5 Day Tarangire Serengeti Ngorongoro Tour
The 5 Day Tarangire Serengeti Ngorongoro Tour is a northern Tanzania safari combining three contrasting wildlife destinations within a balanced five day itinerary.
The journey begins in Tarangire National Park, continues into Serengeti National Park for extended wildlife viewing and finishes with a safari inside Ngorongoro Crater.
Tarangire is known for African elephants, giant baobab trees and river influenced habitats, while Serengeti provides expansive plains, grazing herds and important predator habitats.
Ngorongoro Crater adds a different final experience with concentrated wildlife viewing opportunities and possible black rhino sightings.
The five day schedule allows more time in Serengeti than a shorter safari, including one full day dedicated to exploring the park.
The 5 Day Tarangire Serengeti Ngorongoro Tour can be arranged privately or as a compatible group joining safari, with camping, lodge, tented camp or premium accommodation according to the selected package.
Travellers may see elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, African buffalo, lions, cheetahs, spotted hyenas, gazelles, hippos, warthogs and numerous bird species.
Leopards occur within the Serengeti ecosystem but are secretive and particularly difficult to locate. Black rhino may occasionally be observed in Ngorongoro but sightings may be distant.
Wildlife remains free roaming throughout the itinerary, so sightings, predator behaviour, Great Migration events and complete Big Five encounters cannot be guaranteed.
5 Day Tarangire Serengeti Ngorongoro Tour at a Glance
- Duration: 5 safari days and 4 overnights.
- Day 1: Tarangire National Park wildlife game drive.
- Day 2: Transfer to Serengeti and afternoon wildlife game drive.
- Day 3: Full day Serengeti wildlife safari.
- Day 4: Serengeti game drive and transfer toward Ngorongoro.
- Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater wildlife safari and final transfer.
- Vehicle: 4×4 safari vehicle with pop up roof.
- Guide: Professional safari guide.
- Accommodation: Camping, lodge, tented camp or another confirmed category.
Why Choose the 5 Day Tarangire Serengeti Ngorongoro Tour?
This route combines elephant country, Serengeti plains and the Ngorongoro crater environment without attempting to include too many additional parks within a short schedule.
Five days provide a useful balance between road travel and wildlife viewing, especially because the itinerary includes a full day inside Serengeti.
Main Safari Highlights
- Tarangire National Park wildlife game drive
- African elephant viewing opportunities
- Giant baobab landscapes
- Extended Serengeti National Park wildlife viewing
- Full day Serengeti game drive
- Possible lion and cheetah sightings
- Possible leopard sightings
- Wildebeest and zebra viewing opportunities
- Ngorongoro Crater wildlife safari
- Possible black rhino sightings
- Professional safari guide
- 4×4 safari vehicle with pop up roof
Detailed 5 Day Tarangire Serengeti Ngorongoro Tour Itinerary
DAY
01
TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK
Tarangire Wildlife and Baobab Safari
Your 5 Day Tarangire Serengeti Ngorongoro Tour begins with pickup from the agreed hotel or starting location before travelling toward Tarangire National Park.
After completing the applicable park procedures, enter Tarangire in a 4×4 safari vehicle with a pop up roof and begin exploring woodland, savannah, seasonal wetlands and river influenced habitats.
Tarangire is strongly associated with African elephants and giant baobab trees, creating a distinctive opening to the safari.
Tarangire Wildlife Experience
- Look for African elephants.
- Search for giraffes and zebras.
- Watch for wildebeest and African buffalo.
- Observe impala, waterbuck and warthogs.
- Explore giant baobab landscapes.
- Visit Tarangire River areas when appropriate.
- Search for lions and other predators.
- Enjoy birdwatching and wildlife photography.
Wildlife distribution changes according to rainfall, water availability and seasonal movement.
Elephants may provide rewarding viewing opportunities, but their location and visibility cannot be guaranteed.
Stop for a picnic lunch at an appropriate location before continuing the afternoon wildlife game drive.
