Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater

Safari summary

4-Day Tanzania Safari: Serengeti & Ngorongoro
Tanzania is home to some of the world’s most spectacular wildlife reserves, and this 4-day safari to Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater offers an unparalleled experience in the African wilderness. These two UNESCO World Heritage Sites are among the most renowned safari destinations, offering exceptional game viewing, breathtaking landscapes, and rich biodiversity.

Serengeti National Park: A Wildlife Wonderland
Serengeti National Park is a vast ecosystem covering approximately 14,750 square kilometers, making it one of Africa’s largest and most famous national parks. The name "Serengeti" is derived from the Maasai word "Siringet," meaning "endless plains," a fitting description of its seemingly infinite golden grasslands.

Wildlife and the Great Migration
Serengeti is best known for hosting the Great Migration, one of the most awe-inspiring natural events on Earth. Every year, over 1.5 million wildebeest, accompanied by hundreds of thousands of zebras and gazelles, migrate across the Serengeti in search of fresh grazing lands. This dramatic movement is a survival challenge, with thousands of animals falling prey to lions, leopards, cheetahs, and the formidable Nile crocodiles when crossing the Mara River.

Beyond the migration, the Serengeti is a predator-rich environment, with one of the highest concentrations of lions in the world. The park is also home to elusive leopards, known to rest in acacia trees, and cheetahs, the fastest land mammals, often seen sprinting after prey in open plains. Other species include massive herds of elephants, towering giraffes, spotted hyenas, and over 500 bird species, including eagles, vultures, and the striking lilac-breasted roller.

Ngorongoro Crater: A Natural Wonder
The Ngorongoro Crater is often called the “Eighth Wonder of the World” due to its stunning landscape and unparalleled wildlife concentration. It is the world’s largest unbroken volcanic caldera, covering about 260 square kilometers, with towering crater walls rising 600 meters high. The crater was formed millions of years ago by a massive volcanic eruption, leaving behind a self-contained ecosystem that supports an incredible diversity of life.

Unique Ecosystem and Wildlife
Unlike the vast open plains of the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater has a more enclosed and diverse environment. Within its walls, you’ll find grasslands, acacia forests, marshes, and even a soda lake that attracts thousands of flamingos. The crater’s unique ecosystem supports a dense wildlife population, making it one of the best places to spot the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and the critically endangered black rhino.

Ngorongoro is particularly famous for its high concentration of black rhinos, one of the rarest animals in Africa due to poaching threats. The crater also has large herds of buffalo, zebras, and wildebeest, as well as hippos wallowing in its lakes. Predators such as lions and spotted hyenas roam freely, often seen hunting in broad daylight.

Cultural Experience and Conservation Efforts
In addition to its wildlife, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area is home to the Maasai people, a semi-nomadic tribe known for their rich cultural heritage and deep connection to nature. Visitors often encounter Maasai warriors herding cattle along the crater rim, their traditional red shukas (robes) standing out against the landscape.

Both Serengeti and Ngorongoro are at the heart of Tanzania’s conservation efforts. Several projects focus on anti-poaching initiatives, wildlife corridors, and community-based conservation, ensuring that these ecosystems remain protected for future generations.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Game drives
	Activity level	Moderate activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Ngorongoro Crater Serengeti

Fine details

Safari highlights

• Bird watching—with professional guide
• Walking safari—with armed guard
• Hot air balloons

What’s included?

• Accommodation
• Meals
• Park fees
• Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

• Alcoholic beverages
• Hot air balloons
• Spa treatments
• Tips and gratuities
• Visas