Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater

If you only have 5 days to spend game viewing in Tanzania, camping in the Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Conservation Area will give you a good look at the best of Africa. Usually a safari this short would be added to another section such as a Kilimanjaro Climb or a Walking Safari.

Day 1: Hotel near Arusha. Pick up from Kilimanjaro Airport and transfer to the hotel.

Day 2: Ngorongoro Crater Private Luxury Camp: Drive from Arusha direct to the highlands of Ngorongoro Crater. The private camp is located near the homestead of our Maasai friend and walking guide Ole Dorop. Before reaching camp you will be met by Ole Dorop who can take anyone interested on a hike through the highlands and into camp.

Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater Private Luxury Camp: From camp drive 20 minutes to begin the 2000 foot descent into Ngorongoro Crater. Inside the Crater you will see a wide variety of wildlife up close. You can spend the entire day in the crater as your picnic lunch will be with you in the vehicle. At the end of the day ascend the wall of the crater and return to the comforts of your private camp.

Day 4: Serengeti National Park Private Luxury Camp: Leave the Crater highlands and drop onto the famous Serengeti plains. Your camp will be situated in an ideal location for maximum game viewing. From December to May you will normally be camped in the Southern Serengeti often near the vast heads of wildebeest during their annual migration. From June to November camp is usually in the Central Serengeti where the resident herds are attracted to the year around water of the Seronera River.

Day 5: Serengeti National Park Private Luxury Camp. A second day in your private camp will give you plenty of time for further exploration of the vast plains. Either have lunch in camp, or travel with a picnic lunch and go out for the entire day.

Day 6: Return to Arusha: Wake up in the morning and take one last early game drive if you would like. When camp is in the Central Serengeti and weather conditions permit you may fly back to Arusha. Either way we will transport you to Arusha and then onward to your international flight, after dinner and a shower in a "day room" in Arusha.