4-Day Bavuma Quest Premium Fly-in Serengeti to Crater

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

Touchdown in Arusha – Seamless Private Transfer to Hotel

Arrive in Arusha, where our attentive team will greet you with a warm, personalized welcome at the airport. You’ll be escorted on a private transfer to an elegant lodge or boutique hotel set beneath the majestic slopes of Mt. Meru, offering refined comfort and a tranquil setting as you begin your journey.

If time permits, enjoy a brief guided city tour to experience Arusha’s vibrant culture, colorful markets, and charming streets. This introduction to local life provides an enriching glimpse of the region, setting the stage for the extraordinary wildlife and landscapes that await.

Settle in and unwind in style, savoring the serene surroundings as you prepare for the seamless and luxurious Bavuma Quest Premium Fly-In Safari. Every detail has been carefully arranged to ensure a smooth, sophisticated start to your adventure, creating anticipation for unforgettable wildlife encounters and breathtaking scenery in the days ahead.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Gran Meliá Arusha

• Luxury hotel located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Bavuma Quest Premium Fly-In Arusha to Central Serengeti

After a leisurely breakfast at your lodge, you will be escorted to Arusha Airport for a seamless, private flight into the heart of the Central Serengeti, beginning your Bavuma Signature safari adventure.

Upon arrival, accompanied by your expert guide, explore this iconic wildlife region, where the Seronera River attracts animals year-round. Spot elephants grazing, giraffes browsing, zebras and buffalo roaming, and various antelopes. Keep a keen eye for big cats — lions resting on rocky outcrops, leopards perched in trees, and cheetahs sprinting across the plains.

At midday, enjoy a gourmet hot hamper lunch surrounded by the Serengeti’s sights and sounds, then continue your game drive to explore more of the vast plains. As evening approaches, pause for a complimentary sundowner with fine wine and bites while enjoying the sunset.

Settle into your luxurious camp for a sumptuous dinner under the stars and coffee, completing a seamless and unforgettable Bavuma signature experience.

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:

Serengeti Explorer by Elewana

• Luxury lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Full Game Drive in Central Serengeti National Park

Spend a full day on a Bavuma signature Serengeti safari, starting early to catch wildlife at their most active and enjoy perfect morning light for photography. Traverse open plains, river valleys, and rocky kopjes with your expert guide, spotting lions, leopards, and cheetahs at rest, walking, or hunting.

Encounter elephants, giraffes, zebras, hyenas, jackals, and various antelopes. Depending on the season, witness the spectacular great migration, with thousands of wildebeest and zebras moving across the plains. Bird enthusiasts may spot eagles, vultures, and lilac-breasted rollers.

Enjoy a gourmet hot hamper lunch at a scenic spot within the park before continuing your afternoon game drive to explore more wildlife and landscapes. Return to your luxurious lodge or camp for a sumptuous dinner, relax beneath the African sky, and reflect on a truly unforgettable day in the heart of the Serengeti.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Serengeti Explorer by Elewana

• Luxury lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ngorongoro Crater – Luxury Transfer to Arusha or Airport

The drive from the Serengeti to Ngorongoro is a scenic journey through some of Tanzania’s most breathtaking landscapes. Leaving the wide-open plains of the Serengeti, you’ll pass rolling hills, fertile farmland, and traditional Maasai villages, offering an intimate glimpse of local culture and daily life.

Along the way, keep an eye out for wildlife, including zebras, giraffes, and elephants grazing near the roadside. The ever-changing scenery leads you into the renowned Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site celebrated for its dramatic vistas and abundant wildlife.

Arriving at the Ngorongoro Crater, marvel at this immense volcanic caldera, a natural wonder home to thousands of animals, from lions, rhinos, and buffalo to hippos and flamingos in the crater lake. In the late afternoon, enjoy a seamless return to Arusha with hotel drop-off or airport transfer, concluding a day of unforgettable landscapes and wildlife encounters.

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

Show more

ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

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