5-Day Tarangire, Serengeti, Ndutu, and Crater

From $2,371

USD

Per person sharing

About this tour

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.

Customization

This tour can be customized

Duration

5 Days

Minimum Age

5 years

Countries

Tanzania

Comfort Level

Budget

Maximum Group Size

6 People

Physical Level

Easy

Best time

  • All year round

Best for

  • All Traveller Types

You will visit

  • Karatu
  • Ndutu
  • Ngorongoro Crater
  • Serengeti
  • Tarangire

Getting There

  • This Tour starts in Arusha, Ends in Arusha
  • Your flight should arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)

Transport details

  • Game drive transport is by 4×4 Closed pop-up roof vehicle
  • Transfer between destinations is by 4×4 Closed pop-up roof vehicle
  • Airport transfer is by 4×4 Closed pop-up roof vehicle

Day 1

Tarangire

Marera Valley Lodge

Day 1:

Tarangire

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

  • 4x4 Closed pop-up roof vehicle

Meals

  • Full Board

Drinks

  • Drinking water

Accommodation

Day 2: Serengeti

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

  • 4x4 Closed pop-up roof vehicle

Meals

  • Full Board

Drinks

  • Drinking water

Accommodation

Day 3: Serengeti

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

  • 4x4 Closed pop-up roof vehicle

Meals

  • Full Board

Drinks

  • Drinking water

Accommodation

Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater

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.

Transport

  • 4x4 Closed pop-up roof vehicle

Meals

  • Full Board

Drinks

  • Drinking water

Accommodation

Day 5: Karatu

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

  • 4x4 Closed pop-up roof vehicle

Meals

  • Breakfast, Lunch

Drinks

  • Drinking water
End of this tour

2025 Rates and Prices

Valid from 1 August, 2025 to 31 March, 2026

PAX

Price per person sharing

2 People

US $2,371

3 People

US $2,042

4 People

US $1,877

5 People

US $1,779

6 People

US $1,713

Please note:

  • Prices are per person sharing (Ask a tour organizer for more price information)
  • Accommodations listed on this tours are subjected to availability, it may change depending on the time of booking
  • The price for this tour may also depends on government imposed charges. Please be in touch with the organizer of this tour at the moment of enquiring this tour.

Price Excludes

  • Additional Accommodation after Safari
  • Additional excursions
  • Alcoholic Drinks
  • Domestic Flights
  • International Flight
  • Personal Item expense
  • Pre-arrival accommodation
  • Souvenirs
  • Tips

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