Accommodation: Safari lodges & tented camps
Transport: Private 4x4 Safari Jeep
Meals: Full Board (B/L/D)
Best Season: All year
Safari Overview
This 5-day wildlife adventure safari takes you deep into Tanzania’s most celebrated national parks — the Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park. Designed for travelers seeking intense wildlife experiences, this journey offers extended game drives through diverse ecosystems rich with predators, grazing herds, and dramatic landscapes. From the natural amphitheater of the Ngorongoro Crater to the vast savannahs of the Serengeti, expect close encounters with lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, cheetahs, and countless other species. Combined with experienced guiding and carefully selected accommodations, this safari delivers unforgettable wildlife moments every day.
Day 1 — Arrival in Arusha
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your safari guide and transferred to your lodge in Arusha. Spend the afternoon relaxing and preparing for the adventure ahead. In the evening, enjoy dinner and a detailed safari briefing.
- Private airport pickup
- Safari orientation
- Overnight in Arusha
Day 2 — Arusha to Ngorongoro Crater Safari
After breakfast, drive toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend into the crater for an exciting game drive in one of the world’s most wildlife-rich locations. Search for lions, black rhinos, elephants, hippos, and flamingos before enjoying a picnic lunch on the crater floor. In the afternoon, ascend to your lodge for dinner and relaxation.
- Crater descent & wildlife viewing
- Picnic lunch inside the crater
- Big Five safari experience
Day 3 — Transfer to Serengeti & Afternoon Game Drive
Depart Ngorongoro after breakfast and drive into the Serengeti National Park. Enjoy wildlife sightings along the way as the landscape opens into endless plains. After lunch at your camp, head out for an afternoon game drive, searching for lions, cheetahs, giraffes, and large herds of wildebeest and zebra.
- Scenic drive into Serengeti
- Game drive en route
- Afternoon wildlife safari
Day 4 — Full-Day Serengeti Wildlife Safari
Spend a full day exploring the heart of the Serengeti. Morning and afternoon game drives allow you to follow predator movements and witness dramatic wildlife interactions. Your guide will tailor the day based on animal activity to maximize sightings. Enjoy the vast landscapes, iconic kopjes, and unforgettable scenery.
- Morning & afternoon game drives
- Excellent predator sightings
- Classic Serengeti landscapes
Day 5 — Serengeti to Arusha & Departure
Begin the day with a final game drive in the Serengeti during the golden morning hours. After breakfast, drive back toward Arusha with scenic views along the way. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel or the airport for your onward journey.
- Sunrise wildlife viewing
- Final Serengeti game drive
- Return transfer to Arusha
Inclusions
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle
- Professional English-speaking guide
- All park fees & conservation charges
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- All meals & drinking water
- Airport transfers
Exclusions
- International flights
- Visa & travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Tips