5 Days Classic Tanzania Safari

Trip Overview

Our 5 Days Classic Tanzania Safari is a perfect journey through three of the most iconic wildlife destinations in Africa — Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a returning adventurer, this carefully curated itinerary offers rich wildlife encounters, breathtaking landscapes, and unforgettable experiences, all guided by our expert safari team.

Travel with Sarah J Travel & Tours, and enjoy well-organized, guided safaris, comfortable accommodations, and an experience that will stay with you forever.

📅 Tour at a Glance

  • Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights

  • Destinations: Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater

  • Tour Style: Private Tour

  • Accommodation: Mid-range or luxury lodges/tented camps

  • Starting/Ending Point: Arusha

  • Best Time to Go: Year-round (June–October for the best wildlife)

Itinerary Details

Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

After breakfast in Arusha, we depart for Tarangire National Park, famous for its ancient baobab trees and massive elephant herds. Enjoy a thrilling game drive with chances to see lions, giraffes, zebras, and more.

  • Overnight: Farm of Dreams Lodge

  • Meals: Lunch & Dinner

Today we head to the world-renowned Serengeti, Tanzania’s most celebrated park. Enjoy game drives en route as you enter endless plains teeming with wildlife. In the afternoon, spot predators like cheetahs and leopards in action.

  • Overnight: Kon Tiki Serengeti Camp

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

A full day of adventure! Morning and afternoon game drives across different parts of the Serengeti ecosystem, depending on wildlife movements and the time of year. You may witness the Great Wildebeest Migration or see lion prides lounging in the golden grasslands.

  • Overnight: Kon Tiki Serengeti Camp

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Early morning game drive as we leave the Serengeti, continuing to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. On the way, visit a Maasai village (optional) and learn about their culture. Arrive at your lodge perched on the crater rim.

  • Overnight: Marera Valley Lodge

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and wildlife haven. This natural amphitheater is home to nearly every species found in East Africa — including endangered black rhinos! Enjoy a final game drive before heading back to Arusha.

  • Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

What’s Included

  • Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
  • Professional English-speaking safari guide
  • Park entrance fees & crater service fee
  • Full-board accommodation (lodges or camps)
  • Drinking water during the safari
  • Government taxes & fees

What’s Not Included

  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and personal expenses
  • Optional activities (e.g., balloon safari)

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