5 Days Serengeti Safari – Explore the Heart of Africa’s Wilderness

Your adventure begins with a scenic drive or short flight from Arusha to Serengeti National Park. As you enter the park gates, the vast open plains of the Serengeti unfold before you. You'll enjoy your first en-route game drive, spotting giraffes, zebras, antelope, and maybe even big cats as you make your way to your lodge or tented camp. After check-in, relax and enjoy dinner under the stars, surrounded by the sounds of nature.

After breakfast, set off on a full-day game drive in the central Serengeti, particularly around the Seronera River Valley, a renowned wildlife corridor. This area boasts year-round water sources, attracting large numbers of animals including elephants, lions, leopards, and hyenas. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush, then continue your search for wildlife as your guide shares insights into animal behavior and the Serengeti ecosystem. You’ll return to camp in the early evening for a warm shower, a hearty dinner, and a peaceful night in the wilderness.

Depending on the time of year, today’s game drive takes you either to the western corridor, famous for river crossings and crocodile sightings, or the northern Serengeti near the Mara River during the migration months (July–October). You’ll follow herds of wildebeest and zebra, witness dramatic predator-prey interactions, and marvel at nature’s raw power. Expect to see crocodiles lurking, elephants at watering holes, and possibly cheetahs on the move. As the day winds down, return to your lodge for sunset views and dinner.

Rise early for a sunrise game drive – the golden hour when predators are most active. Watch the plains awaken as lions return from a night of hunting, and antelope graze under pink skies. After breakfast back at camp, enjoy some downtime or a guided bush walk (optional, depending on camp). In the afternoon, a shorter game drive or cultural visit to a nearby Maasai village may be arranged. Cap off the day with sundowners and a traditional Swahili dinner around the campfire.

On your final day, enjoy a relaxed breakfast and one last game drive as you make your way out of the park. Soak in the final sights and sounds of the Serengeti—perhaps spotting a final herd of elephants or a pride of lions lounging in the shade. You’ll then return to Arusha by road or flight, arriving in the late afternoon. This marks the end of your unforgettable Serengeti safari experience.