Best of Tanzania Fly & Drive Safari
Ngorongoro Crater, Olduvai Gorge, and the endless plains of the Serengeti - four days that take you deep into Tanzania's two most iconic landscapes, driving out and flying back to complete the circle.
Two of Africa's most iconic landscapes, four unforgettable days
Our journey begins at the fertile, forested underworld of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The superlatives attributed to this magical realm - largest intact volcanic crater in the world, greatest density of lions in Africa, over 25,000 animals - still don't paint a complete picture of what you're about to experience. Cut off from the rest of Africa, the woods, plains and marshes of Ngorongoro are home to big cats, buffalo, elephants, endangered black rhinos, hippos, and all kinds of birdlife, including pink flamingoes.
On the way to the great Serengeti, we'll stop at Olduvai Gorge, another singular geological wonder - a rich anthropological site that has offered up thousands of fossilized artifacts of early humankind's beginnings, going back several million years. The Serengeti, Tanzania's largest park, impresses not only with its over 3,000 lions but every sort of wildlife, including more than 500 bird species - and perhaps its most impressive display, the millions of wildebeest that begin life here.
Depending on what season you visit, you'll witness either uncountable wildebeest calving on the great plains or, toward summer, the formation of the world's largest movement of animal life - the Great Migration. And then, when you've been dazzled by our parks, landscapes, people and animals, we'll fly you back to Arusha to complete the great circle of your adventure.
How this page works: as you pick a package tier, choose accommodation at each stop, and add optional experiences, your selections build a live Trip Summary near the bottom of the page - ready to send with your inquiry. Tap any hotel's photo or the eye icon for a closer look before you choose.
Your day-by-day itinerary
Tap a day below for the full schedule, your accommodation for the night, and any optional add-ons.
Arusha → Ngorongoro
7:30am: your Africa Kenya Safaris driver/guide will pick you up from the location of your choosing. Hop into your 4x4 Land Cruiser Jeep and we'll head out passing through Maasai regions, on our way to the Ngorongoro.
We'll arrive at the crater's rim and take in the colorful expanse of this wonder of the world. Hang on as we descend the crater wall in our safari Jeep, landing in a colorful ecosystem that supports a never-ending variety of wildlife - lion, leopard, rhino, buffalo, elephant and so much more. At Lake Magadi, we can pause for lunch as we take in hippos, cranes, ostriches and flamingoes.
A day here in the depths of Ngorongoro is like being immersed in a colorful canvas of wildlife. Toward late afternoon we'll head back up the crater wall to be met by one of Africa's most dazzling sunsets. Our first safari night will be at our Ngorongoro lodge or tented camp.
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📍 Ngorongoro Conservation Area / Karatu, Tanzania
Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge [dummy]
📍 On the edge of the Ngorongoro crater rim
Full nine-property economy roster shown at Ngorongoro - the widest tier at this location.
Full five-property comfort roster shown at Ngorongoro.
Full six-property luxury roster shown at Ngorongoro. Accommodations marked with a * attract a supplement - your tour consultant will advise on the value.
Ngorongoro → Serengeti National Park
A double treat - we'll get up before the sun and head back to the crater's rim for a perfect Ngorongoro sunrise! The next stop on our route to the Serengeti will be Olduvai Gorge, where we'll see and learn about the vast numbers of fossilized artifacts discovered in the earth's fissures - a world-famous accounting of humankind's culture, use of tools, and development.
Now it's time to enter the immense reaches of Serengeti National Park, Tanzania's largest. The vast treeless expanse holds multitudes of wildlife - wildebeest, zebra, gazelle, plus leopards, lions and cheetahs. This evening, we'll kick back and relax at our Serengeti lodge or tented camp with much to recount from our busy day.
Choose Your Serengeti Accommodation
📍 Serengeti National Park, Tanzania Kirurumu Serengeti Central Camp [dummy]
📍 Seronera area, central Serengeti
Full six-property economy roster shown at Serengeti.
Full seven-property comfort roster shown at Serengeti.
Full nine-property luxury roster shown at Serengeti - the widest tier at this location. Superior Luxury options available on request. Accommodations marked with a * attract a supplement - your tour consultant will advise on the value.
Full Day at Serengeti
At Africa Kenya Safaris we always offer unlimited game drives when possible - this is one of those days! We'll spend our time exploring this "Seven Natural Wonders of Africa" site with its startling numbers of game and brilliant bird species.
