5-Day Luxury Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater & Tarangire Safari  - Serengeti Wildlife Safaris

5-Day Luxury Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater & Tarangire Safari 

5 Days 4 Nights

Overview

This 5-Day Luxury Serengeti safari is run by Serengeti Wildlife Safaris, a locally based Tanzanian operator. You travel with an experienced local guide, and we plan every detail with you.

Why book this 5-Day Luxury Serengeti safari with us

First, every 5-Day Luxury Serengeti safari we run is tailor-made, so we can adjust the dates, accommodation and pace. In addition, our local team supports you from arrival to departure. Before you travel, you can also read about the area on the official Tanzania National Parks (TANAPA) website. For more ideas, see our other Serengeti National Park tours.

We crafted this luxury Tanzania safari for travelers who want an elite wildlife experience across the Northern Circuit. First, you explore the iconic plains of Serengeti National Park. Then you descend into the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater. Finally, you discover the elephant-rich landscapes of Tarangire National Park.

Designed for comfort and efficiency, the itinerary combines scenic flights, private game drives and world-class guiding. So you can expect exceptional chances to see the Big Five: lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino. You also enjoy diverse wildlife and breathtaking scenery. In addition, each day is carefully paced to give you plenty of safari time while keeping the experience relaxed and high-end.

Itinerary

After you arrive in Arusha, you transfer to the airstrip for your scenic flight into the Serengeti. From the air, you can admire endless savannahs dotted with wildlife.

As soon as you land, you begin your first game drive in Serengeti National Park. Expect to see giraffes, zebras and elephants, and possibly predators such as lions or cheetahs. Meanwhile, your guide gives you a smooth introduction to this world-renowned ecosystem.

Next, you arrive at your lodge for lunch and some relaxation. In the afternoon, you can then enjoy a game drive or unwind in a luxurious setting overlooking the plains.

Accommodation:
One Nature Nyaruswiga Serengeti

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Today you spend a full day exploring Serengeti National Park. During early morning and afternoon game drives, you have prime chances to see predators in action.

Track lions, spot elephants roaming the plains and search for elusive leopards resting in trees. Because the Serengeti’s landscapes are so open, wildlife viewing and photography are exceptional.

Later, enjoy a bush lunch in a scenic spot before you continue your safari. The day also balances thrilling encounters with quiet moments to appreciate nature.

Finally, you return to your lodge to relax, followed by a fine dining experience.

Accommodation:
Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, you enjoy a final morning game drive in the Serengeti. Then you set off toward Ngorongoro Crater. The journey itself is also a game drive, with changing landscapes and wildlife along the way.

By the afternoon, you reach the crater rim, where breathtaking views await. The Ngorongoro Crater is one of Africa’s most unique wildlife destinations. In fact, it is known for its dense animal population inside a collapsed volcanic caldera.

Later, spend the evening relaxing and enjoying the cool highland air.

Accommodation:
Ngorongoro Crater Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Early in the morning, you descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive. This is one of the best places in Tanzania to see the Big Five in a single day, including the rare black rhino.

First, explore the crater floor, home to lions, elephants, buffalo, flamingos and more. Then enjoy a picnic lunch near a hippo pool before you climb out of the crater.

Later in the afternoon, you transfer to Tarangire National Park, known for its iconic baobab trees and large elephant herds.

Accommodation:
Elewana Tarangire Treetops Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, you enjoy a morning game drive in Tarangire National Park. The park is famous for its large elephant populations, diverse landscapes and seasonal concentrations of wildlife.

Explore river valleys, woodlands and open plains while you look for giraffes, zebras, lions and many bird species.

Once the game drive ends, you return to Arusha for your departure or onward arrangements.

Accommodation: None (Day Room optional)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Included & Excluded

  • Luxury accommodations as specified
  • All park entry fees and conservation charges
  • Private 4x4 safari vehicle with professional guide
  • Domestic flight (Arusha to Serengeti)
  • All meals as indicated
  • Game drives and activities as per itinerary
  • Airport transfers
  • International flights
  • Visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Optional activities (e.g., hot air balloon safari)
  • Personal expenses (tips, drinks, laundry)

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5-Day Luxury Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater & Tarangire Safari 

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