5 Days Fly-in Serengeti and Ngorongoro Big Five Safari
Overview
The 5 Days Fly-in Serengeti and Ngorongoro Big Five Safari is a seamless Northern Tanzania adventure combining comfort, spectacular landscapes and exceptional wildlife encounters. The safari starts with a scenic flight from Arusha to Serengeti, saving travel time and maximizing game viewing in Africa’s most famous wildlife destination.
Spend unforgettable days exploring the endless plains of Serengeti National Park, home to abundant predators, large herbivore herds and the legendary Big Five. Continue to the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most concentrated wildlife areas in Africa. Descend into the crater floor for an extraordinary safari experience with excellent chances of spotting lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard and black rhino.
Designed for travelers seeking efficiency and comfort, this mid-range safari offers expertly guided game drives, scenic beauty and unmatched wildlife diversity in just five days.
ITINERARY
Day 1: Arrival
Day 1: Arrival JRO – Arusha
Arrive on morning or afternoon flight at Kilimanjaro, where your guide will warmly welcome you. After a short briefing, you will be taken to your hotel in Arusha, arrive to your lodge for dinner and overnight. If you arrive in the morning, the rest of your day will spent at own leasure
Overnight: Ilboru Safari Lodge or Similar
Meals: Bed and breakfast
Day 2: Tarangire National Park
Day 2: Arusha – Serengeti
After breakfast, transfer to Arusha Airport for a scheduled flight to Serengeti National Park (Seronera airstrip). On arrival, you’ll be met by your safari guide and begin your adventure with a game drive en route to your camp/lodge. Enjoy your first taste of the Serengeti’s incredible landscapes and wildlife. Settle in for sunset and dinner.
Overnight: Serenity Camps and Lodges or Similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Lake Manyara Park
Day 3: Serengeti
Spend a full day exploring central Serengeti (Seronera), rich in predators and plains game. Look out for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, and herds of wildebeest and zebra. Choose between a full-day game drive with picnic lunch or split the day with morning and afternoon drives.
Overnight: Serenity Camps and Lodges or Similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Serengeti National Park (Central)
Day 4: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater Tour
Depart early from the Serengeti and drive to Ngorongoro Crater, descending 600 meters into the world’s largest intact caldera. Enjoy a half-day crater tour where you may spot the Big Five—including rhinos and lions—along with flamingos and hippos. In the afternoon, ascend the crater rim for dinner and overnight stay.
Overnight: Ngorongoro Farm House or Similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Serengeti National Park (North - Kogatende)
Day 5: Departure
After breakfast, drive back to Arusha with a possible stop for lunch or souvenir shopping (depending on your flight schedule). You will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Included
- Transport in a 4×4 safari vehicle
- Professional, English-speaking guide
- Accommodation according to the itinerary
- Unlimited drinking water during the safari
- Activities and transfers as per itinerary
- All national park fees
- Meals as per the
- Itinerary
- Not Included
- Flights (international and domestic)
- Accommodation before and after safari as per the package offered
- Meals not indicated in the itinerary
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Optional activities
Tip for the driver guide - Personal expenses, visa fees, travel insurance
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