Price from: $ 4850 per person
Overview
Early Morning Departure from Zanzibar
Begin your adventure with an early hotel pick-up in Zanzibar and a scenic drive to Zanzibar Airport. Board a small plane to Serengeti National Park, often transiting through Arusha, while enjoying breathtaking aerial views of Tanzania’s landscapes.
Serengeti Safari Experience
Upon arrival at the Serengeti Airstrip, your professional guide will escort you on a game drive toward your lodge, with lunch en route. In the afternoon, explore the open plains to spot elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and predators like lions, leopards, and cheetahs.
Ngorongoro Crater Adventure
Visit the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and descend into its massive caldera to see rhinos, hippos, elephants, and flamingos in a unique ecosystem perfect for wildlife photography.
Tarangire National Park Exploration
Experience Tarangire National Park, known for its ancient baobabs and large elephant herds. Enjoy a guided game drive through diverse landscapes, including savannahs and riverine forests, for a more intimate safari encounter.
Sunset and Lodging
End each day with stunning African sunsets, returning to your lodges to relax and prepare for the next day of unforgettable wildlife adventures.
Highlights
- Tanzania’s classic northern reserves: the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire
- See the Big 5 in Ngorongoro and enjoy wonderful birding
- Seasonal viewing of the annual Wildebeest Migration
- Excellent year-round game viewing
- Witness the Great Wildebeest Migration (seasonal)
- Beautiful scenery and endless photographic opportunities
- Stay exclusively in luxury lodges and premium tented camps
- Encounter elephant herds and iconic baobab trees in Tarangire
Itinerary
Day 1: Fly-In to Serengeti National Park
Early Morning Departure from Zanzibar
Your adventure begins with an early pick-up from your hotel in Zanzibar. Enjoy a scenic drive to Zanzibar Airport, where you will board a small plane to Serengeti National Park, often transiting through Arusha. During the flight, take in breathtaking aerial views of Tanzania’s landscapes, preparing you for the incredible wildlife experiences ahead.
Arrival in the Serengeti
Upon arrival at the Serengeti Airstrip in the late morning, your professional safari guide will be there to welcome you. From here, the journey into the heart of the Serengeti begins immediately with a game drive toward your lodge. Along the way, enjoy a freshly prepared lunch before settling in.
Afternoon Game Drive
In the afternoon, head out again for another game drive, exploring the vast open plains. You will have the chance to spot a wide variety of wildlife, including elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and antelopes. Serengeti National Park is also renowned for its rich predator population, so keep an eye out for lions, leopards, and cheetahs in action.
Sunset in the Serengeti
End your day with a stunning Serengeti sunset, providing the perfect backdrop to your first evening in this iconic park. Afterward, return to the Four Seasons Safari Lodge for an overnight stay, resting and preparing for the adventures to come.
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Four Seasons Safari lodge
Day 2: Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti National Park
Morning Safari Adventure
After breakfast, embark on a full-day game drive, exploring the Serengeti’s diverse ecosystems, from open plains to lush riverine forests. Your experienced guide will lead you to the best wildlife hotspots, providing opportunities to spot lions, leopards, cheetahs, and elephants. Along the way, capture incredible photos of the endless wildlife and stunning landscapes.
Picnic Lunch in the Bush
Around midday, pause for a picnic lunch in the bush, surrounded by the iconic Serengeti scenery. This unique experience allows you to relax and enjoy the wilderness while keeping an eye on nearby wildlife.
Afternoon Wildlife Encounters
In the afternoon, continue your game drive during the cooler hours, when wildlife—including predators—is often more active. You will have further opportunities to witness dramatic hunting scenes, herds in motion, and close encounters with elephants and other iconic species.
Evening Relaxation
Return to your luxury lodge to unwind after a day of adventure. Enjoy a delicious dinner, reflect on the day’s encounters, and prepare for another exciting day in the heart of the Serengeti.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Four Seasons Safari Lodge
Day 3: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater – Scenic Transfer and Game Drive
Early Morning Serengeti Game Drive
Begin the day with an early morning game drive, exploring new regions of the Serengeti. Watch wildlife in their natural habitats as they graze, hunt, or roam the endless plains. Capture unforgettable moments of Africa’s iconic species while enjoying the serene beauty of the savannah.
