5-Day Ngorongoro & Tarangire Explorer
5-Day Ngorongoro & Tarangire Explorer
- 5 Days / 4 Nights
- Arusha → Tarangire → Ngorongoro → Arusha
- Year-round
- Elephants, baobabs, crater Big Five potential
A compact safari that delivers elephants, baobabs, and the concentrated wildlife of Ngorongoro Crater—ideal for limited time.
Day-by-Day Program:
Day 1 – Arrive Arusha (B/–/D)
Private transfer, settle in, briefing.
Overnight: Mount Meru Hotel (or similar)
Day 2 – Tarangire (B/L/D)
Drive to Tarangire; full day game drives; picnic by the river; sundowners.
Overnight: Tarangire Sopa Lodge (or Nimali/Mpingo Ridge)
Day 3 – Highlands Transition (B/L/D)
Morning drive; visit a scenic viewpoint en route to Ngorongoro; free evening at altitude.
Overnight: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Day 4 – Crater Day (B/L/D)
Early descent onto the crater floor; picnic at hippo pool; afternoon return to lodge or drive part-way back toward Arusha.
Overnight: Ngorongoro Serena (or Karatu lodge if preferred)
Day 5 – Return/Depart (B/–/–)
Leisurely breakfast; transfer to Arusha/airport.
Inclusions / Exclusions
Inclusions
Private 4×4, English-speaking guide, park fees, 4 nights’ accommodation, meals as shown, transfers, drinking water.Exclusions
International flights, visas, tips, optional activities, premium drinks.
Mount Meru → Tarangire Sopa/Nimali/Mpingo → Ngorongoro Serena (or Lion’s Paw).
Essential Info / Tips:
Crater mornings are cool; bring a warm layer. Great add-on before/after Zanzibar.
Why This Itinerary:
Short and strong—two contrasting ecosystems with big wildlife payoffs.
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