Serengeti: 4days private luxury Big Five Wildlife Expedition
ID: GYG788597-1262388
Category:
Country: Tanzania
Duration:
4 days
Description
Embark on a 4-days, 6-nights luxury private safari from Arusha to the Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater. Observe the Big 5 and other wildlife on game drives, witness the Great Migration.
6-Day Tanzania Safari: Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater & Maasai Culture
Day 1: Welcome to Tanzania – Arrival in Arusha
Your adventure begins the moment you land at Kilimanjaro International Airport. You’ll be greeted by your professional driver-guide and transferred to your hotel in Arusha.
Overnight in Arusha.
Day 2: Into the Wild – Arusha to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, depart for the world-famous Serengeti National Park, a journey filled with scenic landscapes and cultural glimpses of rural Tanzania. You’ll arrive in time for a game drive on the route to your camp or lodge.
Highlights:
Scenic drive through the Rift Valley
First wildlife sightings in the Serengeti
Sunset relaxation at your lodge or camp
Overnight in Serengeti National Park.
Day 3: The Great Migration – Full Day in the Northern Serengeti
Spend the entire day immersed in the northern Serengeti, a prime location for witnessing the Great Migration. Marvel as vast herds of wildebeest and zebras make dramatic river crossings at the Mara River, braving crocodile-infested waters and stalking predators.
Highlights:
Full-day guided game drive
Prime wildlife photography opportunities
Optional cultural visit to a Maasai village
Overnight in Serengeti National Park.
Day 4: Unique Safari Experiences – Bush Walks
Start your day with with a light breakfast and continue doing a game drives or opt for a guided bush walk or evening sundowner experience.
Highlights:
Close encounters with wildlife
Relaxing evening in the bush
Overnight in Serengeti National Park.
Day 5: Ngorongoro Wonders – Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, bid farewell to the Serengeti and journey to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Upon arrival, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a natural wildlife haven often called “Africa’s Eden.” Here, you’ll encounter an extraordinary concentration of animals, including lions, elephants, buffalo, and the rare black rhino.
Highlights:
Scenic drive across the highlands
Afternoon game drive in the crater
Chance to see all of the Big Five
Overnight at a lodge.
Day 6: Farewell Tanzania – Departure
Enjoy a relaxed morning at your lodge. Depending on your flight time, you may have the opportunity for a final short game drive or a visit to a local Maasai village for a deeper cultural experience. Your driver will then transfer you back to Kilimanjaro International Airport, concluding your safari with lasting memories and spectacular photos.
Included: Breakfast, optional morning activity, airport transfer
What's Included:
All airport transfers
Professional English-speaking driver/guide
Accommodation (lodges and camps)
All meals as listed
Game drives in a 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof
Bottled water during safaris
Optional Add-ons:
Hot air balloon safari with bush breakfast
Domestic flights or flight upgrades
Highlights
- Watch the Great Migration as thousands of wildebeest cross the Mara River
- Visit the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage site, on a game drive
- See the Big 5 and other wildlife on game drives in the Serengeti and Ngorongoro
- Enjoy the convenience of round-trip transportation from Kilimanjaro Airport
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Passport required for identification
Wear comfortable walking shoes
Bring a hat and sunscreen to protect against the sun
Stay hydrated; bring a water bottle
Respect wildlife; do not feed or touch the animals
Be prepared for early morning departures to maximize wildlife sightings
INCLUDED
- Airport transfers (arrival & departure)
- All accommodations (lodges or tented camps)
- All meals as listed in the itinerary
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Game drives in a 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof
- Bottled water during game drives
NOT INCLUDED
- International flights to/from Tanzania
- Entrance fees to the National Parks
- Tanzania visa fees (approx. $50–100)
- Travel insurance (required)
- Tips for guide and camp staff (recommended: $10–20/day)
- Alcoholic and soft drinks (unless stated)
- Optional activities (e.g., hot air balloon safari, bush walk)
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, laundry, snacks)
- COVID-19 tests (if applicable)
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.