4-Day Private Northern Serengeti &Ngorongoro -Mto Wa Mbu

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

Arusha to Kogatende - Northern Serengeti Safari

Begin your private safari in Arusha with a scenic road journey to Kogatende in Northern Serengeti. Enjoy changing landscapes as you travel toward this remote wildlife region, renowned during the Great Migration season for wildebeest and zebra movements around the Mara River ecosystem. Depending on arrival time, enjoy an afternoon game drive with opportunities to see elephants, buffalo, giraffes, lions and cheetahs. Your guide will adapt the experience to current wildlife conditions.

Main Destination:

Northern 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

Activities:

• Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Kenzan Central Tented Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Full-Day Kogatende & Northern Serengeti- Wildlife, Predators & Migration

Spend a full day exploring Kogatende and Northern Serengeti on a private game drive tailored to current wildlife movements and your interests. Experience the region’s unique migration corridor, with seasonal opportunities to see wildebeest and zebra alongside resident lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffalo and giraffes. With two nights in Kogatende, enjoy a relaxed, immersive experience without rushing through this remarkable wilderness.

Main Destination:

Northern Serengeti National Park

Activities:

• Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Malaika Mara River Luxury Camps

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Northern Serengeti to Karatu | Scenic Journey to the Ngorongoro Highland

Enjoy a final morning game drive in Northern Serengeti before beginning your private road journey toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and Karatu. Your guide will select the most productive route based on current wildlife activity, giving you one last opportunity to encounter wildlife before leaving the northern wilderness.

The journey south reveals Tanzania’s changing landscapes, from the open Serengeti plains to the cooler, greener Ngorongoro highlands. Arriving in Karatu provides a convenient overnight stop and positions you perfectly for an early Ngorongoro Crater descent the following morning, making the itinerary comfortable, practical and well-paced.

Main Destination:

Karatu District

Activities:

• Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located near Karatu (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ngorongoro Creater - Mto wa Mbu to Karatu

Rise early and travel from Karatu to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area for an unforgettable descent into the crater. Enjoy an extended game drive across the crater floor, where the concentrated wildlife may include lions, elephants, buffalo, hyenas, hippos and large herds of plains animals. With luck, you may also spot the endangered black rhinoceros. After the crater experience, continue to Mto wa Mbu for an optional cultural visit before proceeding to Arusha.

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

White RhinoOccasional

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Activities:

• Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

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.