Tanzania · Safari

4-Day Serengeti and Ngorongoro Safari with Big Five Game Drives

4 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore two of Africa's seven natural wonders: Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater
  • 02 Experience thrilling game drives across the Serengeti's golden savannah and endless plains
  • 03 Spot the famous Big Five animals, including rare rhinos in Ngorongoro Crater
  • 04 Enjoy sunset views overlooking the unbroken caldera of Ngorongoro Crater

On this famous safari, you will explore two of Africa's seven natural wonders: Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. See the breathtaking Big Five animals in the Serengeti and spot one of the rare rhinos in Ngorongoro Crater. Enjoy multiple game drives across golden savannahs and endless plains on an African adventure beyond your wildest dreams.

See the breathtaking Big Five animals in the Serengeti and spot one of the rare rhinos in Ngorongoro Crater.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
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 via Ngorongoro Rim

  • We will depart Arusha at dawn and travel to Serengeti National Park.
  • We will travel to the Serengeti on a road near the rim of Ngorongoro Crater, giving us the chance to see animal sightings along the way. The golden savannah and endless plains, teeming with zebras, wildebeest, and giraffes, will make it easy to understand why the Serengeti is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa.
  • During this day, we will enjoy a picnic lunch on Naabai Kopje, a small rocky hill in a generally flat area, where you will have the chance to view the Serengeti's famous pink-headed lizards.
  • After lunch, we will proceed further 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, as guaranteed with each tour.
    Accommodations: Client's selection - public campsite / tented campsite / lodges
    Meals: Water is included with all meals (other drinks are not included)
2
Day 02

Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti National Park

  • We will start the day in the heart of the Serengeti. The animals found in the Serengeti vary significantly, so visitors will likely enjoy views of lions, leopards, elephants, cheetahs, water buffalo, zebras, and wildebeests. In addition, elands, hyenas, gazelles, crocodiles, giraffes, zebras, monkeys, baboons, hippos, rhinos, and antelopes are all found within the park. Don't worry about the time of year for your safari, because there are animals within the Serengeti all year.
  • After the game drive, a delectable dinner will be served.

Accommodations: Client's selection - public campsite / tented campsite / lodges
Meals: Water is included with all meals (other drinks are not included)

3
Day 03

Serengeti Game Drive to Ngorongoro Crater

  • This day marks the last day of the game drive in Serengeti before we make our way to Ngorongoro Crater.
  • After an exciting game drive full of animal sightings and a picnic lunch, we will drive to the crater.
  • This night, we will stay there overlooking the unbroken caldera of Ngorongoro Crater. The views of the sunset over the savannah are definitely breathtaking.
  • After a long day of adventuring, guests will enjoy a tasty dinner prepared by our friendly cook.

Accommodations: Client's selection - public campsite / tented campsite / lodges
Meals: Water is included with all meals (other drinks are not included)

4
Day 04

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Return to Arusha

  • After an early morning breakfast, we will continue the game drive to Ngorongoro Crater. It is the best time to spot animals. Within this day, we will enjoy a game drive around the crater and stop for a picnic lunch at a small lake within the park. The lake is home to many hippos and migratory birds, so guests will be sure to enjoy it.
  • Due to the animal "oasis" created within the crater, there is a high probability of spotting every member of the 'Big 5'. The group comprises some of the strongest animals in Africa - the ferocious lion, the giant elephant, the stealthy leopard, the charging rhino, and the mighty water buffalo.
  • Ngorongoro Crater is truly a fantastic place. Did you know it was formed over two million years ago? A large volcano erupted, collapsing the volcano but leaving a perfectly unbroken crater known as a caldera.
  • You can expect to view the playful zebra, lumbering hippo, swift wildebeest, and cackling hyenas within the great crater. In addition, there are flocks of graceful flamingos along the Soda Lake, while hungry hawks and vultures circle the sky in search of their next meal from a discarded carcass. Beautiful storks, ibis, and cranes are popular waterbirds in the crater, a sight not to miss.
  • After a lovely afternoon of animal sightings, we will finally start our journey back to Arusha.
Serengeti National Park, Naabai Kopje, Ngorongoro Crater, Soda Lake

Where this trip takes you

Serengeti National Park, Naabai Kopje, Ngorongoro Crater, Soda Lake

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

  • General
    • Transport (4x4 Land Cruiser) with open roof
    • Park fees
    • Campsite / lodge accommodation
    • Professional English-speaking safari guide and chef
  • Food
    • Breakfasts
    • Lunches
    • Dinners
    • 1.5-litre bottle 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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