5-Day Serengeti Safari Itinerary 2025/2026/2027 – Best Time, Prices & What to Expect
Plan the perfect 5-day Serengeti safari itinerary for 2025/2026/2027 with our expert guide covering the best time to visit, daily highlights, and pricing. This unforgettable journey takes you deep into Serengeti National Park, home to the Great Migration, the Big Five, and endless golden plains.
Day 1: Arrive in Arusha, transfer to Serengeti via scenic flight or drive.
Day 2: Full-day game drives in Central Serengeti – spot lions, elephants & leopards.
Day 3: Explore Serengeti’s Western Corridor or Northern region (based on migration season).
Day 4: Sunrise game drive, optional hot air balloon safari.
Day 5: Morning wildlife viewing, then return to Arusha.
👉 The best time to visit the Serengeti depends on your goals – June to October for general wildlife viewing, or January to March for the calving season. Expect 2025/2026 prices to range from $1,750 – $3,500 per person, depending on accommodation type.
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🦁 5-Day Serengeti Safari Itinerary
📍 Day 1: Arrival in Arusha – Transfer to Serengeti (Central or Western)
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha, you’ll be met by your safari guide. Transfer to Serengeti National Park via a scenic flight or drive through Ngorongoro Highlands. Enjoy your first game drive en route to your lodge.
Accommodation: Tented camp or safari lodge in Central Serengeti.
Meals: Lunch & Dinner included.
🐘 Day 2: Full-Day Game Drive in Central Serengeti
Spend the day exploring the Seronera Valley, a wildlife-rich area famous for predators. Spot lions, leopards, elephants, and hippos around the Seronera River. Picnic lunch in the bush.
Optional: Visit the Serengeti Research Centre.
Accommodation: Same as Day 1.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
🐃 Day 3: Explore Northern or Western Serengeti (Migration Hotspot)
Depending on the season of the Great Migration, drive to the Western Corridor (April–July) or Northern Serengeti (July–October) to witness thousands of wildebeest crossing rivers.
Accommodation: Mobile migration camp or lodge near Mara River/Grumeti.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
🎈 Day 4: Sunrise Game Drive + Optional Hot Air Balloon Safari
Start your day with a sunrise game drive when wildlife is most active. Optional: Hot air balloon safari followed by a champagne bush breakfast. Relax at your camp in the afternoon.
Accommodation: Same as Day 3.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
🛫 Day 5: Final Game Drive – Fly or Drive Back to Arusha
Enjoy one last game drive before your transfer back to Arusha. Connect to your international flight or extend with a Zanzibar Beach Holiday.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch.
💰 Serengeti Safari Prices 2025/2026/2027 (Per Person Sharing):
| Tier | Price Range (USD) | Inclusions |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | $1,750 – $2,150 | Camping, shared vehicle, basic meals |
| Mid-range | $2,400 – $2,950 | Lodges/tented camps, private vehicle |
| Luxury | $3,200 – $3,950 | Premium camps, scenic flight options |
🎯 Prices include park fees, accommodations, meals, game drives, guide, and transfers. Excludes international flights, tips, and optional balloon safari (~$599/person).
🗓️ Best Time to Visit Serengeti
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January – March: Calving season (Ndutu area)
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June – October: Best for general game viewing & dry weather
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July – September: Great Migration river crossings (Mara/Grumeti)
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