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Classic Serengeti Safari

A perfect 4-day introduction to the world-famous Serengeti National Park.

Duration 4 Days / 3 Nights
Group 2-6 people
Pickup Arusha
Language English
From $1,815 per person · 3 tiers available
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Overview

The Classic Serengeti Safari is the perfect introduction to Tanzania's most famous national park. In just 4 days, you'll experience the vast plains of the Serengeti, home to the Big Five and the Great Migration. With comfortable mid-range lodging and expert guides, this safari delivers the quintessential African experience at an accessible price point.

Highlights

Big Five game drives
Serengeti sunrise
Ngorongoro viewpoint
Professional guide
Comfortable lodging

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All tiers share the same expert guide, private 4x4, full meal plan and itinerary. The difference is the comfort level of your accommodation.

  Budget Mid-range Recommended Luxury
Price (per person) $1,815 $3,315 $3,965
Accommodation Comfortable mid-range hotels and tented camps. Clean, en-suite rooms. Quality lodges and tented camps in or close to the parks. Pool, restaurant, character. Premier lodges and luxury tented suites. Private decks, spa options, fine dining.
Vehicle Shared 4x4 with pop-up roof, bottled water Private 4x4 with pop-up roof, charging ports, fridge Private 4x4 fully equipped, refreshments and snacks on board
Meals Hotel breakfast and dinner; picnic lunch on game-drive days Full board with regional menus and dietary options Gourmet full board with sundowners, bush dinners and wine pairings
Best for Travellers prioritising value and the wildlife experience Couples, families and most first-time visitors Honeymoons, milestone trips and discerning travellers

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Early 6:00 AM departure from your Arusha hotel with a packed breakfast. Drive up through the Ngorongoro Highlands with a photo stop at the crater viewpoint (approx. 7 hours total including stops). Enter the Serengeti via Naabi Hill Gate and begin game viewing as you make your way to your central Serengeti camp or lodge. Check in and relax. Sunset drinks overlooking the plains, followed by a hearty safari dinner and overnight.

Dawn departure with packed breakfast for the best game viewing when predators are most active. Explore the Seronera River valley - the Serengeti's year-round wildlife highway and Africa's best leopard country. Watch for lion prides, cheetah hunting on the open plains and elephant families in the marshlands. Picnic lunch in the bush under an acacia. Afternoon drive continues until golden hour, then return to camp for dinner.

Morning game drive as you travel out of the Serengeti, stopping at the Olduvai Gorge museum to see casts of the earliest human fossils. Continue to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area (approx. 5 hours with stops). Check in to a mid-range lodge with views over the crater. Afternoon rest, then an optional short walk along the forested rim. Dinner at the lodge with a chance to spot bushbuck grazing on the grounds.

Early breakfast, then the trip highlight - descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive on the caldera floor. Incredible wildlife density: lion, black rhino, elephant, zebra, buffalo and flamingo, often within a few kilometers of each other. Picnic lunch, then ascend in the early afternoon. Drive back to Arusha (approx. 3.5 hours), arriving by evening. Drop-off at your hotel or airport.

What's Included

  • Park fees
  • Mid-range lodge
  • All meals on safari
  • 4x4 vehicle
  • Guide
  • Airport pickup

What's Excluded

  • Flights
  • Visa
  • Insurance
  • Drinks
  • Tips

Best Time to Visit

Plan around peak wildlife, weather and price windows.

Peak season Shoulder / good Off-season

Long Dry Season

Peak
June – October

Peak game viewing. Animals concentrate around waterholes; thinning vegetation makes spotting easy. The iconic Mara River crossings of the Great Migration occur Jul – Sep.

Calving Season

Peak
January – February

The Great Migration calves in southern Serengeti / Ndutu. Dramatic predator action and excellent weather with surprisingly low crowds.

Short Rains

Good
November – December

Brief afternoon showers, lush green landscapes and excellent birding as migrants arrive. Migration herds move south. Lower-season pricing.

Long Rains

Avoid
March – May

Heavy rainfall, muddy roads, some lodges close. Beautiful green scenery and dramatic skies, but the most challenging time for safaris. Lowest prices.

What to Pack

Recommended essentials based on Tanzanian conditions and our 25 years of experience guiding this trip.

Lightweight, neutral-coloured clothing (avoid bright colours, navy and black)
Wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses with UV protection
Strong sunscreen (SPF 30+) and lip balm
Insect repellent (DEET-based)
Closed walking shoes or light boots
Light fleece or jacket for early morning game drives
Binoculars (essential)
Camera with zoom lens and spare batteries
Refillable water bottle
Personal medications and basic first-aid kit
Small backpack for day use
Power adapter (Tanzania uses UK Type G plugs)

Frequently Asked Questions

Standard safaris require minimal fitness — most game viewing is from the vehicle. If you have specific mobility concerns, let us know so we can plan appropriate stops.

Yes — single travellers typically pay 25-40% above the per-person sharing rate. Contact us for current single-supplement pricing on your chosen package.

Yes, all park entry fees, conservation fees and crater fees are included in the package price.

Yes. Most travellers (US, UK, EU, Canada, Australia) can apply for a Tanzania e-visa online (~$50) before travel, or get a visa on arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport. Allow 7-10 days for e-visa processing.

A Yellow Fever certificate is required only if you are arriving from a yellow-fever country. Recommended (consult your doctor): Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Typhoid, Tetanus, and antimalarial prophylaxis.

Strongly recommended for all travellers and mandatory for Kilimanjaro climbers. Make sure your policy covers high-altitude trekking up to 6,000 m if you are climbing.

A 30% deposit confirms your booking. The remaining balance is due 30 days before arrival. We accept bank transfer, credit card and major mobile money providers.

Yes. Vegetarian, vegan, halal, kosher, gluten-free and other dietary needs can be arranged with advance notice — please flag them when booking.

Free cancellation up to 60 days before departure (deposit refunded minus a small processing fee). Cancellations 30-60 days out: 50% refund. Less than 30 days: no refund. We strongly recommend trip-cancellation insurance.
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Budget $1,815
Mid-range $3,315
Luxury $3,965
per person · final price varies with group size
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