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5 Day Serengeti to Ngorongoro Tanzanian Safari Tour
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5 Days
Mobile ticket
Pickup offered
Offered in: English
Overview
Experience the unparalleled beauty of the Northern Circuit's top National Parks on a tour that immerses you in nature's wonders.
Spend two full days each in the Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti, maximizing your chances to witness diverse wildlife and breathtaking landscapes.
Customize your adventure to suit your interests, whether it's photography, cultural encounters, or serene nature walks, ensuring a personalized and unforgettable safari experience.
What's Included
Meeting And Pickup
Start time
06:00 AM
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
- The airport pickup option will vary depending on the flight schedule.
What To Expect
Arusha
1 Stop
Arusha
Upon arriving at either Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha International Airport, your journey will begin with a transfer to your hotel in the Arusha region. There, you can enjoy a hot bath, lunch, some relaxation, and a comfortable overnight stay as you prepare for your safari adventure
12 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : an overnight stay at Summit Safari Lodge, an Exclusive Boutique Lodge in Arusha; 1 km from the town center.
Meals : Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast
Tarangire National Park (Arusha to Tarangire National Park)
2 Stops
Tarangire National Park
Your trip will start early morning (between 05:30 and 06:00) with a 2-hour drive to Tarangire National Park, about 140 km from Arusha. Known for its elephant population, Tarangire offers exceptional game viewing and a unique blend of nature and Maasai culture. During the Dry season, elephants are especially abundant. Enjoy lunch in the park while observing elephant herds. Afterwards, you'll be transferred to your lodge for dinner, relaxation, and an overnight stay.
6 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Mto wa Mbu
The bustling farming community of Mto Wa Mbu, situated between Manyara and Ngorongoro, is home to around 18,000 people. This melting pot of cultures is one of the few places in Tanzania where all 120 tribes live harmoniously together. Despite its name, which translates to ‘Mosquito River’ due to the village's permanent water source, there are fortunately not many mosquitoes.
• Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Enjoy an overnight stay at Heart and Soul Lodge in Karatu district, Manyara, along with a delicious dinner.
Meals : Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast
Serengeti National Park
2 Stops
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
On your way to Serengeti, you'll pass through the Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest caldera.
• Admission Ticket Free
Serengeti National Park
After an early breakfast, your spectacular safari continues from Karatu to Serengeti National Park, a 2-hour drive. With your packed lunch ready, you will enter Serengeti, renowned for its vast plains, abundant wildlife, and the spectacular Great Migration. Experience unparalleled game viewing as you witness herds of wildebeest, zebras, and predators in their natural habitat. The park is also home to the endangered East African oryx, one of the rarest species in the Serengeti ecosystem. Enjoy lunch in the park before being transferred to your hotel/lodge for a hot bath, warm dinner, and a cozy overnight stay.
8 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Stay overnight at Kon Tiki Safari Camp, a comfort tented in the heart of the wilderness in central Serengeti.
Meals : Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast
Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
2 Stops
Serengeti National Park
After an early breakfast, continue your safari game drive through the vast Serengeti. With your packed lunch, you'll have the chance to enjoy the abundant wildlife the Serengeti offers. Alternatively, you can choose to shorten this excursion and head straight to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area for another unique wildlife adventure. After the game drive, you'll be transferred to your lodge/hotel within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area for a wonderful overnight stay.
4 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a UNESCO World Heritage site, features the world's largest unbroken caldera, lush highlands, and diverse habitats. Home to the Big Five, it also hosts wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles. Unique landscapes include the Ngorongoro Crater and Olduvai Gorge. Rare animals such as black rhinos and cheetahs can also be spotted, making it a prime destination for wildlife enthusiasts. You can explore much of this incredible area if time permits, or head straight to your hotel/lodge to rest and prepare for another day of exploration.
3 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Accommodations : Enjoy a cozy overnight at Rhino Ngorongoro Lodge; situated only a few hundred metres from the crater’s rim
Meals : Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast
Ngorongoro Conservation Area to Arusha
1 Stop
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After an early morning breakfast, you'll have plenty of time to explore the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and enjoy an exhilarating game drive, marking the grand finale of your safari adventure. In the late afternoon, you'll begin your journey back to Arusha, tired but filled with adventurous memories. From Arusha, you can choose to depart from either Arusha Airport or Kilimanjaro International Airport. This concludes your 5-day northern Tanzania Safari.
8 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operated by Envoyage Tanzania
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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