This 5-day Tanzania private luxury safari offers the perfect balance of adventure and comfort. You will spend three days exploring the Serengeti, home to the Great Migration and Africa’s top predator sightings, followed by a full day inside the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the world’s most unique wildlife sanctuaries. The journey ends in Tarangire National Park, famous for its elephants and baobab-dotted landscapes.
With luxury lodges or tented camps, a private 4×4 safari vehicle, and an experienced driver-guide, this itinerary delivers an exclusive and seamless safari experience.
Tour Summary
Day 1
Flight from Arusha to Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Nyota Luxury Camp
Meal Plan: Dinner
Day 2
Full Day Safari in Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Nyota Luxury Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Accommodation: Retreat at Ngorongoro
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4
Ngorongoro Crater to Tarangire National Park
Accommodation:Tarangire Elephant Springs Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5
Tarangire Safari & Departure via Kilimanjaro Airport
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Day by day
Day 1: Flight from Arusha to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, depart Arusha for Serengeti National Park. The scenic drive takes you through the Ngorongoro Highlands before descending into the endless Serengeti plains. You will enjoy your first game drive en route to your luxury camp.
The Serengeti is known for its dramatic wildlife encounters, including prides of lions, cheetahs, and leopards, along with vast herds of wildebeest and zebras. In the evening, settle into your luxury tented camp for sundowners, dinner, and an overnight stay under the stars.
Accommodation: Nyota Luxury Camp
Meal Plan: Dinner
Day 2: Serengeti National Park Full-Day
Spend the entire day exploring Serengeti National Park with morning and afternoon game drives. Depending on the season, you may witness the Great Migration river crossings in the north or the calving season in the south.
Resident wildlife ensures unforgettable sightings year-round, including elephants, buffalo, giraffes, and a wide range of birdlife. A luxury picnic lunch will be served in the bush before continuing your afternoon safari. Return to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Nyota Luxury Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After breakfast, depart with a final game drive through the Serengeti as you make your way toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Optional stop at Olduvai Gorge, an important prehistoric archaeological site (entry fee extra), where you’ll learn about early human origins and ancient fossils discovered by the Leakeys.
Continue to ascend the forested slopes of the Ngorongoro Highlands to reach your exclusive lodge, The Retreat at Ngorongoro, located near the crater rim.
The rest of the afternoon is at your leisure, enjoy panoramic views, take a guided nature walk, or indulge in a spa treatment.
Dinner will be served at the lodge, often featuring fresh, locally sourced ingredients and traditional flavors.
Accommodation: Retreat at Ngorongoro
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater to Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, depart Serengeti and head towards Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Upon arrival, descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive.
This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to an extraordinary density of animals, including the Big Five. Spot black rhinos, hippos, zebras, wildebeest, elephants, and large prides of lions. Birdlife is abundant, with flamingos gathering around Lake Magadi.
Enjoy a luxury picnic lunch by a hippo pool before continuing your exploration. In the evening, ascend to the crater rim and check in at a luxury lodge overlooking the crater.
Accommodation:Tarangire Elephant Springs Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Tarangire Safari & Departure via Kilimanjaro Airport
After an early breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park, a hidden gem in northern Tanzania. Tarangire is famous for its large elephant herds, massive baobab trees, and seasonal concentrations of wildlife along the Tarangire River.
Enjoy a half-day game drive, spotting lions, giraffes, buffalo, zebras, and, if lucky, leopards and wild dogs. A luxury picnic lunch will be served inside the park before your journey back to Arusha. Your driver will drop you off at your hotel or airport for your onward travel.
This is an ideal way to cut down the costs as travelers in the group share the expenses on fuel, guides, etc. and at the same time share the experience with new friends.