4-Day Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater Drive-In Safari with Fly-Out to Zanzibar

Tour Overview

Price Start From 2195 P er Person, 2 Pax

This 4-day midrange safari is designed for travelers who want to combine the drama of the Ngorongoro Crater with the vast plains of the Serengeti, ending with a convenient flight back to Zanzibar. Beginning with a drive from Arusha to the Ngorongoro Crater, you’ll descend into one of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife havens before continuing into the Serengeti for overnight. The adventure then takes you north, where the Great migration river crossings unfold seasonally, offering one of nature’s most dramatic spectacles. With two full days in the Serengeti, you’ll have ample time to explore both northern and central regions, spotting predators, elephants, giraffes, and more. On the final day, you’ll enjoy a transfer game drive before flying back to Zanzibar the perfect way to combine safari adventure with island relaxation. Accommodations are in comfortable midrange tented camps, offering cozy stays, hearty meals, and authentic safari atmosphere.

1: Arusha to Ngorongoro Crater – Central Serengeti

Depart Arusha in the morning by 4WD Land Cruiser and drive toward the Ngorongoro Crater. Descend into this spectacular natural caldera, often described as the “Eighth Wonder of the World.” The crater floor is home to elephants, lions, buffalo, zebras, hippos, and the rare black rhinoceros. Enjoy a half-day game drive exploring the crater’s diverse habitats, from open grasslands to forested areas and the scenic soda lake often lined with flamingos.

After a picnic lunch inside the crater, ascend the crater walls and continue your journey into the Central Serengeti. This region is famous for its year-round wildlife, predator-rich plains, and iconic granite kopjes where lions often bask in the sun. Arrive at your camp in time for dinner and overnight, surrounded by the sounds of the wilderness.

Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater

Accommodation: Kontik Camp

Meals: Lunch & Dinner

Day 2: Central to Northern Serengeti

After breakfast, depart from the central region of Serengeti National Park and drive north toward the Northern Serengeti. This will be a full-day game drive as you explore different habitats along the way.

As you journey north, enjoy wildlife viewing across open plains, woodlands, and riverine areas. Depending on the season, the Northern Serengeti is famous for the Great Migration crossings at the Mara River, where wildebeest brave crocodile-filled waters while predators linger nearby.

Expect to encounter a variety of wildlife including lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, and large herds of plains game.

Arrive at your camp in the Northern Serengeti in the late afternoon for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination: Northern Serengeti

Accommodation: Kontik Migration Camp

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Full Day in Northern Serengeti (Optional Balloon Safari)

Rise early for an unforgettable adventure. For those seeking an extra thrill, you can begin the day with a sunrise hot air balloon safari, floating silently above the Serengeti plains and rivers as the sun paints the horizon. After landing, enjoy a champagne bush breakfast in the wild a truly magical experience.

Following the balloon excursion, rejoin your guide for a full-day game drive across the northern Serengeti. This region is renowned for its dramatic landscapes and seasonal wildlife spectacles, especially the Great Migration River crossings at the Mara River. With more time, you’ll explore different areas of the park, increasing your chances of spotting the Big Five and witnessing dramatic predator-prey interactions.

Pause midday for a picnic lunch in the bush, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the wilderness. In the afternoon, continue your game drive, tracking elephants, giraffes, lions, and cheetahs before returning to camp in the evening for relaxation, dinner, and overnight stay under the stars.

Main Destination: Northern Serengeti

Accommodation: Kontik Migration Camp

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Northern Serengeti Fly to Zanzibar

After an early breakfast, enjoy a short transfer game drive to Kogatende Airstrip, located in the northern Serengeti. Along the way, you may spot wildlife beginning their morning activities lions stretching in the golden light, elephants moving toward water sources, or giraffes browsing acacia trees. At the airstrip, board your scheduled flight back to Zanzibar. As you soar above the Serengeti one last time, take in sweeping aerial views of the endless plains and reflect on a safari filled with adventure, dramatic wildlife encounters, and authentic comfort.

Main Destination: Northern Serengeti -Zanzibar

Accommodation: None

Meals: Breakfast