Duration
5 days
Tour type
Private tour
Group size
1-6 people
Physical level
Easy
Customizable
Yes, request changes
Minimum age
3 years
Languages
Swahili, English
Airport transfer
Included in the price
Extra accommodation
Can be arranged for an extra cost
Transfers and game drives at private camps on this tour are shared with other travelers.
Experience the highlights of Northern Tanzania on a private 5-day safari through Tarangire National Park, the legendary Serengeti and the spectacular Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Your adventure begins in Arusha and continues into the wildlife-rich landscapes of Northern Tanzania. Explore Tarangire National Park, famous for its elephants, magnificent baobab trees and diverse wildlife before continuing toward the vast plains of the Serengeti. Spend a full day exploring the Serengeti on game drives, with opportunities to encounter lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest and many other species. Depending on the season and location of the herds, you may also experience parts of the Great Migration. Continue to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for another memorable wildlife experience before returning to Arusha. This private safari is ideal for first-time visitors to Tanzania, couples, families, photographers and wildlife enthusiasts looking for a classic Northern Tanzania safari experience with comfortable mid-range accommodation. Travel with Nature Pulse Expeditions and Explore Beyond Borders.
$1,950Per person
Trip type
Vehicle-based game drives, no walking or hiking required
Fitness level
Suitable for all fitness levels, most of the day is spent seated in the vehicle
Age
Family-friendly from age 3
Health notes
Standard travel health precautions apply; no special medical requirements.
After breakfast, your Nature Pulse Expeditions guide will pick you up from your hotel in Arusha and drive toward Tarangire National Park. Enter the park and begin your first game drive through landscapes characterized by open savannah, seasonal wetlands and impressive baobab trees. Tarangire is particularly famous for its large elephant populations. You may also encounter giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, antelopes and various bird species, as well as predators such as lions. Enjoy a picnic lunch or lodge lunch before continuing your wildlife exploration. In the late afternoon, leave the park and travel toward the Karatu area for dinner and overnight. Activities ✅ Game drives ✅ Photography
After breakfast, depart toward the Serengeti, traveling through the changing landscapes of Northern Tanzania. As you approach the Serengeti, the scenery opens into vast grasslands and wildlife-rich plains. Enter the park and begin your first Serengeti game drive. Your experienced guide will help you explore the area and look for wildlife along the way. Depending on the season and location, you may encounter lions, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, antelopes and other wildlife. Continue to your lodge or tented camp for dinner and overnight. Activities ✅ Game drives ✅ Photography
Today is dedicated to exploring the Serengeti on a full-day wildlife adventure. After breakfast, head out with your guide for extended game drives across the plains. The Serengeti supports an extraordinary variety of wildlife and offers new discoveries throughout the day. Search for the Big Five and other wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos and numerous antelope species. If your visit coincides with the Great Migration, your guide will use current wildlife conditions to help identify areas where migrating herds may be found. Enjoy a picnic lunch during the day's exploration before continuing your game drives. Activities: ✅ Game drives ✅ Photography ✅ Bird watching Return to your accommodation in the evening for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in the Serengeti as you begin your journey toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Continue through the scenic highlands toward your accommodation in the Karatu area. Depending on the day's timing and wildlife conditions, enjoy additional wildlife viewing along the route. Arrive at your accommodation, relax and prepare for the following day's exploration of the Ngorongoro Crater. Activities: ✅ Game drives ✅ Photography
After an early breakfast, travel to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for an extended game drive. The crater's enclosed ecosystem supports an exceptional concentration of wildlife. Look out for lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, antelopes and many bird species. Enjoy a picnic lunch in a designated area before completing your crater experience. Later, ascend from the crater and begin the journey back to Arusha. Arrive in Arusha in the late afternoon or early evening, where your safari concludes with drop-off at your hotel or another agreed location. Activities: ✅ Game drives ✅ Photography
Starts in Arusha, Tanzania, ends in Arusha, Tanzania.
Tanzania
Other stops
What's arranged for you to sleep and eat each night of the trip.
No accommodation
No accommodation
No accommodation
What this operator recommends bringing on the trip.
The safari starts in Arusha, Tanzania. Pickup is available from hotels, lodges and residences within Arusha. Travelers arriving through Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK) tranfers can be arranged. Please provide your flight details in advance if an airport transfer is required.
Per person, based on group size. Request a quote for an exact price for your dates.
| Season | 1 to 1 people | 2 to 3 people | 4 to 5 people | 6 to 6 people |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group size | 1 to 1 | 2 to 3 | 4 to 5 | 6 to 6 |
| Per person (adult) | $3,100 | $2,650 | $2,150 | $1,950 |
| Per person (child) | — | $1,990 | $1,620 | $1,470 |
