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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

Fly to the Ngorongoro Crater

Fly to the Ngorongoro Crater

After arriving in Tanzania, you'll fly from the city of Arusha to Lake Manyara Airstrip. Here you will be met by your guide and transferred to your luxury tented camp on the crater rim. The crater is a unique natural phenomenon and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Crater is undoubtedly one of the most breathtaking wildlife safari sites in the world, with the 600-metre high crater walls offering incredible wildlife viewing opportunities.

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:
Ngorongoro Crater Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 2

Explore the Ngorongoro Crater

Explore the Ngorongoro Crater

Enjoy a full day of exploration at the Ngorongoro Crater, staying at the sophisticated Sanctuary Ngorongoro on the quiet eastern rim. Its prime location near the Lemala access road allows you to reach the crater floor in minutes, beating the crowds from more distant lodges. On the floor, you’ll encounter a vast diversity of wildlife, including elephants, lions, and cheetahs. A true highlight is the chance to see the resident black rhinos - a rare and spectacular sighting that is notoriously difficult to find elsewhere in Tanzania.

Main Destination:
Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation:
Ngorongoro Crater Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 3

Fly to the Serengeti National Park

Fly to the Serengeti National Park

Transfer to the Lake Manyara Airstrip for your flight to the Central Serengeti, Tanzania’s most iconic wilderness. Renowned for world-class game viewing, this region is home to the legendary Great Migration, where millions of wildebeest and zebra traverse the plains. You’ll stay at a mid-range tented camp in the heart of the park, an area so rich in wildlife that exceptional sightings are virtually guaranteed year-round. While the migration typically passes through in the shoulder seasons, the Serengeti’s resident predators and big game ensure a spectacular safari experience at any time.

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
Show more
GiraffeCommon
HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
LeopardOccasional
Black RhinoVery Rare
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Nyikani Camp Central Serengeti
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 4

Explore the Serengeti National Park

Explore the Serengeti National Park

Spend a full day exploring the Serengeti, tracking Africa’s Big Five across its vast, golden plains. Depending on the season, you may have the opportunity to witness the drama of the Great Migration, particularly the high-stakes crossings of the Mara River. Here, herds of wildebeest and zebra must brave powerful currents and lurking crocodiles, while predators patrol the banks in a raw display of survival. Whether observing the massive scale of the herds or intimate predator-prey interactions, the Serengeti offers a profound and unforgettable encounter with the wild.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Nyikani Camp Central Serengeti
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 5

Fly to Arusha

Fly to Arusha

You will check out today and be driven to the airstrip for your light aircraft flight back to Arusha to complete your safari. If you wish to extend your safari then it is well worth spending time in Lake Manyara and Tarangire National Parks. They are great complementary safari destinations nearby. Alternatively, hop across the sea for some relaxation time by the beach on the paradise island of Zanzibar.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
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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  • Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. If flights cost more, your quote will reflect this.
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