This 5-day private safari is offered by an experienced tour operator renowned for delivering amazing wildlife safari holidays. This program has a selection of mid-range lodges. This is the trip of a lifetime in which you’ll experience breathtaking wildlife across the most diverse landscapes; lions roaming around the Serengeti plains, elephants amongst acacias, and a huge variety of wildlife in Tanzania’s national parks.
Tour Highlights
- Serengeti National Park
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Tarangire National Park
Embark Tanzania’s wildlife wonders in style on this 5-day safari With All Inclusive service . Explore Tarangire National Park’s elephants and baobabs, the iconic Ngorongoro Crater, and the endless plains of the Serengeti, home to the Great Migration. Stay in mid-range lodges and tented camps with all meals and drinks included, enjoying thrilling game drives, breathtaking landscapes, and unmatched comfort every day.
Upon arrival at the airport, you will be warmly welcomed by a representative from Jema Safaris who will brief you about your safari.
You will then begin your journey directly to Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania’s most beautiful parks, famous for its giant baobab trees and large elephant herds. Enjoy a game drive en route, where you may spot elephants, giraffes, zebras, lions, and a variety of birdlife.
In the late afternoon, you will exit the park and drive to Karatu for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.
🛏️ Accommodation: Kitela Lodge
🍽️ Meal Plan: Full Board (Lunch & Dinner included)
📝 Note:
Please ensure your arrival is in the morning or early afternoon for the best experience.
Depending on your arrival time, the game drive in Tarangire may be adjusted.

After an early breakfast, you will depart from Karatu and begin your journey toward the world-famous Serengeti National Park.
Enjoy a scenic drive through the Ngorongoro Highlands, with breathtaking views along the way. As you enter the Serengeti, the landscape opens into endless plains, offering incredible wildlife viewing opportunities. You will enjoy a game drive en route to your camp, with chances to spot lions, cheetahs, elephants, buffalo, and many other species.
Arrive in the central Serengeti in the late afternoon and continue with a game drive before heading to your camp.
🛏️ Accommodation: Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge
🍽️ Meal Plan: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included)
📝 Note:
Optional stop at the Ngorongoro Crater viewpoint for photos.
This is a long but very scenic drive with plenty of wildlife viewing along the wa

After breakfast, you will embark on a full-day game drive in the iconic Serengeti National Park, one of the best wildlife destinations in the world.
Today offers endless opportunities to explore the vast plains and track incredible wildlife. The Serengeti is home to the famous Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino—as well as cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, zebras, and large herds of wildebeest. Depending on the season, you may also witness part of the Great Migration.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush while surrounded by nature, then continue your game drive in different areas of the park to maximize wildlife sightings.
In the late afternoon, return to your camp for relaxation, dinner, and overnight stay.
🛏️ Accommodation: Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge
🍽️ Meal Plan: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included)
📝 Note:
- Early morning and late afternoon are the best times to spot predators in action.
- Your guide will customize the route based on wildlife movements for the best experience.

After an early breakfast, you will depart from the Serengeti and drive toward the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most unique wildlife destinations in the world.
Descend into the crater for a half-day game drive, where you will have excellent chances to spot the Big Five, including the rare black rhino. The crater is home to a dense population of wildlife such as lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, and flamingos around the soda lake.
Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the crater while surrounded by breathtaking scenery, then continue your game drive before ascending in the afternoon.
Later, you will drive to Karatu for relaxation, dinner, and your overnight stay.
🛏️ Accommodation: Kitela Lodge
🍽️ Meal Plan: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included)
📝 Note:
- Early departure is recommended for the best wildlife viewing inside the crater.
- The Ngorongoro Crater offers one of the highest chances to see all members of the Big Five in a single day.
After breakfast, you will enjoy a guided coffee tour in the lush highlands of Karatu. Experience the full process of local coffee production—from bean to cup—while interacting with the local community. You’ll have the chance to roast, grind, and taste freshly brewed Tanzanian coffee.
After the tour, you will begin your drive back to Arusha, enjoying the scenic landscapes along the way.
Depending on your flight schedule, you will be transferred to the airport for your departure or dropped off at your hotel in Arusha.
🍽️ Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
📝 Note:
Optional stop for souvenirs in Arusha can be arranged upon request.
Airport transfer timing will be arranged based on your flight schedule.
Rates
Here's how your price comes together.
Cost Includes
- All accommodations
- All activities, unless indicated as optional
- All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Taxes / VAT
- Flying doctor services
- Drinking water (On all days)
- Park fees
- Domestic Flights
- Professional guide
Cost Excludes
- International flights
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$15.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (souvenirs
- Visa fees, etc.)
he ideal time for wildlife viewing is during the dry season from June to October, when animals gather near water sources and the vegetation is sparse. The period December to February also offers warm, dry conditions with excellent wildlife sightings.
Yes! Jema Safaris offers fully tailor-made itineraries. You can adjust the duration, activities, or accommodation level, or add extra experiences such as cultural tours, additional beach days, or adventure activities.
Our route through Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater provides excellent chances to see the Big Five — lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards, and rhinos. Wildlife sightings depend on the season and animal movements.
Tanzania is generally a safe and welcoming destination. Standard travel precautions — such as keeping personal belongings secure and following your guide’s instructions — ensure a smooth and worry-free safari experience.
We recommend consulting your healthcare provider before travel. Common advice includes vaccines for Hepatitis A & B, typhoid, yellow fever, and rabies depending on your activities. Malaria prophylaxis is also recommended for most areas.
Yes — travel insurance is strongly recommended. It covers medical emergencies, trip cancellations, or unexpected events during your safari and beach stay.
Essentials include light clothing, comfortable walking shoes, sun protection, a hat, insect repellent, a reusable water bottle, camera/binoculars, and swimwear for Zanzibar. Jema Safaris can provide a detailed packing guide tailored to your itinerary.
Yes — all national park entrance fees, Ngorongoro Crater fees, transfers between lodges, and airport pick-ups are included in the price of your safari package.
Absolutely. You will be met at Kilimanjaro International Airport by your Jema Safaris representative and transferred to your hotel in Arusha to start your adventure.
Your safari guide will be professional and English-speaking. Guides fluent in other languages such as French, German, or Spanish can be arranged upon request.
Yes! You can extend your safari with additional parks, adventure activities, or extra days on Zanzibar. Jema Safaris can help plan extensions such as Mt. Kilimanjaro treks, Pemba or Mafia Island trips, or cultural tours.
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