$1,650 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Pick up from the airport
Pick up from the airport
Upon your arrival at the airport, we will greet you and transfer you to your hotel in Arusha. Day one begins with a city sightseeing tour that includes visits to local markets, the Masai market, Cultural Heritage Center, and the Arusha City Museum. Discover the vibrant local culture and history of Arusha as you explore these cultural landmarks, immersing yourself in the bustling atmosphere and diverse heritage of this Tanzanian city.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
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Gold Crest Hotel Arusha
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Arusha - Serengeti (Ndutu)
Arusha - Serengeti (Ndutu)
After breakfast, we will depart for Arusha before embarking on a picturesque 5.5-hour journey spanning 260 km to Ndutu. Approximately two hours into our drive, we will enter the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where the scenery transforms from hilly forests to sweeping plains and verdant grasslands. These open plains gradually transition into the iconic Serengeti, with Ndutu serving as a pivotal waypoint along the route of the Great Migration—a mesmerizing spectacle involving over 2 million wildebeest, accompanied by countless zebras, antelopes, and gazelles.
Between December and April, Ndutu’s fertile plains become the primary calving grounds for the Great Migration, creating an awe-inspiring display of life as thousands of newborns are born daily. This natural wonder attracts predators, providing riveting wildlife encounters.
- Main Destination:
- Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
- Accommodation:
- Kontiki Ndutu Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Serengeti (Ndutu) - Ngorongoro Highland
Serengeti (Ndutu) - Ngorongoro Highland
After breakfast, we will set out for an exciting morning game drive in the Ndutu area. Following a half-day of wildlife exploration, accompanied by a picnic lunch, we will begin our journey toward the Ngorongoro Crater rim. The 75 km drive will take approximately 2.5 hours, with opportunities to spot wildlife along the way. The Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most spectacular geological wonders, is also a prime sanctuary for diverse wildlife. As the day draws to a close, you’ll enjoy dinner and a restful night at your accommodation, ready for the next adventure.
- Main Destination:
- Southern Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ngorongoro Wild Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Ngorongoro Crater Tour - Arusha
Ngorongoro Crater Tour - Arusha
On the final day of your safari, we will start early with a quick breakfast before descending into the Ngorongoro Crater at approximately 6:30 am. As the world’s largest inactive and unfilled volcanic caldera, the Ngorongoro Crater covers an impressive 260 square kilometers and plunges over 2,000 feet deep. During our 5-6 hour game drive on the crater floor, you'll have exceptional wildlife viewing opportunities. Keep your camera ready for sightings of African elephants, buffalo, black rhinos, hippos, hyenas, cheetahs, and the iconic lions.
After enjoying a picnic lunch by the picturesque hippo pool, we’ll ascend the crater’s steep walls and begin our journey back. This final leg includes a scenic 4-hour drive to Arusha, where you will be dropped off at your preferred location in the evening or transferred to the airport for your onward journey.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
