5-Day Tanzania Safari Tour from Arusha and Moshi

We offer a structured 5-day Tanzania safari tour departing from our offices in either Arusha or Moshi. This itinerary is designed to guide you through three of the Northern Circuit's most significant ecosystems: Tarangire National Park, the Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater. Serengeti Migration Experts Co LTD has been a licensed tour operator since May 28, 2015, facilitating safari experiences for visitors to Tanzania. We conduct these tours for private parties as well as small sharing groups, with options for luxury, mid-range, and budget accommodation levels. This document provides a factual breakdown of our most frequently operated 5-day Tanzania safari.

Overview of the 5-Day Tanzania Safari Tour and Our Operational Experience

On May 28, 2025, our company, Serengeti Migration Experts Co LTD, reaches its 10th anniversary of licensed operations. Since our establishment in 2015, we have organized and executed this specific 5-day Tanzania safari tour a total of 2,713 times. These tours have been provided to 7,065 individual tourists. Our internal feedback data, collected post-safari, indicates a 96% satisfaction rate among these clients.

We maintain full transparency about potential challenges. The 4% of clients who reported a less-than-satisfactory experience primarily traveled during the heavy rain seasons (typically April and May). During this period, heavy downpours can affect road conditions and wildlife can be more dispersed, which are factors we discuss during the booking consultation to set realistic expectations. Our operations are managed from our physical offices located at Mkwawa Street, Moshi, and Bondeni Street, Arusha, where clients can meet our team before their tour commences.

The 5-Day Tanzania Safari Itinerary: A Factual Breakdown

This itinerary is the result of a decade of logistical refinement. It balances driving time with time for wildlife viewing.

Day 1: Arusha/Moshi to Tarangire National Park (Approx. 120-150 km)

Your guide will pick you up from your accommodation in Arusha or Moshi between 8:00 AM and 8:30 AM. The drive to Tarangire National Park takes approximately 2-3 hours from Arusha. After completing park entry formalities, you will begin a game drive lasting approximately 5-6 hours. Tarangire is known for its large elephant population, with some herds numbering over 300 individuals, and its distinctive baobab trees.

Seasonal Note: From June to October (dry season), animals congregate along the Tarangire River, the park's only permanent water source, making wildlife sightings highly probable. During the wet season (November to May), the wildlife disperses across the park's 2,850 square kilometers.

Day 2: Tarangire to Central Serengeti National Park (Approx. 250 km)

After breakfast, you will drive towards the Serengeti. The journey takes approximately 4-5 hours, transiting through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. You will arrive in the central Serengeti, known as the Seronera Valley, for an afternoon game drive. This area has a high concentration of resident predators, including lions, leopards, and cheetahs, due to the abundance of resident prey species that do not migrate.

Seasonal Note: If your tour is between December and March, we may adjust the route towards the Southern Serengeti (Ndutu) to witness the Great Migration's calving season.

Day 3: Full Day Game Drive in the Serengeti

This day is allocated for a full-day game drive, typically lasting 8-9 hours, within the Serengeti National Park. The specific route is determined by your guide based on the time of year and recent wildlife migration patterns to maximize your viewing opportunities. The Serengeti covers 14,750 square kilometers, and a full day allows for the exploration of multiple habitats, from open plains to riverine forests. You will have a picnic lunch at a designated site within the park.

Day 4: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area (Approx. 145 km)

You will have a final morning game drive in the Serengeti National Park. After lunch, you will begin the 2-3 hour drive to the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater. You will not descend into the crater on this day. Your accommodation will be situated on the crater rim, which is at an altitude of around 2,300 meters, resulting in significantly cooler temperatures in the evening and morning.

Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater Floor and Return to Arusha/Moshi (Approx. 190-220 km)

Following an early breakfast, you will descend 600 meters to the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater. Park regulations limit game drives on the crater floor to a maximum of six hours. The crater floor itself is a 260-square-kilometer caldera containing over 25,000 large animals, including a population of the critically endangered black rhinoceros. After your game drive and a picnic lunch in the crater, you will ascend and begin the drive back to Arusha (approx. 3-4 hours) or Moshi (approx. 4-5 hours), where you will be dropped off at your accommodation.

Tour Price Inclusions and Exclusions

To ensure complete financial transparency, we provide a clear list of what is covered in our tour price and what is considered an additional expense. The starting price of $1,275 per person is based on a budget-level safari with 4-6 participants sharing a vehicle. Prices for mid-range, luxury, and private tours are provided upon inquiry.

What Your Tour Price Includes:

• All government-mandated park and crater entry fees.
• Accommodation for 4 nights as specified in your chosen level (budget, mid-range, or luxury).
• Meals as detailed in the itinerary (4 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners).
• Transportation in a 4x4 safari vehicle equipped with a pop-up roof for viewing and a VHF radio.
• The services of a professional, licensed, English-speaking safari guide/driver.
• 1.5 liters of bottled mineral water per person, per day in the vehicle.
• All government taxes, including VAT.

What Your Tour Price Excludes:

• International and domestic airfare.
• Tanzanian visa fees.
• Travel and medical insurance (mandatory for all clients).
• Gratuities for your safari guide (we provide a document with recommended amounts, but this is discretionary).
• Alcoholic and soft drinks.
• Personal items and laundry services.

Customization Options

The itinerary detailed above is our standard model, refined over the course of operating 2,713 tours. We recognize that travelers may have specific interests. Therefore, this framework can be customized. You can request to add days, such as an extra day in the Serengeti for more in-depth exploration, or you can substitute a park, for example, replacing Tarangire with Lake Manyara National Park. Accommodation can also be fully customized to your preference, from basic camping to high-end luxury lodges. Any requested modification will be presented in a revised, itemized itinerary and a corresponding price quotation for your approval before any commitment is made.

In Summary

This 5-day Tanzania safari tour represents a core product of our company, built on nearly a decade of direct operational experience. From our physical offices in Arusha and Moshi, we manage all logistics for your private or small group safari. The itinerary is a proven framework based on data from over 7,000 past travelers, ensuring a well-paced and comprehensive journey through Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro.

If you are satisfied that our operational approach meets your standards for this 5-day Tanzania safari, please send an inquiry to receive a detailed quote. You can ask any questions you may have via our contact form, email us directly at serengetimigrationexperts@gmail.com, or visit our contact page for more options. We are prepared to provide you with all the factual information needed to plan your safari.