Duration
5-Day
Tarangire National Park, Tanzania
5-Day Tanzania Safari- Calving Season Ndutu Area
Overview
On this 4-day private safari, you will be well looked after and see some of the best that Tanzania has to offer. You will experience breathtaking wildlife in the midst of some of the most diverse landscapes; monkeys in the forest, lions in trees, elephants amongst acacias, and a huge variety of animals inside a collapsed volcano. Not only will you visit Serengeti and Tarangire National Park but also drive into the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater.
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Quick Facts
Route
Arusha to Arusha
Via Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
Country & park
Tanzania / Tarangire National Park
Style
Mid-range safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
5 years
Activities
game drives
Accommodation
Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa - Mid-range hotel in Arusha (City) – Meals at Own Expense
Meals
Meals at Own Expense; All Meals Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
USD
Rates
Rates Per Person
USD
Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
n/a* USD
$2,189 USD
Before booking
Important To Know
This tour is not available to solo travelers or groups larger than 6 people.
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour accepts children who are 5 years and older. Children under 16 receive a discount.
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Route
country
Tanzania
Start
Arusha (Day 1)
Day 2
Tarangire NP
Day 3
Ngorongoro Crater
Day 4
Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
Day 5
Southern Serengeti NP
End
Arusha (Day 5)
Tour Features
Mid-range tour
This mid-range tour uses lodges and tented camps.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can be customized
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Not for solo travelers
Solo travelers cannot book this private tour.
5
Minimum age of 5 years
The minimum age for this tour is 5 years.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives
Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle & normal 4x4 vehicle
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
Day 1
Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa
Mid-range hotel in Arusha (City) – Meals at Own Expense
Meals at Own Expense
Day 2
Karatu Safari Camp Lodge
Budget lodge 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 3-4
Intimate Camp Zebra
Luxury tented camp (with rustic facilities) inside Serengeti NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 5
End of tour
(No accommodation)
Breakfast & Lunch Included
Day By Day
Tour step
Arrival
You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Welcome to Tanzania
Upon your arrival, you will find our company representative at the airport ready and waiting for you. You will recognize him with the special board written your name. He will drive you directly to your accommodation in Arusha just to relax. Later, you will have time to go through Arusha Town where you can visit the local markets, Maasai market, cultural heritage, and Arusha city museum. Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City) Meals at own expense Drinks not included
Destination: Arusha (City) Stay: Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City) Meals: Meals at own expense Drinks not included
Day 2
Arusha - Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, you will be picked up and start the game en route heading to Tarangire gate which will take 2 hours to drive till arrival and 10 minutes or less for registration then after starting the game drive inside the park. The park has sparse vegetation strewn with baobab trees and acacia trees and it's the only area in the northern circuit with the greatest number of wildlife outside the Serengeti eco-system. Animals you can expect to spot are zebras, cheetahs, giraffes, lions, Thomson's and Grant's gazelles, Kori bustard flying birds, antelope species, and many elephants. You will enjoy a picnic lunch alongside the River Tarangire before continuing with your afternoon game drive till evening. Later, you will exit the park and head to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay. Budget lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Tarangire National Park Stay: Karatu Safari Camp Lodge Budget lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3
Ngorongoro Crater
After some breakfast, you will depart the lodge with a picnic lunch and descend into the amazing Ngorongoro Crater. When you arrive at the edge of the crater and take in the amazing view of one of the Natural Wonders of the World you'll be surprised. The crater of this inactive volcano is approximately 3 million years old, 20 km in size, and the largest unbroken volcanic caldera in the world. It is possible to see all of Africa's Big Five within the crater among a vast array of other wildlife including hundreds of bird species. You'll enjoy not less than six hours of game drives in the crater before departing and heading to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay. Luxury tented camp (with rustic facilities) located inside Serengeti NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Ngorongoro Crater Stay: Intimate Camp Zebra Luxury tented camp (with rustic facilities) located inside Serengeti NP Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 4