Later in the day, leave Tarangire and travel toward Mto wa Mbu, Karatu or another suitable overnight location.
Accommodation
Camping, lodge or another confirmed accommodation near Mto wa Mbu, Karatu or another suitable location.
Meals
Lunch and dinner according to the confirmed safari package.
Safari
Tarangire National Park wildlife game drive.
DAY
02
SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
Transfer to Serengeti and Afternoon Wildlife Game Drive
After breakfast, depart toward Serengeti National Park.
The road journey passes through changing northern Tanzania landscapes before reaching the Serengeti ecosystem.
After completing the applicable entry procedures, enter Serengeti and begin the first wildlife game drive across open grasslands, savannah and surrounding habitats.
Serengeti Afternoon Wildlife Experience
- Explore open Serengeti plains.
- Look for lions.
- Search for cheetahs in suitable open habitats.
- Observe wildebeest and zebras.
- Look for elephants and giraffes.
- Search for African buffalo.
- Watch for spotted hyenas and jackals.
- Search suitable trees and woodland for possible leopards.
The exact game drive region depends on arrival time, road conditions, accommodation location and current wildlife movement.
Leopards occur within Serengeti but are secretive and particularly difficult to locate.
Later in the day, continue toward the confirmed Serengeti campsite, tented camp or lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation
Camping, tented camp, lodge or another confirmed accommodation in or around Serengeti.
Meals
Breakfast, picnic lunch and dinner according to the confirmed package.
Safari
Afternoon Serengeti National Park wildlife game drive.
DAY
03
SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
Full Day Serengeti Wildlife Safari
After breakfast, begin a full day of wildlife exploration inside Serengeti National Park.
This full game drive day is a major advantage of the 5 Day Tarangire Serengeti Ngorongoro Tour, giving travellers time to explore beyond the main transfer routes.
Full Day Serengeti Wildlife Experience
- Search for lions.
- Look for cheetahs across open plains.
- Search suitable trees and woodland for possible leopards.
- Observe wildebeest and zebra herds.
- Look for elephants and giraffes.
- Search for African buffalo.
- Watch for gazelles and other herbivores.
- Look for spotted hyenas and jackals.
- Enjoy birdwatching and wildlife photography.
The professional guide selects game drive areas according to wildlife activity, recent observations, road conditions and the season.
Lions may be seen resting or moving through suitable habitats, while cheetahs may appear in open areas.
Leopards are more secretive and may remain concealed even when relatively close to accessible roads.
Predator hunts and kills are natural events and cannot be scheduled or guaranteed.
Stop for a picnic lunch before continuing the afternoon wildlife game drive.
Later in the day, return to the confirmed Serengeti accommodation for dinner and another overnight.
Accommodation
Camping, tented camp, lodge or another confirmed Serengeti accommodation.
Meals
Breakfast, picnic lunch and dinner according to the confirmed package.
Safari
Full day Serengeti National Park wildlife game drive.
DAY
04
SERENGETI – NGORONGORO
Serengeti Game Drive and Transfer Toward Ngorongoro
After breakfast, continue with another Serengeti wildlife game drive before beginning the journey toward Ngorongoro.
The morning creates another opportunity to search different habitats and look for wildlife that may not have been observed on the previous day.
Final Serengeti Wildlife Experience
- Continue searching for lions.
- Look for cheetahs in suitable open habitats.
- Search for possible leopards.
- Observe wildebeest and zebras.
- Look for elephants and giraffes.
- Watch for buffalo and gazelles.
- Search for spotted hyenas and jackals.
- Enjoy additional Serengeti photography opportunities.
The exact game drive route depends on wildlife movement, road conditions and the amount of time required for the transfer toward Ngorongoro.
After the game drive and picnic lunch, continue toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
The scenery changes gradually from Serengeti’s broad plains to the higher elevation landscapes surrounding Ngorongoro.
Arrive at the confirmed campsite, lodge or other accommodation later in the day for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation
Camping, lodge or another confirmed accommodation in the Ngorongoro area or suitable surrounding location.
