5-Day Classic Serengeti Safari
Overview
Discover the timeless beauty of the Serengeti and the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater on this classic 5-day safari. Witness the vast plains of the Serengeti teeming with wildlife and descend into the world's largest intact volcanic caldera for an unforgettable game drive. This itinerary offers the perfect introduction to Tanzania's two most iconic safari destinations, balancing exceptional wildlife viewing with comfortable mid-range lodges.
Highlights
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Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1 — Arrival in Arusha
On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be met by our representative and transferred to Arusha Planet Lodge. Settle into your room and receive a full safari briefing from your driver-guide. Enjoy dinner at the lodge and rest up for the adventure ahead.
Accommodation
Four Points by Sheraton Arusha
Dinner
Day 2 — Arusha to Ngorongoro Crater
After an early breakfast, depart Arusha and drive through the scenic highlands towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Arrive at the crater rim, then descend 600 meters to the crater floor for a full-day game drive. The Ngorongoro Crater hosts an extraordinary concentration of wildlife including black rhino, lion, elephant, buffalo, and hippo. Enjoy a picnic lunch by the hippo pool before continuing your exploration. Ascend in the late afternoon to Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge perched on the crater rim.
Accommodation
Rhino Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 — Ngorongoro to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, depart Ngorongoro and drive towards the Serengeti via the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Optionally visit Olduvai Gorge, the archaeological site where early hominid fossils were discovered by the Leakey family. Enter the Serengeti through Naabi Hill Gate and enjoy an afternoon game drive across the vast plains toward your lodge. Look out for cheetah, lion prides, and the endless herds that make the Serengeti legendary.
Accommodation
Into Wild Africa
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 — Full Day Serengeti Game Drive
Rise early for a full day exploring the Serengeti's diverse landscapes — from open grasslands and acacia-dotted savannah to the rocky kopjes that are prime territory for predators. Depending on the season, you may witness the Great Migration, dramatic predator-prey interactions, and vast congregations of plains game. Stop for a picnic lunch in the bush, then continue the afternoon game drive before returning to Serengeti Sopa Lodge at sunset.
Accommodation
Into Wild Africa
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 — Serengeti to Arusha
Enjoy one last morning game drive in the Serengeti, soaking in the golden light and the sounds of the bush awakening. After a relaxed brunch, begin the journey back to Arusha with game viewing en route through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Arrive in Arusha by late afternoon for your onward flight or an extension to Zanzibar.
Included
- All accommodation as per itinerary
- Meals as indicated (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Services of a professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Park entry fees for Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park
- Ngorongoro Crater service and descent fees
- Bottled water during all game drives
- Airport transfers in Arusha
Excluded
- International and domestic flights
- Tanzania visa fees
- Travel and medical insurance
- Tips and gratuities for driver-guide and lodge staff
- Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks
- Optional activities (Olduvai Gorge, Maasai village visit)
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