This safari package will give you an exciting opportunity to visit the most beautiful parks in northern Tanzania. This includes visiting the endless plains of Serengeti National Park. It is renowned for its grassland plains in the southeast. The part is more hilly and rocky. To the west, valleys, rivers, and forests can be found. The land is stunning and feels like untamed wilderness. All the major safari animals occur in great numbers. You will also visit the Ngorongoro Crater, known as the Garden of Animals, with a chance to see the Big Five all together in a few hours, likely within 1 hour.
Highlights
Arusha To Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
Transfer to Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater & Transfer back to Arusha
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1-Drive from Arusha to Serengeti National Park
Your day kicks off bright and early at 6:00 AM with a pickup from your hotel in Arusha as you embark on a 4 Days Serengeti & Ngorongoro Luxury Safari. From there, you’ll journey towards the iconic Serengeti National Park, a scenic drive that takes you through the picturesque, elevated farmlands of Karatu and the expansive Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
As you leave the highlands behind, you’ll descend into the very heart of wild Africa: the seemingly endless plains of the Serengeti. Your destination within the park is the Serenora Area, renowned as one of its richest wildlife habitats. The life-giving Seronera River flows through this region, attracting a diverse array of wildlife that represents most species found in the Serengeti.
You’ll arrive in time for a satisfying lunch, followed by an exhilarating afternoon Game drive through the Serengeti’s magnificent landscapes. As dusk settles, you’ll head to the Signature Serengeti Camp for dinner and your overnight stay.
Day 2- Game Drive In Serengeti National Park
Today promises an unforgettable full-day game drive in the iconic Serengeti, a wildlife sanctuary renowned globally for its unparalleled natural beauty and scientific significance. We’ll traverse the endless plains, seeking out the great herds of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles, and keeping a keen eye open for prides of lions lounging majestically in the shade. The thrill of the chase awaits, with excellent opportunities to witness predators in action and perhaps even observe them enjoying their well-earned kill.
To maximize our time amidst this incredible wildlife spectacle, we’ll enjoy a delightful picnic lunch served in the heart of the Serengeti, allowing us to continue our exploration for more captivating wildlife encounters. As the day draws to a close, we’ll return for another comfortable and memorable night at the Signature Camp.
Day 3-Transfer To Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After an early breakfast, your guide will lead you on a final captivating morning game drive in Serengeti National Park. Our adventure then continues as we depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, featuring an en-route game drive and a scenic picnic lunch. It’s crucial to note that Ngorongoro is not a National Park, but rather a unique conservation area where the rich ecosystem is carefully managed for both its diverse animal populations and the Masai community who share these lands. We’ll settle in for the night at Lake Masek Safari Lodge, ideally located to witness the incredible spectacle of millions of wildebeest, especially if your travel dates fall within January or February. Dinner awaits us at the lodge.
Day 4-Drive To Ngorongoro And Transfer Back To Arusha
After breakfast, prepare for an unforgettable adventure as we descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full 5-hour game drive. Considered one of the most densely populated wildlife havens on Earth, this natural wonder teems with an estimated 30,000 animals, including vital populations of Tanzania’s black rhino. Thanks to its consistent water and lush vegetation, the crater supports a rich tapestry of life: vast herds of wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, eland, warthog, hippo, and the impressive giant African elephants all thrive here. A major draw is also its thriving predator population, offering excellent opportunities to spot lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs, and if luck is on our side, the elusive leopard. We’ll pause for a memorable picnic lunch amidst the crater’s stunning scenery. In the late afternoon, we’ll drive back to Arusha, concluding your safari at your hotel.