5-Day Luxury Best of Tanzania Safari
Overview
This five-day luxury safari delivers Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Serengeti using a carefully chosen sequence of premium properties. It is a fast-moving itinerary, but the route remains realistic because the final Serengeti departure is by air rather than forcing a long overland return to Arusha. This protects the last safari day and makes the package feel genuinely high-end.
The accommodation progression is part of the story: an intimate luxury camp in the Tarangire region, crater-rim comfort in Ngorongoro and a full-service luxury lodge in central Serengeti. Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti is particularly suitable for guests who want substantial facilities, spacious rooms, spa options and a lodge setting around an active wildlife waterhole, while still remaining inside the national park.
Category: Tanzania Luxury Safari
Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
Route: Arusha - Tarangire - Ngorongoro - Serengeti - Arusha
Best for: Travellers who want the three classic northern icons in a short, premium itinerary
Planned accommodation: Nimali Tarangire + Ngorongoro Lodge Meliá Collection + Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
From price: USD 5,250 per person sharing
Pricing Basis — Indicative From Price
Selected green / shoulder dates: From USD 5,250 pp sharing
High season / festive dates: Requote required
Prices are indicative “From” prices per person, subject to travel dates, party size, accommodation availability and a confirmed quotation.
Safari Packing List
Practical travel preparation
Pack simply, travel comfortably
Your final packing guidance depends on season, route and accommodation. Begin with these essentials and we will share a tailored checklist before departure.
- Neutral, light layers for game drives
- A warm layer for early mornings
- Sun protection and reusable water bottle
- Binoculars, camera and spare batteries
- Personal medication and travel documents
- Comfortable closed walking shoes
Safari Tour Pricing
Prices are planning guides per person and vary with season, availability, accommodation and group size. We confirm the exact quote in writing before you book.
From $ 5,250 per person
Subject to confirmationPer person sharing on selected travel dates. Peak and festive dates require a new quotation.
View the full pricing basis in the overviewPrice per person. International flights, visa costs and personal purchases are not included unless expressly listed in your confirmed quotation.
Itinerary
5 planned days
Day 1Arusha to Tarangire
Tarangire National Park
Destination: Tarangire National Park
Leave Arusha in a private 4x4 and travel to Tarangire. Spend the day moving at your own pace through baobab woodland and along productive wildlife areas. The guide can extend time at an interesting sighting rather than following a rigid group schedule. Arrive at your luxury camp in the afternoon and enjoy the property’s facilities before dinner.
Night accommodation: Nimali Tarangire or comparable luxury camp
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2Tarangire to Ngorongoro
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Destination: Tarangire / Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Enjoy a morning safari or relaxed breakfast, then continue toward Ngorongoro. The drive passes through changing landscapes and provides a natural break between ecosystems. Arrive on the crater rim in the afternoon and check into Ngorongoro Lodge Meliá Collection. The remaining hours are for the view, spa, a quiet drink or a pre-booked guided experience where available.
Night accommodation: Ngorongoro Lodge Meliá Collection or comparable
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3Ngorongoro Crater to Serengeti
Serengeti
Destination: Ngorongoro Crater / Serengeti National Park
Descend early into Ngorongoro Crater for a private game drive. After several hours on the crater floor and a picnic or arranged lunch, climb back to the rim and continue west toward Serengeti National Park. The transfer becomes a game drive once inside the park. Arrive at Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti in the late afternoon or early evening, depending on wildlife stops and road conditions.
Night accommodation: Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti or comparable central Serengeti luxury lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4Full-Day Luxury Serengeti Safari
Serengeti
Destination: Central Serengeti
Devote the day to the Serengeti. Your private guide can plan an early start, a full-day outing with picnic lunch, or split morning and afternoon drives so you can also enjoy the lodge. Central Serengeti is productive year-round because of permanent water and varied habitat. Big cats are a major focus, while elephant, giraffe, buffalo, hippo and plains game add variety. A balloon safari can be added at additional cost where operational.
Night accommodation: Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti or comparable
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5Serengeti Safari and Flight to Arusha
Arusha
Destination: Serengeti / Arusha
Enjoy a final morning wildlife drive or a relaxed lodge morning depending on the flight schedule. Transfer to the appropriate Serengeti airstrip and take a scheduled flight to Arusha. A Pori & Beyond representative can arrange onward transfer to an Arusha hotel or Kilimanjaro International Airport.
Night accommodation: None - end of safari
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch depending on flight
Inclusions
What's included in this safari
The final inclusions are confirmed in your written quotation.
- Private luxury-specification 4x4 safari vehicle with professional English-speaking guide on road-safari sectors.
- Premium/luxury accommodation listed in the confirmed itinerary, subject to availability.
- Full board during safari unless a property-specific board basis is stated differently.
- National park and conservation fees specifically listed in the quotation.
- Airport, lodge and airstrip transfers stated in the final program.
- Domestic flights specifically identified as included in the package.
- Drinking water in the safari vehicle and lodge beverages only where included by the selected property.
- Government taxes and tourism levies stated in the confirmed quotation.
- Scheduled Serengeti to Arusha flight on Day 5, subject to final schedule.
What's not included
Anything not expressly listed in the final quotation remains your responsibility.
- International flights and visas.
- Travel and medical insurance.
- Tips and gratuities.
- Champagne, premium wines/spirits or minibar items unless the property rate explicitly includes them.
- Hot-air balloon safaris, spa treatments and private special experiences unless specifically listed.
- Festive-season and premium-room supplements unless included in the final quotation.
- Any service not specifically stated as included.
Expert support before departure
Our team will confirm the daily flow, recommended packing, meeting arrangements and any practical details relevant to your specific travel dates.
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Visa requirements and entry conditions can change and depend on your citizenship and travel route. Select your citizenship to note it in your enquiry; we will help point you to the appropriate official guidance.
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