Serengeti and Ngorongoro

3 days—African Magic

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Safari summary

Ngorongoro Conservation Area and Serengeti National Park are located in northern Tanzania and are both famous for their incredible wildlife. The Serengeti is renowned for the Great Migration, while Ngorongoro Crater offers a high concentration of wildlife in a smaller, enclosed area.


About this tour

Tour type Custom, tailor-made, private
Main focus Game drives
Activity level Easy activity
Best months June, July, August, September, October, November
Countries
Parks

Fine details

Safari highlights
  • Bird watching—with professional guide
  • Cultural visits—orphanages, markets, schools
What’s included?
  • Accommodation
  • Airport transfers
  • Meals
  • Park fees
  • Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
  • International flights
  • Premium alcoholic beverages
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Visas

Itinerary

Day 1 Briefing at Lotus Spa Safari

Meet guide at Lotus Spa Safaris Arusha for briefing, load 4x4. 7:30 AM depart via Rift Valley, Maasai lands, optional stop. 11:00 AM enter Ngorongoro, descend 600m into 260 km² crater for full game drive: Big Five, hippos, flamingos. 1:30 PM picnic lunch at Ngoitokitok Spring. 2:30 PM continue drive in grasslands, forests, Lerai area for cheetahs, hyenas, rhinos. 5:00 PM ascend, overnight at Peak Hotel Karatu.

Peak Hotel Karatu

Day 2 Ngorongoro to Serengeti

Ngorongoro Crater | Serengeti

6:30 AM quick breakfast. 7:00 AM depart via Ngorongoro plains, spotting zebras, wildebeests, gazelles. 9:00 AM optional Olduvai Gorge visit ($10–15, 45 min). 11:00 AM enter Serengeti, en‑route game drive to Seronera: lions, leopards, elephants, migratory herds. 1:00 PM picnic lunch near Naabi Hill/waterhole. 2:00 PM afternoon drive by Seronera River (hippos, crocs) and kopjes for predators. 5:00 PM check into Serengeti Tortilis Camp. 6:30 PM dinner, overnight.

Serengeti Tortilis Camp

Day 3 Serengeti to Arusha

Serengeti

6:00 AM sunrise game drive in Serengeti for lions, cheetahs, grazers; optional hot air balloon (~$600) with champagne breakfast. 9:00 AM return, breakfast, depart 9:30 AM via Naabi Hill. 12:00 PM picnic lunch in Ngorongoro. 2:00 PM optional Mto wa Mbu market tour (~$10). 3:30 PM drive to Arusha. 5:30 PM optional shopping stop (Masai market, Tanzanite, coffee). 6:30 PM arrive Arusha, safari ends.

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