5 Days Classic Serengeti Safari

Safari Overview

This 5-day safari offers the ideal balance between wildlife exploration and travel comfort, allowing you to experience Tanzania’s most iconic parks without feeling rushed.

Begin in Tarangire National Park, famous for giant elephant herds and ancient baobab trees. Continue to the world-renowned Serengeti National Park, home to vast predator populations and the Great Migration. Your adventure concludes inside the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most wildlife-dense environments.

Perfect for travelers seeking a deeper safari experience while keeping the trip within a manageable timeframe.

Quick Facts:

Duration: 5 Days Parks: Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Big Five Chance: Extremely High Style: Northern Circuit Start/End: Arusha

Best Time for This Safari

Tanzania delivers outstanding wildlife viewing throughout the year.

✅ Prime Season:

• June – October → Dry season with superb visibility and dense animal concentrations
• January – March → Calving season attracts predators and dramatic wildlife action

🌿 Green Season Advantages:

• April – May → Lush scenery, fewer vehicles, excellent value
• November → Beautiful landscapes and fantastic photography conditions

5 Day Safari Price

Safari Style	Price Per Person
Budget Camping Private campsite, chef, quality tents	$1,050 – $1,350
Midrange Lodge Private rooms in scenic safari lodges	$1,650 – $2,250
Luxury Lodge Premium lodges with top-tier service	$2,600 – $3,800+

✔ All park fees included
✔ Professional English-speaking safari guide
✔ Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
✔ All meals during safari
✔ Bottled drinking water
✔ Pickup & drop-off in Arusha

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 — Arusha → Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park (approximately 2–3 hours). This beautiful park is renowned for its massive elephant population and iconic baobab trees.

Enjoy a full game drive spotting lions, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, wildebeest, and vibrant birdlife. During the dry season, the Tarangire River becomes a magnet for wildlife.

Dinner and overnight at a lodge near the Ngorongoro highlands.

Day 2 — Ngorongoro Area → Central Serengeti

Travel through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with sweeping views of the crater before continuing into the legendary Serengeti.

Wildlife sightings often begin en route. After lunch, embark on an afternoon game drive across the endless plains where predators roam and herbivores gather in impressive numbers.

Dinner and overnight inside Serengeti.

Day 3 — Full Day Serengeti Safari

Dedicate the entire day to exploring one of the world’s greatest wildlife ecosystems.

Your expert guide tracks animal movements to maximize sightings — including lions, cheetahs, elephants, and large migrating herds depending on the season.

Optional early morning game drive available for the best predator activity.

Return to camp or lodge for dinner beneath a sky filled with stars.

Day 4 — Serengeti → Ngorongoro Rim

Enjoy a final morning game drive before heading toward Ngorongoro.

This is far from a transfer day — wildlife encounters continue along the route as you exit the Serengeti.

Arrive at the crater rim in time for breathtaking sunset views over this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Day 5 — Ngorongoro Crater → Return to Arusha

Descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater — often called the "Eighth Wonder of the World."

The crater hosts rhinos, lions, elephants, hippos, hyenas, and vast grazing herds, offering exceptional game viewing within a compact area.

After a picnic lunch, ascend the crater walls and return to Arusha by late afternoon.

Five unforgettable days across Africa’s most iconic landscapes.

Why Travel With Peak Kilimanjaro?

✔ Expert local safari guides
✔ Carefully selected lodges
✔ Modern, well-maintained vehicles
✔ Personalized service
✔ Fast and reliable communication

We deliver authentic safari experiences designed around safety, comfort, and unforgettable wildlife encounters.