Tarangire · Serengeti · Ngorongoro Crater
5 Days Tanzania Group Safari
Five days. Three iconic parks. One unforgettable Tanzania safari. A scheduled small-group departure for solo travellers, couples, friends and first-time visitors who want an authentic Tanzania safari while sharing the journey with a small group. Minimum 3, maximum 6 guests per vehicle.
Highlights
- Scheduled monthly small-group departures
- Shared 4x4 vehicle, 3–6 guests
- Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater in five days
- Optional Ndutu calving-season focus (late December–March)
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Meet the group in Arusha, depart for Tarangire National Park.
Day 2: Continue to the Serengeti with game viewing along the way; begin exploring the central west/east areas.
Day 3: Full wildlife day in the Serengeti, tracking lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, buffalo and hyenas. Ndutu is an optional seasonal focus from late December through March.
Day 4: Travel to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the crater for concentrated wildlife viewing.
Day 5: Final hours of the safari before the group returns to Arusha.
What's Included
- 4 safari nights in comfortable lodges/camps
- Shared 4x4 safari vehicle, 3–6 guests on the scheduled departure
- Experienced safari guide/driver-guide
- Scheduled game drives in Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro
- Full board during the safari
- Scheduled pickup arrangements for the group departure
- Drinking water during the safari
- Park fees (subject to the applicable rates for the confirmed departure)
- 24/7 pre-arrival and in-country trip support
Not Included
- International flights
- Tanzania visa
- Travel insurance
- Tips
- Alcoholic drinks
- Personal shopping and laundry
- Optional excursions and premium accommodation upgrades unless selected
- Private photo/video production
Pricing by Accommodation Tier
Choose the comfort level that suits you — every tier includes the same core itinerary and services above.
| Guests | Price / person | Group total |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | On request | — |
| 4 | On request | — |
| 5 | On request | — |
| 6 | On request | — |
Indicative planning prices per person, private/tailor-made unless noted. Exact pricing is reconfirmed against your selected dates, accommodation availability and current park fees before final quotation.
Accommodation by Tier
Comfort
- Arusha: Greenside Hotel
- Tarangire/Karatu: Eileen's Trees Inn
- Serengeti: Serengeti Pazuri Tented Camp
- Ngorongoro: Ngorongoro Farm House
Mainland safari only — Zanzibar not included. Solo travellers, couples, friends and value-conscious guests.
Premium
- Arusha: Kibo Palace
- Tarangire/Karatu: Ngorongoro Farm House / Marera Valley
- Serengeti: Narudi Tented Camp
- Ngorongoro: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Guests wanting more comfort while keeping the five-day Northern Circuit structure.
Luxury
- Arusha: Arusha Planet Lodge
- Tarangire: Conserve Safari Tarangire
- Serengeti: Lala Salama Tented Camp
- Ngorongoro: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge (premium)
Travellers seeking a more elevated experience; quoted separately.
Optional Experiences
| Add-on | Best for | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Serengeti hot-air balloon | Couples / photographers | Quote separately; date, weather & availability dependent |
| Maasai cultural experience | Culture lovers / groups | Quote separately; private or community-led experience |
| Mto wa Mbu cultural tour | Families / first-time visitors | Optional half-day experience; quote separately |
| Private bush breakfast/lunch | Couples / special occasions | Available as a private supplement |
| Sundowner experience | Couples / photographers | Location and park rules dependent; quote separately |
| Professional photography/video | Content-focused clients | Separate production quote based on scope |
| Private safari upgrade | Guests wanting exclusivity | Convert scheduled group trip to private safari; full quote required |
| Extra Zanzibar nights | Beach extension travellers | Add-on after safari; accommodation and transfer quote required |
| Custom departure date | Flexible travellers | Private or custom group quote required |