The Great Wildebeest Migration
Depending on the season and location, you may witness large herds of wildebeest and zebras moving across the plains
Private Tanzania safari
5 Days Tanzania Safari: Serengeti, Karatu and Ngorongoro Crater
Explore Tanzania on a 5-day safari from Arusha to Serengeti National Park, Karatu and Ngorongoro Crater, with amazing wildlife encounters and scenic landscapes.
About this experience
A memorable day, arranged with local care
Experience the beauty of Tanzania on this unforgettable 5-day safari adventure. Begin in Arusha before travelling to the famous Serengeti National Park, home to lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras and other incredible wildlife. Continue to Karatu, enjoying the beautiful landscapes along the way, before exploring the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s best wildlife viewing destinations. Your safari ends with a return journey to Arusha, leaving you with wonderful memories of Tanzania’s wildlife, nature and breathtaking scenery.
Duration
5 days
Destination
Safaris
Tour style
Private & flexible
What to expect
The moments that make this tour special
Big Cats
Look for lions, cheetahs, and leopards resting, hunting, or moving through the grasslands.
Exciting Game Drives
Explore different parts of the park with an experienced safari guide who will help you look for wildlife and understand animal behaviour.
Coffee Farm Visits
Depending on your activities, visit a local coffee farm to learn how coffee is grown, harvested, and prepared
Beautiful Crater Views
Enjoy breathtaking views of the crater, with its green grasslands, forests, and open plains.
Bird Watching
Look out for flamingos and other bird species around the crater lakes and grasslands.
Day by day
How the journey unfolds
Day 1
Arrival in Arusha
Arrive in Arusha, where your safari team will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel. Relax after your journey and enjoy the surroundings as you prepare for your upcoming wildlife adventure.
Stay: Arusha hotel
Day 2
Arusha to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park, enjoying the changing landscapes along the way. Arrive in the Serengeti and begin your wildlife experience with a game drive across its vast plains, searching for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras and other wildlife.
Stay: Heritage Camp, Weavers Camp, Zawadi Camp, Tanzania Bush Camp, Osinon Camp, Moyo Camp or SimilarMeals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3
Serengeti to Karatu
Enjoy a morning game drive in the Serengeti, offering another opportunity to spot wildlife in its natural habitat. Afterward, travel toward Karatu, passing through scenic landscapes and wildlife-rich areas. Arrive at your accommodation and relax for the evening.
Stay: Karatu lodge or hotelMeals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4
Karatu to Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, head to the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive on its wildlife-rich floor. Look out for elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest and, with some luck, the endangered black rhino. Enjoy a picnic lunch during your excursion before returning to your accommodation.
Stay: Karatu Villa Lodge or Eileen’s Tree Inn or Kankari Lodge or Marera Valley Lodge or Similar.Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5
Departure to Arusha
Enjoy breakfast before departing for Arusha. Depending on your departure schedule, you may have time to relax or explore a little of the town before being transferred to the airport or your preferred drop-off location.
What's included
- All transfers in private car
- Flight from and to Zanzibar
- Transport and wildlife drives in 4x4 Land Cruiser
- All meals and accommodation
- Services of a professional safari guide
- All wildlife reserve entry fees
- All game drives as mentioned
- Drinking Water during Game Drives
- All activities & Excursion
Not included
- International airfare & flights
- Balloon Ride (optional).
- All items of a personal nature
- Gratuities for safari guide and camp staff
- Travel insurance
- Visa and Passport fee
Good to know
You should be aware that this is wild nature, so the guide cannot make any guarantees on the presence of specific wild animals, but you can be sure he will do his best to find everything you're looking for! The Zanki team has its radio channel that the drivers use to communicate with other guides and collaborate on searches for rare species. Take into consideration that to see certain animals you will have to start your day early in the morning, and it may be cold outside, so you should not forget to pack some warm clothes. For example, in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area before and after sunset the temperature can fall to 0°C.
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