Tour Features

This is a 5-day private safari. This tour takes you to the most popular wildlife destination in the world in a short time and low budget. The destinations are home to wild cats. It is the reason the famous Lion King movie was based in Serengeti. You will also have a chance to see thousands of wildebeests, and luckily see their migration if it is in season. You will also explore the beauty of the Ngorongoro Crater.

Mid-Range tourThis mid-range tour includes comfortable lodges and tented camps.
Can be customizedYou can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Private tourThis tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Solo travel availableSolo travelers can book this tour.
Can start any dayIf availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
No minimum ageThere is no minimum age for this tour.
TransportationThis tour uses: Pop-up roof 4x4.

Route & Activities

Tanzania

Tanzania flag
Start Point
Arusha
Day 1
Day 5
End Point
Arusha

Activities Included

Big FiveWildlifeBird WatchingFamily SafariRomantic Safari4x4 SafariGuided SafariPhotography

Accommodation & Meals

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Day Accommodation Meals
1
Arusha Farm House
Dinner Included
2
Safari Haven
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
3Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
4
Arusha Farm House
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
5
Mid-Range Accommodation
Breakfast Included
  • A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • Day 1 - Pick up from the airpot

    Upon arrival at the airport, you will be warmly welcomed and transferred to your lodge in Arusha. Later, enjoy a guided city tour visiting local markets, the Maasai market, cultural heritage sites, and the Arusha Museum before returning to your hotel for dinner and overnight relaxation.

    Main Destination: Arusha

    Accommodation: Arusha Farm House

    Meals & Drinks: Dinner Included

  • Day 2 - Arusha - Serengeti National Park

    After breakfast, depart for Serengeti via the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Optional Maasai village visit offers cultural insight. Arrive in Central Serengeti for an afternoon game drive, spotting lions, elephants, and cheetahs. Enjoy a stunning sunset over the plains before heading to your tented camp for dinner and overnight.

    Main Destination: Serengeti National Park

    Accommodation: Safari Haven

    Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included

  • Day 3 - Serengeti – Ngorongoro Highlands

    Start with an early morning game drive in Serengeti, exploring wildlife-rich plains until afternoon. After lunch, continue a scenic drive with wildlife sightings en route to Ngorongoro Highlands. Arrive at your lodge near the crater rim for dinner and relaxation overlooking the spectacular landscape.

    Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater

    Accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge

    Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included

  • Day 4 - Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha

    Descend early into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive in one of Africa’s richest wildlife areas. Spot the rare black rhino, lions, elephants, and hippos. After a picnic lunch, ascend the crater and return to Arusha for overnight stay and preparation for departure.

    Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater

    Accommodation: Arusha Farm House

    Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included

  • Day 5 - Day 5: Departure – Airport Transfer

    Enjoy breakfast at your lodge before a relaxed transfer to the airport at your preferred time. This marks the end of your unforgettable safari experience through Serengeti and Ngorongoro, filled with wildlife encounters, scenic beauty, and lasting memories.

    Main Destination: Arusha

    Meals & Drinks: Breakfast Included

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.

Includes

  • All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
  • All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT

Excludes

  • Park fees (for non-residents)
  • International flights (from/to the client's home country)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Rates Per Person

Jun 26, 2026 - Dec 26, 2027

Traveler Information
Per person
Solo traveler (1 room)
$2,808
2 people (1 room)
$1,872
3 people (2 rooms)
$1,872
4 people (2 rooms)
$1,708
5+ people

*n/a = not available. This tour is unavailable for solo travelers.

Includes

  • All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
  • All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT

Excludes

  • Park fees (for non-residents)
  • International flights (from/to the client's home country)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Getting There

Tanzania is a beautiful East African country with neighbours Kenya to the north and Mozambique to the south and the Indian Ocean to the east. It is known for its vibrant culture, wonderful national parks, diverse fauna and flora and of course the great wildebeest migration. If you are planning a safari trip to Tanzania then you should find out all about flights to Tanzania, passport and visa requirements.Tanzania’s main airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) located 13km/8mi southwest of Dar es Salaam. The latter is the entry point for visitors to the southern parks.Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is situated 46km/29mi east of Arusha, the gateway of Tanzania’s most popular Northern safari circuit.

This tour starts in Arusha and ends in Arusha, Tanzania

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Travel Requirements

  • All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
  • Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
  • When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
  • Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
  • Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/), but they can also be obtained through your local Tanzania Embassy or High Commission.
  • Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.

Getting There

Tanzania is a beautiful East African country with neighbours Kenya to the north and Mozambique to the south and the Indian Ocean to the east. It is known for its vibrant culture, wonderful national parks, diverse fauna and flora and of course the great wildebeest migration. If you are planning a safari trip to Tanzania then you should find out all about flights to Tanzania, passport and visa requirements.Tanzania’s main airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) located 13km/8mi southwest of Dar es Salaam. The latter is the entry point for visitors to the southern parks.Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is situated 46km/29mi east of Arusha, the gateway of Tanzania’s most popular Northern safari circuit.

This tour starts in Arusha and ends in Arusha, Tanzania

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Travel Requirements

  • All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
  • Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
  • When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
  • Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
  • Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/), but they can also be obtained through your local Tanzania Embassy or High Commission.
  • Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.

Offered By

African Vacation Tours

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Offices In
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Size
6-20 employees
Member Of
TATO
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Destinations
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