Ngorongoro Crater
The Ngorongoro Crater is one of the most remarkable natural wonders in the world and is often referred to as the "Garden of Eden" due to its unique bi…
Overview
This safari package will give you an exciting opportunity to visit the most beautiful parks in the northern Tanzania. This includes visiting the endless plains of Serengeti National Park where you will be able to see all the big five. You will also visit Tarangire National park which is famous for a huge population of elephants and also the Ngorongoro Crater which is locally known as the garden of animals where there is a big chance to spot the big five in one day.
- 5 Days
- Starting From: Arusha
- Tour Type: Private
- Tour Standard: Mid-Range
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Serengeti National Park
The word Serengeti means endless plains in the Maa language (Maasai), and people who live around the Serengeti national park. The park is covered with…
Tarangire National Park
Tarangire means the river of warthogs. It is named after the Tarangire river, the only source of water for the wildlife in the region during the dry s…
Who Should Go
If you’re traveling to Tanzania for the first time, this 5-day safari is perfect for you. Explore the highlights of the northern circuit with an experienced guide, who will share fascinating insights into wildlife. As a solo traveler, you can join this small group safari, which departs twice a week with just two travelers. Welcome to the safari adventure!
Tour Itinerary
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Arrival Day
Pickup At Kilimanjaro Int. Airport
Upon your arrival, the Fondness Vacations and Safaris team will warmly welcome you at the airport. Our professional guides will be there to greet you with a smile, ready to assist with your luggage and ensure a smooth transfer. You’ll be escorted in comfort to your hotel in Arusha, where you can relax and unwind after your journey. Whether you’re visiting for a safari adventure or a peaceful retreat, our team is dedicated to making your arrival as seamless and pleasant as possible. Let us take care of the details while you begin your unforgettable experience.
Ahadi Lodge
Breakfast Only
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Day 1
Arusha - Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, collect our picnic lunch boxes then we take a short pleasant morning drive to Tarangire National Park, Arrive at the gate our driver will do all the government procedures then proceed inside the park for a full day game drive in the park located slightly off the main safari route. Tarangire National Park is a lovely quiet park in Northern Tanzania most famous for its elephant migration, and birding safari with a quiet atmosphere.
Marera Valley Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Day 2
Karatu - Serengeti National Park
After breakfast our driver will be ready to pick you and start your trip to our famous park Serengeti National Park ‘The Endless Plain” This Park is well-known for its healthy stock of resident wildlife, particularly the “Big Five”: Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Rhino, and Buffalo. Serengeti, a UNESCO world heritage site, is home to around 200,000 zebras, and 300,000 Thomson’s gazelles that join the wildebeests’ trek for fresh grazing. Listen to the exotic sounds of over 6 million hooves pounding the open plains of Serengeti just like how you imagined African wildlife to be. After a long day of Safari you will drive to your accommodation for evening leisure and overnight.
Serengeti Heritage Camps
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Day 3
Full Day At Central Serengeti
Today you will have a full day game drive in Serengeti with chances to see predators chasing their pray and enjoy their kill. Serengeti is undoubtedly the best-known wildlife sanctuary in the world, unequalled for its natural beauty and scientific value. You will have game drive in the endless plains of the Serengeti with a chance to see the great herds of wildebeest, zebras and gazelles or a pride of lions lounging in the shade.
Serengeti Heritage Camps
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Day 4
Full Day At Serengeti National Park
Starting your full day game drive by 8 AM after a filling breakfast, you will explore the central portion of the Serengeti National Park today. The legendary Serengeti National Park is the most renowned safari destination for its incredible population of lions and leopards. The central portion of the Serengeti – known as Seronera area is one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park. It features the Seronera River, which provides a valuable water source to this area and therefore attracts wildlife well representative of most of the Serengeti’s species. During the off season of the migration, one must really look out for the many lion pride that thrive in this region. The interactions and survival of these lion pride provide an excellent game viewing experience all year round. Along with a picnic lunch during the full day game drive, the day will come to a close by around 5PM. The long day comes to an end with a heavy dinner and a good night’s rest in your accommodation.
