Itinerary

1. Day 1: Travel from Arusha to Serengeti National Park

   • Begin the day with an 8:00 AM pickup from your hotel in Arusha.

   • Receive a safari orientation from your guide before departure.

   • Drive through the picturesque Karatu farmlands and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

   • Pass Maasai villages and highland scenery en route to the Serengeti.

   • Stop at Naabi Hill Gate for park registration.

   • Embark on an introductory game drive through the Seronera area, known for its dense wildlife population and the Seronera River.

   • Arrive at Ngiri Public Campsite where pre-pitched tents await.

   Enjoy a hot dinner prepared by your private cook and spend the night under the stars.

   Have a picnic lunch during the journey.

2. Day 2: Explore Serengeti National Park with Full-Day Game Drives

   • Start the day with an early breakfast at the campsite.

   • Set out on a full-day game drive through the expansive Serengeti plains.

   • Explore the Seronera Valley, renowned for sightings of big cats such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards.

   • Visit rocky outcrops (kopjes) where predators often rest.

   • Enjoy a packed picnic lunch in the heart of the bush.

   • Continue searching for the "Big Five" and other iconic African wildlife.

   • Return to the public campsite for dinner and overnight stay.

3. Day 3: Transfer from Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

   • Begin the day with a morning game drive in the Serengeti for final wildlife sightings.

   • Depart the Serengeti and head toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

   • Ascend the outer wall of the Ngorongoro Crater for panoramic views.

   • Optionally visit Olduvai Gorge, a famous archaeological site.

   • Arrive at Simba Public Campsite located on the rim of the crater.

   Dine at the campsite and prepare for the next day’s crater exploration.

4. Day 4: Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for Wildlife Viewing

   • Eat an early breakfast at the crater rim campsite.

   • Descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive.

   • Search for the "Big Five," including the endangered black rhino.

   • Observe large herds of wildebeests, zebras, buffaloes, and predators like lions and hyenas.

   • Visit Lake Magadi to view flamingos and hippos.

   • Enjoy a picnic lunch at the Hippo Pool picnic site.

   • Ascend from the crater floor and drive to a nearby tented camp.

   Relax with a warm dinner and spend the night in comfort.

5. Day 5: Morning Game Drive and Return to Arusha

   • Begin with a hearty breakfast at the camp.

   • Take a short morning game drive in the Ngorongoro area.

   • Depart for Arusha, enjoying the scenic return journey.

   • Conclude your safari adventure upon arrival in Arusha, bringing home unforgettable memories of Tanzania's wilderness.