Group Adventure & Beyond
5 days—Join a group safari to Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Tarangire. Enjoy amazing wildlife, beautiful landscapes, and unforgettable adventures
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$1900 USD
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Safari summary
This exciting group safari takes you on a thrilling journey through three of Tanzania's most famous national parks: Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Tarangire. Each park offers unique landscapes, rich wildlife, and unforgettable experiences, ensuring that your safari is packed with adventure and discovery. Whether you're a first-time traveler or a seasoned safari enthusiast, this tour gives you a chance to explore the heart of East Africa's wildlife-rich regions in just a few days.
Serengeti National Park (2 Nights)
The adventure begins in the world-famous Serengeti National Park, known for its endless plains and incredible wildlife. This UNESCO World Heritage site is home to the Great Migration, where millions of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles move across the park in search of fresh grazing areas. The Serengeti is also renowned for its large populations of the Big Five: lions, elephants, leopards, buffaloes, and rhinos.
Upon arrival, you'll be treated to an exhilarating game drive, where you'll have the chance to witness these majestic creatures up close. The central Seronera area is particularly known for its rich wildlife, with the Seronera River providing a vital water source that attracts many animals. You may encounter lions lounging in the shade, elephants foraging for food, or cheetahs sprinting across the plains in pursuit of prey.
Serengeti is a paradise for animal lovers and birdwatchers alike, with over 500 species of birds recorded in the park. As you venture deeper into the park, you’ll have the chance to witness the incredible spectacle of nature unfolding before your eyes.
Accommodation in Serengeti is typically in comfortable safari lodges or tented camps, offering an authentic safari experience with a touch of luxury. Spend your nights under the stars, listening to the sounds of the African wilderness as you relax and reflect on the day's adventures.
Ngorongoro Crater
Next, you'll visit the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the most unique and spectacular wildlife destinations in the world. This massive caldera, which is often referred to as the "Garden of Eden," is home to a diverse range of animals and landscapes. The crater is the largest intact volcanic caldera in the world and its floor is a vibrant ecosystem where animals thrive year-round.
Ngorongoro is home to a large concentration of wildlife, and you'll have the chance to see rhinos, one of the rarest members of the Big Five, along with elephants, buffaloes, zebras, and wildebeest. Predators such as lions, hyenas, and cheetahs also call the crater home, making it a great spot for wildlife sightings.
In addition to its animal inhabitants, the Ngorongoro Crater is a beautiful place to explore. The lush grasslands, swamps, and forests provide a diverse backdrop for wildlife viewing. The fertile landscape and abundant water sources ensure that animals are plentiful, making this one of the best places for wildlife photography in East Africa.
Tarangire National Park
After exploring the Serengeti and Ngorongoro, the tour continues to Tarangire National Park, famous for its towering baobab trees and large elephant herds. The park is named after the Tarangire River, which flows through the park and is a critical water source for the animals, particularly during the dry season when other water sources are scarce.
Tarangire is a haven for elephants, and you’ll often see large herds congregating around the river, drinking and playing in the mud. The park is also home to giraffes, lions, leopards, buffaloes, and zebras, along with many species of antelope. The unique landscape of Tarangire, with its vast open plains, wetlands, and scattered acacia trees, creates a dramatic setting for wildlife viewing.
Tarangire is also a great destination for birdwatching, with over 550 species recorded. During your game drives, you may spot eagles, vultures, hornbills, and lilac-breasted rollers among others. The park’s diversity of habitats means there is always something new to discover.
Safari Experience and Wildlife Encounters
Throughout the safari, you'll be accompanied by experienced guides who will share their knowledge of the flora, fauna, and ecosystems of each park. The guides know the best spots for wildlife sightings and can help you identify different species, making the experience both educational and thrilling. Whether you’re in a 4x4 safari vehicle or walking through the park, you'll have plenty of opportunities to get close to nature and learn about the animals and their habitats.
The game drives are designed to give you plenty of time to explore each park at a relaxed pace. You’ll have the chance to stop for photos, enjoy nature’s beauty, and observe the animals in their natural behavior. While some animals may be elusive, others will be more than happy to show themselves, providing unforgettable moments that will stay with you for a lifetime.
About this tour
Tour type | Set-date, set-itinerary, group | |
Main focus | Game drives | |
Activity level | Easy activity | |
Best months | All months | |
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Fine details
Safari highlights
- Bird watching—with professional guide
- Night game drives
- Photography safari—with professional guide
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Airport transfers
- Laundry
- Meals
- Park fees
- Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
- Hot air balloons
- International flights
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Arusha to Serengeti.
Serengeti
After breakfast at 6:30 AM, we depart Arusha for Serengeti National Park with packed lunch. On this 7-hour journey, we pass scenic viewpoints, the vibrant town of Mto wa Mbu, Karatu's farmlands, and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. By 1:00 PM, we reach Serengeti's gate. After lunch, we enter the park and head to the Seronera area, known for its rich wildlife. Enjoy an afternoon game drive until 5:30 PM.
Full Day game drives in Serengeti
Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast at 8:00 AM, we set off with packed lunch for a full-day game drive in Central Serengeti, lasting 8-9 hours. We return to camp by 5:30 PM for the evening. Optional add-ons: Balloon Safari in the morning ($540 per person) Walking Safari (3-4 hours) - $45 per person (sharing) or $60 for solo clients.
Morning game drives in Serengeti
In Serengeti, you'll see a wide variety of wildlife and stunning landscapes. The park is home to the Big Five—lions, elephants, leopards, buffaloes, and rhinos. You might also witness the incredible Great Migration, where thousands of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles move across the plains. Predators like cheetahs, hyenas, and lions are often spotted, while flamingos, eagles, and vultures fill the skies.
Ngorongoro crater tour
Ngorongoro Crater
After an early breakfast, we descend to the crater floor for a 5-hour game drive. Expect to see lions, elephants, zebras, hippos, hyenas, jackals, rhinos, and various birds like eagles, vultures, flamingos at Crater Lake, and storks. After a picnic lunch at the scenic Hippo Pool, we begin the steep ascent to the top of the crater. We then proceed to our accommodation for the evening.
Transfer to Tarangire for gamedrive
Tarangire
We depart from the hotel around 8:00 AM and drive to Tarangire National Park, about 2.5 hours away, with packed lunch boxes. Upon arrival, we begin game drives in the park, famous for its towering baobab trees and large herds of elephants. You might spot lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and more. After a scenic picnic lunch, we continue the game drive before heading back to Arusha, arriving by 6:00 PM.
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