5-Day Tales of Serengeti and Trails of the Crater

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arusha- Ngorongoro crater

Welcome to Tanzania! After arrival you will meet our representative and tour guide Escaping the city to descend into one of the world’s most extraordinary natural enclosures. This full-day adventure takes you from Arusha to the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to a staggering concentration of wildlife, including the Big Five. Perfect for travellers with limited time, this journey offers a deep dive into the raw, untouched beauty of the Big Five Basin. You will the well tailored game drives before descending to your accommodation for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

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ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Hhando Coffee Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full Day safari in Ngorongoro crater

Descend 600 meters into the crater floor, where grasslands, forests, and soda lakes provide a unique habitat for a wide variety of species. Throughout the day, explore the crater’s diverse ecosystems on game drives in search of the Big Five: elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard, and the critically endangered black rhino. The open plains are also home to hyenas, jackals, wildebeest, zebras, and abundant birdlife including flamingos and crowned cranes.

Enjoy a picnic lunch near the Hippo Pool, a scenic spot where you can relax while watching hippos wallow and birds skim the water’s surface.

After a full day of wildlife viewing in this ancient, awe-inspiring landscape, ascend the crater walls in the late afternoon and return to your lodge.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Accommodation:

Hhando Coffee Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Ngorongoro crater- Serengeti NP

After an early breakfast, depart your lodge and begin the breath taking drive from the highlands of Ngorongoro toward the vast, wildlife-rich plains of Serengeti National Park. As you leave the cool, misty rim of the crater behind, you’ll travel through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, passing Maasai villages and volcanic landscapes that give way to the wide open savannahs of the Serengeti. Upon entering the Central Serengeti (Seronera), begin your first real Serengeti game drive en route to your camp or lodge. This region is famous for its dense population of big cats, especially lions and cheetahs, and resident wildlife throughout the year.
Arrive at your accommodation in the late afternoon. Enjoy a warm welcome, a delicious dinner, and fall asleep to the distant roars and calls of the wild.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)

High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Safari Haven Serengeti Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Extended game drive in serengeti Np

You will have an early breakfast then set off for a full-day game drive, exploring deeper into different zones of the park, depending on wildlife movements and seasonal activity. From the Seronera Valley’s year-round water sources, perfect for spotting leopards and elephants, to open grasslands teeming with wildebeest, zebras, and predators—every turn offers something new. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush, surrounded by the raw beauty and sounds of the wild.
In the late afternoon, return to your camp with time to relax, enjoy a sundowner, and swap stories around the campfire. The Serengeti has its own rhythm, and today, you’ve lived it fully.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Safari Haven Serengeti Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Serengeti NP to Arusha

After an early breakfast, you will embark on a journey back to Arusha. You will be driven back via the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and Karatu, retracing your journey through the Great Rift Valley with picnic lunch en route (approx. 7–9 hours by road). Upon arrival in Arusha, you'll be transferred to your hotel or the airport for your onward journey.
As your safari ends, carry with you unforgettable memories of roaring lions, wide open skies, and the rhythm of life on the African plains.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.