Tanzania · Safari

4-Day Serengeti and Ngorongoro Safari with Migration Wildlife

4 Days Round trip from Arusha Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Witness the golden savannah and endless plains of the Serengeti
  • 02 Marvel at diverse wildlife, including lions, elephants, and cheetahs
  • 03 Experience breathtaking sunset views over Ngorongoro Crater
  • 04 Encounter majestic animals in the ancient Ngorongoro Crater
  • 05 Enjoy close encounters with hippos and migratory birds

Embark on a thrilling 4-day migration safari to Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. Witness the golden savannah and endless plains of the Serengeti, teeming with zebras, wildebeest, and giraffes, and immerse yourself in the heart of the park, where lions, leopards, elephants, and cheetahs roam freely. Experience breathtaking sunset views over the unbroken caldera of Ngorongoro Crater, home to majestic animals like rhinos and hippos. Marvel at the diverse birdlife, including graceful flamingos and soaring hawks.

The golden savannah and endless plains, teeming with zebras, wildebeest, and giraffes, will help you understand why the Serengeti is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Arusha, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arusha to Serengeti Across the Great Plains

We will depart from Arusha at dawn and travel to Serengeti National Park. Our route will take us near the rim of Ngorongoro Crater, allowing us glimpses of animal sightings along the way. The golden savannah and endless plains, teeming with zebras, wildebeest, and giraffes, will help you understand why the Serengeti is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa.

We will enjoy a picnic lunch on Naabi Kopje, a small rocky hill in a generally flat area. Here, you will have the chance to view the Serengeti's famous pink-headed lizards. After lunch, we will continue our journey into the plains for a leisurely game drive. You will spend the night in the Serengeti and fall asleep to the playful calls of zebras and hyenas.

2
Day 02

Wildlife Encounters in the Heart of the Serengeti

We will start the day in the heart of the Serengeti. The Serengeti is home to a diverse range of animals, so visitors can expect to see lions, leopards, elephants, cheetahs, water buffalo, zebras, and wildebeest, among others. Additionally, elands, hyenas, gazelles, crocodiles, giraffes, monkeys, baboons, hippos, rhinos, and antelopes can all be found within the park.

Regardless of the time of year, there are always animals in the Serengeti. After the game drive, a delectable dinner will be served.

3
Day 03

Final Serengeti Game Drive to Ngorongoro Crater

On this day, we will have our last game drive in the Serengeti before going to Ngorongoro Crater. After an exciting game drive filled with animal sightings and a picnic lunch, we will drive to the crater, where we will spend the night overlooking the unbroken caldera of Ngorongoro Crater.

The views of the sunset over the savannah are truly breathtaking. After a long day of adventuring, guests will enjoy a tasty dinner prepared by our friendly cook.

4
Day 04

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Return to Arusha

After an early breakfast, we will continue the game drive to Ngorongoro Crater, the best time to spot animals. On this day, we will enjoy a game drive around the crater and stop for a picnic lunch at Ngoitokitok Picnic Site. The area is home to many hippos and migratory birds, providing guests with an enjoyable experience.

The crater is inhabited by some of the strongest animals in Africa, including the ferocious lion, the giant elephant, the stealthy leopard, the charging rhino, and the mighty water buffalo. Additionally, there are flocks of graceful flamingos along Soda Lake, while hungry hawks and vultures circle the sky for their next meal of discarded carcasses. Beautiful storks, ibis, and cranes are popular water birds in the crater, making it a sight not to be missed.

After a lovely afternoon of animal sightings, we will begin our journey back to Arusha.

Serengeti National Park, golden savannah and endless plains, Naabi Kopje, Ngorongoro Crater

Where this trip takes you

Serengeti National Park, golden savannah and endless plains, Naabi Kopje, Ngorongoro Crater

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Arusha 3 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transport (4x4 Land Cruiser) with open roof
  • Park fees
  • Campsites/lodge
  • Professional English-speaking safari guide and chef
  • Breakfasts
  • Lunches
  • Dinners
  • 1.5 bottles of water per day

What's Not Included

  • Flights (international and domestic)
  • Travel insurance and medical insurance
  • Visas
  • Personal items
  • Tips for the safari guide and chef
  • Soda and alcoholic beverages
  • Extra activities

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Arusha, Tanzania
Tour start
Arusha, Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 days finish where they began, in Arusha.

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