5-Day Arusha National Park, Ngorongoro and Serengeti

5/5 1 review 5 days · 4 nights Tanzania Arusha, Ngorongoro Crater

About this tour

This 5-day safari. Begin with a guided hike in Arusha National Park, where lush forests, waterfalls, and views of Mt. Meru await. Continue to the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive inside this natural wonder, home to the Big Five. Spend the last two days exploring both Central and Northern Serengeti, following the great migration and diverse wildlife. Conclude your journey with a scenic flight back to Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA).

Customization
This tour can be customised
Duration
5 days
Minimum age
5 years
Countries
Tanzania
Comfort level
Budget
Maximum group size
Up to 4
Physical level
Easy

Getting there

  • This tour starts in Arusha National Park and ends in Kogatende.
  • Your flight should arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO).

Trip itinerary

Airport pickup · ≈ 1 h 45 min · 70 km Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) → Arusha National Park by 4×4 Land Cruiser

Day 1 · Start

Arusha National Park

4×4 Land Cruiser 1 meal

After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel/ airport and driven to Arusha National Park. At Momella Gate, we complete registration formalities and collect our Ranger before driving to the very end of the road to Kitoto Viewpoint. From here, we trek for up to 4 hours through the Afromontane Forest and into the crater before heading back to the car. Now you can take your time, overlooking the outstanding views and taking in the morning’s events. In the afternoon, you have the option to either call it a day and be transferred to the Hotel or to spend a bit more time and wind your way through the national park (at no additional cost) before heading back. Overnight at Forest Hill Hotel.

Main activities
Game Drive
Transport
4×4 Land Cruiser
Meals
Full Board
Drinks
Drinking water

Accommodation

Forest Hill Hotel

Hotel

≈ 4 h 5 min · 162 km Arusha National Park → Ngorongoro Crater by 4×4 Land Cruiser

Day 2

Ngorongoro Crater

4×4 Land Cruiser 1 meal

After breakfast, you will depart for Ngorongoro Conservation Area with a picnic lunch. The Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest inactive, intact, and unfilled volcanic caldera. It has a massive floor of about 260 sq km with a depth of over 2000 feet. The 5-hour game drive on the crater floor will show you a lot of animal action. Keeping the camera ready is recommended. The African elephant, buffalo, Black rhino, Hippos, Hyenas, Cheetahs, and Lions are found in plenty. Post the picnic lunch at the beautiful Hippo pool, you will begin a steep ascent to the top exit of the crater. Overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge.

Main activities
Game Drive
Transport
4×4 Land Cruiser
Meals
Full Board
Drinks
Drinking water

Accommodation

Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge

Lodge

≈ 4 h 5 min · 164 km Ngorongoro Crater → Central Serengeti by 4×4 Land Cruiser

Day 3

Central Serengeti

4×4 Land Cruiser 1 meal

After breakfast, we head towards the Serengeti National Park, a 2-hour drive, after arriving in the heart of wild Africa - the Serengeti National Park - with its endless plains, rolling into the distance as far as the eye can see. The central portion of the Serengeti - known as the Seronera area is one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park. It features the Seronera River, which provides a valuable water source to this area and therefore attracts wildlife well-representative of most of the Serengeti’s species. During the off-season of the migration, one must look out for the many lion pride that thrives in this region. The interactions and survival of these lion prides provide an excellent game-viewing experience all year round. Along with a picnic lunch during the full-day game drive, and game drives back to the lodge. The long day comes to an end with a heavy dinner and a good night’s rest in your accommodation. Overnight at Serengeti Serena Lodge.

