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Big Five Serengeti Luxury Safari
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Safaris 7 Days / 6 Nights Luxury

Big Five Serengeti Luxury Safari

Tarangire · Serengeti · Ngorongoro

A seven-day luxury circuit focused on lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo — premium lodges and tented camps across Tarangire, the Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater.

Duration 7 Days / 6 Nights
Tour type Adventure, Family
Group size 3 – 15+ guests
Tour guide 1 – 3+ guides

Overview

Designed for travellers who want Big Five tracking without sacrificing comfort. Game drives move from Tarangire’s elephant country into central Serengeti and finish with a crater descent, with bush lunches and rim views woven through the week.

Destinations covered

  • Tarangire
  • Serengeti
  • Ngorongoro

Highlights

  • Track the Big Five across Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro
  • Stay in premium lodges and luxury tented camps
  • Bush lunch and afternoon drives in Tarangire
  • Optional Olduvai Gorge stop toward the crater highlands
  • Half-day crater safari with rim overnight before Arusha

Best time to visit

Excellent year-round for Big Five viewing. Dry months (roughly June–October) favour clear roads and concentrated wildlife; green season brings birds and soft light.

What’s included

  • Luxury lodge or tented camp nights as listed
  • Meals on safari days
  • Park and crater fees for the itinerary
  • Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • Professional driver-guide
  • Bottled water on drives
  • Airport transfers as arranged

What’s excluded

  • International flights
  • Visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and personal expenses
  • Optional balloon safari

Pricing

Listed from-price: From $2,200. Final cost depends on group size, travel dates, and lodge style — enquire for a tailored quote.

Travel plan

  1. Day 1
    Arrive & Arusha briefing

    Arrive & Arusha briefing

    Airport welcome at Kilimanjaro, transfer to a quality Arusha hotel, and safari briefing.

    Meals Dinner Stay Premium Arusha hotel
  2. Day 2
    Tarangire National Park

    Tarangire National Park

    Scenic drive to Tarangire. Game drives among elephants and baobabs, luxury bush lunch, overnight near the park.

    Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Stay High-end Tarangire lodge
  3. Day 3
    Serengeti arrival

    Serengeti arrival

    Travel into Serengeti with game viewing en route. Afternoon safari for lion, leopard, and plains game; overnight in luxury camp or lodge.

    Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Stay Luxury Serengeti lodge or camp
  4. Day 4
    Central Serengeti Big Five

    Central Serengeti Big Five

    Full day following Big Five trails across the central savannah, with a gourmet picnic in the bush.

    Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Stay Luxury Serengeti lodge or camp
  5. Day 5
    Serengeti to Ngorongoro rim

    Serengeti to Ngorongoro rim

    Final Serengeti drive, then continue to Ngorongoro with an Olduvai stop. Overnight at an opulent crater-rim lodge.

    Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Stay Luxury crater-rim lodge
  6. Day 6
    Ngorongoro Crater

    Ngorongoro Crater

    Half-day crater safari for dense wildlife, black rhino chances, and flamingos, then return to Arusha for a premium overnight.

    Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Stay Premium Arusha hotel
  7. Day 7
    Departure

    Departure

    Leisurely breakfast and transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport.

    Meals Breakfast Stay

Tour gallery

Moments from this journey — open any photo for a closer look.

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Tell us your dates and party size — we’ll confirm availability and send a private quote for Big Five Serengeti Luxury Safari.

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