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5 Days Serengeti & Ngorongoro Sky Safari
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5 Days Serengeti & Ngorongoro Sky Safari

The 5 Days Serengeti & Ngorongoro Sky Safari is the ultimate short luxury safari for travellers who want maximum wildlife immersion with minimum time on the road. By using light aircraft to connect Ar...

Duration5 days / 4 nights
CategoryLuxury
USD 4,990 per person
Trip overview

What to Expect

The 5 Days Serengeti & Ngorongoro Sky Safari is the ultimate short luxury safari for travellers who want maximum wildlife immersion with minimum time on the road. By using light aircraft to connect Arusha, the Serengeti, and Ngorongoro, you gain hours of extra game-viewing time and arrive at each destination refreshed and ready to explore.

At a glance

Trip Overview

Duration 5 days / 4 nights
Category Luxury
From $4,990
Why this journey

Trip Highlights

Internal flights between Arusha, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro included
Private 4x4 vehicle with dedicated professional safari guide in each park
All Big Five — lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and black rhino
Two nights at Serengeti Pioneer Camp luxury tented camp
Two nights at Ngorongoro Crater Lodge on the crater rim
Optional sunrise balloon safari over the Serengeti plains
Full-day Ngorongoro Crater Big Five game drive
House drinks, laundry, and all meals included
5 stops

Day-by-Day Itinerary

1 Day

Arusha → Serengeti (Flight)

Morning transfer to airstrip, scenic flight to Central Serengeti. Afternoon game drive in the Seronera Valley.

DistanceFlight
StaySerengeti Pioneer Camp (luxury tented)
MealsB / L / D
  • Scenic light aircraft flight to the Serengeti
  • Private guide and 4x4 waiting at the airstrip
  • Afternoon game drive in the Seronera Valley
  • Sundowner cocktails at camp
  • Gourmet dinner under the stars
2 Day

Full Day Serengeti

Full day of game viewing with morning and afternoon drives. Optional balloon safari.

StaySerengeti Pioneer Camp (luxury tented)
MealsB / L / D
  • Sunrise game drive with coffee and pastries
  • Optional hot air balloon safari at dawn
  • Champagne bush breakfast on the plains
  • Afternoon game drive in a new area
  • Private dinner at the camp
3 Day

Serengeti → Ngorongoro (Flight)

Morning game drive, then fly to Ngorongoro. Check into crater rim lodge. Guided crater rim walk.

DistanceFlight
StayNgorongoro Crater Lodge (luxury lodge on rim)
MealsB / L / D
  • Final morning game drive in the Serengeti
  • Scenic flight to Ngorongoro
  • Check-in at the legendary crater-lodge
  • Guided afternoon crater rim walk
  • Sundowners overlooking the caldera
4 Day

Full Day Ngorongoro Crater

Descend 600 m into the crater for a full-day Big Five game drive. Picnic lunch inside. Sundowners and dinner at the rim lodge.

StayNgorongoro Crater Lodge (luxury lodge on rim)
MealsB / L / D
  • Descend 600 m into the crater floor
  • Search for black rhino, lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard
  • Picnic lunch inside the crater
  • Flamingos at Lake Magadi
  • Sundowners and dinner at the rim lodge
5 Day

Ngorongoro → Arusha (Flight) → Moshi (Overnight)

Morning crater game drive, fly to Arusha, transfer to Moshi for a hotel overnight.

DistanceFlight + road transfer
StayPark View Inn Moshi (or similar)
MealsB / L / D
  • Early morning crater game drive
  • Late breakfast at the lodge
  • Scenic flight back to Arusha
  • Transfer to Moshi through Kilimanjaro foothills
  • Hotel overnight in Moshi
What's covered

Included & Excluded

Everything you need for a seamless journey — and a clear view of what to arrange yourself.

What's included

  • Airport transfers on arrival and departure
  • Internal flights (Arusha–Serengeti–Ngorongoro–Arusha)
  • Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof in each park
  • Dedicated professional English-speaking safari guide
  • 4 nights luxury accommodation (2 nights tented camp, 2 nights crater lodge)
  • Final hotel overnight in Moshi
  • All meals — full board throughout
  • House drinks — wines, spirits, beers, soft drinks, bottled water
  • Complimentary laundry service at lodges and camps
  • All national park and conservation area entry fees
  • Ngorongoro Crater descent and vehicle fees
  • AMREF Flying Doctors emergency evacuation cover
  • 24/7 operations support from our Arusha team
  • All government taxes and VAT

Not included

  • International flights to and from Tanzania
  • Tanzania visa (USD 50 on arrival)
  • Travel insurance (mandatory — must cover medical evacuation)
  • Tips for guides and camp staff (recommended USD 20–30 per day)
  • Balloon safari (USD 550 per person, bookable in advance)
  • Souvenirs, curios, and personal purchases
  • Spa treatments at lodges
  • Premium champagne and special-order spirits
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Before you book

Important information

Practical details every traveller should read before confirming. We'll cover everything again in your pre-departure pack.

Visa & Entry

Most nationalities need a Tanzanian tourist visa (USD 50, or USD 100 for US passports).

Travel Insurance

Comprehensive travel insurance with medical evacuation cover is mandatory. AMREF Flying Doctors air evacuation is included in all our safaris.

Health & Vaccinations

Yellow fever certificate is required if arriving from a yellow fever country. Anti-malaria prophylaxis is recommended.

Payment & Deposits

A 30% deposit confirms your booking; the balance is due 45 days before arrival.

Tipping

Tipping is customary and an important part of staff income. Typically USD 20–30 per guest per day for guides and camp staff on luxury safaris.

Group Size & Privacy

This luxury safari runs with a maximum of 8 guests to ensure exclusivity and personalised service.

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before your safari. Can't find your answer? Get in touch.

June to October (dry season) offers the best wildlife viewing with animals congregating around water sources. January to March is great for calving season in the Serengeti. The Great Migration crosses the Mara River roughly July to October.
Yes! Most lodges welcome children aged 6 and above. Some luxury camps have minimum age requirements. We offer child-friendly itineraries with shorter drives and educational activities.
Neutral-coloured clothing (khaki, green, brown), a warm jacket for early mornings, sun hat, sunscreen, binoculars, camera with zoom lens, and comfortable walking shoes. We provide a detailed packing list upon booking.
Tanzania is a malaria zone. We strongly recommend antimalarial prophylaxis and consulting your travel doctor 6-8 weeks before departure. Mosquito repellent and long sleeves in the evening are also advised.
All our safaris include accommodation, all meals, game drives in 4x4 vehicles, park entrance fees, professional English-speaking guide, airport transfers, and bottled water. International flights and tips are typically excluded.
Absolutely. All our safaris can be tailored to your interests, budget, and schedule. Contact us with your preferences and we will create a bespoke itinerary for you.
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5 Days Serengeti & Ngorongoro Sky Safari

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Price per person $4,990
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