4 Days / 3 Nights Safari Itinerary

Destinations: Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater

Tour Summary

Destinations: Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater
Start/End: Arusha, Tanzania
Tour Operator: Mashoka Tours
Accommodation: Comfortable tented lodges (camping optional)
Tour Type: Private or group safari
Meals: Full Board (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)

Explore the vast plains of the Serengeti and the world-renowned Ngorongoro Crater. Witness incredible wildlife, including lions, cheetahs, and possibly the Great Migration (seasonal), all while staying in scenic safari lodges or camps.

🐆 Serengeti National Park – Vast savannahs teeming with lions, cheetahs, wildebeest, and more
🦏 Ngorongoro Crater – A UNESCO World Heritage Site and natural haven for the Big Five

SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

NGORONGORO CRATER

Day 1: Arusha – Serengeti National Park

- Morning pick-up from your hotel or Kilimanjaro Airport
- Scenic drive through the Ngorongoro Highlands to Serengeti (approx. 6–7 hours)
- Stop at Olduvai Gorge (optional, entry fee not included)
- Afternoon game drive en route to your camp/lodge
🏨 Accommodation Options:
- Option 1: Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp
- Option 2: Kati Kati Tented Camp
Meals: L, D

Day 2: Full Day in Serengeti National Park

- Early breakfast and full-day game drive in central Serengeti
- Explore different habitats: riverine forest, open plains, rocky kopjes
- Spot lions, elephants, leopards, hippos, and migrating herds (seasonal)
- Picnic lunch in the bush or return to camp for hot lunch
🏨 Accommodation: Same as Day 1
Meals: B, L, D

Day 3: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater Rim

- Morning game drive as you exit the Serengeti
- Packed lunch en route
- Drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area and ascend to the crater rim
- Evening at leisure with views into the crater
🏨 Accommodation Options:
- Option 1: Rhino Lodge
- Option 2: Ngorongoro Tortilis Camp
Meals: B, L, D

Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha

Early descent into the crater for a half-day safari
Explore the crater floor: expect to see rhinos, lions, hyenas, flamingos, and more
Picnic lunch by the hippo pool
Afternoon drive back to Arusha for drop-off at hotel or airport

Meals: B, L

✅ INCLUDED

✓ All national park entry fees and government taxes (includes fee changes from July 1st)
✓ Accommodation (lodge or camping based on your selection)
✓ All meals and bottled drinking water (3 liters or more per day)
✓ Soft drinks, including beers and wine
✓ Fly & bug spray for use during the trip
✓ Airport transfers before and after the safari (flexible timing)
✓ All camping gear (if camping): tents, sleeping bag, mattress
✓ Professional English-speaking safari guide
✓ Safari chef (for camping safaris)
✓ Emergency air ambulance service
✓ Safari Jeep 4×4 with pop-up roof, radio, cooler fridge, and charging ports

❌ Not Included

International flights
Visa fees
Travel insurance
Tips for guide and chef
Optional Maasai village visit or other cultural tours
Personal expenses and souvenirs

TRAVEL TIPS

Bring Binoculars for better sighting
Bring appropriate clothes for Safari, Pants, Long sleeve shirts, Hats, Sunglasses, and Sun cream.
Don’t forget/bring Cameras to take pictures for memories
It is recommended to bring mosquito spray with high mint
A warm sweater and Jacket as the night can be chilly at high altitudes (Up to 5 C)
You are to avoid Blue and Black colors while in the park as they attract Tsetse flies
Being on a long Safari up your chances of seeing the Big five
June to October is the best time to visit, but the parks mentioned on the tour may be visited all year round
You are advised to wear light and breathable materials as it can get hot out on a game drive
In the dry season, you may expect strong sun during the day so you are advised to carry wet wipes with you
Bring warm clothes because you may expect cold nights at the parks, mostly in Ngorongoro.
Visas are required when traveling to Tanzania, Foreigners may apply for a visa online in advance of travel
A passport valid for a minimum of six months beyond visa insurance and/or date of entry
Yellow fever vaccination is required for all travelers arriving from or having transited through countries where yellow fever is endemic