Return to the Lodge and Departure
After the morning adventure, return to your lodge for lunch and check out. Begin your journey toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, traveling through scenic landscapes. Along the way, admire the rolling highlands, volcanic formations, and Maasai villages, where local communities continue traditional pastoral practices.
Arrival at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge
Arrive in the evening at the Ngorongoro Serena Lodge, perched on the rim of the crater with breathtaking views over the verdant caldera below. Settle in and enjoy dinner as you reflect on the day’s experiences and prepare for an early start to explore one of Africa’s most famous natural wonders.
Luxury Accommodation
Your overnight stay is at this luxury lodge, where all rooms are en-suite and equipped with premium amenities, providing comfort and relaxation after a day of wildlife exploration.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Melia Lodge
Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater Tour – Afternoon Transfer to Karatu
Early Morning Descent into Ngorongoro Crater
Begin the day with an early descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most famous wildlife destinations. This UNESCO World Heritage Site hosts dense wildlife populations, including lions, elephants, black rhinos, hippos, and buffalo, along with abundant birdlife.
Morning Game Drive
Enjoy a morning game drive through the crater’s diverse habitats, from open grasslands to acacia forests. Your guide will provide insights into the geology, ecology, and conservation of this unique ecosystem. Along the way, spot a wide variety of wildlife, including lions, hyenas, wildebeests, zebras, and elephants.
Picnic Lunch at Hippo Lake
Pause for a picnic lunch at Hippo Lake, an ideal spot to observe these semi-aquatic giants in their natural environment. Take time to relax and soak in the dramatic crater landscapes surrounding you.
Afternoon Game Drive and Crater Rim Ascent
Continue your afternoon game drive as you gradually ascend the crater rim. Capture breathtaking views of the caldera and its wildlife, creating unforgettable memories and photographic opportunities.
Evening Relaxation at the Lodge
Return to your luxury lodge in the highlands for a relaxing evening. Enjoy dinner and optional activities such as cycling or nature walks, immersing yourself in the tranquility of the surrounding landscapes before an overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge
Day 5: Tarangire National Park Game Drive – Transfer to Zanzibar or Arusha
Morning Game Drive in Tarangire
Begin your day with an exhilarating game drive in Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania’s premier safari destinations. Explore its unique baobab-studded landscapes and spot large elephant herds, graceful giraffes, lions, and other iconic wildlife. This is an ideal opportunity for wildlife photography and close observation of Africa’s majestic animals in their natural habitats.
Lunch and Transfer to Zanzibar
After your morning safari, enjoy a delicious lunch at the lodge before checking out. You will then transfer to Arusha Airport for your domestic flight back to Zanzibar, where your journey began. This convenient transfer completes your 5-day luxury safari, allowing you to reflect on unforgettable encounters with Tanzania’s wildlife, breathtaking landscapes, and the cultural richness experienced throughout your adventure.
Arrival in Zanzibar
Upon arrival in Zanzibar, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel or lodge. Relax and unwind, reminiscing about the incredible safari adventure you just experienced, from the Serengeti plains to the Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire’s iconic wildlife.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Accommodation: N/A – End of tour
Includes the following:
- A 4×4 safari jeep with a pop-up roof, which enable you to spot wildlife easier
- All park entry fees.
- All Accommodation.
- Bottled water and soft drinks during safari
- A professional English-speaking driver guide.
- All meals as per itinerary
- Domestic air transfers (fly-in safari)
- Mineral water, soft drinks, beer, and wine (on Jeep).
- Airport transfers
- Activities as per the itinerary above.
Excludes the following:
- International Flights.
- Optional activities.
- Visa fees.
- Travel insurance.
- Tipping.
- Personal spending money for souvenirs, etc.