4-Day Northern Serengeti River Crossings & Ngorongoro Crater Expedition
Price:
$2050.00
Duration
4 Days
People:
21
Tour Overview
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Day by Day Itinerary
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Day 1: Fly Zanzibar to Northern Serengeti (Kogatende) & Mara River Safari
Your adventure begins with a morning transfer to Zanzibar Airport for your flight to the Kogatende Airstrip in Northern Serengeti (departing between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM).
Upon landing, receive a warm welcome from your expert guide complete with a complimentary gift of champagne and fresh fruits. Head straight into the wild for an extraordinary game drive along the famous Mara River sector. This region is home to the dramatic Great Migration, where millions of wildebeests and zebras attempt perilous river crossings against Nile crocodiles and lurking big cats. Enjoy a delicious lunch in the bush before continuing your afternoon exploration. As dusk falls, retreat to your tented camp inside the park for dinner, relaxation, and an overnight stay surrounded by nature.
Activities: Bush flight transfer from Zanzibar, welcome welcome with champagne/fruits, Northern Serengeti & Mara River Great Migration game drive.
Meals: Lunch & Dinner (Breakfast not included; house drinks included excluding spirits/liquor).
Accommodation: Safari Haven Migration Camp.
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Day 2: Sunrise Safari & Overland Drive to Central Serengeti
Start your day at 6:00 AM with a thrilling sunrise safari in Northern Serengeti to capture predators and plains game at their most active. Return to the lodge around 9:00 AM for a hot breakfast and a brief rest.
Afterward, set out on a scenic safari drive traversing south toward the heart of Central Serengeti National Park. Explore diverse landscapes ranging from acacia woodlands to granite kopjes, tracking resident prides of lions, leopards, cheetahs, and vast herbivore herds. Enjoy lunch amidst the savannah before making your way to your mid-range tented camp in the Seronera region for dinner, fireside stories, and a peaceful overnight stay.
Activities: Early morning sunrise game drive, scenic transit game drive from Northern to Central Serengeti.
Meals: All meals included (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; house drinks included excluding spirits/liquor).
Accommodation: Warriors Luxury Tented Lodge.
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Day 3: Central Serengeti Game Drive & Transfer to Ngorongoro Highlands
Enjoy a hearty breakfast before departing on your final game drive across the rich wildlife corridors of the Central Serengeti. Spend the morning tracking big game along river valleys and vast grasslands.
In the afternoon, bid farewell to the Serengeti plains and journey toward the cool, lush Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Ascend the crater rim highlands with breathtaking views along the way. Arrive at your luxury lodge near Karatu in the late afternoon for a relaxing evening, fine dining, and rest before your descent into the crater the next day.
Activities: Morning game drive in Central Serengeti, afternoon scenic transfer to Karatu / Ngorongoro Highlands.
Meals: All meals included (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; non-alcoholic drinks included).
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge.
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Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater Big Five Safari & Return Flight to Zanzibar
After an early breakfast, grab your packed picnic lunches and descend 600 meters into the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa.
Spend a full day exploring this fertile volcanic caldera, famous for harboring the highest density of wildlife in Africa. Track Africa's Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and the endangered black rhino—alongside hyenas, hippos, and flamingos along the soda lakes. Savor a picnic lunch on the crater floor amidst spectacular natural backdrops. In the afternoon, ascend the crater walls and transfer directly to Arusha Airport for your evening flight back to Zanzibar.
Activities: Full-day Big Five safari drive inside Ngorongoro Crater, afternoon transfer to Arusha Airport, flight back to Zanzibar.
Meals: Breakfast & Picnic Lunch (Dinner not included; non-alcoholic drinks included).
Accommodation: None (End of safari tour).