4-Day Safari to Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater

Day 2: Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti National Park

After an early breakfast, your professional driver-guide will pick you up for a full day of game viewing in Serengeti National Park, undoubtedly one of the most iconic and wildlife-rich destinations on the planet.

Renowned for its vast, open plains aptly named "Serengeti" by the Maasai, meaning “endless plains” this UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to an extraordinary array of wildlife. You’ll have the opportunity to spot large prides of lions, elusive leopards, graceful cheetahs, towering giraffes, massive elephants, buffalo herds, and a staggering diversity of antelopes, zebras, wildebeests, and over 500 bird species.

Of course, no mention of the Serengeti is complete without the Great Migration a natural phenomenon where over a million wildebeests and thousands of zebras and gazelles move across the plains in search of greener pastures. Depending on the time of year, you may witness this awe-inspiring spectacle in full motion.

Your game drive will take you across various parts of the park, each offering different wildlife encounters and photographic opportunities. You'll enjoy a packed picnic lunch at one of the designated scenic spots within the park.

As the sun begins to set over the savannah, you’ll make your way back to the camp, where a warm dinner awaits. Unwind and reflect on the day’s unforgettable sightings as you fall asleep to the sounds of the wild.

Overnight: Serengeti Kati Kati

Meal plan: Full board

Day 3: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater – Wildlife Encounters En Route

This morning, you’ll rise early to enjoy breakfast at your campsite before setting off on a final sunrise game drive in the Serengeti an ideal time to witness predators on the move and wildlife at its most active.

After soaking in the morning magic of the Serengeti, you’ll begin your scenic transfer to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with game viewing opportunities along the way. The drive offers a beautiful transition from endless plains to the highland forests surrounding the crater rim.

In the afternoon, pause for a picnic lunch in the heart of the wilderness, then enjoy a leisurely transfer game drive through Ngorongoro as you make your way to the lodge, perched on the highlands.

This location provides an excellent base for tomorrow's early descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most unique and biodiverse ecosystems. Staying overnight near the rim ensures you’ll be among the first to descend the next morning when wildlife activity is at its peak.

Overnight: Tloma Lodge

Meal plan: Full board

Day 4: Explore Ngorongoro Crater – Return to Arusha

After an early breakfast, you’ll begin your much-anticipated descent into the legendary Ngorongoro Crater often referred to as the Eighth Wonder of the World. As you take in your first panoramic view from the crater rim, you’ll immediately understand why this ancient caldera has earned global acclaim.

Ngorongoro Crater is one of the most wildlife-dense areas in Africa and offers a truly unique safari setting. Enclosed by steep crater walls, this natural sanctuary is home to an extraordinary variety of animals including all of the Big Five, with especially good chances of spotting the rare and endangered black rhinoceros.

Aboard your custom 4x4 open-roof safari vehicle, you’ll have incredible opportunities for photography and close-up wildlife viewing as you traverse the crater floor spotting elephants, lions, hyenas, zebras, buffalo, and a host of bird species.

Midday, you’ll enjoy a picnic lunch at the scenic hippo pool, where you can relax and reflect on your incredible journey surrounded by the sights and sounds of nature.

In the afternoon, you'll ascend from the crater and begin your transfer back to Arusha, either to your hotel or directly to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight bringing your unforgettable Tanzanian safari to a close.

Overnight:N/A

Meals plan: Half board