Luxury6-Day Luxury Kenya & Tanzania Safari
$3,440 / personPrivate
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Tanzania
6-Day Luxury Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safari from Arusha
A relaxed trip: two nights settling into Arusha, two at Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti, and a final night on the Ngorongoro Crater rim.
Trip overview
A relaxed luxury safari that gives you time to settle in before flying to the Serengeti. The route opens with two nights in a private luxury setting in Arusha, flies directly into the Serengeti for two nights at Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti, then spends a final night on the rim of Ngorongoro Crater before a full crater safari and the return to Arusha.
Domestic flights, private safari transport, meals, drinks and airport transfers are all included, built for travellers who value comfort, privacy and a relaxed pace.
Departures run on any day subject to availability. The trip is not available to solo travellers or groups larger than four, and accepts children from age three, with a discount under twelve. Rates are fixed by party size; see the schedule below.
CountryTanzaniaArusha · Serengeti · Ngorongoro
Duration6 days5 nights
ArrangementPrivateyour own vehicle and guide
Starts & endsKilimanjaro International AirportEnds Arusha
From$4,311per person, estimated
How this price works. Per person in US dollars. From $4,311 applies to 4 people, 2 rooms, Jan 1 to Dec 31, 2026. Rates change with travel dates and party size and are subject to availability. All prices shown are estimates. Your final price is confirmed in your written quote. Payment and cancellation terms
Map route
Route overview
1
Arusha
Days 1 to 3 · 2 nights
2
Serengeti
Days 3 to 5 · 2 nights
3
Ngorongoro
Day 5 · 1 night
4
Arusha
Day 6 · Ends here
Wildlife you are likely to see
Elephant
Lion
Buffalo
Zebra
Giraffe
Wildebeest
Hippo
Cheetah
Leopard
Black rhino
Solid tone means often seen on this route. Outline means possible, and worth the patience. Sightings vary with season and luck, and nothing wild is guaranteed.
Photos
Photos from this route
Itinerary
Day by day itinerary
Each day lists the route, the meals included and the lodge for that night. Lodges are as proposed for your dates and are confirmed by name in your written confirmation.
Main transfers on this trip
- Day 3: Arusha to the Serengeti
- Scheduled flight, as set out in the day below
- Day 5: Serengeti to Ngorongoro
- About 3 to 4 hours by road, with game viewing on the way (estimate)
Road times are estimates without game drives or stops. Traffic, weather, road works and border queues can add time, and your guide plans comfort breaks along the way. Flight times depend on the airline schedule for your date.
Kilimanjaro Airport to Arusha
Day 1: Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport
The flight lands at Kilimanjaro International Airport, and the transfer runs west toward Arusha, with Mount Meru's green cone growing ahead. Arusha Villa, a private luxury lodge set in gardens on the edge of town, is where the safari begins.
The rest of the day belongs to whatever feels right after the flight: a swim in the pool, a wander through the gardens, the view toward Mount Meru as the light fades, or simply rest. Dinner is at the villa.
Transfer to the villaDinner
Accommodation
Night 1 of 2
8 photos
Arusha Villa
Kilala area, just outside Arusha town Hotel · 8 photos
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Arusha Villa is a small, welcoming hotel set in the middle of a coffee plantation just outside Arusha town, in the quiet, rural Kilala area. It offers a peaceful alternative to staying in the busy centre, and it is well placed for the start or end of a northern Tanzania safari, with Kilimanjaro International Airport […]
Arusha
Day 2: A private day of leisure in Arusha
Gardens, and Mount Meru rising beyond them, frame a private day at the villa. It can be spent entirely at leisure, or filled with optional activities: canoeing on Lake Duluti, a crater lake fringed with forest; a coffee and cultural tour; horse riding; a walking safari in Arusha National Park; a city tour; or a bike ride through the countryside.
At leisureOptional activitiesAll meals
Accommodation
Night 2 of 2Same lodge as Day 1: Arusha Villa. See photos and details on Day 1.