Ndutu Area
Today, you will head out early around 6.30 am for your morning game drive for a chance to witness a magnificent African sunrise in the bush. You'll head out after a cup of coffee and experience the wilderness and its magnificent creatures as they wake up among the dew-covered grasses. You will have a good chance to see large groups of wildebeest grazing with new babies born every day in the endless grass plain also is a good time to see large predators killing wildebeests. After the successful game drive at the Ndutu area, you will have also time to enjoy the sunset before heading back to the camp for dinner and an overnight stay. Luxury tented camp (with rustic facilities) located inside Serengeti NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP) Stay: Intimate Camp Zebra Luxury tented camp (with rustic facilities) located inside Serengeti NP Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 5
Ndutu Area / Southern Serengeti National Park
Today will be a rewarding day whereby after having your breakfast you will be taken for the game drive to the southern part of Serengeti. You will enjoy seeing different animals including elephants, buffaloes, hippos, giraffes, impalas, warthogs, zebras, hyenas, leopards, cheetahs, and lions are found in plenty. Then, later you will have your lunch and start to drive via the Ngorongoro Highland on your way to Arusha. You will be dropped off at your accommodation or airport and go back home with a lot of memories with you. Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Southern Serengeti National Park Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Tour step
End of tour
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.
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$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Getting There
This tour starts and ends in Arusha
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
Fly to/from Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO - Check price) near Arusha. Or fly to/from Arusha Airport (ARK - Check price) via Dar es Salaam or Nairobi (Kenya)
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
Offered by
Colours Africa Tours and Safaris
4.9 operator rating
283 reviews
Colours Africa Tours and Safaris is a Tanzanian Safari Company operated by Tanzanians who is a former Safari and Mountain Guide in Tanzania. We have grown and serviced several numbers of travelers who are dedicated to learning and experiencing the natural environment of Tanzania Safaris and East Africa in general. The Offices are located in Arusha Town since afterward our goals have been to guarantee that our customers are happy with our services and not disappointed in any way.
Office In
Tanzania
Size
5-10 employees (Founded in 2019)
Member Of
TATO, TANAPA & BRELA
Tour Types
Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
Destinations
Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda
Traveler feedback
Reviews
Overall
5.0/5Communication
5.0/5Accuracy
5.0/5Value
5.0/5Safety clarity
5.0/5Cultural value
5.0/5Unforgettable Tanzania Safari – We Saw the Big Five!
This Tanzania safari was absolutely unforgettable and way beyond my expectations. We visited Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, and the landscapes were breathtaking. We were lucky enough to see all of the Big Five and countless other amazing wildlife. A huge thank you to our guide Norton,he has an incredible eye for finding animals and knew exactly where to look. He made every game drive exciting and successful. Highly recommend this amazing experience!
Vanessa · China
Tanzania Safari is so impressing.
Very good experience. And see a lot of animals. With our guide Norton, make this travel much funny.
Vivian · China
Everything is good about the journey！The tour guide Kindu is also very professional！
Everything is good about the journey！The itinerary is reasonable, and the tour guide Kindu is also very enthusiastic and professional!
xinran · China
Great
We saw a lot of wide animals. They every day meal was so great. I can’t forget the food here.
Xiangning · China
Practical answers
Tour FAQs
Are rates charged per person?
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
Which currency is this tour priced in?
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
Can children join this tour?
This tour accepts children who are 5 years and older. Children under 16 receive a discount.
Can this tour start on my preferred date?
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can the itinerary be customized?
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Where do travelers stay during this tour?
Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa - Mid-range hotel in Arusha (City) – Meals at Own Expense. Meals: Meals at Own Expense
Where does this tour start and end?
This tour starts and ends in Arusha
Are airport transfers included?
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Operator policy
Terms and Conditions
Disclaimer
This tour is offered by Colours Africa Tours and Safaris, not SafariBookings.
This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
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