(Mid-Range Lodges/Tented Lodges)
This 4-day private safari offers an exceptional wildlife experience in Tanzania’s most famous national parks, Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater, while staying in mid-range lodges or tented lodges. Enjoy the comfort of private transportation and accommodation, personal attention from your guide, and an authentic cultural encounter with the Masai people.
Full Itinerary
Day 1: Arusha to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, your safari begins with a pick-up from your hotel in Arusha. You’ll embark on a scenic drive through the lush highlands, passing through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area before entering the famed Serengeti National Park. Enjoy a packed lunch en route and your first game drive in the afternoon as you enter the park.
The Serengeti’s endless plains are home to some of the most incredible wildlife in Africa. Depending on the season, you may witness part of the Great Migration—where wildebeests and zebras travel in their thousands across the plains—or spot the Big Five: lions, leopards, elephants, buffalos, and rhinos.
As the sun sets, you’ll arrive at your mid-range tented lodge, where you’ll enjoy a delicious dinner and relax under the African sky.
- Accommodation: Mid-range tented lodge in Serengeti
- Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Full Day Game Drive in Serengeti National Park
Wake up early to the sounds of nature for a full day of adventure in the Serengeti National Park. Early mornings are the best time to spot predators such as lions and leopards hunting in the cool hours of the day. As you explore the diverse landscape, you’ll see herds of gazelles, elephants, and giraffes dotting the plains, while hippos wallow in the rivers.
After lunch at a scenic picnic spot, continue with your afternoon game drive, searching for cheetahs, zebras, and the majestic baobab trees that line the horizon.
As the day draws to a close, head back to your tented lodge for another night of comfort in the wilderness, reflecting on the day’s adventures around the dinner table.
- Accommodation: Mid-range tented lodge in Serengeti
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Start the day with a final morning game drive in the Serengeti, where you’ll have more opportunities to see wildlife in action. After breakfast, you’ll begin your journey towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
On the way, you’ll visit a Masai Boma (village) to gain insight into the traditional lives of the Masai people. Learn about their customs, traditions, and daily routines, and perhaps join in their famous jumping dance or watch as they herd their cattle.
In the late afternoon, you’ll check in to your lodge on the crater rim, offering spectacular views of the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best places in Africa to spot wildlife.
- Accommodation: Mid-range lodge near Ngorongoro
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Full Day Ngorongoro Crater Safari – Return to Arusha
After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, often referred to as the “Eighth Wonder of the World.” The crater’s rich volcanic floor is home to an incredible concentration of wildlife, including elephants, lions, leopards, hyenas, zebras, wildebeests, and the rare black rhino.
Your guide will lead you through the crater’s diverse habitats, from forested areas to swampy regions and grasslands, all teeming with life. Enjoy a picnic lunch by a hippo pool, watching the animals as they go about their day in this remarkable natural wonder.
In the late afternoon, after a fulfilling day of exploration, you’ll ascend the crater rim and begin the drive back to Arusha. You’ll arrive in the evening, with a drop-off at Arusha Airport or at your hotel in Arusha town.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Safari Highlights:
- Serengeti National Park: Home to the Great Migration, Big Five, and iconic African savannah.
- Ngorongoro Crater: A natural haven for wildlife, including the endangered black rhino.
- Cultural Experience: Visit a Masai village to learn about their way of life.
- Mid-range Comfort: Stay in mid-range lodges or tented camps for a more luxurious experience in the wilderness.
Inclusions:
- Private safari vehicle with a pop-up roof for game viewing
- All park fees and conservation fees
- Accommodation in mid-range lodges/tented lodges
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Services of a professional English-speaking guide
- Drinking water throughout the safari
- Cultural visit to a Masai Boma
Exclusions:
- International and domestic flights
- Tips and gratuities
- Travel insurance
- Optional activities
- Items of personal nature
