Discover Tanzania: A 5-Day Premium Safari to Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater

Welcome to Tanzania. Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, your guide will greet you with a warm welcome and escort you to Gran Melia Hotel, a luxurious retreat where your journey begins. Enjoy a scenic drive through rolling hills, villages, and green landscapes that set the tone for your safari. At the hotel, settle into your room and choose how to spend your afternoon. You may relax by the pool, stroll through the gardens, or take an optional guided city tour of Arusha at an additional cost. In the evening, your guide will provide a detailed safari briefing so you are ready for the days ahead. Enjoy dinner and a restful night in Arusha.

Accommodation

Gran Melia, Arusha (1 Double/Twin Room)

Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast

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Day details

Main destination: Arusha. Activities: Arrival, Scenic Transfer, Check-in & Safari Briefing.

Arusha Arrival, Scenic Transfer, Check-in & Safari Briefing Arusha

After breakfast at Gran Melia Hotel, your guide will take you on a scenic drive of approximately 2 to 2.5 hours to Tarangire National Park. Along the way, enjoy views of rolling hills, villages, and farmlands. Upon arrival, set out on your first game drive. Tarangire is known for majestic baobab trees, large elephant herds, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and rich birdlife. The park's shifting landscapes between open savannah and riverine woodland make every turn rewarding. Pause for a picnic lunch in the wild, then continue your afternoon exploration. By late afternoon, transfer to your lodge in Karatu, where you can relax before dinner.

Accommodation

The Retreat at Ngorongoro (1 Double/Twin Room)

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Water

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Day details

Main destination: Tarangire National Park. Activities: Scenic Transfer & Game Drive.

Tarangire National Park Scenic Transfer & Game Drive Arusha - Tarangire National Park

After an early breakfast, depart on a scenic drive to Serengeti National Park. The journey takes approximately 4 to 5 hours through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where highlands, viewpoints, and wide landscapes offer a beautiful transition toward the plains. As you enter the Serengeti, the golden savannah stretches ahead, home to the Great Migration and a remarkable range of wildlife. Depending on the season, you may witness wildebeest and zebra moving across the plains. Enjoy a game drive on arrival, looking for lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, and many bird species. After a picnic lunch and afternoon safari, arrive at your luxury camp for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation

Nyota Luxury Camp (1 Double/Twin Room)

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Water & Soft Drinks

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Day details

Main destination: Serengeti National Park. Activities: Game Drive.

Serengeti National Park Game Drive Karatu - Serengeti National Park

Begin your morning with an early game drive in the Serengeti, when the plains come alive with wildlife. Look for lions in the tall grass, elephants moving in family groups, and giraffes silhouetted in the golden light. Pause for a picnic lunch among the park's landscapes before departing toward the Ngorongoro Highlands. The scenery changes from open savannah to rolling hills, green forests, and fertile highlands. By late afternoon, arrive at your lodge in the Ngorongoro Highlands. Relax in elegant surroundings, enjoy dinner, and rest before the crater experience the following day.

Accommodation

Ngorongoro Lion's Paw (1 Double/Twin Room)

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Water & Soft Drinks

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Day details

Main destination: Ngorongoro Highlands. Activities: Game Drive & Scenic Transfer.

Ngorongoro Highlands Game Drive & Scenic Transfer Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Highlands

Start your day with breakfast in the Ngorongoro Highlands, then descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The crater floor hosts an extraordinary concentration of wildlife, including lions, elephants, rhinos, buffalo, and many other species across grasslands, lakes, and forests. After a morning of game viewing, enjoy a picnic lunch inside the crater surrounded by dramatic scenery. In the afternoon, ascend the crater walls and transfer to Arusha, Kilimanjaro International Airport, or Arusha Airport for your onward flight. Optional additional accommodation can be arranged for guests who prefer to rest before departure.

Accommodation

No Accommodation (Departure)

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Water & Soft Drinks

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Day details

Main destination: Ngorongoro Crater. Activities: Crater Tour & Departure.

Ngorongoro Crater Crater Tour & Departure Ngorongoro Crater - JRO/ARK