Meals
Breakfast, picnic lunch and dinner according to the confirmed package.
Transfer
Serengeti wildlife game drive followed by transfer toward Ngorongoro.
DAY
05
NGORONGORO CRATER
Ngorongoro Crater Wildlife Safari and Final Transfer
After an early breakfast, continue toward the Ngorongoro Crater descent point for the final wildlife experience of the 5 Day Tarangire Serengeti Ngorongoro Tour.
After completing the applicable conservation and crater procedures, descend into Ngorongoro Crater in the 4×4 safari vehicle.
The crater floor supports wildlife across grasslands, wetlands, water areas and woodland patches.
Ngorongoro Wildlife Experience
- Look for wildebeest and zebras.
- Search for African buffalo.
- Watch for lions and spotted hyenas.
- Observe hippos around suitable water areas.
- Look for elephants.
- Search for possible black rhino sightings.
- Observe gazelles and warthogs.
- Enjoy crater scenery and birdwatching.
Black rhino may occasionally be observed inside Ngorongoro, but sightings cannot be guaranteed and may be distant.
Leopards occur within the wider ecosystem but are particularly difficult to locate.
Stop for a picnic lunch at an appropriate designated location before completing the crater wildlife game drive.
Later in the afternoon, ascend from Ngorongoro Crater and begin the final road transfer toward Moshi, Arusha or another agreed destination.
Final Destination
Moshi, Arusha or another agreed final drop off location.
Meals
Breakfast and picnic lunch according to the confirmed package.
Transfer
Ngorongoro Crater wildlife game drive followed by final road transportation.
Tarangire National Park
Tarangire provides the first wildlife environment of the 5 Day Tarangire Serengeti Ngorongoro Tour.
The park is known for African elephants, giant baobab trees and the Tarangire River.
Travellers may also encounter giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, impala, waterbuck, warthogs, baboons, lions and numerous bird species.
Elephants in Tarangire
Tarangire is one of the destinations on the northern safari circuit commonly associated with elephant viewing.
Travellers may encounter family groups, calves and mature bulls moving through river areas, woodland and open habitats.
The location and size of elephant groups vary according to natural conditions.
Tarangire Baobab Landscapes
Giant baobab trees form one of Tarangire’s most recognisable landscape features.
They create a distinctive background for wildlife photography and help separate Tarangire visually from the Serengeti plains visited later in the itinerary.
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti is the main wildlife focus of the safari and receives parts of three days within the itinerary.
The ecosystem contains broad grasslands, woodland, rocky areas and seasonal water sources supporting large herbivore populations and predators.
The full day on day three creates additional opportunities to explore different areas according to wildlife activity.
Lions in Serengeti
Lions occur throughout suitable Serengeti habitats.
Travellers may see them resting in grass, walking across open areas or interacting with pride members.
Lions may also remain hidden or far from safari roads, so sightings cannot be guaranteed.
Cheetahs in Serengeti
Cheetahs may be encountered across open Serengeti habitats where visibility and prey conditions are suitable.
Their location changes naturally according to territory and prey movement.
The full Serengeti day provides more time to search suitable habitat but cannot guarantee a sighting.
Leopards in Serengeti
Leopards occur within Serengeti but are among the more difficult predators to locate.
They may remain hidden in trees, woodland or dense vegetation.
Even with several game drives, leopard sightings should be considered possible rather than guaranteed.
Wildebeest and Zebras
Wildebeest and zebras are among the most recognisable animals of the Serengeti ecosystem.
Their concentration and location change naturally according to rainfall, water availability and fresh grazing.
Travellers may encounter smaller groups or very large concentrations depending on season and region.
Great Migration Expectations
Serengeti is internationally associated with the Great Migration, but the herds move continuously through the wider ecosystem.
Their exact location depends on rainfall, grazing and water availability rather than a fixed calendar date.
Important Great Migration Information
- Migration locations change naturally.
- Rainfall influences herd movement.
- Fresh grazing influences herd distribution.
