Discover Tanzania’s most celebrated wildlife destinations on our 5-day group joining safari tour from Arusha, exploring Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater. Designed for travellers who want to experience wildlife while keeping safari costs manageable, the shared safari tour allows you to travel with other guests and split the costs of transport, accommodation and guide services. Tanzania Safari Radar your local tour operator organizes the key arrangements and provides local safari support throughout your journey.
Your safari begins in Arusha with the first visit to Tarangire National Park, a famous wildlife destination known for its large elephant herds and ancient baobab trees. Continue to the open plains of Serengeti National Park where guided game drives offer opportunities to see lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes and wildebeest. Depending on the season, you may also witness parts of the Great Wildebeest Migration. With an experienced local guide leading your game drives you will explore different wildlife areas and learn more about Tanzania’s natural environment.
5-Day Group Sharing Safari Tour Overview
5-Day Group Sharing Safari Tour Overview
| Duration | 5 Days |
| Starting | Arusha |
| Ending | Arusha |
| Tour Style | Group Safari Tour |
| Accommodation | Tented Camps, Lodge |
| Transport | 4X4 Land Cruiser |
| Best Time | Year-round, with peak travel season from June to October and January to March |
National Parks & Destinations
Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park is one of Tanzania's most beautiful wildlife destinations, famous for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees and diverse wildlife. Covering approximately 2,850 square kilometres, the park features beautiful savannah grasslands, acacia woodlands and the Tarangire River which attracts large numbers of animals during the dry season. Visitors can enjoy exciting game drives while spotting elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes and various antelope species. Tarangire is also a fantastic destination for birdwatching, with numerous resident and migratory bird species. Its unique landscapes and impressive wildlife make it an excellent starting point for your five-day Tanzania safari.
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park is one of Africa's most famous wildlife destinations and a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its endless golden plains, abundant wildlife and spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration. Covering approximately 14,763 square kilometres, the park provides a natural habitat for millions of wildebeests, zebras and gazelles alongside large populations of lions, cheetahs and leopards. During your visit, you will enjoy exciting game drives across the beautiful savannah plains with opportunities to encounter elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, hyenas, hippos, crocodiles and numerous bird species. The Great Migration moves throughout the Serengeti ecosystem depending on the season offering different wildlife experiences throughout the year. Serengeti is an unforgettable destination for wildlife lovers and photography enthusiasts.
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater is one of the most famous natural wonders, formed millions of years ago following the collapse of a massive volcanic mountain. Located within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, this remarkable volcanic caldera features open grasslands, forests, swamps, and Lake Magadi, supporting an extraordinary concentration of wildlife. During your crater game drive, you will have opportunities to spot the African Big Five, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and the endangered black rhinoceros. Other commonly encountered animals include zebras, wildebeests, gazelles, spotted hyenas, hippos, and various bird species. With its breathtaking scenery and remarkable wildlife diversity, Ngorongoro Crater offers one of the most memorable safari experiences in Tanzania.
Itinerary (Day by Day)
Day 1
Arusha to Tarangire National Park and overnight at Mto Wa Mbu
Travel from Arusha to Tarangire for the game drive and to encounter baobabs, elephants and other wildlife.
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Arusha to Tarangire National Park and overnight at Mto Wa Mbu
Travel from Arusha to Tarangire for the game drive and to encounter baobabs, elephants and other wildlife.
View full detailsAfter breakfast, meet your guide and drive from Arusha to Tarangire National Park. Enjoy a game drive viewing massive elephant herds, iconic baobab trees, and diverse wildlife along the Tarangire River. Stop for a picnic lunch inside the park and continue with a game drive until the evening where you will transfer to your accommodation for an overnight stay .
Day 2
Tarangire National Park to Serengeti National Park
Travel from Tarangire to Serengeti National Park for a game drive
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Tarangire National Park to Serengeti National Park
Travel from Tarangire to Serengeti National Park for a game drive
View full detailsAfter breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park via the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands. Enter the park and embark on an en-route game drive across the iconic endless plains, spotting predators and migrating herbivores before dinner and overnight stay.
Day 3
Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti
A full day game drive in Serengeti
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Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti
A full day game drive in Serengeti
View full detailsSpend a full day exploring the vast plains of the Serengeti. Track lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, and massive herds of wildebeest and zebras. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness followed by an afternoon game drive.
Day 4
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater Rim
Join in a Morning game drive in Serengeti before continuing to Ngorongoro Crater Rim
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Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater Rim
Join in a Morning game drive in Serengeti before continuing to Ngorongoro Crater Rim
View full detailsEnjoy a morning game drive in the Serengeti as animals are active. Afterward, drive toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with game viewing along the route, arriving at your lodge or camp on the crater rim.
Day 5
Ngorongoro Crater & Return to Arusha
A final game drive in Ngorongoro Crater before returning to Arusha
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Ngorongoro Crater & Return to Arusha
A final game drive in Ngorongoro Crater before returning to Arusha
View full detailsDescend into the Ngorongoro Crater floor for a game drive in this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Spot the Big Five, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, and the rare black rhino before returning to Arusha.
