Experience a luxury 5-day private Tanzania safari from Arusha, visiting some of the country’s most iconic destinations. Over five days, explore Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Lake Manyara, enjoying private game drives, expertly guided wildlife encounters, and stays in luxury lodges or tented accommodations for a truly memorable safari experience.



This safari is perfect for travelers who want to experience Tanzania’s wildlife with the highest level of comfort. Throughout the journey, you will have your own private 4x4 safari vehicle and a professional, well-knowledgeable safari guide to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience.

The 5-day luxury safari in Tanzania can be customized to suit your preferences, allowing you to choose your travel dates, lodges, and even destinations if needed. This private safari is ideal for couples, families, friends, honeymooners, and small groups looking for comfort, flexibility, and a personalized Tanzania safari experience.

5-Day Tanzania Luxury Safari Highlights

  • Day 1 – Arusha to Tarangire National Park
  • Day 2 – Lake Manyara National Park to Karatu
  • Day 3 – Karatu to Serengeti National Park
  • Day 4 – Full-day luxury game drive in Serengeti National Park
  • Day 5 – Ngorongoro Crater game drive and return to Arusha

5-Day Luxury Tanzania Safari – Detailed Itinerary

Begin your unforgettable 5-day luxury safari in Tanzania from Arusha, the country’s main tourism hub, with a scenic drive to Tarangire National Park, renowned for its impressive elephant herds and iconic baobab trees, where you will enjoy a private game drive. Continue to Serengeti National Park for two full days of immersive wildlife experiences, exploring vast savannahs teeming with predators and plains game on expertly guided game drives. After the Serengeti, travel to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area for a spectacular descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s richest wildlife regions, before concluding your safari with a scenic drive back to Arusha, completing a truly memorable and luxurious Tanzanian adventure.

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    Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park

    After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel in Arusha and begin your drive to Tarangire National Park. Upon arrival, enjoy your first private game drive through the park, which is well known for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and diverse wildlife.

    You will explore the park with your professional safari guide, spotting animals such as lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and many bird species along the Tarangire River. A picnic lunch will be served inside the park.

    In the late afternoon, exit the park and drive to your luxury lodge or tented camp for relaxation, dinner, and overnight stay.

    Accommodation : Tarangire Treetops Lodge

    🍴 Meals: Lunch & Dinner

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    Day 2: Tarangire to Serengeti National Park

    After breakfast, depart Tarangire and drive towards Serengeti National Park, passing through the beautiful landscapes of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy an en-route game drive as you enter the Serengeti plains.

    Serengeti National Park is famous for its vast open savannahs and incredible wildlife density. You will enjoy game viewing while driving deeper into the park, spotting predators and plains game along the way.

    Arrive at your luxury lodge or tented camp in the Serengeti for dinner and overnight stay.

    Accommodation : Meliá Serengeti Lodge

    🍴 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

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    Day 3: Full-Day Serengeti Game Drive

    After an early breakfast, enjoy a full-day private game drive in Serengeti National Park. This is your best chance to experience the park in depth and follow wildlife movements across the endless plains.

    With your professional guide, you may spot lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and large herds of wildebeest. A picnic lunch will be served inside the park.

    Continue with afternoon game drives before returning to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight stay.

    Accommodation : Meliá Serengeti Lodge

    🍴 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

  • 04

    Day 4: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

    After breakfast, depart Serengeti and drive towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with an en-route game drive. Upon arrival, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a spectacular game drive.

    The crater is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including elephants, lions, buffaloes, rhinos, and flamingos around the soda lake. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the crater floor.

    In the late afternoon, ascend from the crater and drive to your luxury lodge on the crater rim or nearby Karatu area.

    Accommodation : Ngorongoro Lion’s Paw Camp

    🍴 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

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    Day 5: Ngorongoro to Lake Manyara and back to Arusha

    After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park for a final game drive. The park is known for its tree-climbing lions, flamingos, and scenic views of the Great Rift Valley.

    Enjoy game viewing through the forest, open grasslands, and lakeshore areas before stopping for lunch.

    In the afternoon, drive back to Arusha where your luxury 5-day Tanzania safari comes to an end.

    🍴 Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Safari Inclusions

  • ✅ Private 4x4 luxury safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • ✅ Professional English-speaking and well-knowledgeable safari guide
  • ✅ All park entrance and conservation fees (Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara)
  • ✅ Luxury lodge or luxury tented camp accommodation
  • ✅ Full-board meals throughout the safari
  • ✅ Picnic lunches during game drives
  • ✅ Unlimited bottled drinking water during the safari
  • ✅ All government taxes and levies

Safari Exclusions

  • ❌ International and domestic flights
  • ❌ Tanzania visa fees
  • ❌ Travel insurance
  • ❌ Personal expenses and gratuities (tips)
  • ❌ Optional safari activities
  • ❌ Alcoholic and soft drinks at lodges

Safari Cost (Per Person)

The cost of this 5-day Tanzania Luxury Safari Tour Package (2026–2027) starts at $2,400 to $4,200 per person depending on travel season, group size, and choice of luxury accommodation.

  • Luxury Safari: From USD 2,500 – 3,200 per person
  • High-End Luxury Safari: From USD 3,400 – 4,200 per person

Prices are indicative and subject to availability and customization.

Optional Safari Activities & Add-ons

  • ✅ Serengeti Hot Air Balloon Safari – USD 599 per person
  • ✅ Private bush breakfast experience – USD 80 per person
  • ✅ Private bush sundowner experience – USD 70 per person
  • ✅ Maasai cultural village visit – USD 40 per person
  • ✅ Extra night in Serengeti (luxury lodge/camp) – From USD 450 per person
  • ✅ Extra night in Ngorongoro / Karatu (luxury lodge) – From USD 380 per person
  • ✅ Flight upgrade between parks (light aircraft) – From USD 320 per person
  • ✅ Private photographer on safari (on request) – From USD 600 per day

Prices are indicative and may vary depending on season, lodge availability, and specific preferences.

Transfers and Logistics

  • ✅ Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Arusha hotel – USD 50 per vehicle
  • ✅ Arusha to Moshi transfer – USD 100 per vehicle
  • ✅ Moshi to Arusha transfer – USD 150 per vehicle

Book This 5-Day Luxury Tanzania Safari

Ready to experience a private 5-day luxury safari in Tanzania? Book now to secure your safari for 2026 or 2027 and enjoy a fully personalized journey through Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Lake Manyara.

Contact us today via WhatsApp or email to customize your travel dates, choose your preferred luxury lodges, and confirm your reservation.

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