Arusha to the Serengeti
Day 3: Fly from Arusha to the Serengeti
A short transfer reaches Arusha Airport for the scheduled flight to the Serengeti, which lands mid morning. A safari guide meets the aircraft, and the game drive starts straight out onto the plains, with lion, elephant, giraffe, zebra and wildebeest all likely.
Lunch is taken in the park, and the drive carries on into the late afternoon, before the night at Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti, inside the Central Serengeti.
Scheduled flightAfternoon game driveAll meals
Day 32 photos
Zebra and wildebeest sharing the open grassland of the Serengeti
Open country in the Lobo area of the northern SerengetiAccommodation
Night 1 of 2
8 photos
Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
Central Serengeti National Park Lodge · 8 photos
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Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti stands in the heart of Serengeti National Park, giving guests quick access to the plains of the central Serengeti, which hold resident wildlife throughout the year. It is a larger lodge than most in the park, with 77 rooms, suites and freestanding villas linked by raised walkways, yet it still […]
Central Serengeti National Park
Day 4: Serengeti leisure and golden-hour safari
The morning is unhurried. Wildlife often comes to the waterhole near the lodge, so breakfast can come with elephants or buffalo in view, and there is an optional walking safari around the grounds for anyone who wants to stretch their legs.
After lunch, the afternoon game drive heads out just as the animals begin to stir again after the heat, and the light turns soft and golden: the best hours of the day on the Serengeti, and the time lions and cheetah are most likely to be on the move.
Relaxed morningAfternoon game driveAll meals
Day 41 photo
Open country in the Lobo area of the northern SerengetiAccommodation
Night 2 of 2Same lodge as Day 3: Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti. See photos and details on Day 3.
Serengeti to Ngorongoro
Day 5: Final Serengeti safari and Ngorongoro
The last Serengeti morning offers a choice. An optional hot air balloon safari, at extra cost, lifts off at sunrise and drifts silently over the plains as the herds wake below, a view of the Serengeti that no vehicle can match. Otherwise, a final game drive stays on the ground among the animals.
A bush lunch out on the plains comes before the drive east, up into the cool, green Ngorongoro highlands, and the night at Ngorongoro Lion's Paw Camp, on the rim of the crater.
Optional hot air balloonBush lunchAll meals
Day 51 photo
The forested rim of Ngorongoro Crater, looking down over the floorAccommodation
One night
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Ngorongoro Lion’s Paw Camp
Eastern rim of Ngorongoro Crater Tented camp · 10 photos
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Ngorongoro Lion’s Paw Camp, part of Karibu Camps and Lodges, is set on the eastern rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, about ten minutes’ drive from the descent road. This position means guests are often among the first vehicles down onto the crater floor in the morning. The camp has a traditional safari character, with canvas […]
Ngorongoro to Arusha
Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater safari and return to Arusha
From the rim camp, the crater is often full of mist at dawn, and watching it slowly clear is a fine way to start the day. After breakfast comes the descent, two thousand feet down the crater wall, for a full day game drive through one of Africa's most concentrated wildlife areas.
Lion, elephant, buffalo, zebra, wildebeest, hippo, hyena and the rare black rhino live across its grassland, forest and soda lake. A picnic lunch is taken on the crater floor, and then the road climbs out and runs back to Arusha, where the safari ends.
Full day crater safariBreakfast and lunch
Day 61 photo
Zebra, wildebeest and gazelle grazing on the crater floor
Price
Price and what is included
Written plainly so there are no surprises at the airport. Anything optional can be added to the quote before you pay.
Included
Already in the price you see.
- Park fees for non-residents
- All activities unless specifically labelled optional
- All accommodation unless listed as an upgrade
- A professional driver-guide
- All transportation unless specifically labelled optional
- All domestic flights during the tour
- All taxes and VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals and drinks as specified in the itinerary
Not included
Budget for these separately.
