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Tanzania · Safari Tour

5-Day Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater Safari

A night in Tarangire, two nights in the Serengeti and a night in the Ngorongoro highlands: northern Tanzania’s classic safari circuit in five days from Arusha.

Duration5 days / 4 nights
Start / EndArusha
Tour typeSafari tour
Vehicle4x4 safari jeep
DestinationsTarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro
KATO member AS/771
80+ Tripadvisor reviews
TRA licensed
10 years experience

Tour Overview

This safari follows northern Tanzania’s classic circuit. You start in Tarangire National Park, known for its large elephant herds and ancient baobab trees, then cross the Ngorongoro highlands to Serengeti National Park, with its wide grass plains, granite kopjes and some of Africa’s highest numbers of lions, cheetahs and leopards. Depending on the season, you may also see part of the Great Migration.

On the way back you spend a night in the green Ngorongoro highlands, then descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a huge volcanic caldera that is home to lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, flamingos and one of the best chances in Tanzania to see black rhino.

Tour Highlights

  • Elephant herds and baobab trees in Tarangire
  • A full day of game drives in the Serengeti
  • Lions, cheetahs and leopards on the plains
  • Game drive on the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater
  • The Great Migration (depending on the season)
  • Optional stop at Olduvai Gorge

Route Map

KENYATANZANIAKilimanjaroArushaTarangireLake ManyaraNgorongoroSerengeti
  1. ArushaPick-up from your hotel
  2. Tarangire National Park1 night · game drive
  3. Serengeti National Park2 nights · game drives
  4. Ngorongoro highlands1 night · crater game drive
  5. Back to ArushaDrop-off on day 5

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day1

Arusha to Tarangire

Your driver-guide picks you up from your Arusha hotel in the morning for the drive to Tarangire National Park (about 2–3 hours). Spend the rest of the day exploring the park, with its large elephant herds, giant baobab trees and the Tarangire River, which draws wildlife in the dry season, with a picnic lunch in the park. Overnight at your lodge in or near Tarangire.

  • Overnight: [Lodge / tented camp name]
  • Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Day2

Tarangire to the Serengeti

After breakfast, drive past Lake Manyara and up into the Ngorongoro highlands, stopping at the crater viewpoint, then down onto the Serengeti plains, with a picnic lunch on the way. Game drive into the central Serengeti, arriving at your camp in time for dinner.

  • Overnight: [Lodge / tented camp name]
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day3

Full Day in the Serengeti

A full day exploring the Serengeti’s plains, river valleys and granite kopjes, with a picnic lunch in the bush so you can follow the wildlife wherever it moves. Look for lions resting on the rocks, cheetahs on the open grass, leopards in the trees along the Seronera River, and elephants and giraffes. Depending on the season, your guide may head towards the Great Migration herds. At dawn you can add an optional hot-air balloon flight.

  • Overnight: [Lodge / tented camp name]
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day4

Serengeti to Ngorongoro

Start with an early morning game drive in the Serengeti, then return to camp for breakfast. Game drive on the way out of the park and drive back up into the Ngorongoro highlands, with an optional stop at Olduvai Gorge, one of the world’s most important sites for early human fossils. Arrive at your lodge on the crater rim or in Karatu in the afternoon.

  • Overnight: [Lodge / tented camp name]
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day5

Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive on the crater floor, looking for lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, flamingos and black rhino, with a picnic lunch by the hippo pool. In the afternoon, climb out of the crater and drive back to Arusha (about 3–4 hours). Drop-off at your hotel or Kilimanjaro International Airport.

  • End of safari
  • Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Where you'll stay

Lodges & Camps

Tarangire
Budget · 1 night

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Serengeti
Budget · 2 nights

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Tarangire
Mid-Range · 1 night

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Serengeti
Mid-Range · 2 nights

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Tarangire
Luxury · 1 night

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Serengeti
Luxury · 2 nights

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Tarangire
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Serengeti
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Tarangire
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Serengeti
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Ngorongoro
Budget · 1 night

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Ngorongoro
Mid-Range · 1 night

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Ngorongoro
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Ngorongoro
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Ngorongoro
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What's Included

Included

  • Safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • Professional English-speaking driver-guide
  • 4 nights accommodation as per itinerary
  • Meals as per itinerary
  • Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater fees
  • Game drives as per itinerary
  • Bottled drinking water on game drives
  • Hotel or airport pick-up and drop-off in Arusha

