This carefully designed 5-day lodge and tented camp safari takes you through some of the most celebrated wildlife destinations in northern Tanzania. The journey reveals an extraordinary diversity of ecosystems from acacia-dotted savannahs and ancient baobab forests to the vast plains of the Serengeti and the dramatic volcanic amphitheater of the Ngorongoro Crater.
Watch elephants move gracefully beneath towering baobab trees in Tarangire National Park, explore the endless plains of
Itinerary Description
Airport meet and greet
Private transfer to hotel
Safari briefing and orientation
Relaxation at the lodge
Your adventure begins upon arrival in Tanzania. After landing at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by a representative from Deeper Serengeti Safaris.
You will then be transferred to your hotel in Arusha, a vibrant safari gateway nestled at the foot of Mount Meru. The rest of the day is free for relaxation as you prepare for the safari adventure ahead.
Scenic drive from Arusha to Tarangire
Morning and afternoon game drives
Wildlife photography opportunities
Birdwatching across savannah and wetlands
After breakfast, depart Arusha and drive toward Tarangire National Park, one of northern Tanzania’s most remarkable wildlife destinations.
Tarangire is famous for its massive elephant herds, towering baobab trees, and impressive wildlife diversity. During your game drive, you may encounter lions resting beneath acacia trees, giraffes gracefully browsing across the plains, and large herds of buffalo and zebra gathering near the Tarangire River.
The park is also renowned for its rich birdlife, with hundreds of species inhabiting its wetlands and savannah landscapes.
In the afternoon, depart Tarangire and continue to the fertile highlands of Karatu for dinner and overnight.
Scenic drive through Ngorongoro highlands
Wildlife viewing en route to Serengeti
Picnic lunch in the wilderness
Afternoon Serengeti game drive
Following breakfast, your safari continues through the scenic landscapes of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The drive offers spectacular views of rolling highlands and Maasai pastoral lands.
After crossing the Ngorongoro highlands, descend toward the vast plains of Serengeti National Park Africa’s most famous wildlife sanctuary.
Enjoy a picnic lunch before embarking on your first game drive in the Serengeti. This legendary ecosystem supports over three million animals, including large populations of lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, and countless plains game.
Your afternoon safari introduces you to the park’s rich wildlife and breathtaking scenery before arriving at camp for dinner.
Early morning wildlife tracking
Full-day Serengeti game drives
Big Five wildlife viewing
Great Migration viewing (seasonal)
Birdwatching and wildlife photography
Sunset safari landscapes
Today is dedicated entirely to exploring the extraordinary wilderness of the Serengeti.
Morning and afternoon game drives take you across the park’s vast savannah plains in search of wildlife. Depending on the season, you may witness part of the legendary Great Migration, where millions of wildebeest and zebras move across the ecosystem in search of fresh grazing.
Throughout the day, your guide will track wildlife movements and lead you to the best viewing areas for predators and herbivores alike.
Expect opportunities to encounter:
Lions and leopards resting in acacia trees
Cheetahs scanning the plains for prey
Massive herds of wildebeest and zebra
Elephants and giraffes moving through open landscapes
An impressive variety of bird species
Return to camp in the evening to relax and enjoy dinner beneath the African night sky.
Scenic drive to Ngorongoro Crater
Crater descent and wildlife safari
Big Five wildlife viewing
Picnic lunch inside the crater
Return drive to Arusha
After an early breakfast, depart the Serengeti and drive toward the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater.
Upon arrival, descend 600 meters into this vast volcanic caldera often referred to as Africa’s Garden of Eden. The crater floor supports one of the highest wildlife densities on the continent and offers excellent opportunities to observe the Big Five.
During your crater game drive, you may encounter:
Black rhinos grazing on open plains
Large prides of lions
Elephants roaming the forests
Hippos in freshwater pools
Flamingos and other waterbirds along crater lakes
After your safari and picnic lunch, begin the scenic drive back to Arusha, where your guide will transfer you to the airport for your onward journey or evening flight to Zanzibar.