- River crossings cannot be scheduled or guaranteed.
- Calving events cannot be guaranteed.
- Predator hunts and kills cannot be guaranteed.
- A longer or more expensive safari cannot guarantee migration action.
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro provides the final major wildlife destination on the safari.
The crater floor supports grasslands, wetlands, pools and woodland patches that attract a wide range of animals.
Travellers may encounter wildebeest, zebras, buffalo, lions, elephants, spotted hyenas, hippos, gazelles and possible black rhino.
Black Rhino in Ngorongoro
Ngorongoro is one of the areas in northern Tanzania where travellers may have an opportunity to observe black rhino.
Rhino remain limited in number and can stay far from accessible safari roads.
Binoculars can therefore be useful when a rhino is visible at distance.
A black rhino sighting cannot be guaranteed during the 5 Day Tarangire Serengeti Ngorongoro Tour.
Wildlife You May See
Possible Wildlife Sightings
- African elephants
- Giraffes
- Zebras
- Wildebeest
- African buffalo
- Lions
- Cheetahs
- Spotted hyenas
- Jackals
- Gazelles
- Impala
- Waterbuck
- Warthogs
- Hippos
- Possible leopards
- Possible black rhino in Ngorongoro
- Numerous bird species
All wildlife remains free roaming, so these species should be treated as possible sightings rather than guaranteed encounters.
Big Five Opportunities
The route provides opportunities to search for several animals associated with the Big Five: lion, leopard, African elephant, African buffalo and rhino.
Tarangire can provide elephant and buffalo opportunities, Serengeti supports lions, buffalo, elephants and leopards, while Ngorongoro provides the main black rhino opportunity on this itinerary.
Seeing all five cannot be guaranteed.
Realistic Big Five Expectations
- Elephant: Often associated with Tarangire and also present elsewhere.
- Buffalo: May be encountered across several destinations.
- Lion: Occurs within Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro.
- Leopard: Secretive and particularly difficult to locate.
- Black rhino: Possible in Ngorongoro but may be distant.
Professional Safari Guide
A professional safari guide accompanies travellers throughout the complete five day itinerary.
The guide manages road navigation, park procedures, game drive planning, wildlife interpretation and daily logistics.
Safari Guide Responsibilities
- Road navigation between safari destinations
- Tarangire park procedures
- Tarangire wildlife game drive planning
- Serengeti game drive planning
- Ngorongoro conservation procedures
- Ngorongoro Crater game drive planning
- Wildlife interpretation
- Bird identification where possible
- Responsible wildlife viewing
- Accommodation and meal coordination
4×4 Safari Vehicle
The safari normally uses a 4×4 vehicle suitable for northern Tanzania roads and wildlife game drives.
A pop up roof improves wildlife viewing and photography while the vehicle is safely stopped.
Typical Safari Vehicle Features
- 4×4 capability
- Pop up wildlife viewing roof
- Safari passenger seating
- Wildlife viewing windows
- Space for reasonable safari luggage
- Drinking water storage
Private 5 Day Tarangire Serengeti Ngorongoro Tour
The safari can be arranged privately with the 4×4 vehicle and professional guide reserved exclusively for your travelling party.
Private touring provides more privacy during transfers and more personal attention from your guide.
It can be suitable for solo travellers, couples, families, friends and photographers.
Private touring does not guarantee additional wildlife sightings.
Group Joining Safari Option
A compatible group joining version may be available when other travellers have matching travel dates, itinerary and accommodation requirements.
Sharing the safari vehicle can reduce the individual share of selected vehicle and guide expenses.
Group availability should be confirmed before booking because suitable departures may not exist every day.
Camping Safari Option
The 5 Day Tarangire Serengeti Ngorongoro Tour can be arranged using camping accommodation.
Camping offers a simpler overnight experience and may reduce accommodation costs compared with many lodge packages.
The confirmed package should clearly state campsite arrangements, tents, mattresses, meals and other camping equipment included.
Lodge Safari Option
Travellers can choose lodge or tented camp accommodation instead of camping.
