4-Day Crater, Olduvai Gorge and Serengeti

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arusha to Ngorongoro Crater

Start your day with a pickup from your Arusha hotel and enjoy a scenic drive through Tanzania's highlands, passing the Great Rift Valley, on your way to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
In the afternoon, you'll descend into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This unique ecosystem is home to a high density of wildlife, including the "Big Five." Your time here will be spent on a game drive, complete with a picnic lunch on the crater floor.
As evening approaches, you'll climb out of the crater and head to your lodge or camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

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:

Ang'ata Ngorongoro Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Olduvai Gorge & Serengeti National Park

You'll visit the museum there to see the early human fossils and tools discovered by the Leakey family.
Then, you'll drive into Serengeti National Park, and the journey itself is a game drive. As you travel across the vast plains, you'll spot wildlife on your way to camp.
In the evening, you'll settle into your tented camp for dinner and an overnight stay, where you can enjoy the sounds of the bush and the starry night sky.

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

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GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Hippo Trails Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Serengeti, Overnight in Karatu

You'll spend the day exploring the Serengeti on game drives, searching for predators like lions and cheetahs, as well as a wide variety of other animals. If the season is right, you might even see the Great Migration. In the late afternoon, you'll drive out of the park and travel to the nearby town of Karatu for dinner and to spend the night. Staying here shortens the long drive back to Arusha tomorrow.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Omega View Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Karatu (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Departure from Karatu

After a relaxed breakfast at your lodge in the cool, coffee-rich town of Karatu, you'll begin your journey back to Arusha. This final drive is much shorter and easier than driving directly from the Serengeti, giving you a comfortable trip to either your hotel in Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your departure.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.