Serengeti Heritage Camps
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Day 5
Ngorongoro Crater Tour (5 hours) to Arusha
On the last day of your safari, you will have an early start. Finishing up with a quick breakfast you will make an early descent at around 6:30 AM into the crater floor. The Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest inactive, intact and unfilled volcanic caldera. It has a massive floor of about 260 sq kms with a depth of over 2000 feet. The 5-hour game drive on the crater floor will show you a lot of animal action. Keeping the camera ready is definitely recommended. The African elephant, buffalo, Black rhino, Hippos, Hyenas, Cheetahs and Lions are found in plenty. Post the picnic lunch at the beautiful Hippo pool, you will begin a steep ascend to the top exit of the crater. This is the last leg of your safari, with a 4hr drive left to Arusha. You will be dropped off to your preferred location in Arusha by 6:00 PM in the evening. With an incredible experience and loads of memories to cherish, this is the time you bid goodbye to your team.
No Accommodation
Breakfast & Lunch Only
What's Included in the price?
To help you plan your trip, we have put together a list of what’s included and what’s not included in your tour package. This will give you a clear understanding of what to expect and help you make any necessary arrangements before your journey begins.
- Airport pickup and drop off
- Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle
- Professional, English-speaking guide
- Overnight accommodation according to the itinerary
- Meals while on safari
- Mineral water
- All government taxes
- All mentioned activities
- All national park fees
- Flying Doctors insurance (AMREF) during the safari for emergence evacuations
- International or Local Flights
- Optional activities
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Visa fees
- Tips
- Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
- Travel insurance
Best Time to Go
The best time for a safari in Tanzania is during the high season from June to October, when wildlife is easy to spot in dry weather. However, it can be crowded and pricey. The low season, from March to May, has fewer tourists but rainy weather that makes travel harder. The shoulder seasons, like November to mid-December, offer fewer crowds, lower prices, and lush landscapes with occasional rain.
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Most Frequently Asked Questions
When is the best time to go on the Tanzania safari?
Tanzania Safari holidays are good all-year-round. Because of such close proximity to the equator, Tanzania undergoes two distinct dry and wet seasons. But the best-best time depends on the type of Tanzania safari activity you choose. However, the dry season of June to October is considered to be the best time to go on the Tanzania safari.
When is the best time to see the great wildebeest migration in Tanzania?
From December to March, the Serengeti Migration congregates in large herds around Lake Ndutu in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area of Tanzania Safari. So, the wildebeest migration in the Serengeti is usually during June and July and January to February is the perfect time to see the wildebeest calving.
What does a Tanzania Safari cost?
Ideally, there is no fixed price range for Tanzania safari. There are several factors such as time, numbers of days, and accommodations types that influence the Tanzania safari cost. However, the average cost of Tanzania Safari per day can come down to $400 (dollars) per head for a lodge safari and around $200 (dollars) per day for camping.
Is it safe to go on a Tanzania Safari?
Yes, Tanzania is a fairly safe country. Every year millions of tourists visit this beautiful country in the hopes of a thrilling Tanzania travel experience. And, the statistics say that maximum tourists leave the country with their heart bubbling with joy and a secret promise to visit again.
Where will I stay during the Tanzania safari?
Tanzania offers a great range of lodges and tented camps. However, your Tanzania accommodations depend on the type of packages you have purchased like budget safaris, standard or luxury Tanzania safari.
How long does it take to do safari in Tanzania?
The duration of an ideal Tanzania safari can take between 3 to 10 days, to ensure you hit all the top spots on your safari. The length though can depend on how long you’d like to stay and enjoy a specific place, hotel, park on your itinerary.
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We have been receiving outstanding reviews from our clients, and Fondness Vacations is proudly rated 5/5 by our customers. This honor is a reflection of our unwavering commitment to ensuring that every aspect of our clients’ safari experiences is fully tailored to their needs. We go above and beyond to make sure their adventure is nothing short of exceptional and satisfying.
