Safari Tour: 5DAYS FLY IN & DRIVE BACK SERENGETI, NGORONGORO CRATER & TARANGIRE NP - Tanzania Safari Tour
5-Day Tanzania Safari Tour by SERENGETI LUSA SAFARIS
Offered by - SERENGETI LUSA SAFARIS
Tour Features
This safari itinerary highlights the best of Northern Tanzania, starting with a transfer from Zanzibar to the Serengeti for exciting game drives across endless plains rich in lions, elephants, giraffes, and vast herds of wildebeest and zebra. The journey continues to the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site offering exceptional chances to see the Big Five, including the rare black rhino, within a dramatic natural setting. The tour concludes in Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and diverse birdlife, making this safari special for its iconic parks, varied landscapes, and outstanding wildlife viewing in a short, well-paced journey.
| Luxury tour | This luxury tour includes high-end lodges and premium accommodations. |
| 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 |
| 1-2 | Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge No images available | Breakfast, Dinner Included |
| 3 | Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge No images available | Breakfast, Dinner Included |
| 4 | Mawe Mawe Manyara Lodge No images available | Breakfast, Dinner Included |
| 5 | Luxury Accommodation No images available | Breakfast 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 - FLY FROM ZANZIBAR SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK (Seronera Airstri
Daily Schedule : After breakfast, our tour guide will pick you up from your lodge or hotel in Zanzibar and transfer you to the airport for your 8:00 AM flight to Serengeti National Park. Upon arrival at Seronera Airstrip, you will be welcomed by your guide for a short briefing before starting a magical game drive, carrying picnic lunch boxes. After the game drive, we will transfer you to your campsite/Lodge for relaxation, dinner, and overnight stay.
Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Dinner Included
- Day 2 - FULL DAY GUIDED GAMEDRIVE AT SERESNGETI NATIONAL PARK
Daily Schedule : Wake up early for breakfast, then enjoy an exciting game drive in Serengeti National Park. In the afternoon, return to your accommodation for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.
On this day you can have Hot Air Balloon experience as an optional activity.
Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Dinner Included
- Day 3 - SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK - NGORONGORO CRATER
Daily Schedule :Wake up early for breakfast, then enjoy an exciting game drive in Serengeti National Park. In the afternoon, depart for Ngorongoro and check in at your accommodation on the Crater Rim for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay. Staying on the rim allows you to descend into the crater early the next morning to spot wildlife while they are most active.
Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Dinner Included
- Day 4 - NGORONGORO CRATER
DailySchedule: After enjoying breakfast, we will take our packed lunches and set out for an exciting journey to the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive. As we descend into the crater, you’ll be amazed by the stunning panoramic views and the incredible variety of wildlife that roam freely across the plains. The day will be spent exploring the crater floor, observing animals such as lions, elephants, zebras, and possibly even the rare black rhino. In the late afternoon, we’ll head back to your lodge to relax, enjoy dinner, and spend the night surrounded by the beauty of the highlands.
Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation: Mawe Mawe Manyara Lodge
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Dinner Included
- Day 5 - TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK
Daily Schedule : Early in the morning, our tour guide will pick you up from your lodge and transfer you to Tarangire National Park for a wildlife game drive, with lunch boxes provided. After the game drive, we will transfer you to Arusha or Arusha Airport and this will bring your beautiful Safari to an end.
Main Destination: Tarangire National Park
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast 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)
Excludes
- All Taxes/VAT
- 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
Jan 1, 2026 - Jan 1, 2028
*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)
Excludes
- All Taxes/VAT
- 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 Zanzibar 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 Zanzibar 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
SERENGETI LUSA SAFARIS
Serengeti Lusa Safaris, craft unforgettable journeys across Tanzania from the legendary plains of the Serengeti to the towering heights of Mount Kilimanjaro, and the white‑sand perfection of Zanzibar. Whether you're seeking thrilling wilderness, mountain adventure, or ocean tranquility, we design every experience to fit your travel style and budget.
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