5 Day Serengeti and Ngorongoro Safari

Your Tanzanian adventure begins with a warm welcome upon landing at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). Your Safari Under the Sky driver-guide will greet you and assist with the approximately one-hour transfer to your hotel in Arusha. Depending on your arrival time, you may choose to receive a brief tour overview either today or tomorrow morning. The remainder of the day is entirely at your leisure to relax, recover from your journey, and acclimate to your new surroundings. You can enjoy the hotel's amenities, take a stroll, or simply rest, storing your energy for the exciting flight into the bush that awaits you tomorrow.

After breakfast, you will transfer to Arusha Airport for your scheduled domestic flight to the Serengeti. This scenic flight offers a unique aerial perspective of the changing landscapes below. Upon landing at Seronera Airstrip in the heart of the park, you will be met by your safari guide and vehicle. You will immediately begin a game drive en route to your camp, getting your first taste of the Serengeti's incredible wildlife. After checking in and enjoying lunch, you will head out for a formal afternoon game drive in the central Seronera region, an area rich with wildlife thanks to its permanent rivers, returning to camp as the sun sets.

Today is dedicated entirely to exploring the boundless wonders of the Serengeti. An optional hot-air balloon safari at dawn offers a breathtaking, silent journey over the plains, culminating with a champagne breakfast in the bush. After a morning meal at camp, your guide will lead you on a full-day game drive, navigating diverse habitats from grassy plains to rocky kopjes in search of the Big Five, cheetahs, and hyenas. You’ll return to camp for lunch and a short rest before venturing out again in the afternoon. The day concludes with a spectacular sunset drive back to camp, followed by a relaxing evening around the fire.

After breakfast, you bid farewell to the Serengeti and travel to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. You will descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the world's largest intact volcanic caldera. This natural amphitheater is renowned for its astonishing concentration of wildlife, including the rare black rhino, and boasts Africa's highest density of predators. You will enjoy a full morning of game driving on the crater floor, with a picnic lunch by the hippo pool. After a final exploration in the afternoon, you ascend the crater rim and drive to your comfortable lodge in the Karatu highlands.

After a leisurely final breakfast overlooking the highlands, you will begin your journey back to Arusha. This scenic drive is your last opportunity to soak in the Tanzanian landscape and perhaps spot some last glimpses of wildlife or local village life. Upon arrival in Arusha, you will stop for lunch at a local restaurant and have some time to relax and freshen up. Afterwards, you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward departure flight, marking the end of your memorable and efficient 5-day flying safari.