Your African Adventure
Safari Overview
This five-day Tanzania luxury safari is designed for travellers
who want to experience the excitement of the Northern Circuit in
a limited amount of time without losing the spirit of adventure.
From Tarangire's iconic baobabs and elephant herds to the sweeping
plains of the Serengeti and the dramatic scenery of Ngorongoro,
each day brings a new landscape and fresh opportunities for wildlife
encounters.
Travel with an experienced safari guide, enjoy game drives in a
specially equipped 4×4 vehicle and relax in selected luxury
accommodation. The itinerary can be adjusted to your travel dates,
wildlife interests and preferred level of comfort.
Arusha
→
Tarangire
→
Serengeti
→
Ngorongoro
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Arusha
The Journey
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Every day is an opportunity to discover a new side of Tanzania.
Exact timings and overnight locations depend on your travel dates,
accommodation and final route.
Day 01 · Into the Wild
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Elephants · Baobabs · Savannah
Your adventure begins with a morning pickup in Arusha and a
scenic drive to Tarangire National Park. As you enter the park,
the landscape opens into golden grasslands dotted with ancient
baobab trees.
Set off on your first game drive, exploring wildlife-rich
tracks in search of large elephant herds, giraffes, zebras,
buffaloes, antelopes and, with luck, lions or leopards.
Pause for a picnic lunch in a designated area before continuing
your exploration through the afternoon.
Later, leave the park and travel to your selected luxury
accommodation in the Karatu area. Settle in, enjoy dinner
and prepare for the journey into the Serengeti.
Overnight: Selected luxury lodge in the Karatu area.
Day 02 · The Endless Plains
Journey to Serengeti National Park
Highlands · Open Plains · Wildlife
After breakfast, travel towards the Serengeti through the
beautiful landscapes of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Watch the scenery change from green highlands to vast open
plains and rocky outcrops known as kopjes.
The journey offers opportunities to spot wildlife along the
way. Once inside Serengeti National Park, enjoy a game drive
en route to your accommodation. Keep your camera ready for
wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, giraffes and predators that may
be resting or hunting across the plains.
Arrive at your selected luxury tented lodge, where you can
relax after the day's adventure, enjoy dinner and take in
the atmosphere of the African wilderness.
Overnight: Selected luxury tented lodge in the Serengeti.
Day 03 · Untamed Adventure
Full-Day Serengeti Wildlife Safari
Predators · Herds · Golden Grasslands
Rise early for an exciting day of wildlife exploration in the
Serengeti. Morning hours can offer excellent opportunities to
observe active wildlife as the plains awaken.
Explore different areas of the park with your guide, searching
for lions, cheetahs, elephants, hyenas and other animals.
The Serengeti's wide-open landscapes and rocky kopjes create
a remarkable setting for photography and wildlife observation.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in a designated location before continuing
with an afternoon game drive. Depending on the season and the
location of the herds, your guide may focus on areas associated
with the Great Migration.
Return to camp or lodge in the evening for dinner and a
relaxing night in the wilderness.
Overnight: Selected luxury tented lodge in the Serengeti.
Day 04 · Scenic Wilderness
Serengeti to the Ngorongoro Highlands
Morning Game Drive · Scenic Transfer
Enjoy breakfast before a final morning game drive in the
Serengeti. Take advantage of the last opportunities on this
itinerary to look for wildlife and appreciate the vastness
of the plains.
Later, travel towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Along the way, the landscape transitions from open savannah
to rolling highlands, offering beautiful views and changing
scenery.
Depending on the final route and arrival time, enjoy scenic
viewpoints before settling into your accommodation near the
crater or in the Karatu area. Rest, enjoy dinner and prepare
for an early start on the final day.
Overnight: Selected luxury lodge near Ngorongoro or in Karatu.
Day 05 · The Grand Finale
Ngorongoro Crater and Return to Arusha
Crater Floor · Wildlife · Scenic Views
After an early breakfast, descend into Ngorongoro Crater for
a memorable game drive in one of Tanzania's most spectacular
natural settings. Explore grasslands, woodland and wetland
habitats surrounded by the crater's impressive walls.
Look for lions, buffaloes, elephants, zebras, wildebeest and,
with luck, the endangered black rhino. Wildlife sightings
depend on natural conditions and cannot be guaranteed.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in an authorised area before ascending
the crater walls and beginning the return journey to Arusha.
Arrival time depends on road conditions and the length of
the crater game drive.
Your five-day adventure concludes with drop-off at your
agreed location in Arusha. Airport transfers should be
coordinated with your departure flight.
Safari concludes: Drop-off at an agreed location in Arusha.
Make Your Adventure Even More Special
Consider a sunrise hot-air balloon safari in the Serengeti.
This optional activity is subject to availability, weather
conditions and an additional charge. Ask our team to check
availability for your travel dates.
Know Before You Travel
What's Included & Excluded
✓ What's Included
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle and professional driver-guide, when booked as a private safari.
- Four nights of selected luxury accommodation.
- Meals as specified in the final quotation.
- Park and conservation fees when explicitly included in the quotation.
- Game drives in Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater.
- Drinking water in the safari vehicle, as specified in the booking.
- Arusha pickup and drop-off when included in the agreed itinerary.
× What's Excluded
- International flights and visa fees.
- Travel insurance and personal expenses.
- Tips and gratuities.
- Optional hot-air balloon safari and other unlisted activities.
- Alcoholic beverages and additional purchases.
- Extra accommodation or transfers not specified in the quotation.
- Any fees or services not expressly listed as included.
Travel Information
Important Safari Notes
Wildlife sightings: Tanzania is a wild environment.
Sightings of specific animals, including the Big Five, cannot be guaranteed.
Great Migration: Herd movements change throughout
the year. The best Serengeti area for your dates should be discussed
during the planning process.
Accommodation: Properties are subject to availability.
Specific lodges and tented camps should be confirmed in your final quotation.
Travel pace: This is an adventurous itinerary with
some lengthy drives. The final route and overnight stops may be
adjusted to fit your arrival time, season and accommodation.
