About This Safari
This 4-day safari is ideal for travelers who want more time in Serengeti while also experiencing the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater. The itinerary is designed to avoid rushing, allowing proper game drives in both destinations.
Serengeti offers wide-open landscapes and excellent predator sightings, while Ngorongoro Crater provides one of the highest wildlife densities in Africa, including a strong chance of seeing the Big Five in a single day.
Quick Safari Facts
- Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights
- Destinations: Serengeti National Park & Ngorongoro Crater
- Tour Type: Private Wildlife Safari
- Safari Vehicle: 4×4 Land Cruiser with pop up roof
Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Arusha – Serengeti National Park
Depart from Arusha in the morning, driving through the Ngorongoro Highlands. After entering Serengeti National Park, enjoy an afternoon game drive focusing on wildlife along the central plains.
Overnight: Lodge or tented camp inside Serengeti
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Full Day Game Drive in Serengeti
Spend the entire day exploring Serengeti National Park. We begin early in the morning and adjust routes based on wildlife movement and seasonal conditions. Expect opportunities to see lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, and large herds of plains game.
Overnight: Lodge or tented camp inside Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in Serengeti before driving toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Arrive in the afternoon and enjoy views of the crater from the rim.
Overnight: Lodge near Ngorongoro Crater
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha
Descend early into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive. The crater is home to lions, elephants, buffalo, rhinos, zebras, and flamingos. After lunch, ascend from the crater and return to Arusha in the afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
What’s Included
All park and conservation fees
Ngorongoro Crater service fee
Professional local safari guide
4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
Accommodation and meals as per itinerary
Drinking water during the safari
What’s Not Included
Flights
Visa fees
Travel insurance
Tips and personal expenses
Alcoholic and soft drinks
Best Time to Visit (Guide Advice)
June – October: Excellent wildlife viewing and dry conditions
December – March: Migration calving season
April – May: Green season with fewer tourists
Who This Safari Is Best For
Travelers wanting more Serengeti time
First-time safari visitors
Wildlife enthusiasts
Couples and private groups
Guide’s Note
Every safari is different. Wildlife does not follow schedules, so we guide based on experience, current conditions, and guest interests. Our focus is quality time in the right places, not rushing from one area to another.