$1,595 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arusha to Serengeti National Park
Arusha to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, you'll be picked up by the driver-guide followed by a scenic drive through the cooler crater highlands toward the plains of the Serengeti.
You will cross the main gate into the Serengeti’s expansive savannahs. The drive focuses on the transition of ecosystems, scanning the terrain for giraffes, zebras, and moving plains game as you head toward the central basin.
A packed picnic lunch is served at Naabi Hill Gate while your guide handles the park entry permits, allowing for a short break to enjoy panoramic views of the plains.
The safari shifts deep into big cat territory as you enter the Seronera Valley, exploring river loops and rocky outcrops (kopjes) to track resident lions and leopards.
You will check into your mid-range tented camp or lodge in central Serengeti at sunset, winding down with a hot shower followed by a buffet dinner in the main dining area.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Serengeti Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro
Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro
You will spend the morning exploring wildlife in the Seronera area. The itinerary focuses on tracking a wide range of species, including resident elephant herds, hippos in the pools, and diverse birdlife.
A packed picnic lunch is enjoyed at a designated site inside the park, allowing the group to maximize wildlife viewing before starting the journey out of the plains.
The safari continues as a slow game drive en route back toward the park boundaries, giving you a final look at the endless plains before you ascend into the cooler crater highlands.
You will arrive at your mid-range lodge perched on the crater rim or nestled in the nearby Karatu highlands by early evening, where you will enjoy a warm dinner and comfortable overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Marera Valley Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
The day begins with an early morning descent down the steep 600-meter walls into the spectacular, self-contained volcanic caldera of the Ngorongoro Crater.
You will spend the morning tracking wildlife across the varied habitats of the crater floor, navigating the soda lakes and fever tree forests that shelter a permanent population of roughly 30,000 large mammals.
A packed picnic lunch is served at the scenic picnic site, allowing for a relaxed lunch break with views of resident hippos in the pool.
The safari concludes with a final focused search for the iconic "Big Five," offering an excellent opportunity to spot the endangered black rhino before you ascend the caldera walls and begin the drive back.
You will return to Arusha by late afternoon, concluding your group adventure with a drop-off at a central location or your hotel.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