Not included

  • International flights
  • Visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Drinks and personal items
  • Optional activities (hot-air balloon, Olduvai Gorge entry)
Rates

Prices per Person Sharing

Low season[DATES, e.g. April – June]
Package tier2 guestsper person3 guestsper person4 guestsper person5 guestsper person6 guestsper person
Budget[Budget lodge names][LOW][LOW][LOW][LOW][LOW]
Mid-Range[Mid-range lodge names][LOW][LOW][LOW][LOW][LOW]
Luxury[Luxury lodge names][LOW][LOW][LOW][LOW][LOW]
Luxury Upgrade[Luxury upgrade lodge names][LOW][LOW][LOW][LOW][LOW]
Ultra Luxury[Ultra-luxury lodge names][LOW][LOW][LOW][LOW][LOW]
Mid season[DATES, e.g. January – March, November]
Package tier2 guestsper person3 guestsper person4 guestsper person5 guestsper person6 guestsper person
Budget[Budget lodge names][MID][MID][MID][MID][MID]
Mid-Range[Mid-range lodge names][MID][MID][MID][MID][MID]
Luxury[Luxury lodge names][MID][MID][MID][MID][MID]
Luxury Upgrade[Luxury upgrade lodge names][MID][MID][MID][MID][MID]
Ultra Luxury[Ultra-luxury lodge names][MID][MID][MID][MID][MID]
High season[DATES, e.g. July – October, December]
Package tier2 guestsper person3 guestsper person4 guestsper person5 guestsper person6 guestsper person
Budget[Budget lodge names][HIGH][HIGH][HIGH][HIGH][HIGH]
Mid-Range[Mid-range lodge names][HIGH][HIGH][HIGH][HIGH][HIGH]
Luxury[Luxury lodge names][HIGH][HIGH][HIGH][HIGH][HIGH]
Luxury Upgrade[Luxury upgrade lodge names][HIGH][HIGH][HIGH][HIGH][HIGH]
Ultra Luxury[Ultra-luxury lodge names][HIGH][HIGH][HIGH][HIGH][HIGH]

Prices are per person, sharing a room, in US$. Contact us for single rooms, children's rates and private group quotes.

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lukasbA4269AC
lukasbA4269AC
09:56 23 Sep 26
The safari with Daydream Safaris was truly perfect! From the planning and the choice of accommodations to the drives between the national parks, it was wonderful in every way.
Kennedy really thought of everything and put together a great package with Daydream Safaris.
Our guide, Jackson, was friendly, funny, and had eagle eyes—no animal escaped his notice. We got to see all kinds of animals, from elephants and rhinos to predators. And all up close!
For another trip to Kenya or another safari, I highly recommend Kennedy and especially Jackson, because they gave my friends and me an unforgettable trip! Thank you so much!
devaanss
devaanss
04:43 23 Sep 26
We had an amazing 10-day safari with Day Dream Safari. Our guide, Jackson, was incredibly friendly, enthusiastic, and always determined to find the best wildlife sightings while making sure we had a great time throughout the trip.

The accommodations and food exceeded our expectations, and everything was well organized from start to finish. We truly couldn’t have asked for a better experience.

Highly recommend Day Dream Safari to anyone planning a trip to the Masai Mara.
266majida
266majida
11:30 19 Sep 26
Three parks, one unforgettable journey. At Amboseli, herds of elephants strolled across the dust with Mount Kilimanjaro rising behind them, a scene so perfect I kept thinking someone had painted it. At Lake Nakuru, the shoreline blushed pink with flamingos, and we spotted rhinos grazing nearby. Then came the Masai Mara, where the plains seemed to go on forever and every drive felt like a nature documentary, with lions on the hunt, cheetahs on the prowl.

But what made this trip truly special was our guide- Mr Jackson, a truly living legend. He had a sharp eye for spotting animals, endless stories about the wildlife and the land, and a way of finding the perfect spot at the perfect moment. His patience, humour and passion turned good sightings into moments I'll be retelling for years. We never felt rushed, and we always felt very looked after.

Although the journey just flew by, and I came home with thousands of photos, dusty boots and a heart full of gratitude. Amazing doesn't cover it. If Kenya is on your list, don't wait. Go, and go with this team. I am already planning to rebook again soon.

From the group, thank you Daydream and the team for the memorable trip. See you again soon.
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