Elevation: 1400m to 1500m

Distance: 250.0 km

Hiking Time: 5-6 hours driving

Habitat: Rift Valley, Savannah, Woodlands

Depart Arusha after breakfast and drive through the Great Rift Valley with stunning views. Stop briefly at Lake Manyara for a game drive (optional) or proceed directly to the Serengeti. Continue to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and ascend the crater rim. After lunch, descend into the Serengeti ecosystem and proceed to your lodge/camp in the Serengeti. Enjoy an evening game drive en route to your accommodation. Dinner and overnight in the heart of the Serengeti.

Elevation: 1500m to 1800m

Distance: 100.0 km

Hiking Time: 8 hours game drive

Habitat: Savannah plains, Riverine areas, Kopjes

Full day of game viewing in the endless plains of the Serengeti. Depending on the season and migration patterns, you'll explore different areas of the park. From June to October, witness the dramatic river crossings at the Grumeti River (Western Corridor) or Mara River (Northern Serengeti). From December to March, visit the Southern Serengeti where the wildebeest calving takes place. Your guide will navigate to the best wildlife viewing spots. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush. Return to your lodge/camp in the late afternoon for dinner and overnight.

Elevation: 2300m to 2300m

Distance: 50.0 km

Hiking Time: 7-8 hours game drive

Habitat: Crater floor - Diverse habitats

After breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full day of exploration. The crater floor is home to a dense population of wildlife including the Big Five. Your guide will take you to the best spots - Lake Magadi for flamingos and hippos, the Gorigor Swamp for elephants and buffaloes, and the forest areas for leopards and monkeys. Look out for the endangered black rhino in the crater. Enjoy a picnic lunch by a hippo pool. In the late afternoon, ascend back to the crater rim for dinner and overnight.

Elevation: 2300m to 1400m

Distance: 180.0 km

Hiking Time: 3-4 hours driving

Habitat: Highlands, Cultivated areas

Enjoy breakfast overlooking the crater. After breakfast, begin your journey back to Arusha. Visit a Maasai village en route to learn about their traditional culture (optional). Arrive in Arusha in the early afternoon. You'll be transferred to your hotel or to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure flight.

Elevation: 1500m to 2300m

Distance: 150.0 km

Hiking Time: 5-6 hours driving + game drive

Habitat: Savannah, Highlands

Early morning game drive in the Serengeti when predators are most active. After breakfast, begin your journey back to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy game viewing en route as you exit the park. Ascend the crater rim and check into your lodge with spectacular views of the crater. Relax and enjoy the sunset over the crater. Dinner and overnight at the crater rim.