5-Day Tanzania Small Group Safari: Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro

Depart Arusha early for Tarangire National Park, famous for its massive elephant herds and ancient, giant baobab trees. You will spend the day on an immersive game drive along the Tarangire River, a vital water source that attracts lions, leopards, giraffes, and zebras. After a classic picnic lunch overlooking the wildlife, enjoy a late afternoon game drive en route to your lodge.

Travel through the lush Ngorongoro Highlands before descending into the world-famous Serengeti National Park. Entering through the Naabi Hill Gate, the landscape opens into breathtaking, endless savannah plains. You will enjoy a scenic afternoon game drive tracking wildlife on your way to the central Seronera valley camp.

Spend a thrilling, dedicated day exploring the Seronera Valley, globally renowned as a prime territory for large prides of lions, cheetahs, and leopards. Follow the loops of the Seronera River to watch hippos splash at the Retima Hippo Pool and look for leopards resting in the branches of acacia trees.

Take advantage of a rewarding morning game drive in the Serengeti to catch predators at their most active. Following a picnic lunch, leave the plains behind and drive up the dramatic slopes of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, arriving at the crater rim in time to view a spectacular highland sunset.

Descend 600 meters into the magnificent volcanic caldera of the Ngorongoro Crater for an intensive half-day safari. This unique, enclosed ecosystem offers a high density of wildlife, giving you the absolute best opportunity to spot the endangered black rhino and complete your Big Five checklist before driving back to Arusha.