5 Days Luxury Serengeti Wildlife Safari

Enjoy five days of private wildlife viewing with two nights in the Serengeti, a Tarangire game-drive stop, and a Ngorongoro Crater visit. Stay in selected luxury lodges or tented camps and explore with a professional local guide.

Price per person
$3,750
Duration
5 Days
Overnight stays
4 Nights

Safari Overview & Highlights

This five-day luxury safari pairs two nights of wildlife viewing in the Serengeti with a Tarangire stop and a visit to the Ngorongoro Crater. The route begins in Arusha, continues through Tanzania’s northern safari circuit, and returns to Arusha on Day 5.

Travel in a private 4x4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof and a professional English-speaking naturalist guide. Four nights are planned in selected luxury lodges or tented camps: one in the Tarangire area, two in the Serengeti, and one on the Ngorongoro Crater Rim. Wildlife sightings and the Great Migration depend on season and cannot be guaranteed.

Accommodation options: The properties shown below are suggestions, not guaranteed inclusions. Confirm the selected property, rates, and availability with the safari operator.

Day 01: Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Depart Arusha for Tarangire and enjoy an afternoon game drive among its baobab-dotted landscape, following wildlife that gathers around the Tarangire River. Spend the first night at a selected lodge in the Tarangire area.

Accommodation options

Tarangire Safari Lodge Tarangire Safari LodgeView property site

Day 02: Tarangire to Serengeti National Park

Travel from Tarangire to the Serengeti, taking in changing landscapes and wildlife along the way. Arrive for an afternoon game drive and settle into your selected Serengeti lodge or tented camp for the first of two nights.

Accommodation options

Meliá Serengeti Meliá SerengetiView property site Maboresho Tented Camp Maboresho Tented CampView property site Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti Four Seasons Safari Lodge SerengetiView property site

Day 03: Full Day in Serengeti National Park

Spend a full day exploring the Serengeti on guided game drives. Look for lions, elephants, buffalo, cheetahs, and other wildlife across the plains, with time to follow seasonal wildlife movements before returning to your lodge for a second night.

Accommodation options

Meliá Serengeti Meliá SerengetiView property site Maboresho Tented Camp Maboresho Tented CampView property site Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti Four Seasons Safari Lodge SerengetiView property site

Day 04: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

Travel from the Serengeti to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the crater for a game drive across its wildlife-rich floor. After your crater visit, stay at a selected lodge or tented camp on the crater rim.

Accommodation options

Ngorongoro Meliá Ngorongoro MeliáView property site Lion's Paw Lion's PawView property site Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge Ngorongoro Serena Safari LodgeView property site

Day 05: Return to Arusha

After breakfast, begin the scenic drive back to Arusha with time to reflect on the unforgettable wildlife, landscapes, and dramatic encounters of the past four days. The safari ends with a comfortable transfer to the airport or your hotel.

Accommodation: No overnight stay; the safari concludes in Arusha.

Frequently Asked Questions

Essential details covering tour inclusions, accommodations, dietary arrangements, and safari preparation

Included: Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof, certified professional English-speaking naturalist guide, all national park entry & concession fees, Ngorongoro Crater descent fees, full-board accommodation, bottled water on game drives, and airport transfers. Excluded: International flights, Tanzania entry visa ($50–$100), travel insurance, alcoholic beverages, laundry, and tips.
This package is planned around luxury safari lodges or tented camps. Properties shown in the itinerary are suggestions rather than guaranteed inclusions; confirm the selected properties, availability, and final rates with the safari team.
Yes! All safari lodges and our mobile bush safari chefs cater seamlessly to vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, halal, or allergy-sensitive diets. Simply let us know your requirements when confirming your itinerary.
Tipping in Tanzania is customary and greatly appreciated for dedicated service. As a general recommendation: $15 to $25 USD per day total per vehicle for your private safari driver-guide, and $5 to $10 USD per room per night placed in the communal lodge staff tip box.
Please pack soft-sided duffel bags rather than rigid hard-shell suitcases, which fit easily into 4x4 safari luggage compartments. If your safari includes domestic bush flights, a strict 15 kg (33 lbs) weight limit per traveler (including hand luggage) applies.
The five-day itinerary includes four nights: one in the Tarangire area, two in the Serengeti, and one on the Ngorongoro Crater Rim. Day 5 returns to Arusha, with no overnight stay included that night.
No. The Great Migration moves with the seasons, and wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed. Contact the safari team to discuss seasonal routing and current wildlife locations for your travel dates.
You can discuss route adjustments and accommodation preferences with the safari team. Changes depend on travel dates and property availability, and may affect the final price.
Bring comfortable neutral-colored clothing, layers for cool mornings and evenings, sun protection, and any personal medication. Use soft-sided luggage; if your trip includes a domestic bush flight, confirm its baggage allowance before departure.
Airport transfers are listed as included. The itinerary starts and finishes in Arusha; share your flight details with the safari team to coordinate pickup and drop-off times.