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7 Days Ngorongoro and Serengeti Big Cats – Flying in Option

Ngorongoro & Serengeti Big Cats

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Overview

This 7-day safari combines Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park, and Lake Manyara for unmatched wildlife encounters. Experience the Great Migration, Big Five, and iconic landscapes while enjoying luxury lodges, scenic flights, and personalized guiding throughout your adventure.

Day by day itinerary

Day 1: Kilimanjaro Int’l Airport – Arusha City

You will meet your driver guide at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) upon arrival who will transfer you to your reserved accommodation in Arusha for an overnight stay and relaxation after a long flight.
Overnight: At your reserved accommodation in Arusha

Day 2: Arusha City – Ngorongoro Conservation Area for Walking Safari via Mto wa Mbu

Begin your day with a cultural tour in Mto wa Mbu, exploring local life and traditions. Continue to Ngorongoro Conservation Area for a crater rim walking safari, followed by dinner and an overnight stay.
Overnight: At your reserved accommodation inside Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA)

Day 3: Full Day in Ngorongoro Crater

Start your day with an early breakfast before descending into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Spot rhinos, lions, and cheetahs during game drives. Enjoy lunch by the hippo pond before returning for dinner and overnight.
Overnight: At your reserved accommodation inside Ngorongoro Area

Day 4: Transfer to Lake Manyara Airstrip – Fly to Serengeti National Park

Transfer to Lake Manyara Airstrip for your flight to Serengeti National Park. Upon arrival, enjoy a thrilling central Serengeti game drive spotting predators and prey. Conclude with dinner and an overnight stay.
Overnight: At your reserved accommodation inside Serengeti National Park

Day 5: Full Day Serengeti National Park

Spend the day exploring Serengeti, home to lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, and diverse wildlife. Choose between a full-day safari or split morning/afternoon game drives. Return for dinner and a relaxed overnight stay.
Overnight: At your reserved accommodation inside Serengeti National Park

Day 6: Second Full Day Serengeti National Park

Continue exploring Serengeti’s vast plains with your guide. Visit prime wildlife areas, encounter new sightings, and enjoy an immersive game drive. Dinner and overnight stay under Serengeti’s starlit skies.
Overnight: At your reserved accommodation inside Serengeti National Park

Day 7: Seronera Airstrip – Arusha Airport – Transfer to JRO

Begin with a morning game drive enroute to Seronera Airstrip for your flight back to Arusha. After lunch in Arusha, transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport in time for your evening departure. End of services.

What’s Included

  • All game drives as per itinerary
  • Safari vehicle (4x4 open-top Land Cruiser)
  • All park entry fees as per itinerary
  • Accommodation and meals at lodges/tented camps as per itinerary
  • English-speaking driver/guide
  • Drinking water during safari
  • At least 1 pair of binoculars
  • Accommodation in Arusha on bed & breakfast basis
  • Lunch in Arusha after safari
  • Airport transfers as per itinerary
  • Local flight from Arusha Airport to Seronera Airstrip in Serengeti National Park
  • Local flight from Seronera Airstrip to Arusha Airport
  • 18% VAT tax

What’s Not Included

  • Tipping for your driver/guide (recommended USD $20–$30 per person/day)
  • Any items of personal nature
  • Drinks at lodges (unless otherwise specified)
  • Travel insurance
  • Visa & vaccinations
  • International flights
  • Any extra activity not mentioned in the itinerary
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