Wilderness Insights Safaris

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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

Day 1

Arusha Airport Flight to Central Serengeti Game Drive

Arusha Airport Flight to Central Serengeti Game Drive

Your safari adventure begins with a pick from your hotel for a transfer to Arusha Airport, where you will board a domestic flight directly to Seronera Airstrip. Upon arrival in the Central Serengeti, you will step straight into a classic safari vehicle to begin an immersive afternoon game drive across the iconic savanna plains. This world-renowned destination features beautiful rolling grasslands and dense acacia woodlands that support an unbelievable density of wildlife.
​You will spend the afternoon exploring the active river valleys and massive rocky kopjes, tracking resident prides of lions, solitary leopards, and cheetahs. Along with the legendary big cats, you will witness massive herds of elephants, giraffes, zebras, and impalas moving through the park. After an exciting day of wildlife encounters and a scenic picnic lunch in the wild, you will drive to your comfortable mid-range safari camp for a hot dinner and a peaceful overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Central 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
Accommodation:
Safari View Luxury Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Central Serengeti Game Drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Central Serengeti Game Drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Explore more of the spectacular Central Serengeti plains during an extensive game drive designed to catch resident wildlife during their active periods. The Seronera valley functions as a vital wildlife corridor, pulling in a magnificent variety of plains game and active predators due to its permanent water sources. You will cross open grasslands to track massive buffalo herds, topis, and pods of hippos wallowing in the bustling pools.
​After a rewarding wildlife viewing session and a scenic picnic lunch out in the wild savanna, you will begin a beautiful en-route game drive heading south out of the park. You will cross the magnificent plains and ascend into the lush, green highlands of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. You will arrive at your camp or lodge on the crater rim for a relaxing evening, a hot dinner, and a peaceful overnight rest.

Main Destination:
Central Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Embalakai Ngorongoro Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Ngorongoro Crater floor Exploration to Arusha/JRO Drop-off

Ngorongoro Crater floor Exploration to Arusha/JRO Drop-off

Depart after a hot breakfast and drive straight to descend onto the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater floor. This magnificent volcanic caldera functions as a self-contained nature reserve hosting the highest density of large mammals on the African continent, surrounded by breathtaking landscapes of open grasslands, lush forests, and shimmering lakes. Your game drive offers the absolute best opportunity to witness the legendary Big Five, including a remarkable chance to spot the rare and endangered black rhino roaming the wild plains.
​You will enjoy a memorable picnic lunch near the lively hippo pool before ascending the crater walls. You will then take a smooth road transfer back to Arusha town or proceed straight to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your departure flight, bringing this express safari to a beautiful close.

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

LionCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
HyenaAbundant
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ElephantCommon
HippoCommon
LeopardOccasional
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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

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  • This tour is offered by Wilderness Insights Safaris, not SafariBookings.
  • This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
  • If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
  • Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. If flights cost more, your quote will reflect this.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
  • If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
  • This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Wilderness Insights Safaris.