Tanzania · Safari

4-Day Serengeti and Ngorongoro Wildlife Safari with Big Five

4 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Witness the breathtaking view of the endless plains of Serengeti
02 Spot the Big Five and beautiful impalas in their natural habitat
03 Explore the rich wildlife habitats of Seronera and the Serengeti Kopjes
04 Experience Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest inactive volcanic caldera
05 Encounter abundant wildlife, including elephants, buffalo, cheetahs, and lions

Embark on a 4-day wildlife safari to Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. Take in the breathtaking view of the Serengeti's endless plains, look out for the Big Five and beautiful impalas, and explore rich wildlife habitats such as Seronera and the Serengeti Kopjes. Along the way, encounter abundant wildlife, including elephants, buffalo, cheetahs, and lions. The journey ends with an unforgettable game drive in Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest inactive, intact, and unfilled volcanic caldera.

Watching the grassland stretch out as far as the eye can see and eventually merge with the sky at the horizon is an absolutely breathtaking view.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Luxury

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Arusha, Mount Kilimanjaro, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Languages English, French, German, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Tanzania and Transfer to Arusha

The group arrives at Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) / Arusha Airport. Participants are met by a representative of Royal Climb and Safari and transferred to their hotel in Arusha for bed and breakfast.

Day 02

Journey to Serengeti National Park

Your safari will begin at 8 AM with a pick-up from your hotel in Arusha. With everyone aboard, you will head toward Serengeti National Park. The 240 km drive will take about 6 hours. Serengeti means "endless plains" in the local African language. Watching the grassland stretch out as far as the eye can see and eventually merge with the sky at the horizon is an absolutely breathtaking view. With an overall land area of 14,763 sq km, it puts our notion of distance to shame. The Serengeti also houses the glorious "Big 5" - elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion, and leopard.
Along with the "Big 5," a very pleasant sighting would be one of Africa's most beautiful animals - the impala. The Serengeti ecosystem supports the greatest remaining concentration of plains game in Africa. The legendary Serengeti National Park is the most renowned safari destination for its incredible population of lions and leopards. The central portion of the Serengeti, known as the Seronera area, is one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park. It features the Seronera River, which provides a valuable water source to this area and therefore attracts wildlife representative of most of the Serengeti's species. During the off-season, one must really look out for the many lion prides that thrive in this region.
It would be best if you also looked out for the Serengeti "Kopjes," which are massive granite boulders standing in a sea of grass and provide ample shelter to a large variety of flora and fauna. A picnic lunch will be enjoyed during the day-long game drives. The eventful day comes to an end with a hearty dinner and a good night's rest at your accommodation.

Day 03

Full-Day Game Drives in Central Serengeti

You can either have a relaxed breakfast and depart for full-day game drives around 9:00 AM with a packed lunch, returning to the lodge in the late afternoon around 6:00 PM, or depart at 6:00 AM for an early morning game drive. Later, return to the accommodation for breakfast, relax, and head out on an afternoon game drive with a packed lunch.
Today, you will explore the central portion of Serengeti National Park. The legendary Serengeti National Park is the most renowned safari destination for its incredible population of lions and leopards. The central portion of the Serengeti, known as the Seronera area, is one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park. It features the Seronera River, which provides a valuable water source to this area and attracts wildlife representative of most of the Serengeti's species.
During the migration's off-season, one must look out for the many lion prides that thrive in this region. The interactions and survival of these lion prides provide an excellent game-viewing experience all year round. Along with a picnic lunch during the full-day game drive, the day will end around 5 PM. The long day ends with a hearty dinner and a good night's rest at your accommodation.

Day 04

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Return to Arusha

Enjoy an early breakfast and meet your guide for departure to Ngorongoro Crater, located in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with an en-route game drive and picnic lunch. You will reach the crater by noon, where you will have lunch. The Ngorongoro Crater is the world's largest inactive, intact, and unfilled volcanic caldera. It has a massive floor of about 260 sq km with a depth of over 2,000 feet. The 5-hour game drive on the crater floor will show you plenty of animal action, so keeping your camera ready is recommended. African elephants, buffalo, black rhinos, hippos, hyenas, cheetahs, and lions are found here in abundance.
You will begin a steep ascent to the top exit of the crater by evening. This is the last leg of your safari, with a 4-hour drive left to Arusha. You will be dropped off at your preferred location in Arusha. With an incredible experience and many memories to cherish, this is when you bid goodbye to your team.

Where this trip takes you

Serengeti National Park, Seronera, Serengeti Kopjes, Ngorongoro Crater

The route

Where you'll travel

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

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Private transport and wildlife drives in a modified 4 x 4 Land Cruiser with a photographic roof hatch
Services of a professional English-speaking safari guide
1-night accommodation before starting the tour (bed and breakfast)
All wildlife reserve entry fees
All game drives, as mentioned in the itinerary
03 x 0.5 l mineral water per person per day during game drives
05 x FB at Tanzania luxury safari lodges as per itinerary
Value Added Tax by Tanzania Revenue Authority
Concession fees located inside parks and game reserves
All airport pick-up and drop-off
All National Park and crew permits and VAT