Accommodation: Mid-range lodges & tented camps
Transport: Private 4x4 Safari Jeep
Meals: All meals included
Best Season: All year
Safari Overview
This 4-day safari combines two of Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destinations: the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater and the legendary Serengeti National Park. Begin your adventure in the highlands of Ngorongoro, where you will descend into the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera — home to an astonishing concentration of lions, elephants, rhinos, hippos, zebras, and flamingos. Continue to the endless plains of the Serengeti, where vast herds, dramatic predator action, and breathtaking landscapes await you. This safari offers an excellent balance of wildlife encounters, scenic beauty, and cultural insights while staying in comfortable accommodations and traveling with a professional guide throughout your journey.
Day 1 — Arusha to Ngorongoro Highlands
Your safari begins with a morning pickup from Arusha. Enjoy a scenic drive through lush landscapes, coffee plantations, and the rolling hills of the Great Rift Valley. Upon reaching the Ngorongoro highlands, check in at your lodge or camp and take in the incredible views surrounding the crater rim. Spend the afternoon relaxing, adjusting to the altitude, or taking optional nature walks. Your guide will brief you on the adventures ahead before you enjoy a delicious dinner overlooking the wilderness.
- Hotel pickup and safari briefing
- Drive through scenic highlands and Rift Valley views
- Settle into lodge/camp near the crater
Day 2 — Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive & Transfer to Serengeti
After an early breakfast, descend more than 600 meters into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater. This UNESCO Natural Wonder is often called the “Garden of Eden” due to its unbelievable wildlife density. Spend hours exploring the crater floor, searching for lions, black rhinos, elephants, buffaloes, hyenas, and hippos. Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch near a hippo pool before exiting the crater in the afternoon. Continue your journey toward the world-famous Serengeti as wildlife begins to increase along the way. Arrive at your camp in time for a sunset dinner.
- Early crater descent and full-day game drive
- Excellent chance to spot the Big Five
- Scenic drive into Serengeti National Park
Day 3 — Full-Day Safari in Central Serengeti (Seronera)
Spend the entire day exploring the heart of the Serengeti, known for its extraordinary concentration of wildlife. Seronera Valley is one of the best places in Africa to spot leopards, lions, cheetahs, elephants, and large resident herds of buffalo, zebras, and wildebeest. Enjoy both morning and afternoon game drives to maximize wildlife viewing. Witness sweeping savannahs, rocky kopjes, and dramatic predator–prey interactions. Return to your camp as the sun sets across the endless plains.
- Morning and afternoon game drives
- High chances of big cats and large herds
- Seronera Valley exploration
Day 4 — Serengeti Sunrise Safari & Return to Arusha
Begin your final day with a sunrise game drive, when wildlife is most active. Capture incredible photographs of animals in the golden morning light. After breakfast, enjoy a final scenic drive out of the park while spotting more wildlife. Travel back toward Arusha with optional stops for souvenirs or cultural visits. Your journey ends with a hotel drop-off or airport transfer, marking the end of an unforgettable safari.
- Sunrise game drive in Serengeti
- Final wildlife viewing while exiting the park
- Drive back to Arusha
Inclusions
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking guide
- All park fees & government taxes
- All meals and bottled water
- Accommodation in lodges/camps as per itinerary
- Airport pickup & drop-off
Exclusions
- International flights & visas
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Tips for guide/driver