Experience the authentic essence of Tanzania on this unforgettable safari, journeying through the iconic Serengeti plains. Explore two of the country’s top national parks: the Ngorongoro Crater, where you’ll have prime opportunities to spot the Big Five, and Tarangire National Park, home to the world’s largest elephant population. Travel in style with a private Babul Adventures 4×4 safari vehicle, accompanied by an expert guide who will share fascinating insights into how wildlife thrives in this wild, untamed landscape.
Day 1: Arrival & Welcome
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), where we’ll provide a seamless private transfer to your hotel in Arusha. Once settled, you’ll meet your local Babul Adventure representative for a comprehensive briefing, either that evening or the next morning, to kick-start your adventure.
- Transport: Private transfer
- Accomodation: Hotel
- Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 2: Tarangire National Park
Begin your day with a warm welcome from your private guide and vehicle, then embark on a scenic drive to Tarangire National Park, arriving in time for an exciting afternoon game drive. The park, famous for its Tarangire River, draws an abundance of elephants, buffalo, giraffe, and antelope, especially during the dry season from June to October. Witness large herds of elephants roaming the savannah or seeking shade under the iconic, upside-down baobab trees. Tarangire also boasts over 550 bird species, including the mighty Kori Bustard, the heaviest flying bird in the world!
- Transport: 4wd Safari Vehicle
- Accomodation: Safari Lodge
- Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 3: Serengeti Adventure
After a delicious breakfast, set off on a scenic 4½-hour drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with a picnic lunch in tow, heading towards the iconic Serengeti. Even during the quieter migration months, the Serengeti offers thrilling game viewing, with vast herds of buffalo, smaller groups of elephants and giraffes, and thousands of eland, topi, hartebeest, impala, and Grant’s gazelles scattered across the plains.
- Transport: 4wd Safari Vehicle
- Accomodation: Safari Style Tents
- Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 4: Serengeti Exploration
After breakfast, embark on another exciting game drive in the Serengeti, accompanied by a picnic lunch. Renowned as one of the world’s premier game parks, Serengeti—meaning “endless plains” in Maasai—is Tanzania’s oldest game reserve and a key destination for the famous Great Migration. Here, you’ll witness the awe-inspiring movement of nearly two million wildebeest and zebra as they journey from the Serengeti to Kenya’s Maasai Mara. In the afternoon, depart the Serengeti and return to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area for the next leg of your adventure.
- Transport: 4wd Safari Vehicle
- Accomodation: Safari Lodge
- Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater – Africa’s Eden
Start your day early with a drive to the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This ancient volcanic caldera, over 260 km² in size, was formed millions of years ago and is now the largest intact volcanic caldera in the world. Known as “Africa’s Eden,” it’s home to more than 25,000 large mammals, and it’s not uncommon to spot all of the Big Five—buffalo, elephant, rhino, lion, and leopard—in a single day. After an exhilarating game drive, you’ll descend 610 meters (2,000 feet) from the crater rim to its floor to begin your safari adventure.
Following the day’s safari, you’ll be transferred to your hotel in Arusha or onward to Kilimanjaro Airport to conclude your unforgettable journey.
- Transport: 4wd Safari Vehicle
- Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch
