5-Day Tanzania Safari — Add the Central Serengeti
First-timers wanting the Serengeti without breaking the bank on flights.
Five days is the sweet spot for a first Tanzania safari that includes the Serengeti by road. You get two nights on the Serengeti plains — enough for proper game drives — plus the Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire.
Sample 5-day itinerary
Fully customisable — change parks, lodges, dates or pace.
Day 1
Arusha → Tarangire
Afternoon game drive in Tarangire.
Day 2
Tarangire → Central Serengeti
Long drive (with game viewing) into the Serengeti's Seronera valley.
Day 3
Central Serengeti
Full day in the Serengeti — leopards in the riverine forest, lion prides on the kopjes.
Day 4
Serengeti → Ngorongoro
Morning game drive en route to a crater-rim lodge.
Day 5
Ngorongoro → Arusha
Crater floor game drive, then drive back to Arusha.
Parks you'll visit
- Tarangire
- Central Serengeti
- Ngorongoro Crater
Who this trip is for
- First Tanzania safari with a real Serengeti day
- Couples wanting variety in under a week
- Travellers combining safari with a Kilimanjaro climb
What's included
- Private 4×4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
- Senior English-speaking driver-guide
- All park, conservation and concession fees
- All meals on safari (B/L/D) and bottled water in the vehicle
- Airport transfers in Arusha or Kilimanjaro (JRO)
- Government taxes and 24/7 ground concierge
5-day packages we run
Real itineraries you can book — every one of them fully customisable.
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6-Day Private Wildlife & Cultural Tourism
Wildlife and culture, in equal measure.
4-Day Private Camping Wakanda Special Safari
An affordable, authentic camping safari across our top three parks.
4-Day Beach to Bush, Fly in, Fly out Luxury Safari
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6 Days Marangu Route
The classic hut-based route, the only one with sleeping in huts.
4-Day Mount Meru Hike
Tanzania's second-highest peak, and the perfect Kilimanjaro warm-up.
FAQ
Is the Serengeti worth it in 5 days?+
Yes — two nights in the central Serengeti is enough for excellent game viewing. Fewer than that, and the long drive isn't justified.
Can I see the migration in 5 days?+
Yes if your dates align — Jan-Mar (calving in the south) or Jun-Oct (crossings in the north). For north-Serengeti crossings, fly in to save the road day.
Other durations
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