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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

Your private guide(s) will brief you after breakfast at your Arusha hotel. Then, you will be on your way towards the Ngorongoro Highlands. Along the way, you will capture incredible views of the Great Rift Valley and Lake Manyara.

We will stop in Karatu Town to visit some shops and have lunch before arriving at the Ngorongoro Crater for an afternoon game drive. Descending over the crater rim, we will capture incredible panoramic views of one of the natural wonders of the world. Spend the rest of the afternoon exploring the crater floor. Although small, it is a safe haven for wildlife, including water buffalo, black rhino, elephant, lion and more.

After your game drive, ascend the rim and arrive at your crater rim accommodation in time for sundowners on the viewing deck and dinner.

Main Destination:
Ngorongoro Crater
Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)
High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)
Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

LionCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
HyenaAbundant
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ElephantCommon
HippoCommon
LeopardOccasional
Accommodation:
Ngorongoro Lodge Melia Collection
  • Luxury lodge located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive

We recommend starting this morning as easily as possible - perhaps even taking a boxed breakfast to start your descent to the crater floor just as the sun is rising across the horizon. Spend the morning exploring and game driving on the crater floor once more. Although a small park, it is a magical place that offers incredible wildlife sights and a picturesque backdrop. Stop by a hippo pool to enjoy your packed breakfast or coffee and snacks.

After your game drive, ascend the crater rim and return to your luxury accommodation, where you will enjoy the rest of the afternoon.

Main Destination:
Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation:
Ngorongoro Lodge Melia Collection
  • Luxury lodge located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Air Transfer to Northern Serengeti

Air Transfer to Northern Serengeti

You will have an early morning transfer from your Ngorongoro Crater lodge to the nearby Manyara landing strip to board your charter flight to the Northern Serengeti. Arriving by mid-morning, you will be greeted by your guide(s) again!

Spend the rest of the day exploring the area - the main goal will be to witness a river crossing event! Once ready to retire, arrive at your luxury tented lodge located near the Mara River.

Main Destination:
Northern Serengeti National Park
Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)
High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)
Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon
LionCommon
CheetahCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
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GiraffeCommon
HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
LeopardOccasional
Black RhinoVery Rare
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Serengeti Mara River Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 4

Northern Serengeti

Northern Serengeti

Spend the full day exploring the northern region of the Serengeti! The goal will again be to witness a river crossing event - although there is also an opportunity to do a game drive and look for predators such as lions and leopards.

You can choose as a group to either take a delicious hot picnic lunch on the road or return to your camp for lunch and some relaxing at the camp.

Main Destination:
Northern Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Serengeti Mara River Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 5

Transfer to Central Serengeti

Transfer to Central Serengeti

Spend a final morning in the Northern region of the Serengeti. When ready, you will transfer towards the central region with a game drive along the way. The Central region is popular year-round due to its large density of predator cats - this is because this area has access to fresh water all year!

Spend as much of the day as you please game driving and exploring before retiring to your luxury camp for a relaxing swim in the pool or sundowner on the viewing deck.

Main Destination:
Central Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Lemala Nanyukie
  • Luxury+ tented camp located inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 6

Central Serengeti

Central Serengeti

Spend this day as you please! Explore the area on a game drive, looking for large predator cats or other wildlife of interest. Return to the camp for a hot lunch and relaxation by the pool or viewing deck to take in your final full day in the Serengeti.

Main Destination:
Central Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Lemala Nanyukie
  • Luxury+ tented camp located inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 7

Return Air Transfer

Return Air Transfer

After a final morning game drive or a slow morning at your luxury tented camp, your guide will take you to the nearby landing strip to board your flight back to Arusha.

Optional: Zanzibar beach extension.

Main Destination:
No major destination visited
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.
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  • This tour is offered by Chasing Dreams Safaris, not SafariBookings.
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  • Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. If flights cost more, your quote will reflect this.
  • This group tour requires a minimum of 4 people to run.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
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