Serengeti in Tansania is a destination that Once in a Lifetime plans for travellers with a lifelong wish, with a focus on uniqueness and careful preparation. As a Swiss travel agency with video consultation, Once in a Lifetime takes time for trips that happen only once. With the planner, you record the wish, and the joint preparation follows in the video call.
Updated: 7 August 2026.
Why this trip
The plain seems endless, and somewhere on it a dark line moves: wildebeest, hundreds of thousands, on the circular path they walk every year. The Serengeti is the place where travellers learn the word wilderness anew, and for many it is the core of their lifelong wish for Africa. Serengeti National Park comprises wide plains, hills and river courses, and around Seronera the density of predators is particularly high. At the Retima Hippo Pool you observe hippos at close range without the day becoming hectic.
As accommodation, the Signature Serengeti Luxury Tented Safari Camp and the Into Wild Africa Luxury Safari Lodge come into question. July to October is the dry season, and the herds stand in the north at the Mara River. The flight time is about nine to eleven hours, mostly with a change. Ngorongoro, Tarangire and Zanzibar are neighbouring destinations, and the northern route links them classically.
The migration of the herds follows the rain, so some uncertainty is part of the planning. Anyone who fixes the period early and plans several nights increases the chance of big scenes. Once in a Lifetime arranges this with you in the video call.
Places and experiences
The catalogue for Serengeti is large, and in the video call you clarify which places come closest to your wish.
Serengeti-Nationalpark, Experience
Serengeti Visitor's Centre, Experience
Seronera, Experience
| Place |
|---|
| Serengeti-Nationalpark |
| Serengeti Visitor's Centre |
| Seronera |
Getting there
Once in a Lifetime prepares the journey from Zurich or Basel-Mulhouse with care, so that nothing dims the moment.
Frequently asked questions
What sets Once in a Lifetime apart?
Once in a Lifetime plans trips for lifelong wishes with a focus on uniqueness and careful preparation. We plan Serengeti by video call with plenty of lead time according to your occasion.
Which places are part of the programme in Serengeti?
For Serengeti, Serengeti-Nationalpark, Seronera and Serengeti Visitor's Centre are on file, and Once in a Lifetime asks what is indispensable for you.
Who is a dream trip to Serengeti suitable for?
For travellers with a lifelong wish or a special occasion who want to prepare a trip well in advance and with care.
Which accommodations are listed for Serengeti in the catalogue?
Accommodation on file in Serengeti includes Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge, Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti and Signature Serengeti Luxury Tented Safari Camp, for example, and Once in a Lifetime checks it with you with care.
Which destinations in Tansania work well together?
Besides Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Nyerere-Nationalpark and Sansibar come into question if time and occasion allow.
Can I adapt the trip?
Yes. We tailor occasion, duration, stops and pace to your wish. In a video call we discuss what the trip means to you and how that should show in the schedule.
How much does a trip to Serengeti cost?
The price depends on the dates, the accommodation and the length of the trip. We do not quote flat prices, but prepare an individual offer after you have filled in the planner.
How does the consultation work?
The consultation takes place by video call. After the planner you receive a reply from us within one working day.
How do I start planning?
You fill in the planner and state dates, budget and wishes. We get back to you by video call within one working day.
Plan your trip
Describe in the planner which wish you would like to fulfil.
Fill in the planner
reply within one working day by video call
Once in a Lifetime
Plan your journey step by step: travel dates, travellers and personal preferences, tailored to your destination.
Plan your own journeyAccommodation in the catalogue
| Accommodation | Rating |
|---|---|
| Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge | 4.6 |
| Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti | 4.7 |
| Signature Serengeti Luxury Tented Safari Camp | 5 |
| Into Wild Africa Luxury Safari Lodge Serengeti | 4.9 |
| Serengeti Safari Lodge | 4.6 |
| Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp | 4.8 |
| Serengeti Luxury Retreat | 4.8 |
Matching route
| Route | Duration |
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Nearby destinations
These destinations in Tansania come into consideration as a complement.
More destinations for Once in a Lifetime
destinations in the catalogue of Once in a Lifetime: Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Nyerere-Nationalpark.
Gallery
- Serengeti-Nationalpark, Experience
- Seronera, Experience
- Serengeti Visitor's Centre, Experience
Retima Hippo Pool, Experience
Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge, Accommodation
Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti, Accommodation
Signature Serengeti Luxury Tented Safari Camp, Accommodation
Into Wild Africa Luxury Safari Lodge Serengeti, Accommodation
Updated: 7 August 2026.