Accommodation: Mid-range to luxury lodges & camps
Transport: Private 4x4 Safari Jeep
Meals: All meals included
Best Season: All year, peak wildlife viewing varies by month
Safari Overview
This 6-day Serengeti & Ngorongoro Highlights Safari provides a perfect blend of wildlife adventure, scenic landscapes, and cultural immersion. Explore the Serengeti plains with daily game drives guided by a professional driver-guide, witnessing lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, and large herds of wildebeest and zebras. Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the world’s most extraordinary wildlife reserves, for unforgettable close-up encounters with Africa’s diverse animals. Enjoy comfortable lodges and tented camps, local cuisine, and the unmatched thrill of the African wilderness. This safari is ideal for travelers seeking both iconic wildlife and cultural experiences in Tanzania.
Day 1 — Arrival in Arusha
Arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport and meet your guide for a transfer to your lodge in Arusha. Rest from your journey, enjoy a welcome dinner, and prepare for the adventure ahead.
- Airport pick-up and transfer
- Check-in at lodge
- Welcome dinner and briefing for safari
Day 2 — Arusha → Serengeti National Park
Depart early for the Serengeti, traveling through the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands. Upon arrival, enjoy an afternoon game drive exploring the endless plains, spotting giraffes, zebras, elephants, and predators in their natural habitat. Settle into your luxury tented camp or lodge and enjoy dinner under the African sky.
- Drive through Ngorongoro Conservation Area
- Afternoon game drive on arrival
- Check-in at luxury camp/lodge
Day 3 — Full-Day Serengeti Game Drive
Spend the day on private game drives with a professional guide. Explore the Serengeti’s wildlife-rich zones to spot lions, leopards, cheetahs, and herds of wildebeest. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush and return to camp for a relaxing evening.
- Morning and afternoon private game drives
- Picnic lunch in the Serengeti
- Wildlife photography opportunities
Day 4 — Serengeti → Ngorongoro Crater
Depart the Serengeti after breakfast and travel to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend into the crater for a full-day game drive, encountering a high concentration of wildlife including lions, elephants, rhinos, hippos, and flamingos. Enjoy sunset views over the crater rim before settling in for a luxurious overnight stay.
- Drive to Ngorongoro Crater
- Full-day crater game drive
- Overnight at lodge overlooking the crater
Day 5 — Ngorongoro → Serengeti (Optional Migration Areas)
Return to the Serengeti for further game drives, focusing on migration herds and predator activity if in season. Enjoy scenic drives, luxury picnic lunches, and sundowner drinks in the vast plains. Evening at camp includes dinner with panoramic views.
- Morning crater views and drive out
- Afternoon game drive in Serengeti
- Sundowners and evening relaxation
Day 6 — Final Game Drive & Return to Arusha
Begin with a last early morning game drive in the Serengeti, capturing final wildlife sightings. After breakfast, drive back to Arusha with optional stops for photographs or souvenirs. End of safari with a hotel or airport drop-off.
- Early morning game drive in Serengeti
- Breakfast at camp/lodge
- Drive back to Arusha
- Hotel or Kilimanjaro Airport drop-off
Inclusions
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking guide
- All park fees and conservation charges
- All meals and bottled water during drives
- Accommodation in camps/lodges as per itinerary
- Airport and hotel transfers
Exclusions
- International flights & visas
- Travel insurance
- Tips for guides and drivers
- Personal expenses and optional activities