5-Day The Serengeti Trail - Luxury

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Welcome to Tanzania

Welcome to Tanzania. Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, you will be met by a Benson Safaris Tanzania representative and transferred to your hotel where the remainder of the day is spend at leisure. Rest in your room and relax with a book in the manicured gardens. Enjoy a refreshing swim in the pool or explore Arusha and surrounding areas on one of our day tours. The choice is yours.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Mount Meru Hotel

• Luxury hotel located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, you will drive to the Serengeti National Park which is one of Africa’s premier game parks. Driving through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area toward the Serengeti National Park, you will begin to experience the vastness of this territory. Marvel at the multitude of animal and birdlife while cruising through this acacia spotted savannah.

You will visit a Maasai Village (optional) in the Ngorongoro Highlands where you will meet the elders, warriors, women and children. Learn about the culture, beliefs and traditions of Tanzania’s last nomadic tribe.

The Serengeti is Tanzania's oldest and most popular national park. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Serengeti is a year-round destination and each season has its own special highlight with the most famous being the annual wildebeest migration—a once in a lifetime experience.

You will game drive en-route before arriving in the Serengeti in time for a half day game drive.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)

High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Serengeti National Park

Today, you will venture deeper into the world-famous Serengeti on a full day game drive.

Enhance your safari: Hot air balloon flight and champagne breakfast in the Serengeti National Park. Price: $547 USD per person, subject to availability. Not suitable for children under 7 years.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Ngorongoro Crater

Today you will be rewarded with a visit to the stunning Ngorongoro Crater which became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. It is one of the only places on earth where mankind and wild animals co-exist is harmony.

The Crater is famous for Africa’s best game viewing as there is an ever present abundance of wildlife due to the permanent water supply on the crater floor. You will descend 610 meters into the Crater where your safari truly begins. Spot the endangered black rhino, wildebeest, buffalo, zebra, eland, gazelle and giant tusked elephants. You'll also see lions, leopards and cheetahs as well as scavengers such as spotted hyenas, jackals and wild dogs. Over 500 species of birds have been recorded within the Conservation Area.

After a full day in the Ngorongoro Crater (6-9 hours), you will return to Arusha for your final evening.

Upgrade your accommodation: Sleep on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater for a truly magical experience. Please ask us for rates.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

Show more

ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Mount Meru Hotel

• Luxury hotel located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Farewell Tanzania

Today you will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.