This fantastic five-day safari will allow you to explore some of the best parks in northern Tanzania. You will visit Tarangire National Park on the first day. On the second day, you will visit one of the World’s Seven Wonders (Ngorongoro Crater). On the third and fourth days, you will have a game drive in the North Serengeti to witness the great migration and explore the Serengeti’s endless plains.

Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Your exciting Tanzania safari adventure begins after breakfast in Arusha. Your driver-guide will pick you up and head towards Tarangire National Park, one of the most scenic and wildlife-rich parks in northern Tanzania. Famous for its massive herds of elephants and ancient baobab trees, Tarangire offers an authentic African safari experience with fewer crowds. As you enter the park, enjoy a thrilling game drive in Tarangire National Park, spotting wildlife like lions, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeests along the Tarangire River, which draws animals throughout the year. Keep an eye out for rare species like the fringe-eared oryx and the elusive leopard. Enjoy a packed lunch at a scenic picnic site inside the park, then continue with an afternoon game drive. By late afternoon, head to your selected safari lodge near Tarangire for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay surrounded by nature.

Accommodation:Bougainvillea safari lodge

Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner

Day 2 Ngorongoro Crater – Serengeti National Park

After an early breakfast, depart your lodge and drive towards the famous Ngorongoro Crater, one of Tanzania’s most scenic safari spots and a protected natural wonder. Descend into the crater for an exciting game drive on the crater floor, home to the Big Five—lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard—as well as hippos, zebras, wildebeests, and colorful flocks of flamingos. After a picnic lunch inside the crater, continue your journey to the iconic Serengeti National Park, known for its endless plains and rich wildlife. Enjoy an en-route game drive with chances to spot predators and grazing herds. Arrive at Africa Safari Ikoma by late afternoon for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Africa Safari Ikoma

Meal Plan: All Meals Included

Day 3 Northern Serengeti National Park to Witness the Great Migration

After an early breakfast at Africa Safari Ikoma, head towards the northern Serengeti, an area famous for dramatic river crossings during the Great Migration (seasonal, typically from July to October). Spend the day exploring the Mara River region, where thousands of wildebeests and zebras risk their lives crossing crocodile-infested waters in search of greener pastures. Along the way, enjoy sightings of predators such as lions, cheetahs, and crocodiles waiting near the riverbanks. Your expert guide will position you at key viewing points to witness this unforgettable wildlife spectacle. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush before continuing your game drive through this remote and wildlife-rich region. Return to Africa Safari Ikoma by late afternoon for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Heritage Camps

Meal Plan: All Meals Included

Day 4: North Serengeti to Central Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, embark on a scenic drive from the northern plains to the heart of the Serengeti ecosystem — the Central Serengeti. Along the way, enjoy game drives that showcase the breathtaking diversity of wildlife and landscapes this iconic park offers.

Witness vast herds of wildebeest and zebra as they graze across the open savannah, and keep an eye out for predators like lions and cheetahs stalking their prey. The changing scenery—from rocky outcrops and kopjes to sweeping grasslands—provides fantastic photographic opportunities.

Arrive at your lodge or tented camp in Central Serengeti in time for lunch and a short rest. In the afternoon, set out for another exciting game drive to deepen your safari experience, spotting more wildlife and soaking in the serene beauty of this legendary wilderness.

Accommodation: Land of nature Camps

Meal Plan: All Meals Included

Day 5: Morning Game Drive in Serengeti and Transfer to Arusha

Begin your day early with a thrilling morning game drive in the Serengeti, taking advantage of the cooler hours when wildlife is most active. Spot a variety of animals—perhaps lions lounging, elephants roaming, or graceful gazelles grazing.

After your game drive and breakfast, bid farewell to the Serengeti as you transfer back to Arusha. Enjoy the scenic journey and reflect on the incredible wildlife and memories made during your safari adventure.

Upon arrival in Arusha, you will be dropped off at your hotel or the airport, marking the end of your unforgettable Tanzanian safari.