Above & Beyond Safari – 6 Days
$5,369
Enjoy the untamed beauty of Tanzania’s premier safari destinations: Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. These places host Africa’s most iconic wildlife, including the legendary “Big Five” and the famous Great Migration. From the endless plains of Serengeti to the breathtaking highlands of Ngorongoro, prepare to be amazed at every turn!
You will fly to Serengeti at the start of the trip and then to Ngorongoro after visiting Serengeti, eliminating concerns about rough and dusty roads between the two locations. You will be staying at top-notch lodgings, including the renowned Serengeti Four Seasons Lodge in Serengeti and the prestigious Ngorongoro Melia Lodge, which offers stunning vistas of Ngorongoro Crater from its majestic position on the crater rim.
If you have the budget for this tour, think only once, as the world-class experience is guaranteed!
Detailed Itinerary
Travel to Arusha, Tanzania
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will be met by our representative or safari guide, who will transfer you to your hotel in Arusha. As a team of local Tanzanians, we know the country like the back of our hand, so you’re in for a treat from when you land until you leave. Welcome on board!
Arusha Coffee Lodge
Arusha Coffee Lodge is located on the outskirts of Arusha town in a verdant coffee plantation, just 5 minutes from Arusha Airport. It is comprising of 30 (18 Plantation Rooms & 12 Plantation Suites) wooden chalets with spacious, airy, and modern interiors, that will give a perfect haven for relaxation with coffee aroma.
Fly to Central Serengeti
Our representative will transfer you to Arusha Airport in time of your flight to Serengeti. Upon arrival at Seronera Airstrip, you will meet your safari guide who will pick you up for an exciting game drive in the endless plains rolling of Serengeti. Seronera area, the richest wildlife habitat in the park, featuring the Seronera River Valley is a ‘must see’ game area on each safari to Serengeti regardless.
Serengeti Four Seasons Safari Lodge
Nested in the heart of Serengeti National Park, Four Seasons is comprised of 77 luxury guest rooms ranging from simply sumptuous to the grand Presidential Villa—with suites and smaller luxury villas to choose from. Each beautifully furnished guest room offers furnished sundecks, pristine infinity-edge pools, and outdoor showers for the ultimate combination of luxury and memorable ambiance.
Full Day in Central Serengeti
Let yourself be inspired by the beauty and wonder of the Serengeti, where acacia trees and granite kopjes adorn the endless waves of grass! Your time is dedicated to see the best of Central Serengeti, that offers everyday opportunities to spot Tanzania’s most impressive wildlife including big prides of lions, cheetahs, elephants, leopards, giraffes, a great number of hippos, and abundant birdlife!
Serengeti Four Seasons Safari Lodge
Nested in the heart of Serengeti National Park, Four Seasons is comprised of 77 luxury guest rooms ranging from simply sumptuous to the grand Presidential Villa—with suites and smaller luxury villas to choose from. Each beautifully furnished guest room offers furnished sundecks, pristine infinity-edge pools, and outdoor showers for the ultimate combination of luxury and memorable ambiance.
Fly to Manyara, Travel to Ngorongoro
Your safari guide will drop you off at Seronera airstrip in time for your flight to Manyara. Upon arrival, you will be picked up and transferred to Ngorongoro, where you will first glimpse the glistening streams, vast grasslands, and countless animals that await you in the crater the next day. Spend the evening leisurely, have dinner, and retire for the night.
Melia Ngorongoro Lodge
Melia Ngorongoro Lodge is owned and operated by Melia Collections. This beautiful lodge is situated in the heart of nature in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Melia Ngorongoro Lodge consists of 52 luxury rooms of which 28 are rooms and 24 are spacious suites overlooking the crater. All rooms are well-elevated, decorated, and well-furnished.
Ngorongoro Crater Tour
The Ngorongoro crater, which is only 10 miles wide, was formed around three million years ago when a volcano collapsed. It is the world’s largest volcano caldera and is home to over 25,000 resident animals, making it a unique ecosystem. In the grass steppes and acacia forest, you can spot almost every animal in the East African savanna, including the African “Big Five”.
Melia Ngorongoro Lodge
Melia Ngorongoro Lodge is owned and operated by Melia Collections. This beautiful lodge is situated in the heart of nature in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Melia Ngorongoro Lodge consists of 52 luxury rooms of which 28 are rooms and 24 are spacious suites overlooking the crater. All rooms are well-elevated, decorated, and well-furnished.
Departure Day With Optional Activities
Today, you will enjoy a leisurely morning and brunch at your beautiful lodging before driving further to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your flight home. It’s an emotional day for us as we bid goodbye, but only with hope to see you return! 🙂
To make your day more active, you may choose to do one of the following activities before departing:
- Lake Manyara Biking Adventure and Local Community Visit
- Maasai Cultural Visit + Hot Lunch