Budget, midrange and premium options may be available according to travel dates and property availability.
Accommodation category changes comfort and package price but cannot guarantee wildlife.
Meals During the Safari
- Day 1 picnic lunch and dinner
- Day 2 breakfast, picnic lunch and dinner
- Day 3 breakfast, picnic lunch and dinner
- Day 4 breakfast, picnic lunch and dinner
- Day 5 breakfast and picnic lunch
- Drinking water according to the confirmed package
Dietary requirements should be communicated before departure so appropriate meal arrangements can be requested where possible.
Best Time for the 5 Day Tarangire Serengeti Ngorongoro Tour
Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro can be visited during different seasons of the year.
Wildlife distribution, landscapes and road conditions change naturally with rainfall and seasonal patterns.
Seasonal Safari Considerations
- Drier periods: Some wildlife may concentrate around dependable water sources.
- Greener periods: Landscapes can become lush and attractive for photography.
- Rainfall: Influences vegetation, wildlife distribution and road conditions.
- Serengeti: Migration herd locations change throughout the ecosystem.
- Ngorongoro: Resident wildlife may be observed during different seasons.
No particular season guarantees specific wildlife sightings or migration events.
What to Bring
- Comfortable safari clothing
- Warm jacket or fleece for Ngorongoro highlands
- Sun hat
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Camera or phone
- Binoculars if available
- Personal medication
- Passport or identification where required
- Compact safari luggage
- Personal toiletries
- Power bank
Typical 5 Day Tarangire Serengeti Ngorongoro Tour Inclusions
- Road transportation according to the confirmed itinerary
- 4×4 safari vehicle with pop up roof
- Professional safari guide
- Applicable Tarangire park arrangements stated in the package
- Applicable Serengeti park arrangements stated in the package
- Applicable Ngorongoro conservation arrangements stated in the package
- Applicable crater service arrangements stated in the package
- Tarangire wildlife game drive
- Serengeti wildlife game drives
- Full day Serengeti wildlife safari
- Ngorongoro Crater wildlife game drive
- Four overnight accommodations according to the confirmed category
- Meals according to the confirmed itinerary
- Drinking water
- Final road transportation
Typical 5 Day Tarangire Serengeti Ngorongoro Tour Exclusions
- International flights
- Tanzania visa
- Travel insurance
- Hotels before or after the safari unless included
- Airport transfers unless specifically included
- Alcoholic beverages
- Personal expenses
- Optional activities not stated in the itinerary
- Tips for the safari guide and crew
What Affects the Safari Price?
The total price depends on group size, safari style, accommodation category and the exact services included.
Main Safari Cost Factors
- Number of travellers
- Private or group joining safari
- Camping or lodge accommodation
- Accommodation comfort category
- Accommodation location
- 4×4 safari vehicle
- Professional safari guide
- Applicable park arrangements
- Ngorongoro crater services
- Meals and drinking water
- Starting and final destination
A higher package price may provide upgraded accommodation or a private vehicle but cannot guarantee additional wildlife.
Safari for Solo Travellers
Solo travellers can book the 5 Day Tarangire Serengeti Ngorongoro Tour privately or request a compatible group joining departure.
A private solo safari normally has a higher per person cost because vehicle and professional guide expenses are not divided among several travellers.
A group joining departure may reduce selected shared costs when compatible availability exists.
Safari for Couples
Couples can reserve a private 4×4 safari vehicle and professional guide.
This provides additional privacy during road transfers and wildlife game drives.
Double or twin accommodation can be arranged according to preference and availability.
Safari for Families
A private safari can be convenient for families because only members of the family booking use the vehicle.
Parents should consider the road distances involved, especially on the Serengeti transfer days.
Child ages should be supplied when requesting accommodation and pricing.
Safari for Photographers
The route provides diverse photographic environments across all three destinations.
Tarangire provides elephants and baobabs, Serengeti offers open plains, grazing herds and predators, while Ngorongoro adds crater scenery and possible black rhino sightings.
