What to expect
This tour is great for
- Big 5 Safari Lovers
- Short, Quick Adventures
- Migration Season Travelers
- First-Time Safari Visitors
Tour Highlights
- Game drives in Tarangire National Park, home to giant elephant herds and ancient baobabs
- Two full days in the legendary Serengeti National Park with opportunities to witness the Big 5 and possibly the Great Migration
- Exploration of the Ngorongoro Crater’s unmatched wildlife density and dramatic landscapes
- Stunning photo opportunities across diverse habitats and scenic vistas
- Comfortable lodges and tented camps providing authentic African safari charm
Day by Day Experience
Tarangire National Park
Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park
Depart early from Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park, known for its iconic baobab trees and massive elephant herds. Enjoy a full-day game drive following the Tarangire River, where giraffes, wildebeest, zebras, buffalo, and predators gather. Picnic lunch is served inside the park before continuing your exploration. Later in the afternoon, drive to Karatu for dinner and overnight at Marera Valley Lodge
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Serengeti National Park
Day 2: Karatu – Serengeti National Park (Central)
After breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park via the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands, with a brief stop at the crater viewpoint. Enter the Serengeti through Nabi Gate and enjoy a game drive en route to your camp. The endless plains are home to lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, and if lucky, the Great Migration. Arrive at your camp in Central Serengeti for dinner and overnight
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Serengeti
Day 3: Full Day Serengeti National Park
Spend a full day exploring the Serengeti, with morning and afternoon game drives. Witness the park’s incredible wildlife diversity—from predators on the hunt to vast herds grazing across the savannah. Depending on the season, you may catch the dramatic river crossings or calving grounds of the wildebeest migration.
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Ngorongoro Crater
Day 4: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Enjoy an early morning game drive in Serengeti before breakfast at camp. Afterwards, depart with en-route game drives as you leave the plains behind. Journey through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, reaching Karatu in the late afternoon. Relax and enjoy the tranquil countryside
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Ngorongoro Crater
Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha
After an early breakfast, descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive. This natural wonder is home to over 25,000 animals, including lions, elephants, zebras, hippos, and the rare black rhino. Picnic lunch will be served on the crater floor near the hippo pool. Later in the afternoon, ascend the crater walls and return to Arusha, where your safari concludes.
What’s Included
- Transportation in a comfortable 4×4 safari vehicle
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- Park entrance and conservation fees for Tarangire & Ngorongoro Crater
- 1-night accommodation at Marera Valley Lodge
- Meals as indicated in itinerary (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner on Day 1; Breakfast & Lunch on Day 2)
- Bottled water during game drives
What’s Excluded
- International or domestic flights
- Personal travel insurance
- Optional activities or tips
- Drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) at the lodge
- Visa fees
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