5 Day Luxury Serengeti Safari

The Soit le Motonyi region in eastern Serengeti was off-limits to tourism for decades, allowing wildlife to flourish undisturbed. Only recently reopened, this predator-rich area now offers some of the best big cat sightings in Tanzania—without the vehicle traffic common in the central Serengeti. With strict visitor limits, game drives here often feel like private expeditions.

The landscape where savannah meets woodland supports excellent biodiversity. Alongside lion prides, cheetahs, leopards, and spotted hyenas, you're likely to encounter elephants, giraffes, zebra, wildebeest, buffalo, warthog, and more.

Olmara Camp is an unfenced, low-impact, luxury tented camp designed for immersive bush experiences. With just a handful of tents, the camp offers personal service, spacious en-suite accommodations, solar power, hot showers, and private verandahs with panoramic savannah views. Wildlife often wanders through camp, and at night you'll fall asleep to the distant calls of lions and hyenas.

Dining is relaxed, with wholesome meals served under the stars or in the mess tent. The camp's off-grid setup ensures a quiet, natural experience without sacrificing comfort.

Catch your scheduled flight from Arusha (included) to Seronera Airstrip in central Serengeti. Upon arrival, you'll be met by your guide for a scenic game drive transfer (approx. 1.5 hours) to Olmara Camp in the remote eastern plains. Wildlife sightings often begin en route. After check-in and lunch, head out for an afternoon game drive before returning for dinner.

Spend three full days on game drives in Soit le Motonyi—far from the busy central Serengeti circuits. With a high density of resident predators and relatively few other vehicles, each drive offers the possibility of rare and undisturbed sightings. Mornings and afternoons are spent on safari, with time in between to relax at camp, watch wildlife from your tent, or enjoy a siesta.

This region offers excellent year-round game viewing, with particularly strong predator action. From October to November, the area may also host part of the wildebeest migration.

After a final early morning game drive and breakfast, you'll be transferred back to Seronera Airstrip for your onward flight. Destinations include Arusha, Kilimanjaro, Manyara, or Gogatende—please let us know your preferred return point. Additional flight costs apply and can be included in your quote.

This safari pairs well with other highlights in Tanzania, including Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara, and Zanzibar. Let us know your interests and we'll tailor an itinerary that suits your time frame and budget—no obligation.