Overview & Summary
Experience the pinnacle of African wildlife on this expertly crafted 4-day safari through Tanzania's most iconic landscapes. Journey first to the legendary Serengeti National Park, where endless golden plains stretch to the horizon and predators stalk the savannah in search of prey. Spend two unforgettable days exploring the Serengeti's diverse habitats, from acacia-dotted kopjes to riverine forests teeming with wildlife. Then descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the world's largest intact volcanic caldera, where over 25,000 animals including the Big Five roam freely within this natural amphitheater. Your BMC TOURS & SAFARI guide ensures seamless travel, expert wildlife interpretation, and moments that linger forever.
Full Itinerary
Ngorongoro Highlands Drive, Maasai Homestead Views & Central Serengeti Game Drive
Your safari begins with a warm welcome from your BMC guide at Kilimanjaro Airport, Arusha Airport, or your Arusha accommodation. Depart on a scenic drive through the lush Ngorongoro Highlands with stops for panoramic volcanic crater views and Maasai homesteads.
Descend onto the vast plains of the Serengeti, enjoying a picnic lunch en route as wildlife appears across grassy plains and rocky kopjes. Arrive at your camp in Central Serengeti in the late afternoon for an evening game drive before dinner under the stars.
Overnight at Osinon Serengeti Camp
Dawn Predator Patrol, Seronera Valley Leopards & Hippo Pool Sightings
Wake before dawn for an early morning game drive in golden light—the best time to witness lions stalking prey on open plains and cheetahs scanning from termite mounds. Seronera delivers superb sightings of leopards in acacia branches and elephants in riverine forests.
Enjoy a bush picnic lunch under a shady tree, then explore hidden waterholes and hippo pools. As sunset paints the savannah in amber hues, return to camp for dinner and campfire stories.
Overnight at Osinon Serengeti CampOptional Sunrise Balloon Safari, Rift Valley Viewpoints & Crater Rim Sunset
Optionally begin your morning with a hot air balloon safari over the Serengeti at sunrise, followed by a champagne bush breakfast. Depart camp and drive toward the Ngorongoro Highlands, transitioning from grasslands to lush green mountains.
Stop at Great Rift Valley viewpoints for panoramic photography and Maasai village views. Arrive at your lodge perched on the Ngorongoro Crater rim in the late afternoon to watch the sun sink below the ancient caldera wall.
Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Safari Lodge
Ngorongoro Crater Floor Big Five Tour, Black Rhino Search & Arusha Return
After early crater-rim breakfast, descend 600 meters onto the Ngorongoro Crater floor for a half-day game drive. Track lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, hippos, and the endangered black rhino.
Explore Lake Magadi's pink flamingos and enjoy a picnic lunch at Ngoitokitok Springs watching hippos wallow. Ascend the crater rim in the afternoon and begin your return drive to Arusha for flexible drop-off at your hotel or airport.
END OF OUR SERVICESInclusions & Exclusions
Included
- Professional English-speaking BMC TOURS & SAFARI guide
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Airport and hotel pickup and drop-off in Arusha
- All park entry fees for Serengeti National Park & Ngorongoro Crater
- Ngorongoro Crater descent fee and crater service fee
- Game drives as described in the itinerary
- 3 nights' accommodation (2 nights Osinon Serengeti Camp, 1 night Ngorongoro Safari Lodge)
- Meals: 3 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners (including picnic lunches)
- Bottled drinking water throughout your safari
- All government taxes and levies
Excluded
- International and domestic flights
- Tanzania visa fees
- Travel and medical insurance
- Tips for your guide and lodge staff
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Personal expenses such as souvenirs and laundry
- Accommodation in Arusha before or after the safari
- Optional hot air balloon safari (can be arranged in advance)
- Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
Optional Activities
