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
Northern Serengeti
Untamed and home to thrilling river crossings (seasonal)
Central Serengeti
Big cats, wide horizons, and year-round game viewing
Ngorongoro Crater
A natural sanctuary, home to the Big Five
Arusha Region
Gateway to the northern safari circuit
Daily Itinerary
Fly from Arusha to Northern Serengeti – Into the Wild
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.



Full-Day Game Drive – The Drama of the North
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.



Transfer Game Drive to Central Serengeti
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.



Central Serengeti Game Drive & Transfer to Ngorongoro
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.



Full-Day Game Drive in Ngorongoro Crater
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.



Farewell to the Wild – Transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport
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.



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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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