5- Day Tanzania Lodge Safari to Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro.

Your safari begins with a morning pick-up from Arusha, where you set off on a scenic drive through rural landscapes toward Tarangire National Park. Upon entering the park, you'll be greeted by vast savannahs dotted with majestic baobab trees and the winding Tarangire River — a vital water source that attracts a rich variety of wildlife. This park is famous for its large elephant populations, and you’ll likely spot herds moving gracefully through the grasslands. Along with elephants, you'll have a chance to see giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and possibly predators like lions and leopards. After a thrilling game drive, you’ll head to your lodge or tented camp for dinner and a peaceful overnight stay surrounded by the sounds of nature.

After an early breakfast, you leave Tarangire and begin your journey toward the world-renowned Serengeti National Park. The drive takes you through the highlands of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, offering dramatic views and the option to visit a Maasai village or the historic Olduvai Gorge. As you enter the Serengeti, the landscape opens into endless golden plains teeming with wildlife. Along the way, you may spot elephants, antelopes, and big cats roaming freely. You’ll enjoy a game drive en route to your lodge or tented camp in the central Serengeti, where you'll arrive in time to relax, enjoy dinner, and prepare for more wildlife adventures the next day.

Today is dedicated to exploring the rich and diverse ecosystem of the Serengeti. You’ll embark on a full-day game drive, with the option of splitting the day into morning and afternoon sessions or enjoying a packed lunch in the bush. The Serengeti is especially known for its predators — lions, leopards, and cheetahs — as well as massive herds of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles. Depending on the season, you may even witness part of the Great Migration, one of the most spectacular wildlife events on Earth. With your expert guide, you'll track animals across different terrains and learn about their behaviors. As the sun sets over the plains, you'll return to your camp to enjoy dinner under the stars.

This morning, you’ll have one last opportunity for a short game drive in the Serengeti before beginning your journey to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The drive is scenic, passing through varied landscapes and offering glimpses of wildlife along the way. Upon arriving at the crater rim, you’ll be met with breathtaking views of the Ngorongoro Crater — a massive volcanic caldera that shelters an incredible concentration of animals. Your lodge for the night will be perched along the rim, offering sweeping views and a chance to relax in the cool highland air before tomorrow’s crater descent.

On your final day, you’ll descend into the Ngorongoro Crater at sunrise for a half-day game drive in what is often called the “Eden of Africa.” The crater’s enclosed environment supports an extraordinary variety of animals, including all of the Big Five — lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and the rare black rhino. You’ll drive across grasslands, past lakes with flamingos and hippos, and beneath forested walls where elephants often roam. After a picnic lunch by a hippo pool, you’ll ascend the crater and begin your return to Arusha, arriving by late afternoon or early evening. This marks the end of your unforgettable Tanzanian safari, filled with memories of stunning landscapes and incredible wildlife encounters.