Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, depart from Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park, a scenic gem famous for its huge elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and stunning savannah landscapes.

Enjoy a full-day game drive as you explore the park’s ecosystem, home to lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and countless bird species. Have your picnic lunch inside the park before continuing the adventure in the afternoon. Later, drive to Karatu for dinner and overnight at a mid-range lodge.

Main highlights: Elephants, baobabs, and diverse wildlife.
Overnight: Mid-range lodge in Karatu.

Day 2: Karatu – Serengeti National Park

After an early breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park, driving through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The scenic journey offers breathtaking views of the highlands and Maasai villages. Arrive in Serengeti in time for an afternoon game drive through the endless plains of Seronera, one of the best areas for spotting big cats such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs.

Main highlights: Scenic drive, Serengeti wildlife, and sunset game drive.
Overnight: Mid-range tented camp in Serengeti.

Day 3: Full Day in Serengeti National Park

Spend a full day exploring Serengeti National Park, known for its incredible wildlife density and seasonal Great Migration. Enjoy both morning and afternoon game drives in search of elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, and predators roaming the plains. Depending on the time of year, you might witness thousands of wildebeests crossing the rivers — a truly unforgettable experience.

Main highlights: Great Migration (seasonal), predators, and endless plains.
Overnight: Mid-range tented camp in Serengeti.

Day 4: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After breakfast, enjoy an early morning game drive in Serengeti before departing for Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, stop for optional visits to Olduvai Gorge, an important archaeological site known as the “Cradle of Mankind.” Continue to your lodge on the crater rim, where you’ll enjoy dinner and stunning sunset views overlooking the Ngorongoro Crater.

Main highlights: Scenic transfer, Olduvai Gorge visit (optional), and crater rim sunset.
Overnight: Mid-range lodge on Ngorongoro Crater rim.

Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha

After an early breakfast, descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most remarkable wildlife destinations in Africa. Enjoy a half-day game drive on the crater floor, spotting lions, elephants, zebras, buffaloes, hippos, and the rare black rhino. Have a picnic lunch by the hippo pool before ascending the crater walls and returning to Arusha, marking the end of your unforgettable 5-day safari.

Main highlights: Big Five sightings, crater exploration, and scenic views.
Overnight: End of tour (optional extra night in Arusha).