- International flights
- Additional accommodation before and after the safari
- Tips, published guideline US$10 per person per day
- Personal expenses, souvenirs, travel insurance and visa fees
- Government-imposed increases in taxes or park fees
- Meals specifically identified as not included
- The optional hot air balloon safari on day 5
Rates by travel date
| Travel dates | Solo | 2 people, 1 room | 3 people, 2 rooms | 4 people, 2 rooms | 5+ people |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 to Dec 31, 2026 | n/a | $4,365 | $4,350 | $4,311 | n/a |
| Jan 1 to Dec 31, 2027 | n/a | $4,365 | $4,350 | $4,311 | n/a |
Rates are per person and exclude international flights. Includes a fixed budget for domestic flights; a higher actual flight cost is reflected in the final quotation. Not available to solo travellers, or to groups larger than four.
Before you book
Frequently asked questions
What travellers ask us most about a safari like this one. Anything else, ask below and a specialist in Nairobi replies during office hours, Monday to Saturday.
Is this a private safari?
Yes. This safari is private: your own vehicle and guide for the whole trip, and we never merge your party with another to cut costs.
How do we book, and how much is the deposit?
Press Book this safari. You can hold your dates for three days without paying while a specialist checks availability with the lodges and parks, or pay a deposit of 30, 40 or 50 percent, or the full amount, by credit or debit card through Pesapal. You can also pay by bank transfer, or in person at our Nairobi office by card. The standard schedule is a 30 percent deposit to confirm and the balance 60 days before arrival; bookings made within 60 days of departure, and gorilla or chimpanzee permits, are paid in full at booking. Card details go to Pesapal, never to Volcan.
Will we see the Great Migration and a river crossing?
The herds usually reach the Maasai Mara around July and stay until about October, crossing the Mara River many times in that period. For the rest of the year they are in the Serengeti in Tanzania. The timing is set by the rains, so no operator can promise a crossing on a given day, but our guides follow the reports every morning and position you as well as experience allows.
Do we need a visa?
Tanzania: visas are issued online through the official immigration portal, visa.immigration.go.tz, and on arrival at some entry points. Rules depend on your passport and change from time to time, so check them before you book flights, and always apply through the official government portal, never a third-party agent. We tell you what applies to your route when we confirm your trip.
Which vaccinations and health precautions do we need?
See a travel clinic at least six weeks before you go. Malaria is present in most safari areas of East Africa, so ask about antimalarials, insect repellent and cover-up clothing for the evenings. A yellow fever certificate can be required depending on your route and where you arrive from.
What vehicle will we travel in?
A pop up roof 4x4 safari vehicle, usually a Toyota Land Cruiser, provided through the licensed Kenyan transport partners we contract and work with regularly, with the same driver guide from the first day to the last. It is yours alone for the whole safari, and every vehicle carries reusable water bottles.
Can children come on this safari?
Yes, and a private vehicle makes it easy to set the pace around them. Child rates depend on the lodges, and some camps and activities set minimum ages, so tell us the ages of everyone travelling and we confirm what applies before you pay anything.
What happens if we need to cancel?
Tell us in writing as early as possible. The cancellation charges for your trip are set out in your written booking confirmation. Gorilla permits, internal flights and non-refundable lodge deposits already paid on your behalf cannot be recovered, so they are charged in full. Refunds go back to the card or account the payment came from. The detail is in our Booking & Payment Terms.
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Plan this safari with us
Send your dates and who is travelling. A specialist checks availability with the lodges and parks and replies during Nairobi office hours, Monday to Saturday, with an itemised price.
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- Ask about changing the dates, lodges or pace
- Answered by the team in Nairobi who plan the trip
Availability
6-Day Luxury Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safari from Arusha
Dates are held for 72 hours without payment while you check flights. Nothing is charged until the itinerary is confirmed in writing.
From
$4,311
Per person in US dollars. From $4,311 applies to 4 people, 2 rooms, Jan 1 to Dec 31, 2026. Rates change with travel dates and party size and are subject to availability. All prices shown are estimates. Your final price is confirmed in your written quote.
Prices are for guidance and are confirmed against current lodge and park rates before any payment.
Enquire first for questions and a written quote, with no commitment. Book this safari asks us to hold your dates for 72 hours without payment. Your booking is confirmed only when we confirm it in writing and your deposit is received under our booking terms.
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