The Best 4-Days Serengeti Ngorongoro Ultimate Safari

Arusha | Serengeti National Park | Ngorongoro Crater | Arusha

Day 1: Arusha to Serengeti National Park

• Early Morning Departure: Leave Arusha bright and early with your driver-guide, embarking on a journey through the scenic Tanzanian countryside.
• Optional Stop at Olduvai Gorge Museum: Pause at the Olduvai Gorge Museum, an archaeological site displaying fossils.
• Lunch Stop: Enjoy lunch at a local spot (exclusive) en route or after checking into your lodge/camp in the Serengeti.
• Evening Mini Game Drive: Venture out on an evening mini-game drive to catch your first glimpse of Serengeti’s abundant wildlife.
• Dinner and Overnight Stay: Return to your lodge/camp for dinner, followed by a relaxing overnight stay.

Day 2: Full-Day Game Drive at Serengeti National Park

• Early Morning Game Drive: Start the day with a hearty breakfast and witness the sunrise over the Seronera Valley. Watch as lions, gazelles, zebras, cheetahs, and other wildlife begin their day.
• Explore Key Areas: Visit Serengeti’s notable attractions, including Moru Kopjes, Lobo Valley, Retina Hippo Pool, and Bologonja Springs.
• Picnic Lunch in the Wild: Enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by the park’s landscape and diverse wildlife, prepared by your lodge/camp.
• Evening Return: After a thrilling day of game drives, return to your camp or lodge for dinner and a well-earned rest.

Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater

• Early Morning Departure: Have breakfast and check out, then depart for the Ngorongoro Crater, a 4-5 hour drive through more breathtaking scenery.
• Arrival and Lunch: Check in at your lodge/camp near the crater and savor a delicious lunch.
• Afternoon Crater Descent: In the afternoon, descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the most diverse wildlife havens in East Africa. Spot the Big Five—lions, elephants, rhinos, leopards, and buffalos—along with cheetahs, servals, crocodiles, and more.
• Dinner and Overnight Stay: Return to your lodge/camp as the sun sets, where dinner will be served.

Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

• Final Game Drive: Begin your day with an early morning game drive to spot any remaining wildlife on your list.
• Breakfast and Checkout: After breakfast, check out of your lodge/camp and prepare for your return journey.
• Drive Back to Arusha: Travel back to Arusha, with opportunities for souvenir shopping, lunch stops, or simply admiring the beautiful landscape along the way.
• End of Safari: Upon arrival in Arusha, you will be dropped off at your accommodations, marking the end of your safari adventure.