5-Day Luxury Tanzania Safari Itinerary with Serengeti Wildlife Safaris

Eenjoy ultimate 5-day luxury Tanzania safari that seamlessly blends world-class hospitality, dramatic landscapes, and thrilling wildlife encounters. This fly-in and drive-out itinerary takes you to the heart of Serengeti National Park and the iconic Ngorongoro Crater, staying at Tanzania’s finest accommodations: Gran Meliá Arusha, Meliá Serengeti Lodge, and Meliá Ngorongoro Lodge.
Perfect for honeymooners, families, photographers, or luxury seekers, this experience offers Big Five game drives, breathtaking vistas, and the highest standards of comfort and service. Whether you are witnessing the Great Wildebeest Migration or enjoying sundowners over the savannah, this luxury African safari is a once-in-a-lifetime journey.

Itinerary

Day 1 :

Welcome to Tanzania – Arrival in Arusha

Your luxury safari begins as soon as you land at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). A warm meet-and-greet from your personal safari representative leads to a smooth transfer to Gran Meliá Arusha, a 5-star urban oasis set against the backdrop of Mount Meru.
Unwind in lush gardens, rejuvenate at the spa, or enjoy panoramic views from the rooftop bar. This evening, indulge in fine dining as you prepare for your Tanzanian adventure.
Accommodation: Gran Meliá Arusha
Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast

Day 2 :

Fly to Serengeti – Afternoon Game Drive

After breakfast, board a scenic bush flight to Serengeti National Park, soaring above the vast savannah. Upon landing at Seronera airstrip, your private guide will greet you for your first Serengeti game drive. This is your introduction to Tanzania's legendary wildlife: lions, elephants, giraffes, wildebeest, zebras, and more.
Check in at Meliá Serengeti Lodge, a luxury safari lodge with extraordinary views over the endless plains. Enjoy gourmet meals and drinks while elephants roam in the distance.
Accommodation: Meliá Serengeti Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 3 :

Morning Safari – Transfer to Ngorongoro

Rise early for a sunrise game drive in central Serengeti when wildlife is most active. After breakfast, continue your safari across the Serengeti’s rich ecosystems. Stop for lunch and visit the famous Olduvai Gorge (optional) a key site in human history.
By late afternoon, arrive at the dramatic Ngorongoro Crater rim, checking into Meliá Ngorongoro Lodge, where you’ll enjoy breathtaking views from your private balcony.
Accommodation: Meliá Ngorongoro Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 4 :

Game Drive in Ngorongoro Crater – Return to Arusha

After breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best places in Africa to see the Big Five in a single day. With lush plains and a high density of wildlife, your private game drive may include rhinos, lions, elephants, hyenas, hippos, and flamingos.
Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch near the hippo pool. In the afternoon, return to Arusha for rest and relaxation at Gran Meliá Arusha, or prepare for your evening flight to Zanzibar (optional).
Accommodation: Gran Meliá Arusha (Day-use room available)
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 5 :

Departure or Extension to Zanzibar

Enjoy your final breakfast in Tanzania. Depending on your departure time, relax at the hotel or explore Arusha. Our driver will transfer you to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your flight home or onward adventure.
Optional Extension: Add a Zanzibar beach holiday or a Mount Kilimanjaro trekking tour to complete your Tanzanian journey.
Meal Plan: Breakfast

Included & Excluded

4 nights in 5-star luxury lodges (Gran Meliá, Meliá Serengeti, Meliá Ngorongoro)
One-way domestic flight (Arusha to Serengeti)
Private 4x4 safari vehicle with expert English-speaking guide
All national park and conservation area entry fees
Meals and selected drinks as per itinerary
Bottled water during game drives
Airport transfers and internal transport
Emergency evacuation cover (AMREF Flying Doctors)