Classic Serengeti Safari
Experience the legendary Serengeti National Park on our handcrafted 7-day and 5-day wildlife safaris. Encounter the Big Five, Seronera Valley lions, and Ngorongoro Crater with certified guides.
Handcrafted Serengeti Safari Packages
Both schedules are fully private, flexible, and supported by our certified expert naturalist guides and customized 4x4 vehicles.
7 Days Serengeti & Crater Explorer
Includes 3 full days in Serengeti + Ngorongoro Crater descent + Tarangire elephants
The definitive Northern Circuit expedition. Maximum time in the Central & Northern Serengeti ensures intimate encounters with lion prides, leopards in acacia trees, cheetahs hunting on open savannah, and the UNESCO caldera.
- 7 Days / 6 Nights Full Board Accommodation
- 3 Dedicated Days in Serengeti National Park
- Full Day 600m Ngorongoro Crater Descent
- Tarangire National Park Giant Elephant Herds
- Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with Unlimited Mileage
- Certified English-Speaking Professional Guide
5 Days Classic Serengeti Express
Serengeti Central Plains + Ngorongoro Conservation Area
A concentrated safari tailored for travelers with limited time who refuse to compromise on world-class wildlife sightings. Direct immersion into prime predator territories.
- 5 Days / 4 Nights Full Board Lodging
- 2 Full Days in Serengeti Central Savannah
- Half-Day Ngorongoro Crater Wildlife Safari
- All National Park Conservation & Vehicle Fees
- Airport Transfers (Kilimanjaro JRO / Arusha)
- Window Seat Guaranteed for Every Traveler
Three Accommodation Comfort Tiers
Personalize your Serengeti adventure with our three vetted hospitality standards. Every accommodation option includes ensuite facilities, delicious meals, and immersion in the Tanzanian wild.
Budget Option
Highview Hotel & Serengeti Public Camps
Clean, peaceful hilltop lodge in Karatu combined with authentic tented camps. Hot showers, freshly prepared meals, and authentic safari campfire ambiance.
Mid-Range Option
Marera Valley Lodge & Serengeti Heritage Camp
Spacious safari cottages with private balconies, garden views, and swimming pool, paired with luxury canvas safari tents in Central Seronera with king beds.
Safari Expedition Itinerary
Arusha to Tarangire National Park - The Elephant Haven
Highlights: Centuries-old baobab trees, 300+ strong elephant herds, tree-climbing lionsDepart Arusha after breakfast heading south-west into Tarangire National Park. The permanent Tarangire River serves as the lifeblood for thousands of migratory animals. Enjoy an exhilarating full afternoon game drive spotting massive elephant families, giraffes, buffaloes, and over 550 avian species.
Details Offered on Day 1
Lunch & Dinner included
Tarangire Safari Lodge / Maramboi Tented Camp
Deluxe safari lodge with swimming pool overlooking elephant migratory corridors, en-suite solar-heated showers, private veranda, and bar.
Tarangire to Lake Manyara / Karatu Highlands
Highlights: Alkaline soda lake, thousands of pink flamingos, Rift Valley escarpment viewsMorning game drive through Tarangire acacia woodlands before traversing into the fertile Great Rift Valley. Afternoon safari in Lake Manyara National Park, famed for baboon troops, hippos resting in the aquatic pools, and breathtaking forest scenery beneath the steep western wall of the Rift Valley.
Details Offered on Day 2
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
Karatu Country Cottages / Eileen's Trees Inn
Charming Karatu highland cottage set in lush gardens, spacious room with king bed, en-suite bathroom, heated shower, and swimming pool.
Karatu into Serengeti National Park (Central Seronera)
Highlights: Crossing Ngorongoro Highlands, first views of endless plains, Seronera predator territoryAscend the lush crater rim before descending onto the sweeping golden plains of the Serengeti ("Siringet" - the place where land runs on forever). En-route game drive through Naabi Hill Gate into Central Seronera, world-renowned as the highest leopard and lion density habitat in East Africa.
Details Offered on Day 3
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp / Tortilis Luxury Camp
Classic African walk-in tented suite with queen bed, ensuite flush toilet, warm bucket shower, 24/7 solar lighting, and campfire lounge.
Full Day Serengeti Big Cat Exploration
Highlights: Kopjes rocky outcrops, cheetah pursuits, resident prides along Seronera RiverEarly morning sunrise game drive when predators are at their most active. Return for a hot brunch at camp, followed by late afternoon game tracking around the picturesque Maasai Kopjes where lions love to sunbathe on smooth granite boulders. Sunset sundowner overlooking the savannah.
Details Offered on Day 4
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp / Tortilis Luxury Camp
Full board luxury canvas tent with private deck overlooking the Serengeti plains, hot water showers, and battery charging points.
Serengeti Central Plains to Western / Northern Corridors
Highlights: Hippo pools, crocodile basking banks, bat-eared foxes, hyena clansVenture into deeper Serengeti ecosystems following seasonal wildlife concentrations. Visit the Retina Hippo Pool to witness hundreds of hippos wallowing and grunting in territorial displays. Evening dinner under a blanket of unpolluted African stars.
Details Offered on Day 5
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
Serengeti Safari Tented Lodge
Comfortable safari lodge with en-suite chalets, panoramic wooden deck, bar and dining room in prime wildlife corridor.
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Rim
Highlights: Morning farewell Serengeti safari, Olduvai Gorge vista, cloud forest crater rimOne final early game drive in Serengeti to catch morning hunts. Transition back towards Ngorongoro Conservation Area with an optional stop at Olduvai Gorge, the archaeological cradle of mankind. Ascend to a lodge perched on the rim at 2,300m with breathtaking vistas.
Details Offered on Day 6
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge / Serena Safari Lodge
Highland stone lodge perched on the crater rim, cozy fireplace, en-suite heated bathroom, and views into the ancient caldera.
Ngorongoro Crater Floor Tour & Return to Arusha / JRO
Highlights: 600m caldera descent, endangered Black Rhino, flamingo-covered Lake MagadiDescend early through mist into the world's largest unbroken caldera. The 260 sq km crater floor shelters over 25,000 large mammals. Spot rare black rhinos, enormous tusked bull elephants, prides of lions, and golden jackals. Enjoy a picnic lunch beside hippo pool before ascending and returning to Arusha or JRO Airport.
Details Offered on Day 7
Breakfast & Picnic Lunch included
Transfer to Arusha Hotel / Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO)
Airport drop-off for evening flight home or transfer to Arusha hotel for post-safari stay.
What's Included in Your Safari
Full transparent pricing with zero surprise charges on the trail.
Safari Inclusions:
- All national park conservation fees (Serengeti, Tarangire, Ngorongoro)
- Special Ngorongoro Crater service and descent permit fees
- Private customized 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up photography roof
- Professional, English-speaking certified wildlife safari guide
- Full-board lodging (breakfast, lunch/picnic, multi-course dinner daily)
- Unlimited bottled drinking water, tea, and coffee in safari vehicle
- Airport pickup and drop-off (Kilimanjaro JRO or Arusha Airport)
Safari Exclusions:
- International flights & Tanzanian entry tourist visa
- Optional Serengeti Hot Air Balloon Safari ($599/person)
- Personal travel and medical evacuation insurance
- Tips for safari driver-guide ($20 - $30 per day per vehicle recommended)
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