5-Day Ngorongoro Crater & Great Migration Adventure

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

Arrival in Arusha – Transfer to Ngorongoro Crater for Game Drive

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha, you will be welcomed by your guide and begin your safari adventure right away. After a short briefing, depart in your private 4x4 vehicle toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The drive offers beautiful views of rural Tanzania, scattered villages, and lush highlands.

In the afternoon, descend into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater for your first game drive. Often referred to as “Africa’s Eden,” the crater is home to one of the densest concentrations of wildlife in the world—including lions, elephants, zebras, buffalo, and the rare black rhino. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the crater, followed by more game viewing.

After the safari, drive up to your lodge located on or near the crater rim. Enjoy dinner and relax with views over this ancient caldera.

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

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ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Ngorongoro Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located outside Ngorongoro Crater

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ngorongoro to Northern Serengeti

After breakfast, begin your scenic overland journey to the Northern Serengeti. As you leave the highlands behind, the landscape opens into the vast Serengeti plains. Along the way, enjoy en-route game viewing as you travel through wildlife corridors and different ecosystems.

Arrive in the Northern Serengeti and head straight into the park for a game drive en route to your tented camp. This region, near the Mara River, is known for its exclusivity and is one of the best places to witness the dramatic wildebeest river crossings during the Great Migration. Keep an eye out for elephants, lions, and large herds of wildebeest as you make your way through this wildlife-rich area. After the game drive, check in at your camp, enjoy dinner, and relax under the stars.

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

Show more

GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Kontiki Kogatende Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Full-Day Game Drive in Northern Serengeti

Today is dedicated to exploring the Northern Serengeti. With a full day to roam this remote area, your guide will focus on getting you close to the action—especially around the Mara River, where dramatic river crossings take place as wildebeest and zebras brave crocodile-infested waters. Expect to see predators like lions, leopards, and hyenas, along with elephants, giraffes, and antelope.

You’ll enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush and continue game driving into the afternoon. Return to your camp for dinner and overnight, with time to relax and share stories by the campfire.

Main Destination:

Northern Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Kontiki Kogatende Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Another Full-Day in Northern Serengeti

Another thrilling day awaits in this migration hotspot. You may revisit river crossing points or explore new regions of the Northern Serengeti, depending on wildlife movement. Your guide will tailor the experience to maximize sightings and avoid crowds. The region’s raw beauty and quieter atmosphere make it perfect for in-depth game viewing and photography.

After another exciting day in the wild, return to your camp for your final night in the Serengeti.

Main Destination:

Northern Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Kontiki Kogatende Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

North Serengeti And Drive Back to Arusha

After an early breakfast, begin your return drive to Arusha. This overland journey takes you back through the Central Serengeti and Ngorongoro highlands, offering a chance for last wildlife sightings along the way. Stop for lunch en route and arrive in Arusha by late afternoon. You’ll be dropped off at your hotel or the airport, depending on your onward travel plans.

Main Destination:

Northern Serengeti National Park

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.