Best 5-day Private safari to Serengeti and Ngorongoro from Arusha 2026-2027

Best 5-day Private safari to Serengeti and Ngorongoro from Arusha Highlights:

• Day 1: Arusha – Drive to Serengeti 
• Day 2: Serengeti National Park
• Day 3: Serengeti Safari Adventure 
• Day 4: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area 
• Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha 

Overview

This 5-day private safari is perfect for travelers who want to experience Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destinations in comfort and style. You’ll start from Arusha and drive into the Serengeti National Park, home to vast plains, big cats, elephants, and the famous wildebeest migration (seasonal). Spend two full days exploring the Serengeti with morning and afternoon game drives to maximize wildlife sightings. On day four, travel to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater awaits. Here, you’ll explore one of the richest wildlife habitats in Africa, spotting lions, elephants, buffalo, and rhinos in a single dramatic landscape. Each day combines adventure with comfortable accommodations, delicious meals, and the knowledge of your private guide, making this safari ideal for families, couples, or small groups seeking an unforgettable, crowd-free wildlife experience.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arusha to Serengeti National Park

After enjoying breakfast in Arusha, you will begin your journey to Serengeti National Park. The drive takes you through stunning landscapes, including the rolling hills and villages of the Great Rift Valley, where you can see local life and farmland. Arrive in the late afternoon at your lodge or tented camp in the Serengeti. If time allows, go on a short evening game drive to spot animals starting their evening activities. Return to your lodge or camp for dinner and a restful night under the African sky.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge/Tented Camp in Serengeti

Day 2: Full Day in Serengeti National Park

Wake up early to enjoy breakfast before heading out for a full-day game drive in the Serengeti. Explore the vast plains and watch lions, elephants, cheetahs, zebras, wildebeest, and many other species in their natural habitat. Stop for a picnic lunch surrounded by wildlife and enjoy the peaceful African wilderness. Continue your afternoon safari to capture the golden light of sunset over the plains. Return to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge/Tented Camp in Serengeti

Day 3: Morning and Afternoon Game Drives in Serengeti

Start your day with an early morning game drive to catch wildlife during the most active hours. Return mid-morning to your lodge for breakfast and a short rest. In the afternoon, go on another game drive to explore different parts of the park, spotting more wildlife and enjoying the unique scenery. This day gives you extra chances to photograph the animals and experience the Serengeti fully. Dinner and overnight stay at your lodge or tented camp.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge/Tented Camp in Serengeti

Day 4: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After breakfast, drive from the Serengeti to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, admire the dramatic scenery and perhaps spot wildlife roaming outside the park boundaries. On arrival, check into your lodge near the crater and take in the breathtaking views of the crater rim. Depending on your arrival time, enjoy a short game drive along the rim or relax at your lodge. Dinner and overnight stay at your lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge in Ngorongoro

Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

Wake up early for breakfast and prepare for a descent into the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater. Spend the morning on a game drive inside the crater, where you can see lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, and if lucky, rhinos. Stop for photos and enjoy a picnic lunch in this unique setting. After the game drive, begin your drive back to Arusha, taking in the scenery one last time. Arrive in Arusha in the late afternoon for drop-off at your hotel or the airport.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: N/A

Inclusions

• Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
• Professional English-speaking driver/guide
• Park and conservation area fees
• Accommodation as listed
• All meals as indicated
• Bottled drinking water

Exclusions

• International and domestic flights
• Visa fees
• Travel insurance
• Tips for driver/guide and lodge staff
• Personal expenses (souvenirs, drinks, laundry)