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5-Day Private Lodge Safari: Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater

📅5 Days / 4 Nights
🦁Private Safari
👥Private/custom group
💰$2,430
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🌍 Safari Overview
5 Days / 4 Nights
Duration
Private/custom group
Group Size
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Meals
June to October is the main dry-season window; January to February is another practical period for northern Tanzania.
Best Season
Private Safari
Tour Style
Private
Accommodation

This 5-day Tanzania safari follows a defined route through Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. The sequence of parks and areas gives the itinerary its character, while the day-by-day plan sets the pace for drives, stops and overnight stays.

The daily plan moves through Fly from Arusha to Seronera Airstrip, Central Serengeti to Northern Serengeti, Full-Day Game Drive in Northern Serengeti and the remaining scheduled stops.

The itinerary is arranged as a private departure, allowing the guide to manage driving time and stops around the agreed route. The published schedule should be checked against the requested travel dates before confirmation.

Overnight stays use the lodge or camp level shown in the package details, with the exact properties confirmed in the accommodation section. Group size, meal arrangements and included services should be reviewed together because they affect the practical cost of the route. Listed inclusions include All Park entrances & taxes, All Meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner),, soft drinks & water (bottled water 3litres or more a day).

✨ Safari Highlights

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Serengeti game drives
Drive across the Serengeti plains with time set aside for wildlife viewing.
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Ngorongoro Crater
Descend into the crater for a concentrated wildlife drive and crater-floor views.
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Fly-in access
Use the scheduled flight connection to reduce the road transfer on the named route.
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Private safari vehicle
Travel with a private guide and vehicle on the scheduled route.

📋 Day-by-Day Itinerary

1
Fly from Arusha to Seronera Airstrip
Fly from Arusha to Seronera Airstrip
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  • Your adventure begins with a morning transfer from your hotel in Arusha to Arusha Airport for a scheduled flight to the world-famous Serengeti National Park. Upon arrival at the airstrip, your professional safari guide will welcome you and begin your first exciting game drive en route to your camp. The Central Serengeti (Seronera) is renowned for its year-round wildlife and excellent opportunities to spot lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, and numerous antelope species. Enjoy a picnic lunch during your safari before continuing your afternoon game drive. Arrive at your camp in the late afternoon to relax and enjoy dinner while surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness. Meals: Lunch & Dinner
🏕️Land of Nature Tented Camp
🍽️Lunch & Dinner
2
Central Serengeti to Northern Serengeti
Central Serengeti to Northern Serengeti
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  • After breakfast, depart for the Northern Serengeti with a game drive along the way. The journey takes you through diverse landscapes filled with abundant wildlife, offering excellent chances to encounter prides of lions, elephants, cheetahs, giraffes, and large herds of plains game. Depending on the season (typically July to October), the Northern Serengeti is the stage for the dramatic Great Migration river crossings at the Mara River, where thousands of wildebeest and zebras brave crocodile-filled waters in search of fresh grazing. Arrive at your camp in the afternoon and enjoy an evening at leisure. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
🏕️Safari Haven Migration Camp
🍽️Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
3
Full-Day Game Drive in Northern Serengeti
Full-Day Game Drive in Northern Serengeti
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  • Spend the entire day exploring the Northern Serengeti, one of Tanzania's most spectacular wildlife destinations. Your guide will follow the migration herds and search for the best wildlife viewing opportunities based on the latest animal movements. Witness breathtaking scenery, abundant resident wildlife, and, during migration season, the unforgettable Mara River crossings. Besides wildebeest and zebras, you may encounter lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes, hyenas, and a wide variety of bird species. After a picnic lunch in the bush, continue your afternoon safari before returning to camp for dinner and overnight. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
🏕️Safari Haven Migration Camp
🍽️Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
4
Northern Serengeti to Central Serengeti
Northern Serengeti to Central Serengeti
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  • After breakfast, begin your journey back to the Central Serengeti while enjoying another rewarding game drive through the park. This route offers fresh opportunities to observe wildlife in different habitats and landscapes. Stop for a picnic lunch before continuing toward the Seronera area, famous for its large predator population and permanent water sources that attract wildlife throughout the year. Arrive at your camp in the late afternoon and relax before dinner. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
🏕️Land of Nature Tented Camp
🍽️Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Central Serengeti - Ngorongoro Crater - Arusha
Central Serengeti - Ngorongoro Crater - Arusha
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  • Depart early in the morning after breakfast and drive toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend approximately 600 meters into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa's best wildlife viewing destinations. Enjoy a game drive on the crater floor, where you may spot the Big Five, including the endangered black rhino, as well as lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, zebras, hyenas, and an incredible variety of birdlife. After a picnic lunch near the hippo pool, ascend the crater and continue your drive back to Arusha. Arrive in Arusha in the late afternoon, where you will be dropped off at your hotel or Kilimanjaro International Airport, marking the end of your unforgettable Tanzania safari. Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
🏕️No overnight stay — return/transfer day
🍽️Breakfast & Lunch

💰 Safari Pricing

Start dates Solo 2 people 3 people 4 people 5 people 6 people
Mid-Range Lodging: n/a* $2430 $2140 $1990 $1990 $1900

All prices per person. Group discounts available. Contact us for custom pricing.

🏕️ Your Accommodations

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tented-camp

Safari Haven Migration Camp

★★★★☆
From Mid-range — $280–$450 per person / night
Land of Nature Camp
Luxury Tented Camp

Land of Nature Camp

★★★☆☆
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Luxury Tented Camp

Lemala Ngorongoro Tented Lodge

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luxury-lodge

Ngorongoro Crater Lodge

★★★★★
From $1,200–$2,500 per person / night

✅ What's Included

  • All Park entrances & taxes
  • All Meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner),
  • soft drinks & water (bottled water 3litres or more a day)
  • Transfer to & from the airport
  • Accommodation during the safari
  • Transportation in a custom safari 4×4 with a viewing roof and guaranteed window seating
  • Safari vehicles have an inverter for charging batteries, a communications radio, an electric cooler, and filtered water
  • Flight from Arusha to Seronera only

❌ Not Included

  • Tips for guides, driver
  • International Flight
  • Tanzania Visa fee
  • Balloons in Serengeti ($600 per person )

🌟 Experience Type

Big Five Game Drive

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Which places are included in 5-Day Private Lodge Safari: Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater?▾
The planned route includes Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. The day-by-day itinerary is the detailed reference for the order of travel, drives and activities.
How long does 5-Day Private Lodge Safari: Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater take?▾
The itinerary is planned for 5 days and 4 nights. Arrival, departure and transfer timing should be checked against your flight schedule before confirmation.
When is the best time for 5-Day Private Lodge Safari: Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater?▾
June to October is the main dry-season window; January to February is another practical period for northern Tanzania.
Where do guests stay on 5-Day Private Lodge Safari: Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater?▾
The source itinerary names Land of Nature Tented Camp, Safari Haven Migration Camp. Where a property is not named, the exact lodge or camp should be confirmed with the safari team before booking.
What meals are included on 5-Day Private Lodge Safari: Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater?▾
The source itinerary lists these meal arrangements where specified: Lunch & Dinner; Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner; Breakfast & Lunch. Check each day and the final proposal for the confirmed inclusions.
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