Serengeti Wilderness Experience

5-Day Big Cats & Elephant Safari Adventure

The safari takes you through diverse ecosystems filled with dramatic landscapes, beautiful sunsets, and incredible biodiversity, making it ideal for nature lovers, photographers, and wildlife enthusiasts.

Experience an unforgettable 5-day safari through two of Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destinations: Tarangire National Park and Serengeti National Park. This carefully crafted safari combines the elephant-rich landscapes of Tarangire with the endless plains and world-famous wildlife of the Serengeti, creating the perfect African safari adventure filled with breathtaking scenery and extraordinary wildlife encounters.

From the giant baobab trees and large elephant herds of Tarangire to the vast savannahs of the Serengeti where lions, cheetahs, leopards, wildebeests, and zebras roam freely, every day offers spectacular game viewing opportunities. The safari takes you through diverse ecosystems filled with dramatic landscapes, beautiful sunsets, and incredible biodiversity, making it ideal for nature lovers, photographers, and wildlife enthusiasts.

With professional safari guides, comfortable 4×4 safari vehicles, carefully selected lodge or tented camp accommodations, delicious meals, and excellent organization from Kilimanjaro Raven Company, this safari provides the perfect balance of adventure, comfort, and unforgettable African wilderness experiences.

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Day by Day Itinerary

ARRIVAL DAY

Arusha

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by the Kilimanjaro Raven Company team and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. Depending on your arrival time, relax and prepare for your upcoming safari adventure.

In the evening, enjoy a safari briefing from your guide who will explain the itinerary and answer any questions before the safari begins. Overnight stay in Arusha.

— Accommodation: Budget, Midrange or Luxury Hotel in Arusha
DAY 1

Arusha – Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, depart Arusha and drive toward Tarangire National Park for a full-day game drive. Tarangire is famous for its large elephant populations, giant baobab trees, and beautiful savannah landscapes.

The Tarangire River attracts wildlife throughout the year, including lions, giraffes, zebras, and buffaloes. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park surrounded by spectacular wilderness before exploring the diverse habitats in the afternoon. Later, drive to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

— Accommodation: Budget, Midrange or Luxury Lodge / Camp
DAY 2

Tarangire – Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, journey toward the legendary Serengeti National Park. The drive passes through scenic landscapes and Maasai villages. Upon entering the park, begin your first game drive across the endless plains.

The Serengeti ecosystem supports a massive concentration of wildlife, including predators and massive herds of wildebeests. Enjoy a picnic lunch en route while continuing your game drive toward your camp located within the Serengeti ecosystem.

— Accommodation: Budget, Midrange or Luxury Lodge / Camp
DAY 3

Full-Day Serengeti Safari

Enjoy an early breakfast followed by a full-day game drive exploring different regions of the Serengeti. Your guide will take you to the best areas for predator sightings and migration activity depending on the season.

The Serengeti offers opportunities to witness lions hunting, cheetahs scanning the plains, and countless herbivores grazing. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic location before searching for more wildlife in the afternoon wilderness landscapes.

— Accommodation: Budget, Midrange or Luxury Lodge / Camp
DAY 4

Serengeti National Park – Ngorongoro Highlands

After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in Serengeti. Search for wildlife you may not yet have seen while taking in the beauty of the endless plains.

Later, depart Serengeti and drive toward the Ngorongoro Highlands, enjoying scenic views across the Rift Valley landscapes. Arrive at your lodge in the Ngorongoro area in the late afternoon to relax and enjoy dinner with spectacular highland scenery.

— Accommodation: Budget, Midrange or Luxury Lodge / Camp
DAY 5

Ngorongoro Crater – Return to Arusha

After an early breakfast, descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive inside this UNESCO World Heritage Site. The crater floor is home to extraordinary wildlife, including the rare black rhinoceros.

Enjoy a picnic lunch near the hippo pool while surrounded by breathtaking volcanic scenery. In the afternoon, ascend back to the crater rim and drive to Arusha where your safari adventure with Kilimanjaro Raven Company concludes.

— Accommodation: No Accommodation
DEPARTURE DAY

Farewell from Tanzania

Depending on your flight schedule, transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport for your onward departure. Travelers wishing to continue with Mount Kilimanjaro trekking or Zanzibar beach holidays can arrange seamless extensions with Kilimanjaro Raven Company.

Trek Includes

  • Transport in a 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • Professional English-speaking safari guide
  • Park entrance fees and government taxes
  • Ngorongoro Crater service fees
  • Accommodation during safari
  • All meals as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Drinking water during safari
  • Game drives in all parks
  • Airport transfers
  • Fuel and safari logistics
  • First aid kit and emergency support

Trek Excludes

  • International and domestic flights
  • Tanzania visa fees
  • Travel and medical insurance
  • Alcoholic and soft drinks
  • Personal expenses and souvenirs
  • Tips for safari guide and lodge staff
  • Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Additional accommodation before or after safari

At a Glance

Tour Price From

$ 3,571

Per person, based on double occupancy

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