Overview
Deep into the Serengeti
This 5-day Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater safari gives you more time where it matters — the vast plains of the Serengeti National Park, prime territory for lions, cheetahs, leopards and the wildebeest migration — before descending into the Ngorongoro Crater for the Big Five. Ideal for keen wildlife watchers and photographers.
Day by Day
Your 5-day Serengeti & Ngorongoro itinerary
Arusha to the Serengeti
Depart Arusha and journey to the Serengeti National Park, game viewing en route through the Ngorongoro highlands. Afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight in the Serengeti.
Full day in the Serengeti
A full day of morning and afternoon game drives across the Serengeti plains in search of big cats and, in season, the wildebeest migration. All meals and overnight.
More Serengeti exploration
Continue exploring different areas of the Serengeti with more game drives, maximising your wildlife sightings. All meals and overnight.
Serengeti to Ngorongoro
Morning game drive in the Serengeti, then transfer to the Ngorongoro highlands, with an optional visit to Olduvai Gorge. Dinner and overnight near the crater rim.
Ngorongoro Crater game drive & return to Arusha
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive among the Big Five, then return to Arusha in the evening.
What to expect
What’s included & excluded
Included
- Park & conservation area entry fees
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Safari vehicle with a game-viewing roof hatch
- Full-board accommodation (camping or lodge)
- Game drives as per the itinerary
- Drinking water during game drives
Not included
- International flights & airport transfers
- Tanzania visa and travel insurance
- Personal items, drinks & tips
- Optional activities (balloon safari, cultural visits)
- Anything not listed under “Included”
Why book with us
Why travellers choose Nairobi Tour Promoters
Local experts
A Nairobi-based team running Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda & Rwanda safaris for years.
Honest budget pricing
Affordable camping & lodge options with no hidden costs.
Expert guides
Professional driver-guides who know where the wildlife is.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How much time do I get in the Serengeti?
This 5-day safari gives you around three days in and around the Serengeti, allowing time to explore different areas and greatly improve your big-cat and migration sightings.
When is the best time for the migration?
The migration moves through the Serengeti year-round; river crossings are often best around July to September, while calving on the southern plains is typically January to March.
Is this safari good for photographers?
Yes - the extra days in the Serengeti give superb opportunities for wildlife photography, plus the dramatic setting of the Ngorongoro Crater.