5-Day Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safari

An Unforgettable Wildlife Adventure in the Heart of Northern Tanzania

Overview

This 5-day safari is designed for those who dream of witnessing the wild majesty of the Serengeti and the surreal beauty of the Ngorongoro Crater. Explore vast savannahs teeming with predators, experience the Great Migration (seasonally), and descend into the world’s largest unbroken caldera for Big Five sightings — all in one breathtaking journey.

Itinerary Overview

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha – Safari Briefing

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where a Lujoma Expeditions representative will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel in Arusha. Enjoy dinner and a pre-safari briefing.

After your game drive and picnic lunch, you’ll head to nearby Karatu town for dinner and overnight.

Later, enjoy a guided canoe safari on the Momella Lakes, where you’ll glide past flamingos, hippos, and water birds — all with Mount Meru as your backdrop.

Day 2: Arusha – Serengeti National Park

After an early breakfast, fly or drive to Serengeti National Park (flight recommended for comfort and time-saving). Upon arrival, begin your first thrilling game drive across the park’s vast plains, rich with wildlife.

Spend the afternoon spotting lions, cheetahs, elephants, and — if your timing is right — herds of wildebeest and zebras on the move.

Enjoy a full-day game drive with picnic lunch inside the park, then head to your lodge near the park for dinner and overnight stay.

Enjoy a picnic lunch at one of the scenic spots inside the crater before ascending to the rim and returning to your lodge in Karatu for the night.

Visit Ngurdoto Crater Viewpoint, and end the day with a visit to Tululusia Waterfall — a hidden gem in the forest.

Highlights: Giraffes on foot, birds, waterfalls, crater views, bushwalk

Day 3: Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti

Spend the entire day exploring different regions of the Serengeti based on wildlife movement. Your guide will help position you near active predator zones, migration paths (if in season), or quieter areas for serene photographic opportunities.

Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush or return to camp for a hot meal before heading back out for an afternoon game drive.

After your safari, drive to your lodge in Karatu for a relaxed evening.

Return to Arusha in the afternoon for your onward flight or next safari destination.

Day 4: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater

Enjoy a sunrise game drive in Serengeti, followed by breakfast. Then begin your scenic journey to Ngorongoro Conservation Area, passing through the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Highlands.

Arrive in time to relax at your lodge on the crater rim or nearby in Karatu.

Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater Safari – Return to Arusha

After an early breakfast, descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive. The crater's unique ecosystem provides one of the best chances to see the Big Five in one place — including the rare black rhino.

Enjoy a picnic lunch before ascending the crater walls and heading back to Arusha. Arrive in the late afternoon for your onward flight or hotel drop-off.

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  • Beach Holiday (Zanzibar)
  • Cultural Experience
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  • Wildlife Safari
  • Mountain Trekking
  • Beach Holiday (Zanzibar)
  • Cultural Experience
  • Custom Combination
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  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
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  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5