5-Day Luxury Big Five Safari in Tanzania

After breakfast, transfer to Arusha Airport for your scheduled flight to the Serengeti. Enjoy spectacular aerial views as you fly over Tanzania’s changing landscapes before landing at an airstrip in the national park. Your private safari guide will meet you upon arrival, and your adventure begins with a game drive through the endless plains. Explore the wildlife-rich Seronera region, known for its resident lion prides, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, and large herds of plains game. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush before continuing your afternoon exploration. As the day draws to a close, arrive at Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti, an exceptional luxury retreat in the heart of the national park. Settle into your accommodation and enjoy the remarkable atmosphere of the African wilderness, where the sounds of nature provide a memorable backdrop to your evening.

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Fly To Serengeti National Park

Spend a full day exploring the magnificent Serengeti with your private safari guide. Set out early to follow the wildlife across the open plains, river valleys, and woodland areas. Search for lions resting beneath acacia trees, leopards concealed in the branches, cheetahs scanning the grasslands, and elephants moving through the landscape. Large buffalo herds and a variety of other wildlife add to the experience, while your guide selects the best areas according to recent sightings and seasonal movements. A picnic lunch allows you to make the most of your time in the wilderness before continuing your afternoon game drive. Return to Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti for another memorable evening. Enjoy the comfort of your luxury surroundings and take time to appreciate the extraordinary wildlife experiences of the day. An optional hot-air balloon safari can also be arranged at an additional cost, subject to availability and weather conditions.

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Serengeti National Park Game Drives

Enjoy breakfast before transferring to the nearby airstrip for your scheduled flight from the Serengeti towards the Ngorongoro region, subject to the available flight route and schedule. Upon arrival at the designated airstrip, meet your private guide and continue by road through the beautiful highlands towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Admire the changing scenery as the vast savannah gives way to rolling green hills and dramatic volcanic landscapes. Depending on your arrival time, enjoy a short exploration of the surrounding area before settling into your luxury lodge. Spend the evening at Ngorongoro Lodge, Meliá Collection, a refined retreat overlooking the spectacular Ngorongoro landscape. Its elevated setting offers a wonderful atmosphere in which to relax and prepare for the following day's exploration of the crater.

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Rise early for a descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most extraordinary wildlife destinations. Explore the crater floor with your private guide, travelling across open grasslands, woodland, and the shores of Lake Magadi in search of its remarkable wildlife. Look for lions, elephants, and large buffalo herds, while keeping a watchful eye for the elusive black rhino. The crater is one of Tanzania’s finest places to search for the Big Five, although wildlife sightings are never guaranteed. Enjoy a picnic lunch during your game drive before ascending the crater walls and beginning your journey back towards Arusha. Continue to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight, bringing your luxury fly-in safari to a memorable conclusion.

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Ngorongoro Crater game drive