Transport
4×4 Land Cruiser
Meals
Full Board
Drinks
Drinking water

Accommodation

Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

Lodge

Day 4

North Serengeti

4×4 Land Cruiser 1 meal

After breakfast, depart for full-day game drives with a packed lunch. The legendary Serengeti National Park is the most renowned safari destination for its incredible population of lions and leopards. You will explore the central portion of the Serengeti National Park today and move towards the northern part of the park. The en route game drive towards the Kogatende region will offer mild action from resident game. As you approach the northern part of the Serengeti, you will notice the terrain change from the usual plain grassland to a more hilly and broken terrain. The northern region offers a variety of resident game such as zebras, topi, gazelle, buffalo, leopards, and lions. A picnic lunch will be done during the day-long drive itself. Based on the time of your arrival, you will be able to spend a few hours by the Mara River. The eventful day comes to an end with a heavy dinner and a good night's rest in your accommodation. Enkutoto Migration Camp.

Main activities
Game Drive
Transport
4×4 Land Cruiser
Meals
Full Board
Drinks
Drinking water

Accommodation

Enkutoto Migration Camp

Day 5 · End

Kogatende

4×4 Land Cruiser 1 meal

On the last day of your safari, after breakfast. You will be dropped off at Kogatende airstrip to take your flight back to Kilimanjaro International Airport/Arusha airport for departure. With an incredible experience and loads of memories to cherish, this is the time you bid goodbye to your team.

Main activities
Game Drive
Transport
4×4 Land Cruiser
Meals
Breakfast
Drinks
Drinking water

Tour price

2026

TravellersPrice per person sharing
  • 2 people $3,456 USD
  • 3 people $3,124 USD
  • 4 people $2,958 USD

Please note:

  • Prices are per person sharing (ask the tour organiser for more price information).
  • Accommodation listed on this tour is subject to availability and may change depending on the time of booking.
  • The price of this tour may also depend on government-imposed charges. Please be in touch with the organiser of this tour when enquiring.

What is included

Price includes

  • Park Fees
  • International Flights
  • All Accommodations
  • All meals
  • All transport
  • All activities
  • Drinking water
  • A professional guide
  • All taxes
  • Roundtrip airport transfer

Price excludes

  • International Flight
  • Domestic Flights
  • Pre-arrival accommodation
  • Additional Accommodation after Safari
  • Personal Item expense
  • Alcoholic Drinks
  • Souvenirs
  • Tips
  • Additional excursions

Payment terms

  • Bookings will be confirmed in writing via email or other agreed communication methods. Ejas Africa Adventures considers your booking valid only upon receipt of a 15% deposit. Please ensure to provide proof of payment once the transaction has been completed.
  • A 15% deposit is required at the time of booking confirmation. The remaining balance must be paid no later than 4 weeks before your arrival. For bookings made within 4 weeks of the arrival date, full payment is required at the time of booking.

Additional information

  • Children must be accompanied by their parents
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • A vegetarian option is available; please let us know at the time of booking if you require it.

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  • 米希兹

    My heart (and SD cards) are still overflowing after a spectacular 12-day safari through Kenya and Tanzania. I traveled with a group of five, including three serious photographers, and the experience surpassed every expectation. Our journey looped from Nairobi, visiting eight incredible parks: Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara, the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara, Tarangire, Arusha, and Amboseli. From the very beginning, Irene handled every detail, crafting a custom itinerary and responding with remarkable flexibility to our last-minute requests. After soliciting quotes from 15 different companies for a similar mid-range trip, Ejas Africa Adventures offered the best value by far—and delivered beyond promise. The accommodations were wonderful, with our two camps inside the Serengeti being absolute peaks of charm and luxury. The team on the ground made the adventure truly exceptional. Our guides, Alex, Henry, and Joel, were instrumental in our prolific game sightings and endless fun. And a special shoutout to Terrain’s private chef, who prepared the most incredible meals throughout our trip. We witnessed every animal on our wishlist and more—seeing the Big Nine megafauna (including elusive black and white rhinos and leopard) repeatedly, along with countless birds, reptiles, and smaller mammals. Each day offered something new: observing animal behaviors in different habitats and social settings was utterly captivating. My final tally of spotted species exceeded 90! We returned with a lifetime of memories and photos. If you’re planning a safari, I cannot recommend irene and Ejas Africa Adventures highly enough. You are guaranteed the adventure of a lifetime.

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