5 Days Safari to Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater
Overview
This is your chance to marvel at the Serengeti and the vast Ngorongoro Conservation Area, both of which are world-class destinations. Both are rich in wildlife and have beautiful landscapes, and they are the most well-known destinations on Tanzania’s Northern circuit, making them must-sees. The BIG 5
and wildebeest migration can be seen in the Central Serengeti from April to late May and late November to December. The tour includes a stay in our comfort or mid-range accommodations from check-in to departure.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Type of Tour: Private tour
• Level of the tour: Comfort Level
• Destination visited: Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater
DAY 1: Kilimanjaro airport – Arusha city
Driving Distance: 55kms/1hr
When you arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, look for our friendly driver holding a
signboard with your name on it. The driver will load your luggage into your vehicle and
transport you to your recommended Arusha accommodation. You will be introduced to our
beautiful country and Arusha, also known as “R chuga” by the locals, along the way.
Given your arrival time, our sales consultant would be delighted to meet you for a tour
briefing. If time is limited, a briefing can be scheduled the next morning before beginning
your tour.
Accommodation: Kibo Palace hotel on Bed and Breakfast
DAY 2: Arusha city – Serengeti National Park
Driving distance 236kms /6hrs
After breakfast, we depart for Arusha’s western outskirts, passing through Karatu
and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area before arriving at the magnificent
Serengeti. As we pass through the Ngorongoro conservation area, we may see
some Maasai tribe men directing their cattle to pasture, or we may stop at the
crater viewpoint to see the spectacular view of the crater from the top.
Finally! We arrive at the incredible Serengeti on our afternoon game drive. The
game drive here combines the known and the unknown, every turn leads to a
new experience.
Accommodation: Narudi Tented camp on Full Board
DAY 3: Full day at Serengeti National Park
Today we have a full day ahead of us for an intensive game drive at Africa’s top –
ranked park. We have a good chance of seeing many animals, including preferred
big cats in their pride, bird species, and numerous grazer animals. Several game
drives can be taken here, which may reveal animal behaviours such as killing,
mating, and so on. Sunrise and/or sunset can also be fantastic parts of our day at
Serengeti.
“A Balloon ride is now available as an “extra cost”. Please let us know if you are
interested so that we can make arrangements and pass the extra cost to you”
Accommodation: Narudi Tented Camp on Full Board Basis
DAY 4: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation
Driving distance: 145kms/3hrs 30minutes
Following a leisurely breakfast at the lodge, a final morning game viewing will
be conducted to marvel at the natural beauty of the Serengeti. The concentration
of wildlife in the Seronera region certainly paints a clear picture of why the
Serengeti is a must-see destination when considering African travel.
We eat our picnic lunch at the picnic area before continuing on with our game
en route to our chosen lodging for leisure and overnight.
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge on Full Board
DAY 5: Ngorongoro Crater – Kilimanjaro airport
Driving distance: 248km/5hrs
After an early breakfast at the lodge, depart for a game drive on the Ngorongoro
crater floor.
This long-extinct volcano is the world’s largest intact caldera and is regarded as
one of the most spectacular wildlife destinations on the planet. Diverse habitats,
including permanent wetlands, shelter within its steep-sided walls, supporting
an astonishing number of animals. Ngorongoro has long been home to a thriving
population of big game species, including great-tusked elephants, healthy black
rhinos, and the famous black-maned lions.
This is one of the few places in Africa where you can see the Big 5 on a single
game drive, and there’s plenty more to see. Gazelle, wildebeest, and zebra herds
live here, as do smaller predators such as caracal and serval cats, as well as lions
and their eternal adversaries, spotted hyenas.
After our enjoyable game, we ascend and drive to Arusha or Kilimanjaro airport for our
departure flight.
End of the Services
• 1- Arrival and 1- departure airport transfer
• Accommodation and Meals as per itinerary
• Professional and English-speaking driver guide
• All Park fees and game drives as per itinerary
• 4×4 Toyota land cruiser
• Picnic lunch box
• All government taxes and 18% VAT
• 2-ltrs of drinking water per person per day during safari
• Mto wa Mbu village walk with Local Lunch
- Any changes which attract extra cost
- Travel insurance
- Visa ($100 for USA citizens and $50 for other nationalities)
- Tip for driver guide and in the accommodations
- Things of personal nature
- Laundry service
- Drinks in the accommodations
Budget (Camping Safari) Price
$2800 per person (For a group of 4 people).
Mid Range (Lodge Safari) Price
$3600 per person (For a group of 4 people).
