5-Day Northern Serengeti Classic Safari Nature &Wildlife

6:00 AM: Pick up from hotel in Arusha/Airport. Drive to Tarangire National Park (approx. 1 to 2 hours drive) 8:00 AM: Enter Tarangire National Park. Tarangire is renowned for its large herds of elephants, often seen bathing in the Tarangire River. Look out for other wildlife such as giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and occasionally cheetahs and leopards. With over 500 bird species, Tarangire offers excellent birdwatching opportunities. Keep an eye out for the vibrant, yellow-collared lovebird and the striking lilac-breasted roller. The park's landscape is dotted with ancient baobab trees and vast savannah plains, creating picturesque views throughout your game drives. 12:00 PM: Picnic lunch in the park 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM: Continue exploring Tarangire and spot more wildlife as you venture deeper into the park. 5:30 PM: Drive to your hotel in Karatu for dinner and overnight.

06:00 AM: Early breakfast at the lodge, start your drive to Northern Serengeti which takes approximately 8 hours. Drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Central Serengeti, en route to the North Mara Serengeti (Kogatende). 12:30 PM: Picnic lunch en-route 01:30 PM: Continue with transfer to North Serengeti with game viewing en route. This area is known for its river crossings during the Great Migration as well as resident wildlife like lions, elephants, and giraffes. 06:30 PM: Drive to your hotel in Northern Serengeti for dinner and overnight.

06:00 AM: Early breakfast at the camp followed by departure for a full day game drive in North Serengeti National Park (Kogatende area). 12:30 PM: Picnic lunch. 01:30 PM: Continue with an extended afternoon game drive in the North Serengeti (Kogatende area). The drive takes you through vast open plains, scenic riverbanks, and remote wilderness areas that are less crowded, offering excellent opportunities to observe diverse wildlife. This region is home to large herds of plains game as well as a healthy population of predators such as lions, leopards, and hyenas, along with elephants, giraffes, and a rich variety of birdlife. 06:30 PM: Return to your camp in North Serengeti for dinner and overnight.

06:30 AM: Early in the morning game drive across to Northern Serengeti. 09:00 AM: Breakfast 10:00 AM: Continue game viewing and transfer to central Serengeti. 12:00 PM: Picnic lunch in Serengeti 02:00 PM: Continue game viewing in Central Serengeti NP. 06:00 PM: Dinner and overnight at the camp in Central Serengeti NP.

06:00 AM: Early breakfast. 06:30AM: Drive to Ngorongoro Crater, about 3-4 hours' drive. Scenic views of the Ngorongoro Crater rim. 10:30 AM - 03:30 PM: Full-day game viewing in the Ngorongoro Crater, with the high concentration of wildlife Including Lion, elephant, hippos, flamingos at the crater lake, diverse bird species, and stunning landscapes. 12:30 PM: Picnic lunch inside the crater. 03:30 PM - 07:30 PM: Ascend the Crater and drive to Arusha for drop-off at your hotel or Airport, approximately a 3-4hour drive.