Day 1: Arusha – Serengeti National Park

Your safari begins with a scenic drive from Arusha toward the Serengeti. The journey takes you past rolling farmlands, highlands, and wide open plains. You arrive in time for lunch at your lodge or camp. In the afternoon, you take your first game drive into the heart of the Serengeti, where zebras, giraffes, elephants, and predator tracks greet you almost immediately. As the sunlight fades, you settle into your lodge or camp for a calm evening surrounded by the sounds of the wild.

Accommodation Options:

• Budget: Seronera Public Campsite
• Mid-Range: Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp
• Luxury: Melia Serengeti Lodge

Meal Plan: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Full Day Wildlife Safari in Serengeti

You start the day early with the cool morning air and booming wildlife activity. Predators are on the move—lions patrolling, cheetahs scanning the plains, and leopards resting on tree branches. Your guide drives you through different sections of the park, giving you a wide range of landscapes and wildlife. After a picnic lunch, you continue your game viewing into the afternoon. The golden sunset over the plains completes the day beautifully.

Accommodation Options:

• Budget: Seronera Public Campsite
• Mid-Range: Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp
• Luxury: Melia Serengeti Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Serengeti – More Wildlife Viewing

Another full day allows you to explore deeper sections of the Serengeti. You may visit areas known for migration herds (depending on the season), hippo pools, or kopjes—rock formations where lions often lie in the sun. The vast landscapes create perfect photo moments. The day ends with a quiet, relaxed evening at your lodge or camp.

Accommodation Options:

• Budget: Seronera Public Campsite
• Mid-Range: Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp
• Luxury: Melia Serengeti Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After breakfast, you enjoy a short morning game drive as you exit the Serengeti. Wildlife continues to appear along the way—hyenas, elephants, and sometimes cheetahs scanning the open plains. You make your way toward Ngorongoro, with scenic highland views along the drive. In the afternoon, you arrive at your lodge on the crater rim or in nearby Karatu. The cool highland breeze and stunning views make the evening peaceful.

Accommodation Options:

• Budget: Panorama Campsite (Karatu)
• Mid-Range: Eileen’s Tree Inn
• Luxury: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater Tour – Arusha

You start early for a powerful descent into the Ngorongoro Crater. The morning light reveals sweeping views of the crater floor—grasslands, forests, lakes, and hundreds of grazing animals. The crater is full of life: lions, elephants, hippos, buffalos, zebras, wildebeest, hyenas, and the rare black rhino. After lunch by a hippo pool, you continue your game drive before starting the journey back to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch

Estimated Cost Per Person (Based on 6 People Sharing)

Actual cost may shift based on season, park fee adjustments, and lodge availability.

Best Time to Travel

• June to October: Best overall wildlife viewing; dry season with animals concentrated around water.
• December to March: Peak calving season in southern Serengeti; ideal for predator sightings.
• April to May: Green season with fewer tourists and lush landscapes.