5-Day Arusha National Park, Ngorongoro and Serengeti

About this tour

This 5-day safari. Begin with a guided hike in Arusha National Park, where lush forests, waterfalls, and views of Mt. Meru await. Continue to the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive inside this natural wonder, home to the Big Five. Spend the last two days exploring both Central and Northern Serengeti, following the great migration and diverse wildlife. Conclude your journey with a scenic flight back to Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA).

Customization

This tour can be customized

Duration

5 Days

Minimum Age

5 years

Countries

Tanzania

Comfort Level

Budget

Maximum Group Size

4 People

Physical Level

Easy

Best time

  • All year round

Best for

  • All Traveller Types

You will visit

  • Arusha National Park
  • Central Serengeti
  • Ngorongoro Crater
  • North Serengeti

Getting There

  • This Tour starts in Arusha, Ends in Arusha
  • Your flight should arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)

Transport details

  • Game drive transport is by 4×4 Closed pop-up roof vehicle
  • Transfer between destinations is by 4×4 Closed pop-up roof vehicle
  • Airport transfer is by 4×4 Closed pop-up roof vehicle

Day 1

Arusha National Park

Forest Hill Hotel

Day 1:

Arusha National Park

After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel/ airport and driven to Arusha National Park. At Momella Gate, we complete registration formalities and collect our Ranger before driving to the very end of the road to Kitoto Viewpoint. From here, we trek for up to 4 hours through the Afromontane Forest and into the crater before heading back to the car. Now you can take your time, overlooking the outstanding views and taking in the morning’s events. In the afternoon, you have the option to either call it a day and be transferred to the Hotel or to spend a bit more time and wind your way through the national park (at no additional cost) before heading back. Overnight at Forest Hill Hotel.

Main Activities

  • Game Drive

Transport

  • 4x4 Closed pop-up roof vehicle

Meals

  • Full Board

Drinks

  • Drinking water

Accommodation

Day 2: Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, you will depart for Ngorongoro Conservation Area with a picnic lunch. The Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest inactive, intact, and unfilled volcanic caldera. It has a massive floor of about 260 sq km with a depth of over 2000 feet. The 5-hour game drive on the crater floor will show you a lot of animal action. Keeping the camera ready is recommended. The African elephant, buffalo, Black rhino, Hippos, Hyenas, Cheetahs, and Lions are found in plenty. Post the picnic lunch at the beautiful Hippo pool, you will begin a steep ascent to the top exit of the crater. Overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge.

Main Activities

  • Game Drive

Transport

  • 4x4 Closed pop-up roof vehicle

Meals

  • Full Board

Drinks

  • Drinking water

Accommodation

Day 3: Central Serengeti

After breakfast, we head towards the Serengeti National Park, a 2-hour drive, after arriving in the heart of wild Africa – the Serengeti National Park – with its endless plains, rolling into the distance as far as the eye can see. The central portion of the Serengeti – known as the Seronera area is one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park. It features the Seronera River, which provides a valuable water source to this area and therefore attracts wildlife well-representative of most of the Serengeti’s species. During the off-season of the migration, one must look out for the many lion pride that thrives in this region. The interactions and survival of these lion prides provide an excellent game-viewing experience all year round. Along with a picnic lunch during the full-day game drive, and game drives back to the lodge. The long day comes to an end with a heavy dinner and a good night’s rest in your accommodation. Overnight at Serengeti Serena Lodge.

Transport

  • 4x4 Closed pop-up roof vehicle

Meals

  • Full Board

Drinks

  • Drinking water

Accommodation

Day 4: North Serengeti

After breakfast, depart for full-day game drives with a packed lunch. The legendary Serengeti National Park is the most renowned safari destination for its incredible population of lions and leopards. You will explore the central portion of the Serengeti National Park today and move towards the northern part of the park. The en route game drive towards the Kogatende region will offer mild action from resident game. As you approach the northern part of the Serengeti, you will notice the terrain change from the usual plain grassland to a more hilly and broken terrain. The northern region offers a variety of resident game such as zebras, topi, gazelle, buffalo, leopards, and lions. A picnic lunch will be done during the day-long drive itself. Based on the time of your arrival, you will be able to spend a few hours by the Mara River. The eventful day comes to an end with a heavy dinner and a good night’s rest in your accommodation. Enkutoto Migration Camp.

Transport

  • 4x4 Closed pop-up roof vehicle

Meals

  • Full Board

Drinks

  • Drinking water

Accommodation

Day 5: Kogatende

On the last day of your safari, after breakfast. You will be dropped off at Kogatende airstrip to take your flight back to Kilimanjaro International Airport/Arusha airport for departure. With an incredible experience and loads of memories to cherish, this is the time you bid goodbye to your team.

Main Activities

  • Game Drive

Transport

  • 4x4 Closed pop-up roof vehicle

Meals

  • Breakfast

Drinks

  • Drinking water
End of this tour

Price Excludes

  • Additional Accommodation after Safari
  • Additional excursions
  • Alcoholic Drinks
  • Domestic Flights
  • International Flight
  • Personal Item expense
  • Pre-arrival accommodation
  • Souvenirs
  • Tips

Payment Terms

  • Bookings will be confirmed in writing via email or other agreed communication methods. Ejas Africa Adventures considers your booking valid only upon receipt of a 15% deposit. Please ensure to provide proof of payment once the transaction has been completed.
  • A 15% deposit is required at the time of booking confirmation. The remaining balance must be paid no later than 4 weeks before your arrival. For bookings made within 4 weeks of the arrival date, full payment is required at the time of booking.

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