5-Day Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater

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

About this tour

Enjoy an unforgettable 5-day safari combining the Serengeti and Ngorongoro. Fly from Kilimanjaro International Airport directly to Serengeti Central and spend several days exploring its vast plains, rich wildlife, and the great migration depending on the season. Continue to the Ngorongoro Crater, a home to the Big Five, where you’ll enjoy a full-day game drive inside Crater. fly-in safari maximizes your time in the wilderness, offering comfort, convenience, and incredible wildlife encounters.

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

Getting there

  • This tour starts in Central Serengeti and ends in Arusha City.
  • Your flight should arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO).

Trip itinerary

Airport pickup · ≈ 9 h 20 min · 374 km Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) → Central Serengeti by 4×4 Land Cruiser

Day 1 · Start

Central Serengeti

4×4 Land Cruiser 1 meal

Arrive at Arusha Airport and take a local flight to Seronera Airstrip in the Central Serengeti. Then, transfer to Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge. afternoon, enjoy lunch at the lodge and some relaxation time, then head out for an afternoon game drive in the park. Dinner and overnight stay at Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge.

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

Accommodation

Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

Lodge

No transfer · another full day in Central Serengeti

Day 2

Central Serengeti

4×4 Land Cruiser 1 meal

Early morning game drive to observe predators and other wildlife at their most active, then return to the Lodge for breakfast. Embark on another game drive to explore different parts of the central Serengeti, returning to the lodge for lunch and relaxation. Dinner and overnight stay at Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge.

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

Accommodation

Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

Lodge

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

Day 3

Ngorongoro Crater

4×4 Land Cruiser 1 meal

Early breakfast at the lodge, depart for the final game drive in the Serengeti till afternoon after picnic lunch, start drive towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, arrive at Ngorongoro and check in to Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge for Dinner and overnight.

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

Accommodation

Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge

Lodge

≈ 45 min · 30 km Ngorongoro Crater → Karatu by 4×4 Land Cruiser

Day 4

Karatu

4×4 Land Cruiser 1 meal

After an early breakfast, depart with packed lunch, drive to Ngorongoro for the Crater tour. Descend into the crater with a lunch box, enjoying the game drive inside the Crater floor after the tour drive to Karatu. Dinner and Overnight at Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge.

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

Accommodation

Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge

Lodge

≈ 3 h 55 min · 157 km Karatu → Arusha City by 4×4 Land Cruiser

Day 5 · End

Arusha City

4×4 Land Cruiser 2 meals

Following check-out and breakfast, you will then start your transfer to Arusha. Upon arrival in Arusha, you will have lunch at Arusha Coffee Lodge, which also has the Shanga workshop, where you can get a souvenir to take back home with you. After lunch, your driver guide will take you to the airport for your flight back home. This will mark the end of your dream-fulfilling safari.

Main activities
Cultural Tour
Transport
4×4 Land Cruiser
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Drinks
Drinking water

What is included

Price includes

  • Park Fees
  • 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.

Reviews

From travellers of Ejas Africa Adventures, the company that runs this tour.

5.0/5

Excellent

Based on 1 review

Been here? Tell other travellers.

Your rating and photos help people choose with confidence.

  • 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.

From $2,982 USD
Per person sharing

Enquire this tour

More tours you may like

See all tours