6 Days · 4x4 Toyota land Cruiser

6-Day Big FiveTanzania Luxury Safari - Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater
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Tour Overview

Over 6 days, this LuiTours itinerary follows Northern Serengeti, Central Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Arusha Region. The programme combines guided game drives and scheduled flight sectors; travel by 4x4 Toyota land Cruiser; accommodation in Lodges & Camps. Arrival is arranged via Kilimanjaro Int. Airport (KIA), with departure from Kilimanjaro Int. Airport (KIA).

Destinations: Northern Serengeti - Central Serengeti - Ngorongoro Crater - Arusha Region

6 DaysTour duration
4x4 Toyota land CruiserTransportation
Lodges & CampsAccommodation
Jan, Feb, Mar, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, OctBest season
Tour Highlight

Northern Serengeti

Untamed and home to thrilling river crossings (seasonal)

Tour Highlight

Central Serengeti

Big cats, wide horizons, and year-round game viewing

Tour Highlight

Ngorongoro Crater

A natural sanctuary, home to the Big Five

Tour Highlight

Arusha Region

Gateway to the northern safari circuit

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Daily Itinerary

Day 1

Fly from Arusha to Northern Serengeti – Into the Wild

Fly from Arusha to Northern Serengeti – Into the Wild
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Scheduled flight time: ~1.5 hours. Main focus: Scenic bush flight, arrival game drive, seasonal Great Migration views. From Arusha to Northern Serengeti, you set out for Into the Wild at a pace suited to the distance and planned activity. The route crosses open plains, seasonal grasslands and scattered kopjes. Plains game, elephants and predators may be seen, while the location of migratory herds changes with rainfall and cannot be guaranteed.

Fly from Arusha to Northern Serengeti – Into the Wild experienceFly from Arusha to Northern Serengeti – Into the Wild scenery
Accommodation Serengeti Mara River Camp Kogatende, Northern Serengeti
Exterior of Serengeti Mara River Camp in Kogatende, Northern Serengeti
Day 2

Full-Day Game Drive – The Drama of the North

Full-Day Game Drive – The Drama of the North
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Scheduled travel time: Game drives only. Main focus: Mara River crossings (seasonal), big cats, elephants, giraffes. A full day is set aside for Day Game Drive - The Drama of the North, allowing the experience to unfold without a rushed timetable. The route moves through changing farms, villages and protected landscapes before the main wildlife activity. The guide plans stops around recent movement, water and weather, leaving time for photographs and patient observation without guaranteeing sightings.

Full-Day Game Drive – The Drama of the North experienceFull-Day Game Drive – The Drama of the North scenery
Accommodation Serengeti Mara River Camp Kogatende, Northern Serengeti
Exterior of Serengeti Mara River Camp in Kogatende, Northern Serengeti
Day 3

Transfer Game Drive to Central Serengeti

Transfer Game Drive to Central Serengeti
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Scheduled travel time: ~3–4 hours with en-route game drive. Main focus: Changing habitats, predator hotspots, kopjes and open plains. The route crosses open plains, seasonal grasslands and scattered kopjes. Plains game, elephants and predators may be seen, while the location of migratory herds changes with rainfall and cannot be guaranteed.

Transfer Game Drive to Central Serengeti experienceTransfer Game Drive to Central Serengeti scenery
Accommodation Serengeti Sametu Camp Ngarenanyuki, Central Serengeti
Exterior of Serengeti Sametu Camp in Ngarenanyuki, Central Serengeti
Day 4

Central Serengeti Game Drive & Transfer to Ngorongoro

Central Serengeti Game Drive & Transfer to Ngorongoro
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Scheduled travel time: Morning game drive + ~4.5 to 5 hours transfer. Main focus: Lions, cheetahs, elephants, scenic highlands drive. Central Serengeti is the starting point for today’s journey to Ngorongoro. The day links the Serengeti plains with the cooler Ngorongoro highlands, passing grassland, volcanic slopes and broad viewpoints along the way. Wildlife may be encountered en route, but timing remains flexible and follows current conditions.

Central Serengeti Game Drive & Transfer to Ngorongoro experienceCentral Serengeti Game Drive & Transfer to Ngorongoro scenery
Accommodation Ngorongoro Lion's Paw Camp Eastern rim, Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Exterior of Ngorongoro Lion's Paw Camp in Eastern rim, Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Day 5

Full-Day Game Drive in Ngorongoro Crater

Full-Day Game Drive in Ngorongoro Crater
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Scheduled travel time: Game drives only. Main focus: Big Five, crater floor picnic, endangered black rhino. A full day is set aside for Day Game Drive in Ngorongoro Crater, allowing the experience to unfold without a rushed timetable. The Ngorongoro landscape combines a forested rim with grassland, wetlands and soda-lake habitat on the crater floor. Wildlife can be diverse, but the guide reads conditions carefully and keeps every sighting patient and responsible.

Full-Day Game Drive in Ngorongoro Crater experienceFull-Day Game Drive in Ngorongoro Crater scenery
Accommodation Ngorongoro Lion's Paw Camp Eastern rim, Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Exterior of Ngorongoro Lion's Paw Camp in Eastern rim, Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Day 6

Farewell to the Wild – Transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport

Farewell to the Wild – Transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport
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Scheduled travel time: ~5 to 6 hours. Main focus: Scenic drive through Maasai lands, drop-off at airport. The final travel arrangements begin from the confirmed hotel, lodge or meeting point, with timing built around the scheduled flight or onward transfer. Travel logistics take priority today, while clear weather may offer a final aerial view of the coast, highlands or plains below. On the 6-Day Big FiveTanzania Luxury Safari - Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater, this is the main focus of day 6.

Security entrance at Arusha Airport in TanzaniaArusha Airport terminal, apron and airstrip in Tanzania
Aircraft on the apron at Arusha Airport in Tanzania

From Price

Minimum price only, based on 2 people sharing. Final pricing depends on season, availability and requested customizations.

Package From Price
Published tour package From $5,290 per person
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Included & Not Included

What Is Included

Domestic bush flight from Arusha to Northern Serengeti
Park and conservation fees for all areas visited
Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof, inverter & fridge
Expert English-speaking driver-guide
All road transfers and guided game drives
5 nights in luxury safari camps & lodges: River Camp – Northern Serengeti (2 nights) ,Serengeti Sametu – Central Serengeti (1 night) ,Lion’s Paw Camp – Ngorongoro (2 nights)
All meals on safari (B/L/D), including picnic lunches
Soft drinks, bottled water, tea & coffee throughout
Arrival transfer in Arusha and final drop-off at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)

What Is Not Included

×International flights
×Visas and travel insurance
×Tips for guide and lodge staff
×Optional balloon safari or cultural experiences
×Alcoholic beverages (unless included at camp)
×Personal expenses (laundry, souvenirs, etc.)
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Trip Details

Route

Northern Serengeti - Central Serengeti - Ngorongoro Crater - Arusha Region

Best Season

Jan, Feb, Mar, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct

Transportation

4x4 Toyota land Cruiser

Accommodation

Lodges & Camps

Arrival

Kilimanjaro Int. Airport (KIA)

Departure

Kilimanjaro Int. Airport (KIA)

Language

English

Price Basis

From $5,290 per person

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. LuiTours can adjust accommodation level, routing, pickup point, domestic flights, extra nights, and activity timing while keeping the route realistic.
Final prices may vary by season, park fees, accommodation availability, flight availability, comfort level, and private group size.
Yes. The trip is handled through LuiTours enquiry support, private planning, and guest communication.
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