5-Day Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safari
Journey from the sweeping plains of the Serengeti to the verdant depths of Ngorongoro Crater. Over five days, chase the Great Migration, witness predator-prey dynamics at dawn, and explore a UNESCO-listed natural amphitheater brimming with wildlife.
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Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
- Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport; transfer to your lodge in Arusha.
- Evening briefing with your guide and dinner at the lodge.
- Overnight at Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge or Kati Kati Tented Camp.
Day 2: Arusha → Serengeti National Park
- Morning departure by 4×4 (≈5 hrs) to Serengeti NP, with picnic en route.
- Afternoon game drive in the Seronera region—home to resident lions and cheetahs.
- Overnight at Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge or Kati Kati Tented Camp.
Day 3: Full-Day Serengeti Exploration
- Pre-dawn game drive to catch predators at their most active.
- Midday break at camp; optional hot air balloon flight (booking required in Advance).
- Late-afternoon game drive focusing on migration herds and river crossings.
- Overnight at Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge or Kati Kati Tented Camp.
Day 4: Serengeti → Ngorongoro Crater → Arusha
- Early breakfast; transfer to Ngorongoro Crater rim.
- Descend into the crater for a full-day wildlife safari with picnic lunch.
- Late afternoon return to Arusha.
- Overnight at Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge or Kati Kati Tented Camp.
Day 5: Departure
- After breakfast, transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport.
- Private 4×4 transport with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking driver/guide
- Park entrance fees for Serengeti and Ngorongoro
- Four full days of game drives
- Full board accommodation (B/L/D Days 1–4; B Day 5)
- Bottled water and soft drinks
- Optional balloon safari (Day 3, extra cost)
Exclusions:
- International flights & charter costs
- Visas, travel insurance & immunizations
- Alcoholic beverages & personal expenses
- Gratuities