Serengeti & Crater Escape
5 days—Witness the Great Migration in style, with private flights, wild luxury, and seamless bush-to-beach travel
$2620-2630 USD
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Safari summary
This exceptional 5-day safari offers an effortless transition from Zanzibar’s turquoise coastline to the awe-inspiring heart of Africa’s wilderness. Designed for luxury, midrange, and budget travelers alike, the experience begins with a private charter flight from Zanzibar to Kogatende Airstrip in the Northern Serengeti—strategically timed with the Great Migration’s river crossing season. Prepare for unforgettable wildlife encounters as vast herds of wildebeest brave the Mara River’s crocodile-infested waters, with predators like lions and leopards always in pursuit.
Your days in the Serengeti are packed with personalized game drives led by expert guides, with options for sunrise hot air balloon safaris over the golden plains. The adventure continues with a scenic flight to the Ngorongoro Highlands, followed by a crater floor safari in one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife sanctuaries. Throughout the journey, choose accommodations tailored to your travel style: elegant luxury lodges with infinity pools and fine dining, midrange tented camps that blend comfort with authenticity, or well-appointed budget safari camps offering prime locations and warm hospitality.
Each property has been hand-selected to provide immersion in nature without compromising on comfort. Private charter flights between destinations ensure maximum time in the wild and minimum time in transit. Whether you're enjoying champagne sundowners above the Mara or listening to lion calls under a canvas roof, this itinerary is designed to deliver Tanzania’s most iconic safari experiences in an elevated yet accessible way.
About this tour
Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
Main focus | Game drives | |
Activity level | Easy activity | |
Best months | All months | |
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Accesibility |
This tour is modifiable for those with limited mobility.
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Fine details
Safari highlights
- Beaches
- Hot air balloons
- Wildlife sanctuaries
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Airport transfers
- All drinks
- Internal flights
- Laundry
- Meals
- Park fees
- Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
- Hot air balloons
- International flights
- Premium alcoholic beverages
- Spa treatments
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Zanzibar to Northern Serengeti
Serengeti
Depart Zanzibar by private charter to Kogatende. Upon arrival, enjoy a scenic drive through the Northern Serengeti en route to your lodge or camp. Afternoon game drive offers first glimpses of the Great Migration and big cats. Settle into your eco-camp and enjoy a sundowner by the fire.
Sero Tented Camp
Mara River & Migration Safari
Serengeti
Full-day game drive along the Mara River tracking dramatic wildebeest crossings. Watch crocodiles lurking, predators hunting, and herds on the move. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush. Return to your accommodation for a gourmet dinner or campfire meal depending on tier.
Sero Tented Camp
Balloon Safari & Scenic Flight
Optional sunrise hot air balloon safari (extra cost) offers a bird’s-eye view of the migration. After breakfast, fly by private charter to Lake Manyara. Drive up to Ngorongoro Highlands. Arrive at your crater lodge with stunning views. Afternoon cultural visit or guided walk available for luxury/midrange.
Ngorongoro Safari Lodge
Ngorongoro Crater Safari
Ngorongoro Crater
Descend early into Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive. Spot black rhino, lions, elephants, buffalo, and hippos in one of Africa’s most biodiverse areas. Enjoy a crater-side picnic lunch. Afternoon at leisure in your lodge, with optional spa treatments or crater rim walk (luxury/midrange).
Ngorongoro Safari Lodge
Return to Zanzibar
Relaxed breakfast overlooking the Highlands before transferring to Lake Manyara airstrip. Private charter flight whisks you back to Zanzibar. Arrive by mid-afternoon, just in time to relax on the beach or toast the sunset with memories of your safari still fresh.
No Accomodation (Flight Back to Zanzibar)
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