A zoom lens and binoculars are useful because wildlife may remain far from accessible roads.
5 Day Tarangire Serengeti Ngorongoro Tour After Kilimanjaro
The 5 Day Tarangire Serengeti Ngorongoro Tour can be arranged after a Kilimanjaro climb.
Five safari days allow travellers to explore Tarangire, spend meaningful time in Serengeti and complete the journey with Ngorongoro Crater.
Appropriate recovery time after the mountain should be considered where possible.
Safari Before Kilimanjaro
The safari can also be completed before a Kilimanjaro climb.
Travellers should leave enough time after the final safari transfer for the mountain briefing, equipment check and rest.
5 Day Tour Versus 4 Day Safari
A four day Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro route is possible but normally provides less useful Serengeti wildlife viewing time.
The five day itinerary adds a full Serengeti wildlife day, creating a more balanced schedule.
The additional day adds accommodation, meals and operating costs but provides more game drive time.
5 Day Tour Versus 6 Day Safari
A six day safari can provide another wildlife day or include Lake Manyara without reducing useful Serengeti time.
The five day route remains suitable for travellers who specifically prioritise Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro.
Additional days increase wildlife viewing opportunities but cannot guarantee particular animals.
Can Lake Manyara Be Added?
Lake Manyara can be added by extending or adjusting the itinerary.
A six day itinerary generally provides a more comfortable way to combine Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara without reducing the full Serengeti day.
Combining the Safari with Zanzibar
The safari can be followed by Zanzibar for travellers combining wildlife with beaches, Stone Town and marine activities.
Domestic flights, Zanzibar accommodation, transfers and island excursions can be arranged separately or included within a wider Tanzania package.
Responsible Wildlife Viewing
Wildlife should always be observed without interfering with natural behaviour.
Travellers should remain inside the safari vehicle except at authorised locations and follow the guide’s instructions.
Animals should never be fed, chased, called or deliberately disturbed for photographs.
Responsible wildlife viewing protects both animals and the natural safari experience.
Why Wildlife Sightings Cannot Be Guaranteed
The 5 Day Tarangire Serengeti Ngorongoro Tour takes place entirely within natural wildlife ecosystems.
Animals move according to rainfall, water, food, territory, breeding behaviour, temperature and predator activity.
A professional guide uses experience and current wildlife information to improve viewing opportunities but cannot control animal movement.
This applies to elephants, lions, cheetahs, leopards, black rhino, wildebeest and every other species.
Important Information About the 5 Day Tarangire Serengeti Ngorongoro Tour
The 5 Day Tarangire Serengeti Ngorongoro Tour normally combines Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater over five safari days and four overnight stays.
Day one explores Tarangire before continuing to suitable overnight accommodation.
Day two travels into Serengeti for an afternoon wildlife game drive.
Day three provides a full Serengeti game drive day.
Day four includes another Serengeti wildlife experience before travelling toward Ngorongoro.
Day five explores Ngorongoro Crater before the final road transfer.
The route includes substantial road travel, particularly between the northern safari towns and Serengeti.
The safari can be arranged privately or as a compatible group joining departure.
Camping, budget lodge, midrange lodge, tented camp and premium accommodation have different price structures.
Wildlife remains free roaming. Elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, lions, cheetahs, hippos, hyenas and many other animals may be observed, but no particular sighting can be guaranteed.
Leopards are especially difficult to locate.
Black rhino may occasionally be observed in Ngorongoro but can remain distant.
Seeing all members of the Big Five cannot be guaranteed.
Great Migration herd locations change naturally according to rainfall, water and fresh grazing.
River crossings cannot be scheduled or guaranteed.
Calving events, predator hunts and kills cannot be guaranteed.
Before booking, confirm travel dates, number of travellers, starting location, accommodation category, private or group preference and final destination.
Why Book This 5 Day Tarangire Serengeti Ngorongoro Tour?
The 5 Day Tarangire Serengeti Ngorongoro Tour combines three of northern Tanzania’s most recognisable wildlife areas while providing meaningful Serengeti game drive time.
