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5-Day Tanzania Safari Tour by Olkerian Africa Safari
Offered by - Olkerian Africa Safari
Tour Features
**Safari Overview** Experience an extraordinary **5-day fly-in Great Migration safari** to Northern Serengeti, one of Africa’s most spectacular wildlife destinations. This carefully crafted journey combines luxury, adventure, and exceptional wildlife viewing as you witness the dramatic Mara River crossings and explore the endless Serengeti plains. Enjoy expertly guided game drives, a breathtaking **hot air balloon safari**, and unforgettable encounters with Africa’s iconic wildlife, all while staying in carefully selected camps and lodges offering comfort and authentic bush hospitality. This safari promises an exclusive and truly memorable Great Migration experience in the heart of Tanzania’s wilderness.
| Mid-Range tour | This mid-range tour includes comfortable lodges and tented camps. |
| Can be customized | You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour. |
| Private tour | This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others. |
| Solo travel available | Solo travelers can book this tour. |
| Can start any day | If availability permits, this tour can start on any day. |
| No minimum age | There is no minimum age for this tour. |
| Transportation | This tour uses: Pop-up roof 4x4. |
Route & Activities
Tanzania
Activities Included
Accommodation & Meals
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
| Day | Accommodation | Meals |
| 1 | Maramara Tented Lodge (Serengeti Tanzania) No images available | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included |
| 2-3 | Mara Mara Tented Lodge No images available | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included |
| 4 | Maramara Tented Lodge (Serengeti Tanzania) No images available | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included |
| 5 | Mid-Range Accommodation No images available | Breakfast, Lunch Included |
Arrival (See Getting There for more details)
- 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 - Day 1: Kilimanjaro Airport-Arusha Airport Transfer to Sereng
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where our company representative warmly welcomes you. Depending on your arrival time, you’ll either be transferred to your Arusha hotel for rest or directly to Arusha Airport for a scenic flight to Kogatende Serengeti. Prepare to begin your unforgettable journey tracking the Great Migration.
Once in the Serengeti, enjoy a short game drive on route to your camp, where you’ll settle in for the evening surrounded by the sounds of the wild. This marks the beginning of your thrilling 5-day safari adventure through the heart of Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife territory. Dinner and overnight at your safari camp.
Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Maramara Tented Lodge (Serengeti Tanzania)
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 2 - Day 2: Full-Day Game Drive in the Serengeti
Start your day early with a stunning Serengeti sunrise, painting the plains in golden hues. After a hearty breakfast at camp, set out for a full-day game drive through the endless savannah, where the drama of the Great Migration unfolds before your eyes. Follow massive herds of wildebeest and zebras as they journey toward the Mara River, often trailed by predators like lions, leopards, and hyenas.
Your experienced guide will take you to prime viewing spots to witness unforgettable wildlife encounters. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush before continuing your adventure into the afternoon. Return to camp for dinner, relaxation, and stories under the stars.
Accommodation: Mara Mara Tented Lodge
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 3 - Day 3: Balloon Safari Over the Northern Serengeti
Day three begins with an early morning wake-up for a once-in-a-lifetime balloon safari over the breathtaking plains of Northern Serengeti. As the sun rises, you’ll gently lift off, soaring above the vast savannah dotted with acacia trees and teeming with wildlife. Below, witness hundreds of thousands of wildebeest roaming the land, inching closer to the mighty Mara River.
The panoramic views offer an unforgettable perspective of the Great Migration in motion. After landing, enjoy a special champagne breakfast in the bush. Spend the rest of the day on game drives near the Mara River, where crocodiles and hippos await. Return to camp for dinner and a peaceful overnight stay.
Accommodation: Mara Mara Tented Lodge
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 4 - Day 4: River Crossings and Exploring the Northern Serengeti
Today is dedicated to exploring the dramatic landscapes of Northern Serengeti, focusing on the Mara River—one of the most thrilling points of the Great Migration. After breakfast, set out for a full-day game drive, patiently waiting near key crossing points where wildebeest brave the crocodile-infested waters in their quest for greener pastures.
Witness this raw spectacle of nature, filled with tension and triumph. Continue your journey beyond the river, exploring the remote and wildlife-rich areas stretching toward the border of Tanzania’s Serengeti and Kenya’s Masai Mara Reserve. Enjoy a packed lunch in the wild, and return to camp at sunset for dinner and your final night in the bush.
Accommodation: Maramara Tented Lodge (Serengeti Tanzania)
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 5 - Day 5: Farewell Serengeti and Return Journey
On your final day, rise early for one last game drive through the Serengeti’s golden morning light. Savor the sights and sounds of the wilderness one more time as you search for any wildlife you may have missed. After breakfast at camp, you’ll be transferred to Kogatende Airstrip for your scheduled flight back to Arusha.
Upon arrival, you’ll either be taken to your hotel for an overnight stay or transferred directly to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your international flight. Alternatively, continue your adventure with a flight to the tropical paradise of Zanzibar. This marks the end of your unforgettable Serengeti Mara River migration safari experience.
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch Included
End of tour (See Getting There for more details)
- Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
- A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- 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
- 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 1, 2026 - Jun 1, 2027
*n/a = not available. This tour is unavailable for solo travelers.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- 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
- 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 Serengeti National Park, 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 Serengeti National Park, 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
Olkerian Africa Safari
Rwanda
Tanzania
Uganda
Olkerian Africa Safari creates exceptional safari and trekking experiences across Tanzania, combining local expertise, personalized service, and unforgettable adventures.
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