5-Day Luxury Safari - Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arusha -Tarangire National Park Safari

After an early breakfast, pick up from hotel/lodge then drive to Tarangire National Park with packed lunch. Explore the vast savannahs filled with ancient baobabs, elephant herds, and predators lurking in the golden grass. After the game drive, head to Karatu and unwind at the luxurious Ngorongoro Retreat Lodge. In the evening, gather around the fireplace with your guide to discuss the day’s highlights and plan for Serengeti the next morning.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park

Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)

High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

The Retreat at Ngorongoro Lodge

• Luxury lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Into the Heart of Serengeti

After breakfast, begin your scenic drive toward Serengeti National Park. Along the way, enjoy wildlife sightings and stunning landscapes. Upon entering the Serengeti, your game drive begins—expect to spot lions, cheetahs, and more. Arrive at Serengeti Serena Lodge for dinner. Later, relax as your guide shares captivating stories of life in the bush and what to expect in the wild tomorrow.

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

Show more

GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full-Day Game Drive Serengeti

Today is dedicated to exploring Serengeti’s endless plains. With your packed lunch, search for the famed wildebeest migration and the predators that follow it. Witness dramatic wildlife interactions and breathtaking views. Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner.
Over dessert, your guide will discuss animal behavior seen today and preview the next day's route toward Ngorongoro.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Sunrise Drive & Ngorongoro Transit

Start with an early morning game drive before breakfast to catch predators at their most active. After breakfast, continue game viewing en route to Ngorongoro. Arrive late afternoon at Ngorongoro Serena Hotel perched on the crater rim.
After dinner, enjoy stargazing and conversation with your guide about the unique ecology of the crater and final preparations for the next day’s descent.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Ngorongoro Crater Safari & Return to Arusha

Early breakfast, then descend into Ngorongoro Crater—home to the densest population of large mammals in Africa. Spend the morning tracking rhinos, lions, and flocks of flamingos at the crater lake. After picnic lunch, begin the return journey to Arusha. Upon arrival, you may opt for a short city tour or relax at your hotel.
Your guide will join you for a farewell chat, celebrating your journey through Tanzania’s most iconic landscapes.

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:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

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

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.