5-Day Classic Northern Tanzania Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Rift Valley to Big Five Trails Serengeti

Your adventure begins with a scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley, passing rolling highlands and traditional villages before entering the endless plains of the Serengeti. Enjoy your first exciting game drive as you search for lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards, and rhinos, the famous Big Five. As the sun sets over the golden savannah, settle into your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay in the heart of the wild.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)

High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Meliá Serengeti Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Full-Day Serengeti & Hot Air Balloon Adventure

Spend the day exploring the vast ecosystem of Serengeti National Park, beginning with an unforgettable early morning hot air balloon safari. Drift silently above the golden plains at sunrise, watching herds of wildebeest, zebras, and giraffes move gracefully below, followed by a memorable bush breakfast in the wild.

Continue with morning and afternoon game drives, offering excellent opportunities to witness predator-prey interactions and spot lions, leopards, elephants, and other iconic wildlife. Your expert guide will share insights into animal behavior and the park’s rich biodiversity. Return to the lodge in the evening to relax and enjoy the peaceful sounds of the African night.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Meliá Serengeti Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ngorongoro crater

After breakfast, journey toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater. This natural amphitheater is one of Africa’s most wildlife-dense areas, offering a high chance of spotting the Big Five in a single day. Explore the crater floor, dotted with lakes, grasslands, and forests, before ascending to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

Show more

ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Ngorongoro Lodge Meliá Collection

• Luxury lodge located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Scenic Return to Arusha

After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed morning before departing the highlands. As you descend from the conservation area, take in the beautiful views of the Great Rift Valley escarpment and the rolling Tanzanian countryside. The drive back to Arusha offers a peaceful transition from the wilderness to the comfort of town life.

Upon arrival in Arusha, check in at your lodge or hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure unwind in the gardens, enjoy the lodge facilities, or simply relax and reflect on your incredible safari adventure. Dinner and overnight in Arusha.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Gran Meliá Arusha

• Luxury hotel located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Departure

After breakfast at your lodge, enjoy a calm and unhurried morning depending on your flight schedule. At the appropriate time, you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward journey.

As your safari comes to an end, take with you unforgettable memories of vast savannahs, breathtaking landscapes, and extraordinary wildlife encounters. We wish you a safe journey home and look forward to welcoming you back to Tanzania in the future.

Main Destination:

No major destination visited

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.