Fantastic Time Travel

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

Day 1

Arusha – Fly to Central Serengeti National Park

Arusha – Fly to Central Serengeti National Park

Your adventure begins with a transfer from your hotel in Arusha to Arusha Airport for a scheduled scenic flight to Central Serengeti (Seronera Airstrip). Enjoy breathtaking aerial views of Tanzania's diverse landscapes, from rolling hills to the endless plains of the Serengeti. Upon arrival, your professional safari guide will welcome you and begin your first exciting game drive. Central Serengeti is renowned for its abundant resident wildlife, offering excellent opportunities to spot lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, cheetahs, leopards, hippos, and countless antelope species. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush before continuing your afternoon game drive through the famous Seronera Valley and rocky kopjes. As the sun sets, head to your lodge or tented camp for dinner and an overnight stay in the heart of the Serengeti.

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:
Mbuni Serengeti Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Full-Day Game Drive in Central Serengeti

Full-Day Game Drive in Central Serengeti

After an early breakfast, depart for a full-day game drive in Central Serengeti, one of Africa's finest wildlife destinations. This region supports an incredible concentration of animals throughout the year thanks to its permanent water sources and vast grasslands. Explore different habitats while searching for large lion prides, elusive leopards resting in acacia trees, fast-moving cheetahs, elephants, hyenas, hippos, crocodiles, and numerous bird species. Your guide will share fascinating insights into animal behavior, ecology, and conservation while helping you locate wildlife throughout the day. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic location before continuing your safari until late afternoon. Return to your accommodation for dinner and relax beneath the spectacular African night sky.

Main Destination:
Central Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Mbuni Serengeti Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Central Serengeti – Ndutu Area

Central Serengeti – Ndutu Area

Following breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive as you journey south toward the beautiful Ndutu region, part of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and southern Serengeti ecosystem. The drive itself offers exceptional wildlife viewing as you pass through open plains inhabited by zebras, wildebeest, gazelles, giraffes, ostriches, and predators. Depending on the season, Ndutu is home to vast herds of grazing animals and provides excellent opportunities to witness dramatic wildlife interactions. Spend the afternoon exploring the area with your guide, visiting lakes, woodlands, and grasslands that attract elephants, lions, cheetahs, hyenas, jackals, and a wide variety of birds. Arrive at your lodge or tented camp in time for dinner and a relaxing evening surrounded by nature.

Main Destination:
Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
Accommodation:
Ndutu Heritage Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Full-Day Safari in Ndutu

Full-Day Safari in Ndutu

Today is dedicated to exploring the diverse landscapes of the Ndutu region. After breakfast, set out with a packed lunch for a full-day safari across the open plains and acacia woodlands. Your guide will track wildlife throughout the day, searching for elephants, lions, cheetahs, leopards, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, hyenas, and many other fascinating species. Seasonal lakes attract flamingos and numerous water birds, making this an excellent destination for birdwatchers and photographers. Throughout the day, enjoy spectacular scenery and countless opportunities to capture memorable photographs. Break for a picnic lunch in a designated area before continuing your afternoon game drive. Return to your accommodation in the evening for dinner and another peaceful night in the African wilderness.

Main Destination:
Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
Accommodation:
Ndutu Heritage Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Ndutu – Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Ndutu – Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in Ndutu before traveling through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, admire breathtaking views of volcanic landscapes, rolling highlands, and traditional Maasai settlements. Wildlife viewing continues during the drive, with chances to see buffaloes, zebras, gazelles, giraffes, and various bird species. Arrive at your lodge near the Ngorongoro Crater rim or in Karatu during the afternoon, where you can relax and enjoy the cool highland climate. Spend the evening preparing for the next day's crater safari while enjoying dinner and comfortable overnight accommodation.

Main Destination:
Ngorongoro Highlands
Accommodation:
Eileen's Trees Inn
  • Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha

Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha

Enjoy an early breakfast before descending approximately 600 meters into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa's greatest natural wonders. The crater is home to an extraordinary concentration of wildlife, making it one of the best places to spot the Big Five in a single game drive. Explore the crater floor while searching for black rhinos, lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, hyenas, jackals, zebras, wildebeest, and numerous antelope species. Visit Lake Magadi, where flamingos and other water birds can often be seen. After a picnic lunch, ascend the crater walls and begin your scenic drive back to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon with unforgettable memories of Tanzania's remarkable wildlife and landscapes.

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
Show more
ElephantCommon
HippoCommon
LeopardOccasional
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

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End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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