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5 Day Serengeti & Ngorongoro Fly-In Safari

5 Day Serengeti & Ngorongoro Fly-In Safari

Ngorongoro Crater • 5 Days

Overview

Experience the very best of Tanzania's iconic wilderness in five seamless days. This fly-in safari combines the vast, wildlife-rich plains of the Serengeti with the awe-inspiring Ngorongoro Crater — one of the world's greatest natural wonders. Beginning with a scenic flight deep into the heart of the Serengeti, the journey offers outstanding game viewing, exclusive lodges, and a grand finale inside the crater before returning to Arusha.

Day by Day

Day 1

Arrival in Arusha

You are met at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to your hotel in Arusha, the gateway to Tanzania's northern safari circuit. After the journey, enjoy a welcome dinner and a briefing on the adventure that lies ahead. Rest well — the wilderness awaits.

Accommodation Options

Mid-Range Under the Shades Safari Lodge
Exclusive Gran Melia Arusha
Day 2

Fly to Central Serengeti

An early morning flight whisks you from Arusha directly into the heart of the Serengeti. Upon landing at one of the park's bush airstrips, your guide and safari vehicle will be waiting. Afternoon game drives begin immediately, offering your first encounters with lions, elephants, giraffes, and the sweeping golden grasslands that define the Serengeti.

Accommodation Options

Mid-Range Signature Serengeti camp
Exclusive Meliá Serengeti Lodge
Day 3

Full Day in the Serengeti

A full day dedicated entirely to exploring the Serengeti's boundless landscapes. Set out at dawn for the best light and most active wildlife hours, returning to camp for a midday rest before heading out again in the late afternoon. Your guide will follow the animals and movement patterns to ensure memorable sightings throughout the day.

Accommodation Options

Mid-Range Signature Serengeti camp
Exclusive Melia Serengeti Lodge
Day 4

Morning Transfer to Ngorongoro Crater

After one final morning game drive in the Serengeti, you depart overland toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend into the ancient crater — a UNESCO World Heritage Site — for an extraordinary full-day game drive on the crater floor. Surrounded by the crater walls and teeming with wildlife, Ngorongoro is a safari destination unlike any other. In the evening, return to Arusha.

Accommodation Options

Mid-Range Under the Shade Safari Lodge
Exclusive Gran Meliá Arusha
Day 5

Departure Day

After a leisurely breakfast, you are transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight. We hope the Serengeti and Ngorongoro have left an impression that will last a lifetime.