Serengeti Safari
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Safari
Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safari
Endless plains, big cats and a full day on the crater floor, with time to follow the herds at their own pace.
Serengeti & Ngorongoro, Tanzania
Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safari · 5 Days
Package Overview
A classic five-day journey through two of Africa's most famous wildlife areas. Spend two full days on the endless plains of the Serengeti, then descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, home to one of the densest concentrations of wildlife on the continent.
Your private vehicle and guide give you the freedom to linger at sightings and travel at your own pace.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1 Arusha to the Serengeti
Your guide collects you from your hotel in Arusha after breakfast. Drive through the green highlands of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and down onto the Serengeti plains, with a picnic lunch on the way and your first game drive in the afternoon.
- Comfort Tented camp, Central Serengeti
- Premium Luxury lodge, Central Serengeti
Day 2 Full Day in the Serengeti
A full day exploring the Seronera area, known for its big cats. Early morning and late afternoon drives give you the best light and the most activity, with a relaxed break at camp or a picnic in the bush around midday.
Activity • Hot Air Balloon Safari (Optional)
Float over the plains at sunrise and finish with a bush breakfast. Booked in advance and paid separately; ask us to reserve it for you.
- Comfort Tented camp, Central Serengeti
- Premium Luxury lodge, Central Serengeti
Day 3 Serengeti to Ngorongoro
A final morning game drive in the Serengeti, then drive back towards the Ngorongoro highlands to your lodge on the crater rim, arriving in time for sunset over the caldera.
- Comfort Highland lodge near the crater
- Premium Crater rim lodge with caldera views
Day 4 Ngorongoro Crater
Descend early into the crater for a full game drive on the crater floor, looking for lions, elephants, buffalo and the rare black rhino. Enjoy a picnic lunch by the hippo pool before driving up to Karatu.
Note: The crater has a daily time limit for vehicles; your guide will plan the day around it.
- Comfort Garden lodge, Karatu
- Premium Coffee farm lodge, Karatu
Day 5 Return to Arusha
After a relaxed breakfast, drive back to Arusha with an optional stop at Lake Manyara or the Mto wa Mbu market. Drop-off at your hotel or the airport in the afternoon.
What's Included
Included
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Park entry and conservation fees
- Ngorongoro Crater service fee
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- All meals on safari and drinking water in the vehicle
- Pick-up and drop-off in Arusha
Not Included
- International flights and visa
- Travel insurance
- Optional hot air balloon safari
- Drinks at lodges and camps
- Tips for your guide and lodge staff
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