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The journey
Fly into the heart of the Serengeti for three royal days of private safari adventure and classic lodge comfort. From your first afternoon on the plains to a full-day exploration in search of lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, and vast herds, this itinerary is designed to maximize wildlife viewing while keeping travel effortless. With scenic flights, private game drives, a sundowner over the savanna, and a special bush dinner under the stars, you'll spend more time on the plains and less time on the road.
At a glance
Day by day
Your driver takes you to Arusha Airport for a short flight of about 1 hour to the Serengeti airstrip. On arrival, your private guide meets you and drives you to your lodge. After a welcome drink, you head out on your first afternoon game drive, looking for lions, cheetahs, and herds on the plains. Later, you enjoy a sundowner with views over the savanna. Dinner and overnight stay at your lodge.
After an early breakfast, you set out on a full-day private game drive. Look for lions, leopards in the trees, cheetahs, elephants, and large herds of wildebeest and zebra. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park, with a table set up under the trees. In the late afternoon, return to the lodge. After dinner, enjoy a bush dinner under the stars with a private chef. Overnight stay at your lodge.
After an early breakfast, take a final morning game drive before leaving the park. Then fly back to Arusha, where your driver takes you to your hotel or to Kilimanjaro Airport for your flight home. The tour ends.
The route
The fine print
Pick-up in Arusha and transfer to the airport
Return domestic flight from Arusha to the Serengeti
Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
Private English-speaking driver-guide
Park entrance fees and vehicle fees
Accommodation for 2 nights
Meals as listed, including a bush dinner and a sundowner
Drinking water during the safari
Government taxes and VAT
International flights
Tanzania visa
Travel and medical insurance
Drinks (soft and alcoholic)
Tips for guide and staff
Hot air balloon safari
Personal items (laundry, phone, souvenirs)
Optional activities not listed
Documents and money: passport, Tanzania visa, insurance papers, flight tickets, and small US dollar notes for tips.
Clothes: light neutral-colour shirts and trousers (khaki, green, brown), a warm jacket for cool mornings, closed shoes, a sun hat, and sunglasses.
Safari gear: binoculars, a camera with extra batteries, a power bank, sunscreen, and insect repellent.
Health: personal medicine, anti-malaria tablets (ask your doctor), motion sickness tablets, and hand sanitiser.
Tips: flight luggage is limited, so use soft bags. Bring a universal plug adaptor. Plastic bags are not allowed in Tanzania.
Entry and documents
Most visitors need a Tanzania visa. You can apply online before you travel.
Your passport should be valid for at least 6 months after your trip.
Bring a yellow fever certificate if you arrive from a country where yellow fever is present.
Check current visa rules on the official government websites before you book, since they can change.
Flights and luggage
Small planes to the Serengeti have strict luggage limits, often around 15 kg in soft bags. Hard suitcases are not suitable.
Check in early at Arusha Airport and keep your flight times flexible, because flights can be delayed by weather.
Health
Malaria is present in Tanzania. Talk to your doctor or a travel clinic about tablets.
Bring any personal medicine, plus sun cream, insect repellent, and hand sanitiser.
Travel insurance should cover medical care and emergency flights.
Money
The local currency is the Tanzanian shilling, but US dollars are widely accepted for park fees and tips.
Bring small, clean US dollar notes. Torn or old notes are often refused.
Credit cards work at the lodges, but cash is useful for tips and small purchases.
Weather
The dry season (June to October) is the best time for game viewing and the migration.
Mornings and evenings in the Serengeti can be cold, so bring a warm layer.
Midday can be hot, so wear a hat and sunscreen.
Safari rules
Stay inside the vehicle unless your guide says it is safe to get out.
Do not leave the marked roads, and never feed or touch animals.
Keep voices low and do not use flash near animals.
Do not litter. Drones are not allowed without a permit.
Tipping
Tipping is customary for guides and lodge staff. Ask your tour operator for the usual amounts.
Packing
Light neutral clothes, a warm jacket, closed shoes, sun hat, sunglasses, binoculars, camera with spare batteries, and a power bank.
A universal plug adaptor. Plastic bags are not allowed in Tanzania.
On arrival
Your guide will meet you at the airstrip or Arusha Airport with a sign showing your name.
Keep your lodge's name handy.
Logistics
Your 3 days finish where they began, in Arusha.
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