Overview
This Ngorongoro Adventure Safari explores Ngorongoro Conservation Area, home to the “8th Wonder of the World”, Ngorongoro Crater. This all-inclusive safari package includes premium accommodation in the crater rim, transportation in 4×4 Land Cruisers with guaranteed window seats for easy game viewing and photography, English speaking professional guides, park and conservancy fees, game drives focused on the Big Five, farewell lunch compliment of your hosts after the tour and airport transfers.
Highlights
- 1 night in Ngorongoro Crater at Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
- Length
- 1 nights, 2 days
- Starts and ends
- Arusha
- Travel style
- Road safari, Short break
- Vehicle
- Exclusive-use 4x4 Land Cruiser, window seat for everyone
- Priced for
- 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 travellers
- Can be changed?
- Yes, every safari is private and tailor-made
Day by day
Day 1 - Drive from Arusha to NgorongoroNgorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
07:00: Meet up with our hospitality representative and your dedicated safari driver-guide at your Arusha hotel or Kilimanjaro International Airport. After introductions and a pre-safari briefing, drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, climbing to an altitude of 8,000 feet. You continue to ascend to the exterior of the crater, reaching its rim and here, your first glimpse of what has often been referred to as the “Eighth wonder of the World”. Drive to Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge for check-in and lunch.
15:00: Descend to the floor of the crater for a game-viewing drive. Often described as the "Eighth Wonder of the World", the Ngorongoro Crater is spectacular - a natural sanctuary for over 25,000 animals, including the black rhino. It is also a conservation area inhabited by the Maasai tribe.
As the sun sets on the western side of the crater rim, ascend and drive to the lodge to arrive in time to refresh for dinner.
Meals & drinks: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included); Drinks not included
Overnight: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Luxury lodge located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater
Day 2 - Ngorongoro to Arusha & Departure
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast in the lodge.
You may opt to visit a traditional Masai village for a cultural experience and photography - Activity payable directly at the village.
Drive on to Arusha to arrive in the early afternoon for a farewell lunch at Serena Mountain Village Arusha, compliment of Afio Mai Africa Safaris. Later, you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport to continue your journey home.
Note: A day room to refresh and rest prior to your transfer to the airport can be arranged for a supplement fee.
Meals & drinks: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included); Drinks not included
Prices for 2026–2028
US dollars per person sharing a double or twin room, by group size and travel season.
| Group size | 1 Nov – 22 Dec 2026 | 23 Dec 2026 – 2 Jan 2027 | 3 Jan – 31 Jan 2027 | 1 Feb – 28 Feb 2027 | 1 Mar – 31 Mar 2027 | 1 Apr – 31 May 2027 | 1 Jun – 31 Oct 2027 | 1 Nov – 22 Dec 2027 | 23 Dec 2027 – 31 Jan 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 travellers | US$1,340 | US$1,843 | US$1,340 | US$1,586 | US$1,340 | US$1,254 | US$1,586 | US$1,340 | US$1,843 |
| 3 travellers | US$1,185 | US$1,695 | US$1,185 | US$1,437 | US$1,185 | US$1,105 | US$1,437 | US$1,185 | US$1,695 |
| 4 travellers | US$1,139 | US$1,649 | US$1,139 | US$1,391 | US$1,139 | US$1,053 | US$1,391 | US$1,139 | US$1,649 |
| 5 travellers | US$1,042 | US$1,551 | US$1,042 | US$1,294 | US$1,042 | US$956 | US$1,294 | US$1,042 | US$1,551 |
| 6 travellers | US$1,008 | US$1,517 | US$1,008 | US$1,260 | US$1,008 | US$922 | US$1,260 | US$1,008 | US$1,517 |
This tour is not available to solo travelers.
This tour accepts children who are 4 years and older.
Rates are per person in US dollars and exclude international flights. Prices change if you alter the itinerary; ask us for a quote for your exact dates.
What's included
Included
- Park fees (For non-residents)
- All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Not included
- International flights (From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$20.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Drinks
Where you stay
We book one of these lodges or camps for each stop, depending on availability and your preference.
- Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
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