Discover the best of Tanzania’s wildlife on this 5-day fly-in safari, which swaps long road transfers for more time in the bush. You begin in the Central Serengeti, where exciting game drives across open plains and rocky kopjes bring you close to lions, leopards, and elephants. From there you continue to the Grumeti region in the western Serengeti, a quieter and more remote part of the ecosystem, with riverine forests, woodlands, and, in the right season, the drama of the migration crossing the Grumeti River. Throughout the safari you can look for the Big Five and enjoy the spectacular landscapes that make the Serengeti one of the world’s greatest wildlife destinations.
Your adventure ends with an unforgettable day in the Ngorongoro Crater, where a dense concentration of animals lives inside a vast volcanic caldera. Afterward, you transfer to Arusha Airport for your onward flight to Zanzibar, ready to relax on the coast after an adventure-filled journey.
Life on Safari
You will reach Seronera Airstrip. You will be met timeously at Seronera Airstrip by our specialist safari driver, who will welcome you and then have a picnic lunch ready for the wildlife viewing tour. After lunch, you will continue with your game drive in search of the big cats of Serengeti and other ungulates. Upon arrival, you’ll take up a game drive for possible sightings of zebras, Grant’s and Thomson’s gazelles, topis, Coke’s hartebeest, Common elands, and other wild animals. You’ll retire for the night. You will witness the beauty of the thousands of herds of wildebeest and zebras feeding in the endless plains or crossing the Mara. You will see wild creatures (birds, animals, reptiles, etc.) roaming around the savannah woodland, dominated by acacia trees, to the savannah grassland. Later, you will be driven back to your arranged camp or lodge in the evening for dinner.
Main Destination: Central Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Land of Nature Camp
Meals included: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
Western Serengeti is a beautiful and wildlife-rich region of Serengeti National Park, famous for its scenic landscapes, diverse wildlife, and the Great Migration. The region is home to the Grumeti River, where visitors may witness wildebeest and zebras crossing during the migration season, while crocodiles wait in the waters. Enjoy exciting game drives with opportunities to spot lions, leopards, elephants, giraffes, and many other animals. With its open plains, riverine forests, and fewer crowds in some areas, Western Serengeti offers an authentic safari experience and unforgettable wildlife encounters.
Main Destination: Northern Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Mbalageti Serengeti
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
On Day 3, explore the beautiful Grumeti region of Western Serengeti with exciting game drives across its diverse landscapes. The area is famous for the Grumeti River and its rich wildlife, including lions, elephants, giraffes, crocodiles, and hippos. Depending on the season, you may also witness the spectacular Great Migration as wildebeest and zebras move through the region. Enjoy a full day of wildlife viewing, breathtaking scenery, and unforgettable safari moments before returning to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.
Main Destination: Grumeti Game Reserve (Greater Serengeti)
Accommodation: Mbalageti Serengeti
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, depart from Western Serengeti and journey toward Central Serengeti, enjoying a game drive along the way. Explore the vast savannah plains, rocky kopjes, and diverse habitats that make Serengeti National Park famous. Keep an eye out for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, and other fascinating wildlife. Enjoy the beautiful scenery and exciting wildlife encounters as you make your way to Central Serengeti. Upon arrival, continue exploring the area with a game drive before heading to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.
Main Destination: Central Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Land of Nature Camp
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Start your day early with breakfast before departing from Serengeti National Park toward the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater. Enjoy a scenic journey through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with opportunities to spot wildlife along the way. Explore the crater, home to a remarkable variety of animals, including elephants, lions, buffaloes, zebras, and, with some luck, the endangered black rhino. After your crater experience, drive to Arusha Airport for your scheduled flight to Zanzibar, marking the end of your unforgettable Tanzania safari adventure.
Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Accomodation: No accomodation (End of tour)
Meals included: Breakfast & Lunch (Dinner not included)
High demand: This safari books 4–8 weeks ahead during peak season (June–October).
- All national park entrance fees and conservation levies
- Accommodation as specified
- All meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Soft drinks and bottled water (minimum 3 litres per person per day)
- Transportation in a custom 4×4 safari jeep with pop-up viewing roof and guaranteed window seating
- Expert English-speaking guide/driver (15+ years Tanzania experience)
- Vehicle inverter for device charging, FM radio communications, electric cooler and filtered water
- All taxes and VAT
- Tips for guides and cook (guideline: $10–15/day guide, $5–8/day cook)
- International and domestic flights
- Additional accomodation before and at the end of the tour
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Tanzania e-visa ($50 USD)
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Hot-air balloon safari in Serengeti ($600/person add-on)
- Personal purchases, laundry and phone calls
- Alcoholic beverages
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Note: We have a discount for kids under 15 years old
"Our guide Emmanuel was incredible — he spotted a leopard and two lion cubs that three other vehicles completely missed. The most magical experience of our lives."
"The private setup meant we could spend 45 minutes with a cheetah and cubs without feeling rushed. The lodges were far beyond what we expected."
"As first-time safari travelers, we were nervous. From the moment we arrived, Serengeti African Tours took care of everything. The Ngorongoro Crater literally took our breath away."
"Booked through SafariBookings and couldn't be happier. Every detail was handled perfectly. Guide Abouh is extraordinary — his knowledge of wildlife is encyclopaedic."
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