7 Days Serengeti Safari Package

Day 1: Arrival & Gentle Introduction to the Serengeti

Your Serengeti safari package begins with a day designed to recover from your international journey. Tailor this first day to your own pace, either opt for a slightly later morning game drive departure at 8:00 AM or take the morning to rest before heading out on your first wildlife excursion in the mid-afternoon.

During your relaxed time at the Lodge, explore the magnificent property, lounge by the infinity pool overlooking the savanna, visit the Discovery Centre to learn about the region’s remarkable wildlife, or rejuvenate with a spa treatment.

As evening falls, savor your first taste of Tanzania at Boma Grill, where you’ll enjoy a locally inspired menu accompanied by a live Maasai performance. Alternatively, select from international specialties at Kula’s Restaurant or Maji Bar and Terrace (restaurant availability varies weekly and will be confirmed upon arrival).

Day 2: Full-Day Immersion in Serengeti's Wildlife Wonders

After breakfast, prepare for a full day of extraordinary safari experiences as you venture deeper into the Serengeti ecosystem. Your expert guide from the best Serengeti safari company will recommend the regions most likely to offer exceptional wildlife encounters based on the season.

From late December to April, your Serengeti vacation package might take you to the southern Serengeti and Ndutu area, home to the wildebeest calving season, when thousands of calves are born daily and predators are never far away. Between May and early July, the focus shifts to the Western Corridor, where the migrating herds must cross the crocodile-rich Grumeti River during their mating season.

In other seasons, your guide might recommend the Togoro Plains north of the Lodge, a lesser-known area that becomes a hotspot for big cats drawn to the rich grasses and abundant prey.

Return to the Lodge as evening approaches to share your day’s highlights over a gourmet dinner at your preferred restaurant.

Day 3: Balloon Safari & Savanna Sundowners

Experience the Serengeti from a completely different perspective with an early morning hot air balloon safari. After a 4:30 AM departure to the launch site, you’ll glide silently above the awakening savanna, witnessing the landscape and wildlife from a breathtaking aerial viewpoint.

Upon landing, enjoy a champagne breakfast in the heart of the wilderness before continuing your morning with a game drive exploring the nearby kopjes (rocky outcrops) – perfect habitat for lions, leopards, and cheetahs.

Return to the Lodge for lunch and relax with a signature massage at the Spa. In the late afternoon, a short five-minute drive takes you to the perfect savanna setting to witness a spectacular African sunset with refreshing sundowner cocktails.

As darkness falls, experience the magic of dining under the stars with an exclusive bush dinner illuminated by lanterns and a warming bonfire – a quintessential experience of your Serengeti safari package.

Day 4: Walking Safari & Wine Cellar Dining

Enjoy a leisurely morning at the Lodge, watching elephants visit the watering hole while savoring an extended breakfast on your private terrace.

In the afternoon, experience a guided walking safari that offers a completely different perspective on the Serengeti ecosystem. This intimate, on-foot experience allows you to discover the smaller details often missed from a vehicle – tracking techniques, identifying footprints, learning about medicinal plants, and appreciating the interconnectedness of this remarkable environment.

Return to the Lodge in time for sunset before an extraordinary culinary experience at The Vineyard, the Lodge’s exclusive wine cellar restaurant. Indulge in a tailor-made five or seven-course menu prepared to suit your individual preferences, paired with premium South African wines selected by the Lodge’s sommelier (available for a supplement).

Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater Excursion

Depart early for a full-day excursion to the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera and home to an extraordinary concentration of wildlife within its 100-square-mile floor.

Your journey takes you across the Serengeti Plains, passing Maasai villages and the famous Olduvai Gorge – known as the “Cradle of Mankind” for its significant paleoanthropological discoveries. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic viewpoint overlooking this prehistoric landscape.

The crater itself offers remarkable wildlife viewing, with approximately 30,000 animals including lions, elephants, zebras, buffalo, and endangered black rhinos living within this natural enclosure.

Return to the Lodge by evening for a relaxing dinner at Maji Bar and Terrace, perhaps sharing photographs and memories from your day exploring one of Africa’s most spectacular natural wonders.

Day 6: Hippo Pool Visit & Pool Island Dinner

After your full-day excursion to Ngorongoro, take the morning to sleep in or relax on your private balcony, soaking in the serene savanna views that make this Serengeti vacation package so special.

Enjoy lunch overlooking the animal watering hole before an afternoon game drive to the Retima Hippo Pool, where you can observe these massive semi-aquatic mammals resting, playing, and occasionally fighting in the shallow waters. The journey offers excellent opportunities to spot giraffes, elephants, and buffalo that frequently inhabit this region.

Celebrate your penultimate evening in the Serengeti with a magical pool island dinner – a unique dining experience where the Lodge’s chefs prepare a special four-course menu with carefully selected wine pairings under the star-filled African sky.

Day 7: Personalized Final Day

On your final day, customize your itinerary exactly as you wish. Your Serengeti safari package offers several enticing options:

For those seeking one last wildlife adventure, take a three-quarter day drive to the southwest Moru Kopjes area, where you might spot one of the elusive black rhinos that inhabit this sector. This region also offers cultural insights through Gong Rock and ancient rock paintings that tell the stories of the people who have lived alongside this wilderness for thousands of years.

Alternatively, opt for a full-day cultural and historical excursion to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where you’ll encounter Maasai herders and have the opportunity to visit a traditional Maasai boma (village). Continue to the famous archaeological site of Olduvai Gorge to learn about the remarkable fossil discoveries made by the Leakey family before visiting the mysterious “Shifting Sands” – a volcanic ash dune that slowly moves across the plains – en route back to the Serengeti.

If you prefer a day of relaxation before departure, enjoy the Lodge’s amenities one last time – lounge by the pool, stretch with a private yoga session, or indulge in a signature spa treatment.

As the sun sets on your final evening, toast to your Serengeti memories with sundowner cocktails at Maji Bar and Terrace before a farewell dinner at your preferred restaurant.