Overview

Embark on a 5-day Tanzanian safari through iconic wilderness areas, beginning in Tarangire National Park, where ancient baobabs tower over Africa’s densest elephant population. Track tree-climbing lions and rare birdlife along the Tarangire River before venturing into the Serengeti’s endless plains—a UNESCO World Heritage Site and stage for the Great Migration (season-dependent). Here, full-day game drives reveal predator-prey dramas, river crossings, and the Big Five, with stays at luxury lodges like Singita Grumeti or Four Seasons Safari Lodge blending adventure with indulgence.

Day 01 :

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Morning: Depart Arusha (1.5–2hr drive) to Tarangire National Park—Tanzania’s sixth-largest park, famed for its 4,000+ elephants (Africa’s highest density outside Serengeti) and iconic century-old baobabs.

Lunch & Check-In: Unwind at lodges like Tarangire Treetops (elevated suites) or Oliver’s Camp (luxury tented retreats).

Afternoon Game Drive: Track herds of elephants along the Tarangire River, spot tree-climbing lions, and marvel at rare kori bustards (world’s heaviest flying bird).

Dinner & Overnight: Fall asleep to the calls of spotted hyenas under star-studded skies.

Day 02 :

Tarangire to Serengeti National Park

Morning: Scenic drive (4–5hrs) via the Great Rift Valley to Serengeti National Park—a UNESCO World Heritage Site (1981) spanning 14,750 km².

Lunch & Check-In: Settle into iconic stays like Four Seasons Safari Lodge (infinity pool overlooking the savanna) or Singita Grumeti (private concession luxury).

Afternoon Game Drive: Witness the Great Migration (season-dependent: Dec–July in the south, Aug–Nov in the north) or spot the Big Five in the Seronera Valley, a lion stronghold.

Dinner & Overnight: Savor bush cuisine while listening to distant lion roars.

Day 03 :

Full-Day Serengeti Game Drive

Sunrise to Sunset: Explore the Serengeti’s vast ecosystems with a picnic lunch at Moru Kopjes—granite outcrops sheltering leopards and cheetahs.

Wildlife Focus: Track wildebeest river crossings (seasonal), watch Thomson’s gazelles flee from wild dogs, or photograph Masai giraffes silhouetted at dusk.

Dinner & Overnight: Return to your lodge for sundowners and storytelling by the fire.

Day 04 :

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Morning: Drive (3hrs) to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area—a UNESCO Mixed Heritage Site (1979) and the world’s largest inactive volcanic caldera (260 km²).

Lunch & Check-In: Stay at Ngorongoro Crater Lodge (opulent stilted suites) or Lemala Ngorongoro (mobile tented camp).

Afternoon Crater Descent: Descend 600m into the crater floor, home to 25,000+ animals, including endangered black rhinos (one of Africa’s last populations) and flamingo-dotted Lake Magadi. Visit Ngoitoktok Springs, a hippo oasis.

Dinner & Overnight: Toast to sightings of the Big Five (lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, buffalo) from your lodge’s cliffside perch.

Day 05 :

Ngorongoro to Arusha

Early Breakfast & Check-Out: Soak in final views of the mist-shrouded crater.

En-Route Game Drive: Stop at Lake Manyara’s outskirts (optional) to spot tree-climbing lions or baboon troops.

Return to Arusha: Arrive by late afternoon, with a scenic drive through Mto wa Mbu village (cultural stop upon request).