5-Days Serengeti Safari Game Package
Tour Overview:
Embark on an unforgettable journey through Tanzania’s top safari destinations. This 5-day adventure takes you to Tarangire National Park, the vast Serengeti, and the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater. With expert guides, thrilling game drives, and handpicked mid-range accommodations, this safari delivers the perfect balance of comfort, exploration, and wildlife encounters.
About this tour
Duration:5 Days
Transportation: 4×4 Safari Land Cruiser (with pop-up roof)
Live Tour Guide: English-speaking professional guide
Start & End Location: Arusha ~ Arusha
Day by day
Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Your journey begins with a morning pickup from Arusha and a drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and towering baobab trees. Enjoy a full-day game drive, spotting diverse wildlife such as lions, zebras, giraffes, and a variety of birds. After the safari, continue to the nearby town of Karatu for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation
Accommodation: Eileen’s Tree Inn or similar mid-range lodge.
Day 2: Karatu to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, depart for the Serengeti via the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands. Along the way, enjoy views of the crater and make a brief stop at the Naabi Hill Gate for registration. Once inside the Serengeti, begin game viewing en route to your camp. The drive offers plenty of chances to see wildlife across the endless plains. Arrive at your camp in time for dinner and rest.
Accommodation
Accommodation: Tanzania Bush Camp or Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp.
Day 3: Full Day in Serengeti National Park
Spend the entire day exploring the central Serengeti ecosystem. Morning and afternoon game drives give you a chance to witness lions, cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes, and possibly the Great Migration, depending on the season. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush or return to camp for a hot meal between drives.
Accommodation
Accommodation: Tanzania Bush Camp or Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp.
Day 4: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Start the day with an early morning game drive, capturing the Serengeti’s wildlife at sunrise. After breakfast, drive toward Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with an optional stop at a Maasai village for a cultural visit. Arrive near the crater rim in the afternoon and relax at your lodge, ready for the next day’s crater exploration.
Accommodation
Accommodation: Rhino Lodge or Ngorongoro Forest Tented Lodge.
Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive in one of the world’s most unique wildlife habitats. Spot black rhinos, lions, wildebeest, and flamingos, all within the crater walls. Enjoy a picnic lunch before heading back to Arusha, where your safari ends in the late afternoon. Accommodation: No overnight included; drop-off in Arusha.
- Included in the Package
Professional English-speaking safari guide
4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
Park entry fees and crater service fee
Accommodation and meals as mentioned
Bottled drinking water during game drives
- Excluded in the Package
- International and domestic flights
- Travel insurance
- Visa fees for Tanzania
- Personal expenses (e.g., laundry, phone calls, souvenirs)
- Tips and gratuities for the guide and lodge staff
- Alcoholic and soft drinks at lodges/camps
- Optional activities (e.g., Maasai village visit, balloon safari)
- Accommodation in Arusha before and after the safari (can be arranged on request)