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Private safari journey · Tanzania

5-Day Luxury Safari in Tanzania’s Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater

Spend a full day exploring the Serengeti with morning and afternoon game drives, then stay at a lodge on the Ngorongoro Crater rim.

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Duration
5 days
5 stops
Stays
3 stays
Guide price
From US$2,583
per person
Best for
Luxury tour
Private tour

The journey

Journey overview

Discover Tanzania’s northern safari circuit in unmatched style and comfort. This 5 day luxury safari blends rich wildlife encounters with opulent lodges, delivering a seamless experience from the shores of Lake Manyara to the endless plains of the Serengeti, and into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater. Every moment is curated for exclusivity, relaxation, and the unforgettable magic of Africa.

  • Activities: game drives
  • Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
  • Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle We can help select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself A transfer from and back to the airport is included
  • Luxury tour
  • Private tour
  • Can start any day
  • Can be customized
  • Not for solo travelers
  • Minimum age of 1 year

Availability

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Check the listed stays for your travel dates. We’ll confirm the final arrangements before booking.

Listing last checked on 28 Aug 2026

Journey route

Route

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Day by day

Your itinerary

01Day 1

Day 1

Arusha Town to Lake Manyara National Park

Your luxury adventure begins with a scenic drive from Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park. Known for its tree climbing lions and flocks of flamingos, this park is a hidden gem tucked beneath the Great Rift Valley escarpment. Enjoy a private game drive through lush groundwater forests, acacia woodlands, and the lake’s shimmering shoreline. In the evening, arrive at your lodge for dinner and over night stay.
  • Luxury lodge located on the escarpment above Lake Manyara NP
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
02Day 2

Day 2

Lake Manyara to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, depart for the Serengeti via the Ngorongoro Highlands. Arrive in time for an afternoon game drive through the sweeping savannahs. Witness herds of wildebeest, graceful cheetahs, and possibly a lion hunt in the golden grass. Your luxury tented lodge in the Serengeti combines elegance and authenticity, with spacious and suite tents, gourmet meals, and impeccable service.
  • Luxury lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
03Day 3

Day 3

Full Game Drive in Serengeti National Park

Spend a full day exploring the Serengeti with morning and afternoon game drives or opt for a once in a lifetime hot air balloon safari (optional). Your guide will tailor the day to your interests, whether that’s seeking the Big Five or photographing the sunrise over the plains. Return to your lodge for sundowners by the fire and a private candle light dinner.
  • Luxury lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
04Day 4

Day 4

Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before departing for Ngorongoro. Stop for wildlife sightings along the way as you ascend into the crater highlands. Upon arrival, check in to your luxury lodge perched on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater. The views from here are simply jaw-dropping ideal for a peaceful evening with a glass of wine and a view of tomorrow’s destination.
  • Luxury lodge located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
05Day 5

Day 5

Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha Town

Rise early for a descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the most biodiverse and dramatic wildlife areas on Earth. Enjoy a half day game drive among rhinos, elephants, lions, and more. After a lakeside picnic, begin your drive back to Arusha, arriving by late afternoon. Optional drop off at Kilimanjaro Airport or your hotel.
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Stays

Where you will stay

Accommodation is subject to confirmation for your dates.

What’s included

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Included in this journey

  1. Park fees (For non-residents)
  2. All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  3. All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
  4. A professional driver/guide
  5. All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  6. All Taxes/VAT
  7. Roundtrip airport transfer
  8. Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  9. Drinking water (On all days)

Not included

  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Rates and dates

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From

US$2,583

per person

Guide price

US$2,852 per person

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Journey details

Best for

Luxury tour

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Journey pace

3 stays

4 nights across 5 days.

Rooms

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Listing updated

28 Aug 2026

Rates, timing and lodge availability are checked again for your dates.

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