The 5 Days Serengeti, Tarangire and Ngorongoro safari guarantees you the most captivating game viewing experiences. This trip itinerary is focused on the Northern tourist circuit and you will explore Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire National Park which is Tanzania’s 3rd biggest park. These are enriching wildlife destinations in Tanzania and expect to encounter a range of animals from the big five game to small mammals as well as diverse bird species. The entire trip will begin and end in Arusha city in Tanzania, East Africa.
Serengeti is a recognized UNESCO site and covers an area of 14750sq.km. It features enriching wildlife viewing areas like Seronera in the central part which is the target area as per this itinerary. This area is known for huge profusion of predators and big cats plus other mammals like wildebeest, zebras, topis, impalas, and hippos.
Tarangire National Park takes its name from the scenic Tarangire River which flows across the park. This park lies South of Lake Manyara National Park and is popular for its large herds of elephant and other big game.
Detailed Itinerary.
Day 1: Transfer to Tarangire National Park
Begin your day with preparations back at your respective hotels in Arusha and later settle for a hearty breakfast. Meet and greet your safari guide and later, be taken through your itinerary. You will set off for Tarangire National Park your first destination as per this itinerary.
Arrive at Tarangire National Park early and proceed with a long day game drive. This involves navigating through the park’s majestic baobab trees while keeping eyes on the park’s abundant wildlife. Head off to the Tarangire River, a special spot to find a huge concentration of African elephants.
Besides elephants, expect to see other animals including the lesser Kudus, lions, cheetahs, leopards, elands, buffaloes, zebras, Oryx and more. You will drive back to the lodge where you will have a special treat from professional team.
Day 2: Leave Tarangire for Serengeti National Park
Enjoy a delicious breakfast early morning and later, you will be transferred to Serengeti National Park a home to the world’s spectacles (The Great Migration) and all the big 5 game. Today, you will be at Central Serengeti, a region known for its huge concentration of predators and diverse bird species.
In the afternoon, you will have the best of a guided game drive on the endless plains of the Serengeti National Park. A myriad of wildlife will be encountered including zebras, wildebeest, lions, gazelles, and others. You will also have a picnic lunch and proceed with your game viewing as you get close to the lodge for relaxation.
Day 3: Full day of exploring wildlife of Serengeti National Park
Enjoy a leisurely cup of tea or coffee and after, set off on a full day game drive in the Central area of Serengeti National Park. In a 4×4 safari car with an expert, navigate via the enriching wildlife circuit in Serengeti and expect to find the pride of lions, leopards, hyenas, wildebeest, cape buffaloes, hartebeest, topis, giraffes, impalas, warthogs, hippos, and other large as well as small mammals.
Seronera is also known for its unique birds including the grey-breasted spurfowl. Your long day game drive comes with a memorable picnic lunch and you will return for evening relaxation at the lodge.
Day 4: Travel from Seronera to Ngorongoro crater; game drive
Leave Central Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater Area. The Ngorongoro Crater is world’s natural wonder, the biggest collapsed volcanic crater. The crater features a ring of extinct volcanoes with the floor having watering holes. Over 30,000 animals survive in this area thus guaranteeing you incredible encounters of your favorite species.
Day 5: Morning game drive and departure
After a hefty breakfast, you will leave the lodge or camp with a picnic lunch and also your luggage. Today, you will have a sunrise game drive through the Ngorongoro area and expect to see several wildlife.
Enjoy the great sight of wildlife like black rhinos, elephants, cheetahs, lions, hippos, and others. You will settle for a picnic lunch at the scenic Hippo pool and after, you will be transferred to Arusha city.
End of safari.
