25-10-2025 | Tanzania Private Safari Packages
This 5-day Tanzania luxury safari tour package starts from $3,200 per person and takes you to Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater. On Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park, Day 2: Serengeti National Park, Day 3: Exploring the Serengeti, Day 4: you go to the Ngorongoro Crater, Day 5: It ends with your return to Arusha after a morning game drive or breakfast with a view. The package includes stays at luxury lodges or tented camps, all park fees, meals, an expert guide, and game drives in a 4x4 safari vehicle. It does not include international flights, visas, travel insurance, tips, or personal costs. You can also customize your safari with private tours, extra days, flight transfers, or lodge upgrades to make it fit your travel plans perfectly.
Discover the beauty of Tanzania on a 5-day Tanzania luxury safari tour starting from $3,200 per person. This safari is designed to take you through the best wildlife destinations in the country, including Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater. It is perfect for anyone who wants a comfortable, exciting, and well-planned adventure. On Day 1, you will travel from Arusha to Tarangire, famous for its large elephant herds and ancient baobab trees. Day 2 takes you to the Serengeti, where endless grasslands are home to lions, giraffes, zebras, and cheetahs. Day 3 offers a full day of game drives in the Serengeti, with the chance to see part of the Great Migration if you visit at the right time. On Day 4, you move to the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its high concentration of wildlife and stunning scenery. Finally, Day 5 takes you back to Arusha after a morning game drive on the crater floor. This Tanzania safari package includes luxury lodges or tented camps, private 4x4 vehicles, meals, park fees, and professional guides. International flights, visas, personal expenses, and tips are not included. The safari can also be customized with private options, extra days, flight transfers, and lodge upgrades.
What Makes a Tanzania Luxury Safari Special?
Luxury on a Tanzania safari is about more than just fancy lodges. It is about a combination of comfort, privacy, convenience, and unforgettable wildlife experiences. A luxury safari in Serengeti or Ngorongoro Crater tour includes:
- Private Experiences: Your own 4x4 vehicle and guide, so the schedule is yours alone. You won’t need to share with other tourists.
- High-Quality Lodges and Camps: Stay in the best lodges and tented camps with comfortable rooms, great food, and amazing views of the wildlife.
- Expert Guides: Guides with years of experience who can explain animal behavior, ecology, and local culture, making your safari educational and fun.
- Relaxed Schedule: Plenty of time for game drives, meals, swimming, or enjoying the scenery. No rushing, no missing anything important.
- Customizable Options: Add a hot air balloon ride, Maasai village visit, photography safari, or romantic extras to make your safari unique.
Why Choose This 5-Day Luxury Safari Package?
This 5-day itinerary is ideal for anyone who wants a short but comprehensive Tanzania safari experience. It focuses on the country’s top parks, ensuring you see the most wildlife in a short time. The benefits include:
- High Chances of Wildlife Sightings: Visiting Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro means you are in areas with the most animals year-round. You can see lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, buffalo, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeest.
- Comfort and Leisure: The schedule allows for morning and afternoon game drives, relaxing at lodges, enjoying meals with a view, or watching the sunset over the savanna.
- Perfect Addition to Other Trips: You can combine this 5-day safari with Zanzibar, Kilimanjaro, or cultural tours in Arusha for a full East African experience.
