Small Group_7 Days Big 5 Adventure ( Return Airfare)

7 days · small group · Charter flight included

Arusha • Manyara • Ngorongoro Crater • Serengeti Designed for travelers seeking an authentic East African safari with exceptional comfort, this journey combines cultural encounters, spectacular wildlife, and Tanzania’s most iconic landscapes. Relax after your international flight in Arusha before visiting the Hadzabe and Datoga communities near Lake Eyasi, exploring the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater, and experiencing unforgettable game drives across the endless plains of the Serengeti.

What's included

Round-trip international charter flight

Meet & greet at Kilimanjaro International Airport

Private airport transfers and road transportation throughout

2 nights at Four Points by Sheraton in Arusha on Half/Full Board

2 nights at Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge on Full Board

2 nights at Land of Nature Camp on Full Board

Full-day Ngorongoro Crater safari

Serengeti game drives

Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof

Professional English-speaking EXG Safaris driver-guide

Bottled drinking water during game drives

Dedicated EXG Safaris ground support

All government taxes and VAT

Meals: 6 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 6 dinners (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner)

Small group — max 14 travellers per group

Pricing

Standard: $8,909 per person

Guaranteed Private Room & Tent: +$1,411 per person

Reserve with a 20% deposit — it counts toward your trip total.

Day by day

Day 1 BLD

Arrival in Tanzania (Arusha)

Four Points by Sheraton Arusha

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where an EXG Safaris representative will warmly welcome you with a VIP meet and greet before transferring you to your hotel in Arusha. Spend the remainder of the day relaxing and recovering from your international journey while enjoying the peaceful surroundings.

🛏 Four Points by Sheraton Arusha · Meals: BLD

Day 2 BLD

Leisure Day in Arusha

Four Points by Sheraton Arusha

Enjoy a relaxed day at your own pace after breakfast. Unwind at the hotel or choose from optional excursions, including a visit to the Arusha Declaration Museum or the city’s famous Clock Tower. This leisurely day allows you to acclimatize before beginning your safari adventure.

🛏 Four Points by Sheraton Arusha · Meals: BLD

Day 3 BLD

Lake Manyara National Park

⁠Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge

After breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park, a beautiful park known for its dramatic scenery, lush groundwater forests, large elephant herds, colorful birdlife, and the famous tree-climbing lions. Enjoy a game drive through the park before continuing to your lodge near Ngorongoro for a relaxing evening.

🛏 ⁠Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge · Meals: BLD

Day 4 BLD

Ngorongoro Crater Safari

⁠Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge

Descend into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day safari in one of Africa’s greatest wildlife sanctuaries. Search for lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, zebras, wildebeest, and, with a little luck, the endangered black rhino. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the crater floor before returning to your lodge for a peaceful evening.

🛏 ⁠Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge · Meals: BLD

Day 5 BLD

Journey to Serengeti National Park

Land of Nature Serengeti Camp

After breakfast, enjoy a scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley and Tanzania’s beautiful highlands as you make your way to the world-famous Serengeti National Park. Arrive in the afternoon and head straight out on your first exciting game drive, where you’ll have excellent opportunities to spot lions, elephants, giraffes, and other iconic African wildlife.

🛏 Land of Nature Serengeti Camp · Meals: BLD

Day 6 BLD

Full Day Serengeti Safari

Land of Nature Serengeti Camp

Spend a full day exploring the endless plains of the Serengeti with morning and afternoon game drives. Depending on the season, witness vast herds of wildlife and search for predators including lions, cheetahs, and leopards. An optional sunrise hot air balloon safari can also be arranged for an unforgettable aerial view of the Serengeti.

🛏 Land of Nature Serengeti Camp · Meals: BLD

Day 7 BLD

Serengeti to Arusha & Departure

Enjoy a final morning game drive, weather and flight schedule permitting, before transferring to the Serengeti airstrip for your scheduled flight to Arusha. Upon arrival, you’ll enjoy a hot lunch and time to freshen up before your transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward international flight, bringing your unforgettable Tanzanian safari to a close.

Meals: BLD

About this safari

Accommodation note: Hotels shown are our primary partner properties and are subject to availability. Where necessary, a confirmed alternative property may be provided. Your final accommodation details will be confirmed after booking.

Choose your departure date

Every date is the same safari — pick the one that suits you.

All dates208 Green Season121 Migration: Calving52 Migration: River Crossings69 Peak Season70

Showing Migration: Calving (Jan–Mar · southern Serengeti & Ndutu): 52 dates, 728 seats open. Seasons overlap: the Great Migration moves year-round, with calving in the south (Jan–Mar) and river crossings in the north (Jun–Sep).

January 2027

Wed, Jan 6, 2027

returns Tue, Jan 12, 2027 · ✈ flight included

14 seats left