Tanzania · Safari

4-Day Serengeti and Ngorongoro Camping Safari via Oldupai Gorge

4 Days Round trip from Kilimanjaro Airport Rd Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Travel to Serengeti National Park via Ngorongoro and Oldupai Gorge
02 Enjoy an afternoon game drive on arrival in the Serengeti
03 Admire the natural beauty of Ngorongoro Crater
04 Observe wildlife including lions, elephants, hippos, wildebeests, warthogs, and zebras

Explore Tanzania's wonders on this 4-day safari, beginning with pickup at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to Moshi or Arusha. Travel to Serengeti National Park via Ngorongoro and Oldupai Gorge, where the fossil of the first humans, called Zinjanthropus, was discovered by Dr. Louis Leakey and Mary Leakey, then enjoy an afternoon game drive on arrival. Continue with a half-day game drive in Serengeti before heading to Ngorongoro for an overnight stay, and finish with a visit to Ngorongoro Crater to observe wildlife and explore Lake Magadi, Lerai Forest, and Ngoitokito Swamp.

Travel to Serengeti National Park via Ngorongoro and Oldupai Gorge, where the fossil of the first humans, called Zinjanthropus, was discovered by Dr. Louis Leakey and Mary Leakey, then enjoy an afternoon game drive on arrival.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Budget

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

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

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Moshi or Arusha

You will be picked up at Kilimanjaro International Airport.
Transfer to your arranged hotel in Moshi town or Arusha.
You will meet your driver-guide, who will brief you on your upcoming safaris.
Rest until the next morning.

Day 02

Safari from Moshi or Arusha to Serengeti

Depart from Moshi for Serengeti National Park after breakfast.
Travel via Ngorongoro and Oldupai Gorge, where the fossil of the first humans, called Zinjanthropus, was discovered by Dr. Louis Leakey and Mary Leakey.
Lunch will be provided in lunch boxes during the journey. Continue with an afternoon game drive upon arrival.

Dinner and overnight stay at Seronera campsite.

Day 03

Game Drive in Serengeti and Transfer to Ngorongoro

A half-day game drive follows breakfast in Serengeti National Park.
Drive to Ngorongoro for an overnight stay at Simba campsite.

Meal plan: Full Board.

Day 04

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Return to Moshi or Arusha

After breakfast, depart for Ngorongoro Crater at 6:30.
Encounter unique attractions near this historical caldera where humans and wildlife coexist harmoniously.
Observe wildlife, including lions, elephants, hippos, wildebeests, warthogs, and zebras.
Explore Lake Magadi, Lerai Forest, and Ngoitokito Swamp.
Lunch will be provided in lunch boxes during the excursion. After lunch, begin driving back to Moshi or Arusha.

Where this trip takes you

Oldupai Gorge, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Magadi

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Kilimanjaro Airport Rd 5 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Transport in a modified 4WD Land Cruiser or Land Rover with a photographic roof
Services of a professional guide and chef
All wildlife reserve entry fees
All camping gear (please come with your own sleeping bags)
3 meals a day during the trip
All game drives, as mentioned
Transfer from the airport and drop-off
All taxes and VAT
Drinking water while on safari (2 litres per person per day)
Concession and camping fees

What's Not Included

International airfare and flights
Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Gratuities for the safari guide and camp staff
Travel insurance
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and beverages at the camp
Government-imposed increases in taxes or park fees

Know before you go

Serengeti National Park covers an area of 14,763 square kilometres. 'Serengeti' comes from the Maasai language and means 'endless plains.'
Wildlife such as lions, Thompson and Grant's gazelles, zebras, buffalos, hippos, elephants, and cheetahs can be found here.

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