9-Day Ultimate Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safari
9 Days / 8 Nights

9-Day Ultimate Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safari

Extended Serengeti Experience with Crater Highlights

9 Days2-6 PeopleMODERATE

Safari Overview

Spend extended time in the Serengeti following the Great Migration across different zones, then explore the Ngorongoro Crater and experience Maasai culture.

Safari Highlights

Three full days in Serengeti
Migration river crossings
Northern and Central Serengeti
Ngorongoro Crater
Maasai village visit
Olduvai Gorge exploration

Day-by-Day Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrival Kilimanjaro - Transfer to Arusha

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport. Meet and greet by your safari guide, then transfer to your luxury hotel in Arusha.

Airport meet and greetTransfer to hotelWelcome briefingRelaxation
Meals: DLodge
2

Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Depart for Tarangire, known for giant elephants and ancient baobabs. Full day game drive with picnic lunch.

Game driveElephant viewingBaobab photographyBird watching
Meals: B L DLodge
3

Day 3: Tarangire to Central Serengeti

Journey to the heart of the Serengeti via the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with game viewing along the way.

En route game viewingScenic landscapesSerengeti arrivalAfternoon game drive
Meals: B L DLodge
4

Day 4: Central Serengeti - Seronera Area

Full day in the Seronera Valley, home to resident wildlife and famous for leopards and big cat action.

Dawn game driveSeronera RiverBig cat trackingEvening drive
Meals: B L DLodge
5

Day 5: Central to Northern Serengeti

Drive north towards the Mara River region, tracking the migration herds and searching for river crossings.

Migration trackingEn route game viewingMara River areaCrossing points
Meals: B L DLodge
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Day 6: Full Day Northern Serengeti

Spend the day in the northern Serengeti, witnessing dramatic Mara River crossings and predator action.

River crossing viewingPredator trackingWildebeest herdsPhotography
Meals: B L DLodge
7

Day 7: Northern Serengeti to Ngorongoro

Morning game drive, then journey to Ngorongoro. Optional stop at Olduvai Gorge, the cradle of mankind.

Morning driveOlduvai Gorge visitScenic driveCrater rim arrival
Meals: B L DLodge
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Day 8: Ngorongoro Crater Exploration

Descend 600 meters into the crater for a full day among 25,000 animals including black rhino, lion, and elephant.

Crater descentGame viewingBlack rhino trackingPicnic lunch
Meals: B L DLodge
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Day 9: Ngorongoro to Arusha - Departure

After breakfast, visit a Maasai village for cultural experience, then drive to Arusha and transfer to the airport.

Maasai village visitCultural interactionShoppingAirport transfer
Meals: B L

What's Included

  • Airport transfers
  • All park fees
  • Professional guide
  • Safari vehicle with roof hatch
  • Accommodation
  • All meals
  • Drinking water
  • Cultural visit fees

What's Excluded

  • International flights
  • Visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Gratuities
  • Personal items
  • Optional balloon safari ($550)
  • Drinks at lodges

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Quick Facts

Duration9 Days
Group Size2-6
DifficultyMODERATE
Safari TypeMigration
AccommodationLuxury

Best Months

JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberJanuaryFebruary

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