5-Day Ngorongoro Crater Serengeti &Tarangire Budget Tour

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

You will be picked up from your accommodation in Arusha and driven to Tarangire National Park. Known for its vast tree-dotted savannah, iconic baobab trees, and seasonal marshes, the park is home to the largest elephant herds in northern Tanzania. Along with elephants, you're likely to encounter giraffes, buffaloes, lions, zebras, gnus, and a variety of antelopes and gazelles. Upon arrival, your guide will open the roof of the vehicle, offering an excellent opportunity for wildlife viewing. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic spot, then continue exploring the park in the afternoon. After a day filled with breathtaking sights, you’ll have dinner and an overnight stay at the lodge.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park

Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)

High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Outside Tarangire NP

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, you'll begin your journey towards the Rift Valley, passing through Mto Wa Mbu and Karatu, located in the cooler areas of the Crater Highlands. As you enter the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, you’ll stop at a viewpoint for a brief look at the crater. Continuing on, you'll drive around the rim, eventually descending the other side, enjoying the "African massage" of the bumpy road, while passing through Maasai villages on your way to Serengeti National Park. At the Naabi Hill entrance, you’ll take a short walk to a viewpoint with stunning views of the Serengeti plains. Afterward, you’ll continue toward the central Seronera Area, where the park's wildlife thrives, including the Big Five: lions, elephants, buffaloes, rhinos, and leopards. Enjoy lunch in the park, and later in the evening, you’ll be dropped off at your accommodation for an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)

High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, you will embark on a full day of game drives in Serengeti National Park, with a picnic lunch at a scenic spot along the way. Depending on the time of year, you may have the incredible opportunity to witness the Great Migration, when hundreds of thousands of wildebeests, zebras, and Thompson gazelles make their way across the plains. During the short rainy season in October and November, these herds typically move from the Masai Mara in Kenya, through the northwestern Serengeti, toward the southern plains. After the long rainy season in April, May, and June, they begin their return journey through the western and northwestern Serengeti. However, due to the changing rainfall patterns, the animals' migration routes and timing may vary. Your guide will do their best to track down the herds and ensure you enjoy the best viewing spots in the park.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

After an early breakfast, you’ll set off for a morning game drive, where you’ll encounter a variety of wildlife until the afternoon. You’ll then return to camp for lunch and some time to pack. Afterward, you’ll continue your game drive as you exit the Serengeti and head toward Simba Campsite, located near the rim of Ngorongoro Crater, with a 2-hour drive ahead.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

Show more

ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Ngorongoro Crater

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

After an early breakfast, you'll descend into the crater, embarking on a search for the elusive black rhinos. Due to the nature of the floor crater, many animals are more visible, but rhinos can be particularly challenging to spot in this stunning landscape.

Following lunch, you’ll enjoy a game drive within the crater before ascending back to camp. Afterward, you'll pack up and head toward Arusha where you will be dropped off for your dinner and overnight stay at the hotel/Lodge of your choice.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.