Tarangire introduces elephants and baobab landscapes, Serengeti provides open plains, grazing herds and predator habitats, while Ngorongoro adds crater scenery and possible black rhino sightings.
With professional guiding, 4×4 safari transportation, accommodation, meals, drinking water and applicable park arrangements organised according to the confirmed package, travellers can enjoy a balanced five day northern Tanzania wildlife experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 5 Day Tarangire Serengeti Ngorongoro Tour?
It is a five day northern Tanzania safari combining Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater.
Which destinations are included?
The standard itinerary includes Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater.
How many nights are included?
The standard five day itinerary normally includes four overnight accommodations.
How much time is spent in Serengeti?
The itinerary uses parts of three days in and around Serengeti, including one full wildlife game drive day.
Can the safari be private?
Yes. A private 4×4 safari vehicle and professional guide can be reserved exclusively for your travelling party.
Can I join a group?
Group joining may be available when compatible travellers have matching dates, itinerary and accommodation arrangements.
Can the tour use camping accommodation?
Yes. The itinerary can be arranged using confirmed camping accommodation and campsite facilities.
Can we choose lodge accommodation?
Yes. Budget, midrange and premium lodge or tented camp options may be available depending on dates and availability.
What wildlife may we see?
Travellers may see elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, lions, cheetahs, hyenas, hippos, gazelles and many bird species, but sightings cannot be guaranteed.
Can we see elephants in Tarangire?
Tarangire can provide rewarding elephant viewing opportunities, although elephant locations and sightings remain natural and cannot be guaranteed.
Can we see lions?
Lions occur in Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro and may be encountered, but sightings cannot be guaranteed.
Can we see cheetahs?
Cheetahs may be observed in suitable Serengeti habitats, but their location changes naturally according to prey and territory.
Can we see leopards?
Leopards occur within Serengeti and the wider northern Tanzania ecosystem but are secretive and particularly difficult to locate.
Can we see black rhino?
Black rhino may occasionally be observed in Ngorongoro, but sightings cannot be guaranteed and may be distant.
Can we see the Big Five?
The itinerary provides opportunities to search for several Big Five species, but seeing all five cannot be guaranteed.
Can we see the Great Migration?
Migration herds may be encountered depending on travel season and their natural location, which changes according to rainfall, water and fresh grazing.
Are river crossings guaranteed?
No. River crossings are natural events and cannot be scheduled or guaranteed.
Are predator hunts guaranteed?
No. Predator hunts and kills are natural events and cannot be scheduled or promised.
What safari vehicle is used?
The safari normally uses a 4×4 vehicle with a pop up roof for wildlife viewing and photography.
Is a professional safari guide included?
Yes. A professional safari guide normally accompanies the entire five day itinerary.
Are meals included?
Meals are normally included according to the confirmed itinerary and accommodation arrangement.
Is drinking water included?
Drinking water is normally provided throughout the safari according to the confirmed package.
Are park and crater arrangements included?
Applicable park, conservation and crater arrangements are normally included in a complete package, but all inclusions should be confirmed in the final quotation.
Is there substantial road travel?
Yes. Serengeti is a considerable distance from the main northern Tanzania safari towns, so longer road transfers form part of the itinerary.
Can the tour start from Moshi?
Yes. Pickup can be arranged from an agreed hotel or location in Moshi.
Can the tour start from Arusha?
Yes. The safari can also begin from an agreed location in Arusha.
Can the tour finish in Moshi or Arusha?
Yes. The final road transfer can finish in Moshi, Arusha or another agreed destination.
Is this suitable after Kilimanjaro?
Yes. The five day safari can be arranged as a wildlife extension after a Kilimanjaro climb.
Can Lake Manyara be added?
Yes. Extending the safari to six days generally provides a more comfortable way to include Lake Manyara without reducing useful Serengeti time.
Can Zanzibar be added afterward?
Yes. Zanzibar can be combined with the safari using suitable domestic flights, accommodation, transfers and island activities.
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