5-Day :Tanzania Wildlife Adventure Small Group Safari
Experience the highlights of Tanzania on a 5-day small-group safari through Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater. Travel with a small group of fellow safari enthusiasts, keeping the experience social while still allowing plenty of space and comfort. The itinerary combines spectacular landscapes with excellent opportunities to see elephants, lions, cheetahs, leopards, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and other wildlife. The original itinerary uses a maximum of six travelers per vehicle, with departures scheduled on selected dates.
Duration
5 Days
Style
Small Group
Difficulty
Easy
Best Season
January–March and June–October
Highlights
- Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park
- Meet your group in Arusha and depart for Tarangire National Park.
- Enjoy a game drive through the park, famous for its enormous elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and diverse wildlife.
- Overnight: Budget/Mid-range lodge
- Meals: Lunch & Dinner
- Day 2: Tarangire – Serengeti National Park
- After breakfast, continue toward the legendary Serengeti.
- Enjoy wildlife viewing along the way and enter the Serengeti for an afternoon game drive.
- Overnight: Safari camp/lodge, Serengeti
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Day 3: Full-Day Serengeti Safari
- Spend a full day exploring the Serengeti.
- Search for the Big Five and follow the wildlife activity with your experienced guide. Depending on the season, the route can also be adapted toward Ndutu, particularly during the calving season from approximately late December through March.
- Overnight: Safari camp/lodge, Serengeti
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Day 4: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater
- Enjoy a morning game drive before traveling toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
- Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for an incredible wildlife experience. The crater provides opportunities to see lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, and potentially black rhinos.
- Overnight: Lodge, Ngorongoro area
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Day 5: Ngorongoro – Arusha
- Enjoy breakfast before beginning your journey back to Arusha.
- Arrive in Arusha and conclude your safari.
- Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
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Day by Day
Included
- 4 nights accommodation
- Small-group safari experience
- Maximum 6 travelers per safari vehicle
- 4×4 safari vehicle
- Professional safari guide
- Full-board meals during the safari
- Tarangire National Park fees
- Serengeti National Park fees
- Ngorongoro Conservation Area and crater fees
- Game drives
- Arusha pick-up and drop-off
- Reservation and applicable government fees
- 24/7 assistance during the trip
Excluded
- International flights
- Tanzania visa
- Travel insurance
- Airport transfers outside the safari itinerary
- Personal expenses
- Alcoholic and premium beverages
- Tips and gratuities
- Laundry
- Optional activities
- Souvenirs
- Additional accommodation before or after the safari
- Any services not specifically listed under What's Included
Practical Information
- Why Choose This Safari?
- Small groups of up to 6 travelers
- More affordable than a private safari
- Visit three of Tanzania's most famous safari destinations
- Two days dedicated to the Serengeti
- Excellent Big Five viewing opportunities
- Chance to experience the Great Wildebeest Migration seasonally
- Comfortable accommodation and full-board meals
- Great choice for solo travelers who want to meet other travelers
- Excellent balance of price, wildlife, and comfort
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