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chiara b2025-08-15Highly recommended experience The tour operator helped us organise the tour and everything was perfect. We saw lots of animals and leart a lot about all the species that live there!VerifiedFrancesco L2025-08-15100% suggested experience Unforgettable experience! The safari was perfectly organised from the beginning to the end. Both the tour operator and the guide are really expert and will help you in every details of the trip!VerifiedNickson M2025-07-08Amazing Day - Safari Trip Worth every penny spent. For those who want to get a day trip safari this is one of a kind with Fondness Vacations, Steve team was incredible from start to end. The guide Jephter was amazingly a kind driver he made us feel as special and elaborated to us wonderful knowlegde about the park Tarangire, though steve wasnt with us during the safari, we felt his presence. We recommend this agency endlessly.VerifiedGila Z2025-04-12Big Five guaranteed - absolutely great The Safari with Fondness Safari Tour was great. I was 4 days on the road in the Serengeti/Ngorogoro crater, all drivers absolutely nice and accommodating, I did not have to carry my luggage myself. Our guide Godson was absolutely top-notch, professional know-how, joy in the animals, respect for the animals, insane driving skills. The Jeep was super equipped with charger in every place, water, Coke, beer and wine included, as was the food.We saw the Big 5 and had incredibly beautiful, touching moments. Stephen and his team do everything they can to make the guest feel comfortable. The accommodations are appealing, depending on the budget you have booked. Overall a great experience. Stephen and his team are fully committed to the welfare of their guests. Overall a great experience🙏 CongratulationsVerifiedKelly M2025-04-035 Day Safari I had an incredible time on my 5 day safari through Tarangerie, Serengeti and Ngorogoro! From the moment I enquired to book until getting dropped off on the last day, the service from Fondess Vacations was 10/10! Accommodation, food, the tour guide, the vehicle - everything was perfect! We managed to see every animal on my tick list, of course including the big five so I am extremely happy! If you’re thinking of doing a safari with Fondness Vacations I would highly highly recommend, you will not regret it!VerifiedLogan Nixon2025-03-28I highly recommend this Fondness Vacation Tour and Safari. I had an absolutely amazing experience exploring Serengeti National Park with Tanzania Safari Fondness Vacations Tours & Safaris, We saw the endless herds of wildebeest, zebras, and even a thrilling lion hunt and every game drive felt like a new adventure. It was only a three-day trip, we are very happy. I recommend this Fondness Vacations Tours & Safaris. It is very good for trips to visit wild animalsVerifiedJared Hickle2025-03-07My experience was memorable Enjoyed and wais happy of the safar... they were on time and made sure my experience was memorable. Very organised. Saw the animals i wanted to see and more.. it was a comfy safari jeep with top view.. my driver and guide was good and made sure I was comfy and made it to my next destinatioj after. I will definitely book again for future travels.VerifiedFelipe Planells2025-01-10THE BEST safari experience I’ve had! Everything was exceptional. Flawless service since the beginning. Stephen understood my needs as a traveler & photographer and crafted the BEST SAFARI experience I’ve ever had; and this was my tenth! Me and my family were treated with so much love and care by everyone, specially Jephter, our amazing guide who did everything to turn our safari dream into a mesmerizing memory. Special thanks to Dr. Po, our incredible chef, who cared for us during the whole experience cooking with so much dedication the most delicious meals we’ve had in Tanzania.Stephen & Fondness Vacations Team, Asante Sana!VerifiedCaden E2024-12-16Helpfully and unforgeable tour My friend and I booked Hobby Vacation Tours and Safaris for 10 days. Godson was an amazing tour guide! He had so much knowledge about animals and saw them from a distance. He was kind enough to let us borrow his binoculars and explain exactly where to look! He took great care of us. Explained to us every step of the way where we were going answering all our questions. The car was always very clean, we got to see the big five and were always made sure we were ok. Looking for an amazing experience I highly recommend Choice Vacation Travel and Safaris!VerifiedClay P2024-12-07it was a very good tour I traveled with very luxury fondness vacation tours and safaris and I learned a lot and most importantly I saw these big five animals and different species of birds it was a very good tour. Our guide was Athumani and he was knowledgeable and friendly. Athumani helped us see different species of animals and you treated us very friendly from start to finish. Many thanks Sneh Vacation Tours and Safaris
