Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
Price: From $22,95 USD
Starts: Arusha or Moshi
Ends: Serengeti (Fly back to Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport)
Best For: First-time safari-goers, wildlife lovers, and those short on time wanting an upscale experience

Tour Overview

Discover the best of Tanzania’s northern safari circuit on this compact yet immersive adventure. In just five days, explore three of the country’s most iconic wildlife destinations—Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and your choice of Lake Manyara or Tarangire National Park. From massive elephant herds and tree-climbing lions to black rhinos and flamingos, this journey is packed with unforgettable wildlife encounters.

Private departures available any day
Book a Kilimanjaro trek + this safari and save $50 per person

Safari Highlight

• Witness the legendary Serengeti and its endless plains
• Explore the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Choose between Lake Manyara’s birdlife or Tarangire’s elephants and baobabs
• Enjoy the flexibility and comfort of a private safari vehicle with expert guide

Itinerary - day by day

Day 1: Lake Manyara or Tarangire National Park

Depart Arusha or Moshi after breakfast and drive to your first park with a picnic lunch and afternoon game drive.

• Lake Manyara: Known for flamingos, lush groundwater forests, and tree-climbing lions.

• Tarangire: Famous for its massive elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and seasonal migration.

Included Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Overnight Options:

• Budget/Mid-Range: Kudu Lodge

• Mid-Range: Pembeni Rhotia

• Luxury: Plantation Lodge

Day 2: Serengeti National Park

Drive 3–4 hours to the Serengeti with wildlife viewing en route and an afternoon game drive upon arrival.

This world-renowned park is home to the Great Migration, over 500 bird species, and abundant predators including lions, leopards, and cheetahs.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight Options:

• Mid-Range: Kananga Special Tented Camp

• Mid-Range/Luxury: Serengeti Tortilis Camp

• Luxury: Kubu Kubu Tented Camp

Day 3: Full Day in the Serengeti

Spend a full day exploring the Serengeti’s diverse habitats and incredible wildlife. Enjoy a picnic lunch at the Visitor’s Center.

From giraffes and elephants to hyenas, jackals, and gazelles, every corner offers something new.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Same as Day 2

Day 4: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Enjoy a final morning game drive in the Serengeti before journeying to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its exceptional biodiversity and cultural heritage. Along the way, you may choose to stop at:

• Olduvai Gorge – One of the world’s most important paleoanthropological sites, where groundbreaking discoveries have provided key evidence of early human life.

• Maasai Village – Immerse yourself in the traditions of the Maasai people, with opportunities to experience their culture, crafts, and vibrant dances.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight Options:

• Budget/Mid-Range: Rhino Lodge

• Mid-Range: Ang’ata Ngorongoro Camp

• Mid-Range/Luxury: Ngorongoro Serena Lodge

Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater – Return to Arusha, Moshi, or Airport

After breakfast, descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This natural amphitheater is home to over 20,000 animals, including lions, hippos, buffalo, elephants, and the rare black rhino, making it one of Africa’s most concentrated wildlife habitats.

In the afternoon, drive back to Arusha, Moshi, or Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your onward journey.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

What’s Included

✔ All accommodations as per itinerary
✔ All meals (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
✔ All park entrance fees and game drives
✔ Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof & guaranteed window seat
✔ Professional English-speaking safari guide/driver
✔ Filtered drinking water during game drives
✔ All ground transfers

What’s Not Included

✘ International and domestic flights (except Serengeti–Arusha flight)
✘ Optional excursions: Olduvai Gorge, Maasai village visit, hot air balloon safari
✘ Tips for guides, drivers, and hotel staff
✘ Bottled drinks and alcohol
✘ Travel insurance, visas, and personal expenses
✘ Holiday supplement (Dec 20 – Jan 5) and Ndutu seasonal supplement (Dec–Mar)
✘ Single room supplement (on request)