5 DAYS THE NOTRTHERN CIRCUIT (TARANGIRE, NGORONGORO AND SERENGETI SAFARI)
Welcome to an unforgettable 5-day safari adventure through Tanzania’s most renowned wildlife parks. From your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport, our team will be there to greet you and ensure a seamless start to your journey. This tour will take you through the stunning landscapes and rich wildlife habitats of Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater. Along the way, you will have the chance to witness elephants in Tarangire, the Great Migration in the Serengeti, and the diverse wildlife of the Ngorongoro Crater, including the Big Five. You will stay in carefully selected accommodations to ensure comfort and relaxation after each day of exploration. The tour concludes with a return to Arusha, where you’ll enjoy a final night at the in Arusha before your transfer to Arusha Airport (ARK) for your flight to Zanzibar. From start to finish, we are committed to making your safari a memorable and smooth experience, filled with amazing wildlife encounters and the best of Tanzanian hospitality.
Highlights:
- Vast herds of elephants and iconic baobab trees
- Explore the Tarangire National Park's vast plains
- Descend into the great Ngorongoro crater
- Breathtaking photography opportunities
- The Big Five
Itenaries:
Day 1 : Arrival in Arusha
Upon your arrival at JRO/ Arusha Airport our team will warmly welcome you and transfer you to Point Zone Resort (Optional), where you can relax and settle in after your journey. The hotel offers a peaceful environment with beautiful gardens and excellent amenities, perfect for unwinding before your safari adventure. If you're interested and have the energy, we can arrange for you to participate in an optional Arusha city tour. This tour will give you the chance to explore local markets, visit cultural landmarks, and experience the vibrant atmosphere of Arusha before your safari begins. You will spend the night at Tulia, enjoying a restful evening in preparation for the exciting days ahead.
Day 2 : Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, your safari guide will collect you from your accommodation and drive you to Tarangire National Park for 2 hours drive. Tarangire is best known for its elephant families, savannah, iconic baobab trees, seasonal swamps and the life-giving Tarangire River. Animals gather at the river and giraffe, bushbuck and hartebeest are often seen here. The Park is also home to buffalo, zebra and wildebeest. These animals are closely followed by a range of predators such as lions and leopards. From the open roof of the vehicle you will be able to absorb the landscape and watch the wildlife. You will enjoy a picnic lunch in the park, which includes a delicious lunch, coffee and soft drinks and After a full day in the park, you will drive to Motto Cottage or Fig Tree Lodge and Camp, where you will be able to relax, enjoy dinner and spend the night.
Day 3 : Serengeti National Park
After an early breakfast at your accommodation, head to Serengeti National Park and travel through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area. On the way the landscape changes from the gentle highlands to the vast plains of the Serengeti. After a packed lunch en route, you enter the Serengeti and begin your game drive, where the search for the Big Five – lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard and rhinoceros – begins in earnest. Cheetahs, wildebeests and countless other species also live in the extensive savannahs of the Serengeti. As the sun sets, you'll arrive at Tarangire Safari Lodge or Nyani campsite where you'll settle in and enjoy a traditional safari dinner under the stars before spending the night in the heart of the Serengeti.
Day 4 : Serengeti National Park
The day begins with an early breakfast before setting off on a full-day game drive in the Serengeti. You'll explore the park's vast plains, looking for predators like lions and cheetahs in the cool morning light and spotting herds of wildebeest and zebra. As the sun rises higher, you continue to traverse diverse habitats, from grassy savannahs to rocky kopjes, with ample opportunities for wildlife and bird watching. A packed lunch will be taken at a scenic location in the park, offering you a break while still surrounded by the beauty of the Serengeti. In the afternoon the game drive continues, offering the final views of the park's incredible wildlife and landscape. Later you leave the Serengeti and drive towards Ngorongoro, where you arrive at the Ngorongoro Safari Lodge or Simba Campsite on the crater rim. After checking in and enjoying the breathtaking views, enjoy a relaxed dinner at the campsite before spending the night in the tranquil highlands.
Day 4 : Serengeti National Park
The day begins with an early breakfast before setting off on a full-day game drive in the Serengeti. You'll explore the park's vast plains, looking for predators like lions and cheetahs in the cool morning light and spotting herds of wildebeest and zebra. As the sun rises higher, you continue to traverse diverse habitats, from grassy savannahs to rocky kopjes, with ample opportunities for wildlife and bird watching. A packed lunch will be taken at a scenic location in the park, offering you a break while still surrounded by the beauty of the Serengeti. In the afternoon the game drive continues, offering the final views of the park's incredible wildlife and landscape. Later you leave the Serengeti and drive towards Ngorongoro, where you arrive at the Ngorongoro Safari Lodge or Simba Campsite on the crater rim. After checking in and enjoying the breathtaking views, enjoy a relaxed dinner at the campsite before spending the night in the tranquil highlands.
Day 5 : Ngorongoro Crater
After an early breakfast, you will descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive. This UNESCO World Heritage Site, often called the "Garden of Eden," is home to an incredible diversity of wildlife, including lions, elephants, rhinos, and more. You will explore the crater’s diverse habitats, from open grasslands to lakes, where flamingos gather, and experience close encounters with some of Africa’s most iconic animals. After a day of unforgettable wildlife sightings, you will drive back to Arusha in the late afternoon, returning to Hotel in Arusha. Here, you can relax and enjoy your final evening in comfort, perhaps indulging in a spa treatment or simply soaking in the peaceful surroundings. The next day, we will transfer you to Arusha Airport (ARK) for your flight. We will ensure you arrive in good time for your departure, bringing your safari adventure to a smooth and relaxed close.