5-Day Express Safari – Serengeti & Ngorongoro
Overview
Perfect for those short on time but longing for the raw magic of Tanzania’s wild north, this 5-day safari delivers a fast-paced and unforgettable journey through two of Africa’s most iconic destinations—Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater. From the endless plains to the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera, you’ll witness the legendary Big Five, dramatic landscapes, and ancient Maasai culture.
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Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival – Arusha
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, where your driver-guide will meet and transfer you to your hotel in Arusha. Spend the evening relaxing and preparing for your adventure.
Overnight in Arusha
Overnight: Arusha Planet Lodge or similar
Day 2
Arusha Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, drive or fly to Serengeti National Park, home to the Great Migration and the Big Cats. Enjoy your first thrilling afternoon game drive through the acacia-dotted savannah.
Overnight at a Serengeti lodge or tented camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Marera Valley Lodge or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3
Full Day in Serengeti
Spend a full day exploring the vast Serengeti. Search for prides of lions, leopards lounging in trees, cheetahs stalking the plains, elephants, giraffes, and possibly a river crossing if you’re lucky during migration season.
Overnight at a Serengeti lodge or tented camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4
Serengeti Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive as you exit Serengeti, heading to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Optional stop at a Maasai village or Olduvai Gorge. Arrive at your lodge on the crater rim in time for sunset.
Overnight at a lodge near Ngorongoro Crater
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Kenzan Mara Tented Camp or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5
Ngorongoro Crater Arusha Departure
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive in what’s often called the Eighth Wonder of the World. Spot black rhinos, lions, and flamingos on Lake Magadi. After lunch, return to Arusha for your onward flight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Kenzan Mara Tented Camp or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking guide
- All park entry fees and conservation fees
- 6 nights’ full-board accommodation
- Bottled drinking water throughout safari
- Transfers to/from airport
- International flights (to/from Tanzania)
- Visa fees ($50–$100 depending on nationality)
- Travel insurance & medical evacuation cover
- Optional activities (e.g., hot air balloon safari in Serengeti)
- Tips and gratuities for driver-guide & lodge staff
- Personal items
- Pre/post accommodation in Arusha (can be added on request)
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8-Day Great Migration Safari (Serengeti Focused)
Wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, and guests traveling during the migration season (July–October)
7-Day Northern Circuit Safari
This signature safari takes you through Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destinations, culminating in the legendary Serengeti National Park — home of the Great Migration and the Big Five.