5 Days
Age 4+
All Month
Availability 10
Introduction
Embark on the ultimate wildlife adventure with Africa Moja Tours & Safaris on this 5-Day
Tanzania Safari covering Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and the
legendary Ngorongoro Crater. This route showcases the most iconic landscapes and wildlife
encounters in East Africa — from massive elephant herds and baobabs to vast Serengeti
plains and the Big Five–rich Ngorongoro Crater.
Perfect for couples, families, photographers, and first-time safari travellers, this itinerary
offers exceptional game viewing, comfortable lodges, and seamless transport with Africa
Moja’s expert safari team.
Tour Highlights
- Explore Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater
- Incredible wildlife density & Big Five sightings
- Scenic lodges & tented camps surrounded by nature
- Professional English-speaking guides
- Ideal safari for first-time Tanzania travellers
- Perfect photo opportunities & migration-access routing
- Safari vehicle with pop-up roof for 360° views
Itinerary
- DAY 1 – Arusha to Tarangire National Park
- Your driver-guide picks you up from Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport and you head to
Tarangire National Park, known for:- The largest elephant herds in Northern Tanzania
- Giant ancient baobab trees
- Lions, giraffes, zebras & buffalo
- Excellent dry-season game viewing
- Enjoy a full-day game drive through river valleys and savannah landscapes, with a picnic
lunch in the park. - Overnight: Marera Valley Lodge / Tarangire Safari Lodge
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- DAY 2 – Tarangire to Serengeti National Park
- After breakfast, travel through the Ngorongoro Highlands and enter the Serengeti National
Park, the crown jewel of Tanzania safaris. - Game viewing begins as soon as you pass the gate.
- Expect sightings of:
- Lion prides on kopjes
- Elegant giraffes
- Cheetahs scanning the plains
- Elephants & buffalo
- Year-round herds of wildebeest & zebra
- Arrive at your lodge or tented camp for sunset and a delicious dinner.
- Overnight: Serengeti Serena Lodge / Sound of Silence / Kati Kati Camp
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- DAY 3 – Full-Day Serengeti Safari
- Enjoy a spectacular full-day safari across the endless Serengeti plains, one of the richest wildlife ecosystems on Earth.
- Depending on the season, your guide may track:
- 🟤 December–March: Calving season in Southern Serengeti
- 🔵 June–October: Migration & predator action in Central/Northern Serengeti
- 🟡 Year-round: Excellent predator sightings in Seronera
- Lunch is served picnic-style under an acacia tree or at a scenic rest stop.
- Overnight: Serengeti Safari Lodge
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- DAY 4 – Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
- After breakfast, depart Serengeti with game viewing en route and drive toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
- Optional stop:
- 🏺 Olduvai Gorge Museum, one of the world’s most important paleoanthropological sites.
- Check into your crater-rim lodge where you can enjoy breathtaking views of the Ngorongoro Crater.
- Overnight: Ngorongoro Serena Lodge / Rhino Lodge
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- DAY 5 – Ngorongoro Crater Tour & Return to Arusha
- Today you explore the world-renowned Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s greatest natural wonders and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Descend 600 meters into the crater floor for a full-day game drive.
- Expect to see:
- Black rhinos
- Large lion prides
- Massive bull elephants
- Hippos, buffalo, hyenas
- Flamingos & waterbirds
- Enjoy a picnic lunch beside the hippo pool before ascending back to the crater rim and driving to Arusha, where your safari ends.
- End of Tour.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Departure Location
Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport
Departure Time
9:30
Return Location
Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport
Frequently Asked Questions
Mid-range lodges or tented camps, upgradable to luxury upon request.
Yes — depending on your travel month, you may see herds in the north, south, or central areas.
Yes — full board on safari (breakfast, lunch, dinner).
Absolutely — add Zanzibar, combine with Kenya, or extend Serengeti nights.
A custom 4×4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof and window seats for all guests.
Yes — many families choose this route.
June–October and December–March for peak wildlife viewing.