Besides all the animal life for which the park is famous, your guide will also be tracking for and showing you the park's many smaller species like monkey, baboon, honey badger and even wild African dogs. Not all the wildlife here is strictly land-based either - we'll explore the reserve's marshes and rivers for hippos and even crocodiles. Our final safari night will be at our Serengeti accommodation.
Kirurumu Serengeti Central Camp [dummy]
📍 Seronera area, central Serengeti, Tanzania Same accommodation as last night - see Day 2 for the full range of upgrade and downgrade options at this location.
Serengeti → Arusha
It's our final day on safari, so let's rise with the sun and make the most of this beautiful world! There's no time like early morning to fully appreciate the big game, especially the big cats stepping into the cool, new day. We'll do an early game drive to see who we can spot and then enjoy a delicious breakfast.
The airstrip is nearby and we'll get you comfortably seated on your safari flight back to Arusha. You should land at about 12:45pm. One of our drivers will greet you and bring you back to your hotel, residence, airport, or another place of your choice. You've seen and experienced the great Serengeti, descended into the wonders of Ngorongoro, and viewed the treasures of Olduvai Gorge - and even got to see Africa's fields and formations from the air! From all of us at Africa Kenya Safaris, a big Asante - thank you!
Everything handled, nothing hidden
Transport in a 4x4 Land Cruiser Jeep, pickup and drop-off at your Arusha location, our experienced and friendly English-speaking/other-language guide-driver, bottled drinking water, park entrance fees, game viewing drives, all meals on safari, government taxes and local levies, and the Flying Doctors emergency medical evacuation/rescue insurance cover.
Not included: bottled/soft drinks beyond water, items of a personal nature, and tips. The Day 4 safari flight from Serengeti to Arusha is included in your tour price.
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Per person, sharing a double/twin en-suite room
All safari prices are listed by season, number of persons and comfort tier. Pick a package tier below to add its price to your Trip Summary.
| Group Size | Economy | Comfort | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person (solo) | $3,300 | $3,720 | $3,920 |
| 2-3 persons | $2,200 | $2,480 | $2,610 |
| 4-5 persons | $1,840 | $2,110 | $2,250 |
| 6-7 persons | $1,720 | $1,990 | $2,130 |
| Single Room Supplement | $175 | $195 | $450 |
High season: March, November – December 19th.
| Group Size | Economy | Comfort | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person (solo) | $3,320 | $3,740 | $4,190 |
| 2-3 persons | $2,210 | $2,490 | $2,790 |
| 4-5 persons | $1,760 | $2,130 | $2,430 |
| 6-7 persons | $1,720 | $2,010 | $2,310 |
| Single Room Supplement | $115 | $150 | $450 |
Peak season: Jan, Feb, June–Oct, and Dec 20th–31st. A Christmas/New Year/Easter surcharge of $30-50pp/night applies on select dates - ask your consultant.
| Group Size | Economy | Comfort | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person (solo) | $2,590 | $2,750 | $2,790 |
| 2 persons | $2,110 | $2,270 | $2,310 |
| 4 persons | $1,740 | $1,910 | $1,950 |
| 6 persons | $1,620 | $1,790 | $1,830 |
Low season: April – May.
Children under 3: free. Children 3-11: 75% of adult rate. High Season group discounts: price per person for 3 persons is 6% less than the 2-person rate; for 5 persons, 3% less than the 4-person rate. Solo travellers in High Season: add 50% to the 2-person per-person price. Accommodations marked with a * attract a supplement - your tour consultant will advise on the value.
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Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge [dummy]
[Dummy description] Perched right on the crater rim, this lodge offers a short descent into the caldera each morning and sweeping views over the highlands.
Use the tier tabs above to browse Economy and Luxury alternatives at this location. Final hotel assignment confirmed by your travel consultant at booking.
Kirurumu Serengeti Central Camp [dummy]
[Dummy description] A tented camp set in the heart of the Seronera game-viewing circuit, offering easy access to the Serengeti's densest concentrations of wildlife.
Use the tier tabs above to browse Economy and Luxury alternatives at this location. Final hotel assignment confirmed by your travel consultant at booking.
Final hotel details, photos and descriptions will be confirmed by your travel consultant at booking.