$2,380 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Arusha
Arrival in Arusha
Upon arrival, our company representative will be waiting for you at the airport, holding a board with your name for easy recognition. You will be transferred directly to your Arusha accommodation to relax after your journey. Depending on your preference and time available, you may also opt to explore Arusha, with possibilities including the Maasai market, local marketplaces, cultural sites, or the Arusha City Museum.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
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Gold Crest Hotel Arusha
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Arusha to Southern Serengeti (Ndutu)
Arusha to Southern Serengeti (Ndutu)
After breakfast at the hotel, you will embark on a scenic 260 km (approximately 5-hour) drive to Ndutu. The journey takes you through the breathtaking Ngorongoro Highlands before descending into the vast Serengeti plains. In the Southern Serengeti, you’ll encounter large herds of wildebeest grazing across the open grasslands. An optional visit to a traditional Maasai Boma can also be arranged, offering a glimpse into their unique culture and way of life. The Serengeti is world-renowned for the Great Migration and is home to the Big Five, along with an incredible diversity of wildlife.
- Main Destination:
- Southern Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Kontiki Ndutu Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Southern Serengeti (Ndutu Area)
Southern Serengeti (Ndutu Area)
Your day in Ndutu begins with an early morning game drive, when predators such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs are most active, providing a chance to witness the African wilderness come alive at sunrise. After breakfast, you will continue on a full-day game drive across the vast plains, where large herds of wildebeest graze freely. This is also an excellent opportunity to observe dramatic predator-prey interactions in their natural habitat. After an exciting day of wildlife encounters, you will return to camp for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Southern Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Kontiki Ndutu Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Southern Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
Southern Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
Make the most of your final morning with the wildebeests on an early game drive in the Ndutu area. After a hearty lunch, you will set off for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
On your afternoon drive through the stunning Ngorongoro Highlands, you’ll encounter a rich variety of wildlife, from powerful African elephants and graceful giraffes to agile gazelles and antelopes. Predators are also on the move—keep an eye out for sleek cheetahs, elusive leopards, hyenas hunting, and, of course, the magnificent lions.
Your day concludes with dinner and an overnight stay at Embalakai Ngorongoro Camp.
- Main Destination:
- Southern Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
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Embalakai Ngorongoro Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
On your final day of safari, you’ll start early with a quick breakfast before descending into the Ngorongoro Crater around 6:30 am. As the largest intact, unfilled, and inactive volcanic caldera in the world, it plunges over 2,000 feet deep and spans roughly 260 sq km.
A five- to six-hour game drive on the crater floor promises incredible wildlife encounters, so keep your camera ready. Expect to see lions, hyenas, cheetahs, buffalo, hippos, and even elusive black rhinos amid the breathtaking scenery.
After a picnic lunch by the picturesque Hippo Pool, you will begin the steep ascent out of the crater and continue your journey back to Arusha, concluding your unforgettable safari adventure.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
