Overview
- Big Five Access: Ngorongoro offers the best chance for rhinos, Serengeti for lions and leopards, and Tarangire for elephants, ensuring a high likelihood of seeing all five.
- Diverse Landscapes: From Serengeti’s endless plains to Ngorongoro’s caldera and Tarangire’s baobab-studded savannah, each park offers a distinct visual experience.
- Landscape: Endless grassy plains, acacia woodlands, rocky kopjes, and seasonal rivers like the Seronera and Grumeti.
Highlight
- Efficient Travel: Flights between parks (Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire) maximize game drive time, with scenic aerial views of Tanzania’s landscapes.
- Big Five Opportunities: Spot lions, leopards, elephants, and buffalo in Serengeti and Tarangire, and all five, including the rare black rhino, in Ngorongoro Crater.
- Luxury Accommodation: Stay at Serengeti Serena Lodge and Ngorongoro Serena Lodge, offering stunning views, Wi-Fi, and gourmet dining.
- Scenic Beauty: Experience the Serengeti’s endless plains, Ngorongoro Crater’s lush caldera, and Tarangire’s baobab-dotted landscape with elephant herds.
- Luxury Experiences: Enjoy a private sundowner, gourmet picnics, and 5-course dinners with paired wines, adding elegance to your safari.
Itinerary
A private driver will pick you up from your accommodation in Arusha (or Kilimanjaro International Airport if arriving early) for a transfer to Arusha Airport (15-30 minutes, approximately 10 km) in a luxury van (1 vehicle per 6-7 people).
8:00 AM – Flight to Serengeti (1 Hour)
Board a light aircraft (Cessna Caravan, max 13 passengers) for a scenic flight to Seronera Airstrip in Serengeti National Park. Enjoy aerial views of the Rift Valley and the endless plains below, dotted with acacia trees and wildlife.
9:30 AM – Arrival & Morning Game Drive (3 Hours)
Upon landing at Seronera Airstrip, meet your professional guide and board a luxury 4x4 Landcruiser for an immediate game drive in the central Seronera area, a wildlife-rich habitat. Look for the Big Five, particularly lions (Serengeti has around 4,000) and leopards, often spotted in acacia trees. Spot zebras, wildebeests, and giraffes grazing on the plains, and watch for cheetahs and hyenas.
12:30 PM – Check-In & Gourmet Lunch
Arrive at Serengeti Serena Lodge, a luxury lodge with hilltop views of the plains, offering spacious rooms with Wi-Fi and en-suite bathrooms. Enjoy a gourmet lunch, featuring dishes like grilled beef with mango salsa, overlooking the savannah.
3:00 PM – Afternoon Game Drive (3 Hours)
Head out for an afternoon game drive, exploring the Serengeti’s iconic grasslands. During the dry season (June to October), you may see large herds of elephants and buffalo near the Seronera River. Keep an eye out for the elusive leopard, often camouflaged in the rocky kopjes (small hills).
6:30 PM – Sundowner Experience
Enjoy a private sundowner in the bush, sipping champagne as the sun sets over the Serengeti, casting a golden glow across the plains—a luxurious highlight of your day.
7:30 PM – Dinner & Overnight
Return to Serengeti Serena Lodge for a 4-course dinner with paired wines, such as spiced lamb with couscous, under the stars. Overnight in your room, listening to the distant calls of wildlife.
Start with an early game drive in Serengeti to catch animals at their most active. Witness the sunrise over the savannah, a breathtaking sight, and look for predators like lions and hyenas returning from hunts. Spot herds of wildebeests and zebras, especially if the Great Migration is in the area (typically in the northern Serengeti from July to October). 6:00 AM – Early Morning Game Drive (2 Hours)
8:30 AM – Breakfast & Flight to Ngorongoro (45 Minutes)
Return to the lodge for a hearty breakfast, then transfer to Seronera Airstrip for a short flight to Manyara Airstrip near Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The flight offers stunning views of the Crater Highlands.
10:00 AM – Arrival & Transfer to Ngorongoro Crater (1 Hour)
Land at Manyara Airstrip and board a luxury 4x4 Landcruiser for a scenic drive to the Ngorongoro Crater rim (approximately 30 km). Stop at a viewpoint to take in the crater’s vast expanse, 600 meters deep and home to over 30,000 animals.
11:30 AM – Game Drive in Ngorongoro Crater (4 Hours)
Descend into the crater for a game drive, exploring its diverse ecosystems—savannah, swamps, and a soda lake. This UNESCO World Heritage Site offers a high chance of spotting the Big Five, including the rare black rhino (one of the best places in Tanzania to see them). Watch for lions, elephants, and buffalo grazing near the lake, alongside zebras, wildebeests, and hippos. The crater’s dense predator population includes hyenas, jackals, and cheetahs. Enjoy a picnic lunch by a swamp, surrounded by flamingos and elephants.
4:00 PM – Check-In & Relaxation
Ascend the crater and check into Ngorongoro Serena Lodge, perched on the crater rim with panoramic views. Relax on your private balcony or at the lodge’s lounge, enjoying a cocktail while overlooking the crater.
7:00 PM – Dinner & Overnight
Dine at the lodge, savoring a 5-course meal with paired wines, such as fresh fish with coconut sauce, under the starlit sky. Overnight in your room, with the crater’s silhouette in the distance.
6:30 AM – Breakfast & Drive to Manyara Airstrip (1 Hour)
After breakfast at the lodge, transfer back to Manyara Airstrip for your flight to Tarangire National Park.
8:00 AM – Flight to Tarangire (30 Minutes)
Board a light aircraft for a short flight to Kuro Airstrip in Tarangire National Park, flying over the Rift Valley with views of Lake Manyara’s shimmering waters.
8:45 AM – Arrival & Game Drive in Tarangire (3 Hours)
Land at Kuro Airstrip and board a luxury 4x4 Landcruiser for a game drive in Tarangire, known for its massive elephant herds (the largest in Tanzania) and iconic baobab trees. Spot four of the Big Five—lions, leopards, elephants, and buffalo (rhinos are absent due to historical poaching). Look for giraffes, zebras, and antelopes along the Tarangire River, a lifeline during the dry season. The park’s 2,850 square kilometers also host over 550 bird species, including lilac-breasted rollers.
12:00 PM – Gourmet Picnic Lunch
Enjoy a gourmet picnic lunch in the park, set up under a baobab tree, featuring dishes like vegetable-stuffed flatbreads with mango salad, with views of elephants drinking at the river.
1:00 PM – Flight to Arusha (45 Minutes)
Return to Kuro Airstrip for your flight back to Arusha Airport, enjoying aerial views of the northern Tanzanian landscape.
2:00 PM – Arrival in Arusha & End of Tour
Land at Arusha Airport and transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or your Arusha accommodation (15-30 minutes), concluding your luxury flying safari.
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- Park fees(For non-residents)
- All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Cost Excludes
- International flights(From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
ferquently asked questions
It’s the only place where you can witness millions of migrating wildebeest over the Acacia plains, it’s the cradle of human life, and probably the closest to an untouched African wilderness you will ever get: welcome to Serengeti National Park
The classic savannahs, dotted with acacias and endowed with wildlife make it undeniably the most attractive section. To the south-east, the short grass plains, dotted with granite outcrops and containing Olduvai Gorge, fall into the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.