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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 Days
5 years
Tanzania
6 People
Easy
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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