# 5-Day Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safari

> Explore Tanzania's two crown jewels — the endless Serengeti plains and the Ngorongoro Crater, a volcanic caldera teeming with wildlife. Perfect for first-time visitors.

- **Type:** trip
- **Canonical URL:** https://imaraafricasafaris.com//safaris/5-day-serengeti-ngorongoro-safari
- **Last updated:** 2026-04-27

## Key facts
- **Duration Days:** 5
- **Price From U S D:** 2400
- **Trip Type:** Wildlife Safari
- **Budget Level:** Mid-Range
- **Difficulty:** Easy
- **Best Months:** June, July, August, September, October, January, February
- **Countries:** Tanzania
- **Destinations:** Ngorongoro Crater Park, Serengeti National Park
- **Highlights:** Two full days in the Serengeti — Africa's greatest wildlife arena, Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for Big Five spotting, Chance to see black rhino in the crater, Spectacular sunsets from the crater rim, Great Migration herds (seasonal)
- **Inclusions:** All park entry fees (Serengeti & Ngorongoro), Full-board lodge accommodation (4 nights), Private 4×4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof, English-speaking driver-guide, Ngorongoro crater service fee, Bottled drinking water, Flying Doctors emergency evacuation cover
- **Exclusions:** International flights, Visa fees ($50 at border), Travel insurance, Tips and gratuities, Alcoholic beverages, Optional balloon safari ($600 pp), Personal expenses

## Details

## Tanzania's Must-Do Safari

This 5-day adventure combines the Serengeti National Park — the world's most famous wildlife theatre — with the Ngorongoro Crater , often called "Africa's Eden." From the vast open grasslands to the enclosed crater floor, you'll witness an astonishing variety of wildlife in dramatically different landscapes.

### What Makes It Special

The Serengeti is home to the Great Migration — two million wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle in perpetual motion. The Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the few places where you can see the Big Five in a single game drive. Its 264 sq km floor supports one of the densest wildlife populations on Earth.

## Frequently asked questions

### How long is the drive from Arusha to Serengeti?
The drive takes approximately 7–8 hours with stops and game viewing en route. The journey itself is scenic and rewarding.

### When is the Great Migration in the Serengeti?
The migration is year-round, but the herds are typically in southern Serengeti from Dec–Mar (calving) and crossing the Mara River in Jul–Oct.

### Is the Ngorongoro Crater worth it?
Absolutely. It's one of Africa's most unique ecosystems — a self-contained world with the highest density of wildlife anywhere. Most visitors see 4 of the Big Five in one morning.

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