5-Day Serengeti Short & Sweet Safari
5-Day Serengeti Short & Sweet Safari
5-Day Serengeti Short & Sweet Safari
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This package is ideal for those wanting to cross the incredible Serengeti National Park and the Great Wildebeest Migration off their bucket list, but do not have a lot of time. Spend three nights in the Serengeti National Park in a Migration Camp which moves based on the time of year and the movement of the animals. From December - March the camp is located in the Southern Serengeti (Ndutu Region) and from June - November is based in the Northern Serengeti (Mukutano Region).
Tour Summary
You'll go to Tanzania
You'll visit Arusha & Serengeti NP
This tour starts and ends in Arusha - Getting there
Tour Features
Luxury tour
This luxury tour uses lodges and tented bush camps.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you. However, wildlife viewing activities are run by the lodges/camps and will be shared with others.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can be customized
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Suitable for solo travelers
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
18
Minimum age of 18 years
The minimum age for this tour is 18 years.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives
Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle & air transfer
This operator can book your international flights help
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Day Accommodation Meals
1 Arusha Coffee Lodge
Luxury lodge in or near Arusha
Breakfast Included
2-4 Olakira Camp
Luxury tented bush camp (with rustic facilities) inside Serengeti NP
All Meals Included
5 End of tour
(No accommodation)
Breakfast Included
Next:Day by Day

Arrival

(See Getting there for more details)
  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Arrival in Arusha

Day 1 Arrival in Arusha

On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be met by a representative from Discover Africa for your transfer to Arusha Coffee Lodge where you will spend your first night on a bed and breakfast basis. You will have some free time to explore the area and get ready for your safari adventure which will begin the next morning.
Main Destination: Arusha
Accommodation: Arusha Coffee Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located in or near Arusha
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included
First taste of Serengeti

Day 2 First taste of Serengeti

This morning after breakfast you will be collected and transferred to Arusha Airport for your flight into the Serengeti. On arrival you will be transferred to Olakira Camp which will be your base for the next three nights. This afternoon enjoy your first game experience in the iconic Serengeti.
Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
Best Time to Visit
June to February (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 National Park

Elephant Elephant Common
Giraffe Giraffe Common
Lion Lion Common
Cheetah Cheetah Common
Zebra Zebra Abundant
Wildebeest Wildebeest Abundant
Buffalo Buffalo Common
Hippo Hippo Common
Hyena Hyena Common
Leopard Leopard Occasional
Black Rhino Black Rhino Very Rare
Wild Dog Wild Dog Rare
White Rhino White Rhino None
Accommodation: Olakira Camp
  • Luxury tented bush camp (with rustic facilities) located inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)
Great Migration

Day 3-4 Great Migration

With the expertise of top guides, Olakira has year-round access to the finest areas in the Serengeti. Experience them for yourself with game drives twice a day from the camp. For a day of uninterrupted game viewing, especially when fortunate enough to be taking in the wonder of the Great Wildeeest Migration, take a packed breakfast or lunch with you on a game drive and enjoy it in the shade of the trees along the river.
Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Olakira Camp
  • Luxury tented bush camp (with rustic facilities) located inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)
Farewell

Day 5 Farewell

This morning depending on your flight departure time, you may have time for a final game drive before being transferred to the airstrip for your return flight to Arusha Airport. A transfer from Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport is also included where you can then connect to you onward destination or return home.
Main Destination: Arusha
Accommodation: No accommodation
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour

(See Getting there for more details)
  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Next: Rates

Important to Know

  • Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
  • This tour is not available to groups larger than 4 people.
  • This tour must be paid in US dollars (USD). The ZAR rates shown are converted for information purposes only. Disclaimer
  • This tour is unavailable for children.
  • Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. Flights may cost more, depending on travel dates. If so, your quote will reflect this.

Rates Per Person

Start dates
Solo 1 room
2+ people Sharing rooms
Mar 1, 2020 - Mar 31, 2020
$4009
$3424
Jun 1, 2020 - Jun 30, 2020
$4044
$3502
Jul 1, 2020 - Aug 31, 2020
$5386
$4250
Sep 1, 2020 - Oct 31, 2020
$5067
$3992
N/A* = Not Available. This is Unavailable For Single Travelers.
Mar 1, 2020 - Mar 31, 2020
Jun 1, 2020 - Jun 30, 2020
Jul 1, 2020 - Aug 31, 2020
Sep 1, 2020 - Oct 31, 2020
N/A* = Not Available. This is Unavailable For Single Travelers.
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Included
  • Park fees(For non-residents)
  • All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
  • All flights during the tour
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinks(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Excluded
  • International flights(From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
  • Some meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
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Included
  • Park fees(For non-residents)
  • All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
  • All flights during the tour
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinks(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Excluded
  • International flights(From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
  • Some meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Getting There
This tour starts and ends in Arusha
This operator can book your international flights help
Fly to/from Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO - Check price) near Arusha. Or fly to/from Arusha Airport (ARK - Check price) via Dar es Salaam or Nairobi (Kenya)
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
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