Overview
This safari takes you to three of Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destinations: Tarangire National Park, Central Serengeti National Park, and the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater. Beginning and ending in Arusha, the journey includes a full day of game viewing in the world-famous Serengeti, where you’ll have excellent opportunities to encounter diverse wildlife. Throughout the adventure, our experienced and professional driver-guides will provide expert insights and exceptional service, ensuring you enjoy a memorable safari experience from start to finish.
Trip Highlights
- Budget tour: This budget tour includes camping and lodges.
- Shared tour: On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 6 people per vehicle.
- Can start any day: If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
- Cannot be customized: The accommodations and destinations of this tour cannot be changed.
- Suitable for single travelers: Single travelers can join this group tour.
- Minimum age of 2 years: The minimum age for this tour is 2 years.
Itinerary
We will pick you up from your hotel/lodge in Arusha and provide a safari briefing before departing for Tarangire National Park. You will start with an exciting game drive through the vastness of the park and then arrive in good time for lunch. In the afternoon, you will embark on another game drive. Tarangire National Park is famous for its majestic baobab trees that dot the landscape, and it is known for being home to some of the largest herds of elephants in Africa. During the game drives, you may also have the opportunity to see lion, leopard, cheetah, lesser kudu, buffalo, oryx, eland, giraffe, and zebra. After the game drive, you will return to your lodge for a delicious dinner.
Main Destination:
Tarangire National Park
Accommodation:
Ngedere Lodge & Camp
Budget lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
After breakfast, we will make our way to the Serengeti National Park through the scenic farmland of Karatu and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. As we leave the highlands, we will descend into the heart of wild Africa—the vast Serengeti National Park, with its endless plains stretching into the distance. Our destination is the Seronera Area, known for being one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park. Here, the Seronera River provides a vital water source, attracting diverse wildlife. We will arrive in time for lunch and then enjoy an afternoon game drive in the park. The day will end with a beautiful sunset and a lovely dinner at our Seronera public campsite.
Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Budget camping
inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
After having breakfast early in the morning, you will start the game drive and enjoy the sunrise while spotting lions, elephants, and more. In the afternoon, you will embark on another game drive. You can watch the sunset with a sundowner drink before dinner and then relax at your camp.
Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Budget camping
Inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Non-alcoholic drinks
Embark on an unforgettable journey from Serengeti to Ngorongoro with Goldfinch Expeditions. Start with a morning pickup from your accommodation, and enjoy a scenic drive through Serengeti National Park, spotting the wildlife along the way. Take a mid-morning break for refreshments before continuing your exploration. Stop for a packed lunch at a picturesque spot, then head towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, where your guide will lead you on an exciting game drive, showcasing the Big Five and more. Witness a stunning sunset over the crater before checking into your accommodation for a relaxing evening. With Goldfinch Expeditions, every moment of your adventure is expertly crafted for an unforgettable experience.
Main Destination:
Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation:
Budget camping
Inside Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Non-alcoholic drinks
We will have an early breakfast and then drive to the Ngorongoro Crater, also called "Africa's Garden of Eden," for a full-day game drive. This well-preserved natural wonder is home to a variety of wildlife. The crater, a volcanic caldera filled with grassland, forest, and swamp, is a sight of breathtaking beauty. The permanent water on the crater floor supports a resident population of more than 25,000 large mammals, including leopards, lions, black rhinos, hyenas, zebras, waterbucks, baboons, and many others. After the game drive, you will ascend from the crater floor and drive to your hotel in Arusha, which you have booked yourself, for some relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.
Main Destination:
Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
Non-alcoholic drinks
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- Park fees (For non-residents)
- All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- Camping equipment
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Sleeping bag
Cost Excludes
- International flights (From/to home)
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Bath towels
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
FAQs
The 5-Day Wilderness Wonder Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro takes you to three of Tanzania’s most iconic safari destinations: Tarangire National Park, Central Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater. Each destination offers unique landscapes and exceptional wildlife viewing opportunities.
The 5-Day Wilderness Wonder Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro offers excellent chances to see the Big Five, including lions, elephants, leopards, buffaloes, and rhinos. You may also encounter cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, hyenas, hippos, crocodiles, numerous antelope species, and colorful birds.
The 5-Day Wilderness Wonder Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro generally includes park entrance fees, accommodation, meals during the safari, transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle, professional English-speaking driver-guide services, and scheduled game drives. Personal expenses, travel insurance, and optional activities are usually not included.
Yes, the 5-Day Wilderness Wonder Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro is an excellent choice for first-time visitors. It combines Tanzania’s most famous parks into one unforgettable itinerary, offering diverse wildlife, spectacular scenery, and comfortable accommodations.
The 5-Day Wilderness Wonder Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro can be enjoyed throughout the year. The dry season from June to October is ideal for general wildlife viewing, while different seasons also offer unique experiences such as the Great Migration in the Serengeti.
For the 5-Day Wilderness Wonder Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, pack lightweight neutral-colored clothing, comfortable walking shoes, a light jacket for cool mornings and evenings, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, insect repellent, binoculars, a camera with extra batteries, and any personal medications for a comfortable and enjoyable safari.
