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5 Day Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safari

Overview

This 5 day Serengeti National Park & Ngorongoro Safari is ideal for those eager to explore the remarkable wildlife of Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area in Tanzania. During this adventure, you’ll enjoy thrilling game drives, birdwatching, and enriching community encounters. You’ll have the opportunity to see iconic animals like leopards, cheetahs, buffalos, and the black-maned lions.

Summary of the 5-Day Serengeti National Park & Ngorongoro Safari

Day 01: Pick up from the airport/hotel in Arusha and drive to Serengeti National Park
Day 02: Full day of game drives in the Serengeti
Day 03: Early morning game drive and transfer to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Day 04: Full day of game drives in Ngorongoro
Day 05: Morning game drive and transfer back to Arusha for your flight

Tour Overview

Destination: Tanzania
Starting Point: Arusha City
Route: Drive to Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Activities: Game drives, wildlife viewing, birding, and community encounters
Vehicle: 4×4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof for game viewing (upgrade options available at an extra cost)
Accommodation: Inclusive in the tour package
Additional Services: Pre- and post-tour accommodation can be arranged at an extra cost

TRIP ITINERARY

Tour Plan

Day 1

Pick up from the Airport/Hotel in Arusha and Drive to Serengeti National Park

After an early breakfast, your driver-guide will pick you up from your hotel or the airport, and you'll embark on a scenic drive towards the world-famous Serengeti National Park. Although the drive is long, the journey offers spectacular views, culminating in the endless plains of the Serengeti. Home to the Great Migration, the Serengeti hosts millions of wildebeests, thousands of zebras, and a variety of antelopes. The park is also renowned for its Big Cats and large predators, including lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas, making it a prime location for wildlife viewing.

Meal Plan: Full Board
Accommodation: Serengeti Sopa Lodge

Day 2

Full Day in Serengeti National Park

On this day you will be exploring Serengeti National Park. You can opt for a morning game drive, followed by lunch and relaxation at the lodge, and then an afternoon game drive. Alternatively, you can spend the entire day on a game drive with a picnic lunch, maximizing your chances of spotting the incredible wildlife that inhabits this vast park.

Meals: All Meals Included
Accommodation: Serengeti Sopa Lodge

Day 3

Early Morning Game Drive and Transfer to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Start your day with an early morning game drive, when the animals are most active, and witness a breathtaking sunrise over the Serengeti. Afterward, return to the lodge for a hearty brunch before proceeding to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, often referred to as the "8th Wonder of the Natural World." Depending on your arrival time, you may have the opportunity for an evening game drive in Ngorongoro.

Meals: All Meals Included
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge

Day 4

Full Day in Ngorongoro

Begin your day early and descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage site, for an unforgettable morning of wildlife viewing. The crater is one of the few places in Africa where you can spot the critically endangered black rhino. With its diverse ecosystems—including rivers, swamps, a soda lake with flamingos, forests, and open plains—Ngorongoro offers an unparalleled concentration of African wildlife.

Meals: All Meals Included
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge

Day 5

Game Drive and Transfer Back to Arusha to End the Safari

After an early breakfast, embark on a final morning game drive in Ngorongoro, known for having the densest population of lions, as well as leopards, elephants, buffalos, and many other species. Enjoy a picnic lunch by the serene hippo lake before a short game drive. You'll then ascend the crater and begin your journey back to Arusha, where you'll be dropped off at your hotel or the airport, concluding your remarkable Tanzanian safari.

INCLUDES & EXCLUDES

Includes

Airport transfers on the first and last day
Transport in a 4×4 safari vehicle
Services of an English-speaking driver/guide
Fuel for the entire trip
Accommodation and meal plan as per the itinerary
All Park entrance fees
Drinking water while in the vehicle

Excludes

International airfares
All expenses of personal nature such as drinks and tips

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GENERAL FAQs

General FAQs

Can I reschedule or cancel this trip?

Rescheduling: You can reschedule this trip as a private tour to any date within 12 months at no additional cost.
Booking Deposit: A 30% deposit of the total tour price is required to secure your booking. The remaining balance is due 45 days before the tour departure date. Bookings not secured with the appropriate deposit will be released.
Cancellation Policy:
- Cancel between 90 and 45 days before departure: 20% penalty of the tour price.
- Cancel within 45 days of departure or no show: 100% penalty of the tour price.

Availability and Accommodations

Reservations: Accommodation and activity availability is not guaranteed until reservations are confirmed with the final itinerary and deposit payment. If any quoted accommodations are unavailable, we reserve the right to substitute them with suitable alternatives, which may affect the final quoted price.

Insurance

Requirement: All clients must have medical and travel insurance to cover unforeseen circumstances.

Rates

Subject to Change: Tour rates are subject to change without notice. We will make every effort to maintain rates, but changes in government taxes or operating conditions may be passed on to clients.

Permit Cancellation Policy

Uganda Gorilla Permit Cancellation Policy

Guarantee: A Gorilla Permit is guaranteed only upon receipt of the deposit ($800 per person per trek) as it must be paid immediately to the Uganda Wildlife Authority.

Cancellation Fees

More than 90 days before tracking: 25% cancellation fee.
89 to 46 days before tracking: 50% cancellation fee.
45 to 9 days before tracking: 75% cancellation fee.
8 to 0 days before tracking: 100% cancellation fee.

Important Information

Age Requirement: The minimum age for gorilla tracking is 15 years.
Health: Visitors with flu or other airborne diseases will not be allowed into the rainforest jungle to see the gorillas.
Safety Protocols: Masks must be worn at all times, and a distance of 10 meters must be maintained between you and the gorillas.

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