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5-Day Tanzania Safari: Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater

By Nature Pulse Expeditions
Free cancellation available
The previous price was AU$3,583 and current price is AU$3,403 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 5d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Discover the true beauty of Tanzania on a classic 5 day safari adventure through three of the country’s most iconic destinations: Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater.
Travel at a comfortable pace with a knowledgeable local guide who will share the stories, landscapes, and wildlife that make Tanzania so special. Enjoy unforgettable game drives in search of the Big Five, stay in carefully selected mid-range lodges and tented camps, and experience the magic of the African wilderness from sunrise to sunset.
From your warm welcome in Arusha to your final view of the Ngorongoro Crater, every moment is designed to offer comfort, adventure, and authentic connections with nature. This is more than a safari it is a once in a lifetime journey through the heart of Tanzania.

Activity location

  • Airport Transfers Kilimanjaro
    • 213, F
    • 2535, Moshi, Tanzania

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Airport Transfers Kilimanjaro
    • 213, F
    • 2535, Moshi, Tanzania

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5-Day Tanzania Safari: Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater

  • Activity duration is 5 days5d
    5d
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 7:30 AM
Price details
AU$3,582.25
AU$3,403.14 x 1 AdultAU$3,403.14
Total
The previous price was AU$3,582.25 and current price is AU$3,403.14
5% off
Until Mon, 27 July

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Admission fee
  • Inclusions
    Government Fees
  • Inclusions
    all transport during safari
  • Exclusions
    International flights
  • Exclusions
    Tanzania Visa fees

Know before you book

    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
    • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Tanzania – Welcome to Arusha

  • 3 stops
  • Meals: snacks
  • Accommodation: Arusha Planet lodge, Moivaro lodge depend on availabilty

Airport Transfers Kilimanjaro

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK), you will be warmly welcomed by your professional safari guide from Nature Pulse Expeditions. After a brief introduction, you'll be transferred to your comfortable mid-range lodge in Arusha, where you can relax after your journey and prepare for the exciting adventure ahead. Depending on your arrival time, you may enjoy the lodge's beautiful gardens, take a refreshing swim, or simply unwind while taking in views of Mount Meru. Guests arriving early can also choose an optional Arusha City Tour, Maasai Market visit, or coffee tour.

Maasai Market Curios and Crafts

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
If you arrive in Arusha early, you may have the opportunity to visit the vibrant Maasai Market, one of the city's most popular cultural attractions. The market is filled with colourful handmade crafts, including traditional Maasai beadwork, wooden carvings, paintings, woven baskets, leather sandals, jewellery, fabrics, and locally made souvenirs. It's a great place to interact with local artisans, learn about Tanzanian culture, and practice your bargaining skills while shopping for unique keepsakes. The lively atmosphere, friendly vendors, and authentic craftsmanship make the Maasai Market a memorable introduction to Tanzania before your safari begins.

Arusha City Tour

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
If you arrive early in Arusha, you can choose to explore the city on a guided tour before checking in to your lodge. Arusha is the safari capital of Tanzania and a vibrant city where modern life blends with rich cultural heritage. During the tour, you'll visit some of the city's most interesting landmarks, including the iconic Clock Tower, local markets, and lively areas. Stroll through colourful streets, interact with friendly locals, and discover shops selling handcrafted souvenirs, Tanzanite gemstones, spices, and traditional Tanzanian products. The tour can also include a stop at a local café or coffee shop, where you can enjoy a freshly brewed cup of Tanzanian coffee while soaking in the city's atmosphere.

Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Eileens tree, Mawe mawe lodge or Carefully selected mid-range lodges and tented camps depends on availability.

Tarangire National Park

  • 11h
After an early breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, famous for its giant baobab trees, vast elephant herds, and diverse wildlife. Enjoy a full-day game drive through one of Tanzania's most scenic parks. Tarangire is home to elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, impalas, warthogs, and over 500 bird species. Your guide will lead you through different habitats while sharing fascinating information about the animals and ecosystem. A picnic lunch will be served inside the park, allowing you to maximise your wildlife viewing experience. In the late afternoon, depart Tarangire and journey through the breathtaking Great Rift Valley towards the lush Ngorongoro Highlands. Along the way, enjoy spectacular landscapes, rolling hills, and traditional Maasai villages. Arrive at your lodge in time for dinner and a peaceful overnight stay surrounded by nature.

Day 3: Tarangire to Serengeti National Park

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Kubu kubu tented camp, or Carefully selected mid-range lodges and tented camps depends on availability.

Serengeti National Park

  • 9h
After breakfast, continue your journey towards the world-famous Serengeti National Park. The drive itself is an adventure, passing through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area with breathtaking panoramic views of the crater and endless plains stretching towards the Serengeti. As you enter Serengeti National Park, your game drive begins immediately. The Serengeti is renowned for its incredible wildlife density and endless savannahs, making it one of Africa's greatest safari destinations. Keep your camera ready as you search for lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, hippos, crocodiles, hyenas, and, if you're lucky, elusive leopards and cheetahs. After a picnic lunch in the bush, continue exploring the park before arriving at your comfortable safari camp or lodge in the evening. As the sun sets across the plains, enjoy dinner while listening to the unforgettable sounds of the African wilderness.

Day 4: Full Day Serengeti Safari and Transfer to Ngorongoro Highlands

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Marera valley or Carefully selected mid-range lodges and tented camps depends on availability.

Serengeti National Park

  • 11h
Wake up to the sounds of nature and enjoy an early breakfast before setting off for a full day of game viewing in the Serengeti. Today offers the best opportunity to witness the incredible diversity of wildlife that makes the Serengeti famous. Depending on the season, you may even witness part of the Great Migration, where thousands of wildebeests and zebras move across the plains in search of fresh grazing. Spend the day exploring different areas of the park while searching for the Big Five and observing fascinating animal behaviour in their natural habitat. Enjoy a picnic lunch at one of the park's scenic picnic sites before continuing your afternoon safari. Later in the afternoon, begin your drive back towards the Ngorongoro Highlands, enjoying beautiful scenery as the sun sets over the African landscape. Arrive at your lodge in the evening for dinner and a relaxing overnight stay before your final safari adventure.

Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Return to Arusha or Airport Transfer

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch
  • Accommodation: This is the end of your safari. Need an extra night in Arusha? We can arrange accommodation at an additional cost.

Ngorongoro Crater

  • 9h
  • Admission ticket included
After an early breakfast, descend approximately 600 metres into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, often called the "Eighth Wonder of the World." The crater is one of Africa's best wildlife viewing destinations and offers one of the highest concentrations of animals on the continent. It is among the few places where you have an excellent chance of spotting the legendary Big Five—lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and the endangered black rhinoceros—all within a single day. Spend the morning exploring the crater floor, where you'll also encounter zebras, wildebeests, hippos, hyenas, jackals, flamingos, and numerous bird species. Your guide will help you locate the best wildlife viewing spots while sharing insights into this unique ecosystem. Enjoy a picnic lunch beside the scenic hippo pool before ascending the crater walls.

Location

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    Airport Transfers Kilimanjaro
    • 213, F
    • 2535, Moshi, Tanzania

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    Airport Transfers Kilimanjaro
    • 213, F
    • 2535, Moshi, Tanzania

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