4-Day Serengeti River Crossings & Ngorongoro Wonders Fly-In & Out from Zanzibar

Tour Overview

Price Start From 2372 P er Person, 2 Pax

This 4-day midrange safari is crafted for travelers who want to experience the Serengeti’s most dramatic wildlife spectacles alongside the unique ecosystem of the Ngorongoro Crater, all with the convenience of flying in and out of Zanzibar. Beginning with a scenic flight from Zanzibar to the northern Serengeti, you’ll dive straight into the heart of the Great Migration, where wildebeest and zebras gather at the Mara River and face the challenge of crossing crocodile-filled waters. The adventure continues with a full day of game drives across the northern plains, with the option to add a sunrise hot air balloon safari for breathtaking aerial views. On Day 3, you’ll enjoy a transfer game drive from the northern to the central Serengeti, exploring diverse habitats and spotting predators, elephants, giraffes, and more. Finally, on Day 4, you’ll descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive before continuing to Arusha Airport for your flight 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.

Day 1: Zanzibar to Northern Serengeti

Your safari begins with a morning transfer to Zanzibar Airport for your scheduled flight to the northern Serengeti. As you soar above Tanzania’s coastline and rolling plains, enjoy sweeping aerial views before landing at a remote Serengeti airstrip. Upon arrival, meet your safari guide and embark on a game drive e to your camp. The northern Serengeti is renowned for its dramatic landscapes and seasonal wildlife spectacles, including river crossings during the Great Migration. In the evening, settle into camp, enjoy dinner, and overnight surrounded by the sounds of the wilderness.

Main Destination: Northern Serengeti

Accommodation: Friends Camp

Meals: Lunch & Dinner

Day 2: 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: Friends Camp

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Northern to Central Serengeti

After breakfast, set out on a transfer game drive from the northern Serengeti toward the central region. This journey is not just a transfer it’s a safari in itself, as you’ll traverse diverse habitats and encounter a wide variety of wildlife along the way.

The northern Serengeti is known for its dramatic river crossings and open woodlands, while the central Serengeti offers endless plains dotted with granite kopjes, where lions often bask in the sun. As you drive south, your guide will take you through areas rich in predators, including cheetahs scanning the horizon and leopards resting in acacia trees. Elephants and giraffes are frequently seen moving across the savannah, while large herds of wildebeest and zebras graze in the grasslands.

Main Destination: Central Serengeti

Accommodation: Friends Camp

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha Airport – Fly to Zanzibar

After an early breakfast, depart the Serengeti and journey toward the Ngorongoro Crater. Descend into this spectacular natural caldera, 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 to Arusha Airport. Connect with your scheduled flight back to Zanzibar, reflecting on a safari filled with adventure, dramatic wildlife encounters, and authentic comfort.

Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater

Accommodation: None

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch