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Tarangire, Serengeti Itinirary

🦁 Tanzania’s Northern Circuit Safari

5 Days / 4 Nights | Group of 5 Travelers

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Tanzania’s most iconic parks — Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro. This itinerary blends thrilling wildlife encounters with breathtaking landscapes, perfect for adventurers seeking the ultimate safari experience.


📍 Day 1: Arrival & Tarangire National Park

  • Morning departure from Arusha with your private safari vehicle.
  • Drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its towering baobab trees and large elephant herds.
  • Picnic lunch inside the park.
  • Afternoon game drive spotting lions, giraffes, zebras, and over 500 bird species.
  • Evening check-in at a lodge or tented camp near Tarangire.
  • Dinner and overnight stay.

🦓 Day 2: Journey to Serengeti – Endless Plains

  • Early breakfast and scenic drive through the Rift Valley and Ngorongoro highlands.
  • Enter the legendary Serengeti National Park by midday.
  • Picnic lunch en route.
  • Afternoon game drive across the vast plains, searching for cheetahs, wildebeests, and prides of lions.
  • Evening check-in at Serengeti lodge/tented camp.
  • Dinner and overnight in the Serengeti.

🐆 Day 3: Full Day in Serengeti

  • Early morning game drive to catch predators returning from the night hunt.
  • Return for breakfast at camp.
  • Full-day exploration of Serengeti’s central and southern plains.
  • Witness the Great Migration (seasonal) or resident wildlife including leopards, hyenas, and elephants.
  • Picnic lunch in the bush.
  • Evening relaxation at camp with sundowners.
  • Dinner and overnight in Serengeti.

🦏 Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater – Natural Wonder

  • Morning drive towards Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
  • Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site often called the “Eighth Wonder of the World.”
  • Full-day game drive inside the crater, home to black rhinos, hippos, lions, and abundant birdlife.
  • Picnic lunch at a scenic spot overlooking the crater lake.
  • Evening ascent and check-in at a lodge on the crater rim.
  • Dinner and overnight stay.

🐘 Day 5: Return to Arusha

  • Leisurely breakfast with crater views.
  • Drive back to Arusha with optional stops at local markets or cultural centers.
  • Arrival by afternoon, marking the end of your safari adventure.

✨ Highlights

  • Group Size: 5 (ideal for one safari vehicle with window seats).
  • Accommodation: Mix of lodges and tented camps in Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro.
  • Activities: Daily game drives, cultural encounters, scenic drives.
  • Meals: Full board throughout the safari.
  • Best Season: Year-round; June–October for dry season, December–March for calving season in Serengeti.

🌟 Why Choose This Safari?

This itinerary is crafted to showcase Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destinations in just 5 days. From elephant herds in Tarangire to the endless Serengeti plains and the dramatic Ngorongoro Crater, every day offers a new adventure and unforgettable memories.

 

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As ever, we are committed to offering more choices and adventures each year and think our newest collection of safaris in East Africa is the most exciting yet. Along with the tried and tested safaris routes, you will find new options to visit chimpanzees in Tanzania, amazing lodge & tented safaris and some more exotic Indian Ocean hide-aways.

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