6-Day Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safari Adventure

6 Days

Overview

This 6-Day Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safari Adventure is a premium Northern Tanzania experience crafted for travelers seeking world-class wildlife encounters combined with exceptional comfort. The journey focuses on two of Africa’s most iconic destinations—Serengeti National Park, renowned for its endless plains and predator-rich ecosystem, and the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with one of Africa’s highest wildlife densities.

Your safari begins in Arusha before heading into the Serengeti, where you will stay at two exceptional properties—Serengeti Explorer by Elewana, offering panoramic hilltop views, and Melia Serengeti Lodge, known for its luxury ambiance and refined hospitality. These strategically located lodges ensure consistent, year-round wildlife viewing, including lions, leopards, elephants, and cheetahs.

The adventure continues to the Ngorongoro Highlands, where you will unwind at the elegant Gibb's Farm, a historic coffee estate surrounded by lush gardens. The highlight is a full-day safari inside the Ngorongoro Crater, offering a rare opportunity to spot the Big Five within a single day.

This itinerary is ideal for honeymooners, couples, families, and photography enthusiasts seeking a seamless blend of luxury, scenery, and authentic safari experiences. With expert guides, comfortable 4x4 vehicles, and carefully selected accommodations, this safari guarantees unforgettable moments in the heart of Tanzania’s wilderness.

Itinerary

Your safari begins with a morning departure from Arusha, either by scenic flight or road transfer to Serengeti National Park. Upon arrival at Seronera Airstrip or park gate, your professional guide will welcome you and begin your first game drive across the vast plains.

The Central Serengeti is famous for its year-round wildlife, particularly big cats. Expect sightings of lions lounging on kopjes, elephants roaming the plains, and large herds of zebras and wildebeests.

After an exciting afternoon game drive, arrive at Serengeti Explorer by Elewana. Set on elevated terrain, the lodge offers spectacular sunset views over the Serengeti.

Accommodation: Serengeti Explorer
Meals: Lunch & Dinner

Enjoy a full day exploring the central Serengeti ecosystem. Begin with an early morning game drive when predators are most active. This is the best time to witness hunting behavior and dramatic wildlife interactions.

Return to the lodge for breakfast or enjoy a bush breakfast depending on your preference. Continue game drives through the Seronera Valley, rich in permanent water sources and wildlife.

In the afternoon, relax at the lodge’s pool or continue with a sunset game drive.

Accommodation: Serengeti Explorer
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, continue your safari with a game drive en route to Melia Serengeti Lodge. This transition allows you to explore new areas of the park and maximize wildlife sightings.

Arrive at Melia Serengeti Lodge in time for lunch. The lodge offers luxury rooms, an infinity pool, and stunning savannah views.

In the afternoon, enjoy a relaxed game drive or lodge experience.

Accommodation: Melia Serengeti Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Spend another full day in the Serengeti exploring different regions depending on wildlife movements. Your guide will tailor the experience to maximize sightings, including possible migration herds if in season.

Optional activities, such as a hot air balloon safari, can be arranged.

Return to Melia Serengeti Lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Melia Serengeti Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, depart Serengeti with a game drive en route toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy scenic landscapes and optional cultural visits.

Arrive at Gibb's Farm, a beautiful coffee plantation lodge offering tranquility and farm-to-table cuisine.

Relax in the gardens, enjoy a farm walk, or simply unwind.

Accommodation: Gibb’s Farm
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive. This natural wonder hosts a dense population of wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffalo, flamingos, and the rare black rhino.

Enjoy a picnic lunch at the crater floor before ascending and returning to Arusha in the afternoon.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Included & Excluded

  • Park fees (Serengeti & Ngorongoro)
  • Luxury accommodation as listed
  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • All meals during safari
  • Airport transfers
  • Bottled water during game drives
  • International flights
  • Visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips & gratuities
  • • Optional activities (balloon safari, Maasai visit)
  • • Personal expenses

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 6-Day Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safari Adventure

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