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
- Accommodation:
- Ngorongoro Lodge Melia Collection
- Meals & Drinks:
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
- Meals & Drinks:
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
- Accommodation:
- Serengeti Mara River Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
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
- Meals & Drinks:
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
- Meals & Drinks:
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
- Meals & Drinks:
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: