Overview

Highlights

• • Experience Tanzania’s premier wildlife destinations in comfort and style.
  • Visit Tarangire National Park, renowned for large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. Stay at Tarangire Sopa Lodge for luxury or Tarangire Simba Lodge for mid-range comfort.
  • Explore the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage site teeming with lions, rhinos, hippos, and other wildlife. Enjoy accommodations at Ngorongoro Crater Lodge for a luxury experience or Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge for mid-range options.
  • Spend immersive days in the Serengeti National Park, home to the Big Five, vast savannahs, and seasonal wildlife migrations. Stay at Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge for luxury or Seronera Wildlife Lodge for mid-range comfort.
  • Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in private 4x4 vehicles guided by expert naturalists who provide in-depth knowledge of the ecosystem.
  • Benefit from seamless transfers, personalized service, and opportunities for breathtaking photography.
  • Ideal for travelers seeking a curated, immersive wildlife experience with a trusted operator, making this safari a memorable exploration of Tanzania’s iconic landscapes and diverse fauna

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Where You Will Experience Serengeti Lodge Safari (Mid range and Luxury)

Embark on a seamless journey through Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife regions with Serengeti Travels, combining adventure with comfort. Begin at Tarangire National Park, known for majestic elephants and ancient baobabs, staying at Tarangire Sopa Lodge for luxury or Tarangire Simba Lodge for mid-range comfort. Next, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage site teeming with lions, rhinos, hippos, and diverse wildlife. Overnight at Ngorongoro Crater Lodge for a premium experience or Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge for a mid-range alternative. The journey culminates in the Serengeti National Park, the heart of Tanzania’s safari country, offering Big Five sightings, sweeping savannahs, and seasonal migrations. Stay at Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge for luxury or Seronera Wildlife Lodge for mid-range accommodation, both strategically positioned for optimal wildlife encounters. Each location combines expert-guided game drives, comfortable lodging, and stunning landscapes, ensuring an immersive, memorable safari that balances thrilling wildlife experiences with unmatched comfort. This itinerary is designed for travelers who want both adventure and refinement, offering the best of Tanzania in a curated, hassle-free journey.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Depart from Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park, known for its large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in a private 4x4 vehicle with an expert guide. Overnight at Tarangire Sopa Lodge for luxury or Tarangire Simba Lodge for mid-range comfort.

Day 2: Tarangire to Ngorongoro Crater
After a morning game drive in Tarangire, travel to the Ngorongoro Crater. Descend into the crater for a spectacular wildlife safari, spotting lions, rhinos, zebras, and hippos in their natural habitat. Overnight at Ngorongoro Crater Lodge for luxury or Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge for mid-range stay.

Day 3: Ngorongoro to Serengeti National Park
Drive through the scenic highlands and enter the Serengeti National Park, Tanzania’s premier wildlife destination. Enjoy an afternoon game drive, experiencing the Big Five and vast savannah landscapes. Stay at Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge for luxury or Seronera Wildlife Lodge for mid-range accommodation.

Day 4: Full Day in Serengeti National Park
Spend a full day exploring the Serengeti with morning and afternoon game drives. Witness wildlife in action, including predators, herds of wildebeest and zebra, and the park’s rich birdlife. Return to your lodge for relaxation and dinner.

Day 5: Serengeti to Arusha via Ngorongoro Highlands
Enjoy an early morning game drive in the Serengeti before departing back to Arusha. Travel through the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands for photos and final wildlife viewing stops. Arrival in Arusha marks the end of the safari.

This itinerary combines luxury and mid-range lodge stays, expert-guided game drives, and seamless transfers, providing a curated, immersive safari experience across Tanzania’s most iconic parks.

Accommodation Options

Experience Tanzania’s wildlife in style with Serengeti Travels, offering carefully selected lodges that balance comfort, location, and immersive safari experiences.

In Tarangire National Park, stay at Tarangire Sopa Lodge for luxury, featuring panoramic views and refined amenities, or Tarangire Simba Lodge for a cozy mid-range option surrounded by the park’s iconic baobabs.

At the Ngorongoro Crater, choose Ngorongoro Crater Lodge for a luxury experience with dramatic crater vistas and elegant suites, or Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge for a mid-range stay combining comfort with close access to wildlife.

Within Serengeti National Park, indulge at Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge, offering spacious rooms, excellent dining, and prime wildlife viewing, or opt for Seronera Wildlife Lodge for a mid-range alternative that blends convenience with a comfortable stay.

Each lodge is strategically positioned to maximize game drive opportunities and paired with Serengeti Travels’ expert guides and personalized service, ensuring your safari nights are as memorable as the days spent exploring Tanzania’s iconic landscapes.

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Safari Price

A 5-day Serengeti lodge safari with Serengeti Travels offers flexible pricing depending on accommodation, season, and group size.

For mid-range lodges, prices typically start around $2,000 per person and can go up to $3,500 per person, covering comfortable lodges or tented camps, private 4×4 vehicles with expert guides, all park fees, meals, and daily game drives across Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, and Serengeti National Park.

For luxury lodges, the experience ranges from $3,500 to $7,000+ per person, reflecting premium accommodations inside the parks, exclusive lodge locations, gourmet meals, and highly personalized services.

All packages include seamless transfers between parks, guided game drives, park entry fees, and full-board meals at lodges. Costs typically exclude international flights, visas, personal expenses, and optional activities such as hot-air balloon rides or cultural visits.

This pricing structure ensures travelers can choose a level of comfort and exclusivity that fits their preferences while enjoying a fully curated, immersive safari experience. Serengeti Travels customizes each itinerary to match your interests, lodge preference, and wildlife priorities, making every safari unique and memorable.

Fly-In Option

For travelers looking to maximize wildlife time and minimize long drives, Serengeti Travels offers a convenient fly-in option. A short domestic flight from Arusha delivers you directly into the heart of Serengeti National Park, landing near your lodge so you can start game drives almost immediately.

You can choose to fly in and fly out, perfect for those with limited time, or fly in and complete the rest of the safari by road, covering Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire before returning to Arusha. Small aircraft provide scenic aerial views, though baggage is limited to soft-sided luggage.

This option is ideal for honeymooners, families, or travelers combining safari with a Zanzibar or coastal trip, reducing travel fatigue while keeping the experience immersive.

The fly-in arrangement with Serengeti Travels ensures a time-efficient, seamless safari, letting you spend more hours on game drives and wildlife photography while enjoying the comfort and convenience of strategically located lodges.

Why Book This 5 Day Serengeti Lodge Safari (Mid range and Luxury)

Booking this 5-day lodge safari with Serengeti Travels guarantees a seamless, immersive, and memorable Tanzanian safari experience. You explore the country’s most iconic wildlife regions—Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, and Serengeti National Park—with expert guides who provide in-depth knowledge of the ecosystem and ensure the best wildlife encounters.

The itinerary balances comfort and adventure, featuring strategically located mid-range or luxury lodges that allow prime game viewing, comfortable accommodations, and exceptional dining. Private 4x4 vehicles ensure personalized game drives, giving you flexibility to spend more time observing the Big Five, herds of wildebeest, or elusive predators.

With the option of a fly-in safari, you save travel time and maximize your game drive hours, ideal for travelers with limited days or those combining a safari with a coastal or Zanzibar getaway.

Whether it’s your first safari or a return visit, this package offers a curated, hassle-free adventure, combining breathtaking landscapes, rich wildlife encounters, and high-quality service. Choosing Serengeti Travels ensures every detail is handled professionally, making your 5-day safari both luxurious and deeply authentic.

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