guide
- All taxes
- Roundtrip airport transfer
Price excludes
- International Flight
- Domestic Flights
- Pre-arrival accommodation
- Additional Accommodation after Safari
- Personal Item expense
- Alcoholic Drinks
- Souvenirs
- Tips
- Additional excursions
Payment terms
- Bookings will be confirmed in writing via email or other agreed communication methods. Ejas Africa Adventures considers your booking valid only upon receipt of a 15% deposit. Please ensure to provide proof of payment once the transaction has been completed.
- A 15% deposit is required at the time of booking confirmation. The remaining balance must be paid no later than 4 weeks before your arrival. For bookings made within 4 weeks of the arrival date, full payment is required at the time of booking.
Additional information
- Infants must sit in laps: Infants are required to sit on an adult's lap during the tour/activity.
- Children must be accompanied by their parents
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- A vegetarian option is available; please let us know at the time of booking if you require it.
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米希兹
My heart (and SD cards) are still overflowing after a spectacular 12-day safari through Kenya and Tanzania. I traveled with a group of five, including three serious photographers, and the experience surpassed every expectation. Our journey looped from Nairobi, visiting eight incredible parks: Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara, the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara, Tarangire, Arusha, and Amboseli. From the very beginning, Irene handled every detail, crafting a custom itinerary and responding with remarkable flexibility to our last-minute requests. After soliciting quotes from 15 different companies for a similar mid-range trip, Ejas Africa Adventures offered the best value by far—and delivered beyond promise. The accommodations were wonderful, with our two camps inside the Serengeti being absolute peaks of charm and luxury. The team on the ground made the adventure truly exceptional. Our guides, Alex, Henry, and Joel, were instrumental in our prolific game sightings and endless fun. And a special shoutout to Terrain’s private chef, who prepared the most incredible meals throughout our trip. We witnessed every animal on our wishlist and more—seeing the Big Nine megafauna (including elusive black and white rhinos and leopard) repeatedly, along with countless birds, reptiles, and smaller mammals. Each day offered something new: observing animal behaviors in different habitats and social settings was utterly captivating. My final tally of spotted species exceeded 90! We returned with a lifetime of memories and photos. If you’re planning a safari, I cannot recommend irene and Ejas Africa Adventures highly enough. You are guaranteed the adventure of a lifetime.
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