5-Day Four Seasons Experience

Route at a Glance

Between Gran Melia Arusha and Four Seasons Safari Lodge, this 5-day private route connects Arusha → Central Serengeti. Accommodation includes Four Seasons Safari Lodge, and movement is by road and domestic flights. Fly into the Serengeti and indulge in the finest hospitality Africa has to offer. The seasonal table shows the applicable per-person-sharing price basis, with domestic flights included only where stated. Availability is checked for your exact dates before confirmation.

Duration5 days

Safari styleUltra Luxury

MovementRoad and domestic flights

JourneySafari only

1. Arusha2. Central Serengeti

Rooming for 5-Day Four Seasons Experience and every stay is checked for your exact dates.

Northern Tanzania safari landscape including Tarangire country

A Fly-In Route That Protects Time in the Parks

Fly into the Serengeti and indulge in the finest hospitality Africa has to offer. You begin at Gran Melia Arusha before moving to Four Seasons Safari Lodge and onward through Arusha and Central Serengeti. Here, 2 route days touch the Serengeti ecosystem; a domestic flight shortens one of the longer connections. The final stay is Four Seasons Safari Lodge, giving the journey a clear finish rather than a rushed return through the same ground. This combination suits travellers comparing 5 private days at ultra luxury level with road and domestic flights. Wildlife remains naturally variable, and every stay is checked for the requested dates.

Your 5-Day Route

Day 1

Arrival and Private Welcome

Your first day starts at the arrival airport. After the private transfer to Arusha, you settle into Gran Melia Arusha and use the remaining time to recover before travelling toward Central Serengeti. Arrival timing is confirmed locally. We match collection to the confirmed arrival service.

Stay: Gran Melia Arusha

Day 2

Serengeti Plains and River Valleys

Day 2 starts at Gran Melia Arusha. The stated domestic flight carries you from Gran Melia Arusha toward Central Serengeti; after landing, the safari activity described for this stage follows. You stay at Four Seasons Safari Lodge. Timing is checked locally. Airline timing is reconfirmed.

Stay: Four Seasons Safari Lodge

Day 3

Serengeti Plains and River Valleys

From Four Seasons Safari Lodge, day 3 continues toward the Serengeti. You spend the day on an exclusive game drive in the Serengeti. You return to Four Seasons Safari Lodge for another night. The private route follows current conditions. Road and wildlife conditions shape the final tracks.

Stay: Four Seasons Safari Lodge

Day 4

Private Route Day 4

Day 4 begins at Four Seasons Safari Lodge. You experience another day allows exploring wildlife or relaxing at the lodge. You return to Four Seasons Safari Lodge for another night. No particular sighting is guaranteed. The private vehicle allows flexible stops without promising a sighting.

Stay: Four Seasons Safari Lodge

Day 5

Domestic Flight and Safari Connection

The day 5 movement begins at Four Seasons Safari Lodge. The stated domestic flight carries you from Four Seasons Safari Lodge toward Arusha; after landing, the safari activity described for this stage follows. Timing is checked locally. Flight timing and luggage limits are checked locally.

How the Accommodation and Movement Fit Together

Fly into the Serengeti and indulge in the finest hospitality Africa has to offer. The nightly pattern in 5-Day Four Seasons Experience moves from Gran Melia Arusha through Four Seasons Safari Lodge before ending at Four Seasons Safari Lodge. A domestic sector replaces part of the overland distance, while airstrip transfers remain connected to the same day plan. Those positions support time around Central Serengeti without forcing a return to one base. Departure pace can change with roads, gates or airline operations, while each named stay defines where the next day begins. The result is a measured route with clear nightly positions.

Who This Route Suits

This route is strongest for a party that wants 5 private days at ultra luxury level without separating the accommodation from the route logic. From Gran Melia Arusha to Four Seasons Safari Lodge, it combines 2 Serengeti-linked route days, the domestic connection written into the day plan. The sequence through Arusha and Central Serengeti rewards travellers who prefer a clearly paced journey over adding extra parks to a short schedule. Compare the number of full wildlife days, the position of each overnight and the final transfer before deciding whether this is the right use of your available time. Rooming and availability are checked for the exact travel dates.

Seasonal Prices for 5-Day Four Seasons Experience

Prices are per person sharing in US dollars for the season and party size shown.

Season	2026/2027 · 2 guests	2026/2027 · 4 guests
Green (Apr - May)	$4,732	$4,237
Low (Nov - Mid Dec)	$5,592	$5,097
Mid (Jan - Feb, Jun)	$6,400	$5,905
Peak (Jul - Oct)	$6,533	$6,038
2028	2028 pricing is quoted on request.

What Is Included

Private 4x4 safari Land Cruiser and guide for the stated duration
Park entry, concession and Ngorongoro Crater fees shown for the route
Full-board lodge accommodation, with half board in Arusha where stated
Round-trip airport transfers shown in the itinerary

What Is Not Included

International flights and visas
Travel and medical insurance
Gratuities and personal drinks

Season and Pace for This Route

Fly into the Serengeti and indulge in the finest hospitality Africa has to offer. The seasonal table for 5-Day Four Seasons Experience separates Green (Apr - May), Low (Nov - Mid Dec), Mid (Jan - Feb, Jun), Peak (Jul - Oct). Around Arusha and Central Serengeti, rainfall changes vegetation, roads and wildlife distribution without making any sighting certain. The stay at Four Seasons Safari Lodge and the remaining accommodation are checked for the exact dates before a proposal is finalised. The final quotation keeps the same season and party-size basis visible. Compare the nightly position and movement method before choosing between routes with a similar duration.

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Questions About 5-Day Four Seasons Experience

Which flights are part of this 5-day route?

Domestic Tanzania flights are included only on the days that explicitly show a flight, such as the transfer linked to Arusha, Central Serengeti. Airline schedules and luggage limits are reconfirmed for your dates. International flights are not included, and no additional air sector is assumed unless it appears in the final proposal.

How much time does the route give the Serengeti?

Approximately 2 day entries involve the Serengeti ecosystem, including the specific central, northern or Grumeti sectors shown. That count includes arrival or transfer days where relevant, so the day-by-day plan is the best guide to full game-drive time. Wildlife and migration events remain naturally variable.

Can Zanzibar be added after this safari?

A Zanzibar extension can be quoted as a clearly separate addition after the final safari movement. It is not silently included in this safari-only price. We would confirm the domestic flight, coast, resort and meal plan independently so the extension does not alter the named safari accommodation sequence.

How are the seasonal prices applied?

Use the row matching your travel period and the column matching the stated party size. Prices are per person sharing in US dollars. We reconfirm room configuration and availability before booking. The final proposal confirms the correct rooming basis and current availability before payment.

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