5-DAY SHARED GROUP SAFARI ACROSS, TARANGIRE, SERENGETI & NGORONGORO
- Best Time: June to March
- High Season: July to September
Welcome to Tanzania!
Embark on an unforgettable journey with GreyJoy Safari Adventures, exploring some of Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destinations. Your adventure begins at Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its rare tree-climbing lions and diverse birdlife. Next, discover the beauty of Tarangire National Park, home to majestic baobab trees and large elephant herds.
Spend nearly two full days in the legendary Serengeti National Park, where you’ll enjoy thrilling game drives in the heart of the plains and witness magical African sunrises over the savannah. Your journey concludes with a full-day tour of the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, often called the “Garden of Eden” for its rich wildlife and stunning landscapes.
With GreyJoy Safari Adventures, every moment is crafted to give you the best of Tanzania’s wildlife, scenery, and unforgettable experiences.
Tour Features
Budget camping
This is a budget camping tour.
Shared tour
On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 6 people per vehicle.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Cannot be customized
The contents of this tour cannot be changed.
Not for single travelers
Single travelers cannot join this group tour.
Minimum age of 5 years
The minimum age for this tour is 5 years.
Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park
Your adventure with GreyJoy Safari Adventures begins with an early pick-up at 8:00 am from Kilimanjaro/Arusha Airport or your Arusha hotel. We’ll take a scenic three-hour drive to Tarangire National Park, home to some of Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife.
You’ll enjoy a full-day game drive through the park, famous for its towering baobab trees, large herds of elephants, and the mighty Tarangire River—an essential water source for countless animals. Keep your eyes peeled for tree-climbing pythons and sightings of the Big Four (lion, elephant, buffalo, and leopard).
By evening, we’ll head to Jambo Lodge for a delicious dinner and an overnight stay.
Main Destination: Tarangire National Park
Accommodation: Budget Camping
Meals & Drinks: All meals included; all drinks except spirits/liquor
Day 2: Tarangire – Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, we journey towards the legendary Serengeti National Park, passing through the lush farmlands of Karatu and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. As we descend from the highlands, the vast, endless plains of the Serengeti will unfold before you—a sight that truly defines the African wilderness.
Our destination is the Seronera area, renowned for its abundant wildlife thanks to the Seronera River, which draws animals year-round. Expect to encounter lions, cheetahs, leopards, and large herds of grazing animals.
We’ll arrive in time for lunch before enjoying an afternoon game drive. Dinner and your overnight stay will be inside the Serengeti at Seronera Camp.
Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Budget Camping (Inside Serengeti NP)
Meals & Drinks: All meals included; all drinks except spirits/liquor
Day 3: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Rise early for a sunrise game drive, the perfect time to witness predators returning from a night’s hunt and herbivores beginning their day. After exploring until around 11:30 am, we’ll return to camp for a hearty brunch.
We’ll then set off for Ngorongoro, enjoying a game drive en route. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at Ngorongoro Simba Campsite, perched on the crater rim.
Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Budget Camping (Inside Serengeti NP)
Meals & Drinks: All meals included; all drinks except spirits/liquor
Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, we descend into the Ngorongoro Crater—a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most spectacular wildlife destinations on Earth. Here, the wildlife density is unmatched.
With luck, you’ll spot all Big Five (lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard) in a single day. The crater floor is also home to huge herds of zebras and wildebeest, hyenas, hippos, and an impressive variety of birds.
Dinner and overnight stay will be at camp.
Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation: Budget Camping
Meals & Drinks: All meals included; all drinks except spirits/liquor
Day 5: Lake Manyara – Maasai Village – Arusha
Our final safari day begins with breakfast before heading to Lake Manyara National Park for a full-day game drive. This beautiful park is set against the backdrop of the Great Rift Valley escarpment and is famous for its tree-climbing lions, hippos, giraffes, buffalo, and vibrant birdlife—including flamingos and ostriches.
We’ll enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park before continuing our wildlife search. In the afternoon, we’ll visit a traditional Maasai village to experience their unique culture, daily activities, and vibrant traditions.
By evening, we’ll return to Arusha, where you can be dropped off at your hotel or at Kilimanjaro/Arusha Airport for your onward journey.
Main Destination: Lake Manyara National Park
Accommodation: End of Tour (no accommodation)
Meals & Drinks: All meals included; non-alcoholic drinks
End of Tour with GreyJoy Safari Adventures
Additional accommodation can be arranged at extra cost.
Airport drop-off included.
END OF THE TOUR
Included
- Park fees(For non-residents)
- All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Excluded
- International flights(From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips(Tipping guideline US$20.00 pp per day)
- Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- The government imposed an increase in taxes and/or park fees
- Some meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
- This tour starts and ends in Arusha/Moshi/Zanzibar
- Book your own international flights when using this operator
- A transfer from and back to the airport is included
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Important to Know
- Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
- This tour accepts children who are 12 years and older.
Rates Per Person
Start dates | Single 1 tent | 2+ people Sharing tents |
Jan 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025 | Request a Quote | $1,130 |
Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 | Request a Quote | $1,130 |
Jan 1, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027 | Request a Quote | $1,130 |