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5-Day Luxury Tanzania Safari: Serengeti National Park & Ngorongoro Crater

Explore the Serengeti on a sunrise game drive, then descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a picnic lunch near the hippo pool.

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Duration
5 days
6 stops
Stays
3 stays
Guide price
From US$2,472
per person
Best for
Luxury tour
Private tour

The journey

Journey overview

Experience the ultimate Tanzanian wilderness on this all-inclusive journey. Traverse the legendary elephant domain of Tarangire, witness the sweeping savannahs of the Serengeti, and descend into the natural wonder of Ngorongoro Crater. Enjoy seamless comfort with expert driver-guides, top-tier safari vehicles, all-inclusive gourmet meals, and carefully curated luxury accommodation. Encounter the Big Five up close and forge unforgettable memories in Africa's heart.

  • Activities: game drives
  • Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
  • Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle International flights can be arranged A transfer from and back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost
  • Luxury tour
  • Private tour
  • Can start any day
  • Can be customized
  • Suitable for solo travelers
  • Minimum age of 18 years

Availability

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Listing last checked on 28 Aug 2026

Journey route

Route

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Day by day

Your itinerary

01Day 1

Day 1

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Your safari begins with a warm welcome in Arusha before departing for Tarangire National Park you will pass by Coffee Culture Restaurant for Breakfast before heading to Tarangire National Park. The Tarangire National Park Renowned for its iconic baobab trees and large elephant herds, Tarangire offers remarkable wildlife views. Board your custom 4x4 pop-up roof vehicle to spot lions, giraffes, wildebeests, and diverse bird species along the river banks. After an exciting afternoon game drive and a scenic bush lunch, head to your tranquil countryside accommodation near Karatu to relax, enjoy a hot meal, and rest up for the adventure ahead.
  • Luxury lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
02Day 2

Day 2

Karatu to Central Serengeti National Park

Travel through the scenic highlands of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area toward the legendary Serengeti National Park. Arrive on the endless golden plains of Seronera, a rich habitat home to lions, cheetahs, and leopards. Your expert driver-guide will navigate key wildlife tracks to give you front-row views of grazing herds and river-dwelling hippos. Enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by nature before embarking on a late afternoon game drive, ending the day at your luxury tented accommodation situated deep within the Serengeti park boundaries.
  • Luxury lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
03Day 3

Day 3

Central Serengeti Exploration

Spend a full day exploring the endless wildlife-rich plains of the Serengeti ecosystem. Begin early with a sunrise game drive when predators are most active, seeking out the Big Five alongside migrating wildebeests and zebras. Take a break for a picnic lunch under an acacia tree or return to your accommodation for a relaxing afternoon meal. Continue tracking animals across rolling savannahs during the late afternoon as the sun dips below the horizon, before returning to your peaceful tented accommodation for dinner under the stars.
  • Luxury lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
04Day 4

Day 4

Central Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater Rim

Enjoy an early morning game drive through the Serengeti as you journey toward the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater. Ascend the lush green rim before descending 600 meters into the crater floor, a dense wildlife sanctuary featuring black rhinos, hippos, flamingos, and large lion prides. Enjoy a memorable picnic lunch near the hippo pool while admiring the dramatic caldera walls around you. In the late afternoon, ascend from the crater floor and proceed to your comfortable highland accommodation in Karatu for dinner and overnight rest.
  • Luxury lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
05Day 5

Day 5

Lake Manyara / Karatu to Arusha & Departure

On your final day, visit Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its lush groundwater forest, troops of baboons, pink flamingos, and elusive tree-climbing lions. Enjoy a morning game drive through varied ecosystems before taking a scenic lunch break overlooking the Great Rift Valley escarpment. In the afternoon, begin your comfortable return journey back to Arusha or transfer directly to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight, marking the memorable conclusion of your journey.
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

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. Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  8. Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Not included

  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (Tipping guideline US$25.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

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From

US$2,472

per person

Guide price

US$3,220 per person

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Journey details

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Journey pace

3 stays

4 nights across 5 days.

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Listing updated

28 Aug 2026

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