Safari Overview
This 5-day safari takes you through three of Tanzania's most rewarding wildlife areas: Ndutu, Central Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater.
Your journey begins in the Ndutu area of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a region famous for its seasonal lakes, open plains, and outstanding predator sightings—particularly rich during the wildebeest calving season. From there, you continue into Central Serengeti's Seronera Valley, one of the richest wildlife ecosystems on earth, renowned for year-round big cat activity.
The adventure concludes at the Ngorongoro Crater, a natural wonder often called the "Eden of Africa." Descend into this collapsed volcanic caldera to explore a unique ecosystem where lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, and the rare black rhino thrive in a concentrated wildlife environment.
Designed for travelers seeking exceptional predator sightings and diverse landscapes, this itinerary combines Ndutu's seasonal drama, Serengeti's classic plains, and Ngorongoro's unmatched wildlife density.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1 — Arusha to Ndutu
Meet and greet with your driver-guide and depart Arusha for the Ndutu area in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Drive through the scenic landscapes of the Great Rift Valley and Ngorongoro Highlands.
Arrive in Ndutu and enjoy an afternoon game drive, exploring the surrounding plains and seasonal lakes. Look out for wildebeest, zebra, gazelles, elephants, giraffes, lions, cheetahs and other wildlife.
Enjoy dinner and overnight stay at your accommodation.
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2 — Full Day Ndutu
Breakfast at your accommodation.
Depart for a full-day game drive in the Ndutu area with your picnic lunch. Explore the Ndutu plains, seasonal lakes and surrounding areas, which are particularly rich in wildlife during the migration season.
Enjoy excellent opportunities to see large herds of wildebeest and zebra, as well as predators such as lions, cheetahs and hyenas. Picnic lunch at a scenic spot in the bush.
Continue with the afternoon game drive before returning to camp for dinner and overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3 — Ndutu to Central Serengeti National Park
Breakfast at your accommodation.
Enjoy a morning game drive in Ndutu before departing toward Central Serengeti, continuing through the vast Serengeti plains with wildlife viewing along the way.
Arrive in the Central Serengeti/Seronera area and continue with an afternoon game drive. The Seronera Valley is renowned for excellent wildlife viewing, including lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants and large herbivore herds.
Enjoy dinner and overnight stay at your accommodation.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4 — Central Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater
Breakfast at your accommodation.
Enjoy an early morning game drive in Central Serengeti before departing Serengeti and driving toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with wildlife viewing and scenic landscapes along the way.
Continue through the Ngorongoro Highlands to your accommodation.
Arrive in the afternoon and enjoy some time to relax and take in the beautiful surroundings, followed by dinner and overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5 — Ngorongoro Crater & Drive Back to Arusha
Early breakfast at your accommodation.
Depart for the Ngorongoro Crater and descend into the crater for a morning game drive. Explore the crater floor, home to a remarkable concentration of wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos and, with luck, the endangered black rhino.
Enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated picnic site within the crater.
Ascend from the crater and begin the drive toward Arusha. Arrive in Arusha in the late afternoon or evening and check in at your hotel, then enjoy the remainder of the evening at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Accommodation Tiers
Budget
Heritage Camp
- Simple tented rooms
- Serengeti/Ndutu location
- Full board meals
- Authentic bush atmosphere
Sero Tented Camp
- Comfortable tented rooms
- Ndutu plains location
- Full board included
- Excellent value
Mid-Range
Lake Masek Tented Lodge
- Private en-suite tents
- Lakeside Ndutu setting
- Quality meals & bar
- Professional service
Serengeti Osupuko Camp
- Well-appointed tents
- Central Serengeti location
- Modern amenities
- Excellent dining
Luxury
Sametu Camp
- Premium tented suites
- Serengeti plains location
- Gourmet dining
- Personalized service
Ngorongoro Lions Paw
- Premium spacious suites
- Crater highlands setting
- Gourmet dining
- Personalized service
All accommodations include full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner) and are handpicked for quality, comfort, and authentic African experience.