5-Day Tanzania Luxury Safari Itinerary Overview
This Tanzania safari package is carefully designed to provide the best wildlife and landscape experiences in comfort and style. Here’s a quick summary:
Tour Summary
| Day | Destination | Key Activities | Overnight Stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tarangire National Park | Afternoon game drive to see elephants and ancient baobab trees | Luxury Lodge or Tented Camp near Tarangire |
| 2 | Serengeti National Park | Drive to Serengeti, stop for en-route game viewing, afternoon safari | Luxury Lodge or Tented Camp in Central Serengeti |
| 3 | Full Day in Serengeti | Morning and afternoon game drives, possible Great Migration sightings | Luxury Lodge or Tented Camp in Central Serengeti |
| 4 | Ngorongoro Crater Rim | Morning Serengeti drive, then transfer to Ngorongoro Crater Rim | Luxury Lodge on the Crater Rim |
| 5 | Ngorongoro Crater & Departure | Game drive on crater floor, then drive back to Arusha | End of Safari |
Day-by-Day 5-Day Luxury Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Tarangire National Park
Your luxury Tarangire safari begins with a pickup from your hotel in Arusha, Moshi, or Kilimanjaro Airport. The drive to Tarangire is around 2.5 hours, passing Maasai villages and open landscapes. Tarangire is called the “Land of Giants” because of its elephant herds and ancient baobabs. During the dry season, wildlife congregates around the Tarangire River, making it ideal for game viewing. Enjoy an afternoon game drive with your expert guide, spotting elephants, lions, zebras, and giraffes. End the day at your luxury lodge or tented camp with dinner and relaxation.
Day 2: Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, travel to Serengeti National Park with stops along the way for scenic views and wildlife. The Serengeti is famous for its endless grasslands and abundant wildlife. Afternoon game drives explore the Seronera Valley, a hotspot for lions, leopards, cheetahs, and elephants. Overnight at a luxury lodge or tented camp in Central Serengeti.
Day 3: Full Day in Serengeti
Spend the day on morning and afternoon game drives, with options for full-day drives or a split schedule with lunch at the lodge. Depending on the season, witness the Great Migration of wildebeest and zebras, one of the most amazing natural events in the world. Your guide helps track animals and explains their behavior. Return to your lodge or camp for dinner and a quiet evening in the bush.
Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater Rim
Enjoy a final morning game drive in Serengeti before heading to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Stay at a luxury lodge on the crater rim with breathtaking views of the 600-meter-deep caldera. Relax on your balcony, watch wildlife below, and enjoy dinner at the lodge. This is one of the most scenic spots in all of Africa.
Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater & Departure
After breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a 5-6 hour game drive. See lions, elephants, buffalo, rhinos, and hippos all in one location. Enjoy a picnic lunch by a hippo pool, then drive back to Arusha for your departure or next adventure. This final day is the perfect end to a Tanzania safari tour package.
Optional Safari Upgrades
You can make your 5-day Tanzania luxury safari even more special with these options:
- Hot Air Balloon Safari: 60-minute sunrise balloon ride over Serengeti with champagne breakfast ($599 per person).
- Maasai Village Visit: Learn about local culture in a short, guided visit.
- Photography Safari: Expert guide trained in photography, vehicle equipped for perfect shots.
- Romantic Extras: Private dinners, sundowners, and honeymoon setups.
Cost of the Safari
- Starting Price: $3,200 per person for the 5-day package.
- Luxury Range: $3,200 to $5,500+ per person depending on lodge selection and private options.
- Flights from Zanzibar or Mwanza: Domestic flights cost around $150-$250 per person.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included:
- Luxury lodge or tented camp accommodation
- All meals as per itinerary
- Private 4x4 vehicle with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking guide
- All national park and Ngorongoro Crater fees
- Bottled water and hot drinks in the vehicle
- AMREF emergency evacuation coverage
Excluded:
- International and domestic flights
- Tanzania visa
- Travel insurance
- Tips for guides and lodge staff
- Personal expenses and alcoholic drinks
FAQs
When is the best time for this safari?
The dry season from June to October is best for wildlife. The green season from November to May is quieter, and Jan-Feb is the calving season in Serengeti.
What should I pack?
Light-colored clothes, layers, hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, binoculars, and a camera. Keep luggage under 15 kg (33 lbs).
Is Tanzania safe?
Yes, Tanzania is safe for tourists, especially on guided safaris with experienced operators.
About Grand Migration Safaris
We are a locally owned tour company specializing in Tanzania safari packages. Our guides have over 10 years of experience, and we focus on creating seamless, high-quality safaris that combine comfort, wildlife, and adventure.
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