7-Day Luxury Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater Safari
A seven-day luxury Tanzania fly-in safari from the Great Migration plains of the Serengeti to the Big Five caldera of the Ngorongoro Crater, with a coffee-plantation horseback tour and an ethical wildlife encounter on the slopes of Kilimanjaro.
About this safari
This seven-day fly-in safari pairs Tanzania's two greatest wildlife stages with two distinctive highland experiences. You begin deep in the Serengeti National Park, staying at the renowned Four Seasons Safari Lodge, for three days of Big Five game drives and — in season — the Great Wildebeest Migration sweeping across the plains. From there you fly to the Ngorongoro Highlands for a horseback ride through coffee plantations and a descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest intact volcanic caldera and one of the best places in Africa to see the endangered black rhino.
The safari closes on the green slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro at an eco-conscious wildlife sanctuary set among more than 5,000 hand-planted endemic plants — a gentle, welfare-focused finale of guided wildlife walks and birdlife. Convenient bush flights keep transit times short and game-viewing time long.
What makes this one special
- Fly-in luxury with short bush flights between Tanzania's top destinations
- Three nights at the Four Seasons Safari Lodge deep in the Serengeti
- The Great Wildebeest Migration and Big Five game drives (seasonal)
- A full day on the Ngorongoro Crater floor — a UNESCO World Heritage site
- One of Africa's best chances to see the endangered black rhino
- Horseback riding and a traditional coffee tour in the Ngorongoro Highlands
- A gentle, welfare-focused wildlife sanctuary on the slopes of Kilimanjaro
The journey, morning by morning
Fly to the Serengeti & first game drive
Fly directly into the world-famous Serengeti National Park, one of the oldest and most pristine ecosystems on earth, and settle into your luxury sanctuary at the Four Seasons Safari Lodge in the heart of the reserve. An afternoon game drive begins the search for the Serengeti's predators and plains game.
Big cats & the Great Migration
A full day of game drives across the boundless savannahs, tracking lion, leopard and cheetah alongside great herds of elephant, giraffe and plains game. In season, witness the Great Wildebeest Migration sweeping across the plains in search of fresh grazing.
The Serengeti — kopjes & plains
Another full day in the Serengeti, exploring the granite kopjes where big cats perch to scan the plains and the riverine woodlands where leopard rest. Return to the lodge to enjoy the infinity pool overlooking the waterhole, or an optional balloon safari on request.
Fly to the Ngorongoro Highlands & coffee tour
A final morning game drive en route to the airstrip, then a flight to Lake Manyara and a transfer up to the lush Ngorongoro Highlands. This afternoon, ride on horseback through scenic coffee plantations and learn the art of coffee cultivation and blending, before dinner at an elegant colonial-style manor.
Ngorongoro Crater floor safari
After an early breakfast, descend 600 metres into the Ngorongoro Crater — the world's largest intact volcanic caldera and a UNESCO World Heritage site, holding one of the highest wildlife densities in Africa and your best chance of the endangered black rhino. Enjoy a gourmet picnic by the hippo pools before ascending in the late afternoon.
Fly to Kilimanjaro & an ethical wildlife sanctuary
After breakfast, fly to Kilimanjaro and transfer to an eco-conscious wildlife sanctuary on the mountain's green slopes, set among more than 5,000 hand-planted endemic plant species. Spend the afternoon on guided, welfare-focused wildlife walks and birdwatching in a tranquil conservation setting, with sweeping views of the mountain.
Kilimanjaro departure
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast with views of Mount Kilimanjaro before your private transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your onward international flight home.
How this journey unfolds — 2 stops in 7 days
- 1Serengeti
- 2Ngorongoro Crater
The year on this safari, month by month
Available year-round. The Serengeti's game viewing is strong in every season, with migration timing varying by region across the year. The Ngorongoro Crater holds resident wildlife, including black rhino, throughout the year. June to October is the main dry season.
Indicative pattern for Tanzania's northern circuit. The migration's position depends on the rains; exact timing varies year to year.
Conditions along the route
Live readings where this safari spends its days.
The world this journey moves through
Representative photography of the landscapes and wildlife on this route — tap any photo to view it full screen. Client photography replaces these once our own library arrives.
Included and not included
Included
- Service of an English-speaking professional driver-guide
- Game drives in a 4×4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof
- Private transfers as per the itinerary
- All-inclusive accommodation in the Serengeti and Ngorongoro (excludes premium brands and champagne)
- Full-board accommodation at the Kilimanjaro wildlife lodge
- Horseback riding and coffee tour at The Manor at Ngorongoro
- Guided wildlife walk and birdwatching at the Kilimanjaro sanctuary
- Flights: Serengeti–Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro–Kilimanjaro
- Emergency evacuation insurance
- All park entrance fees and government taxes as per the itinerary
- Driver-guide salary, allowances and vehicle park fees
- Bottled drinking water in the vehicle on safari
Not included
- International flights
- Visas, vaccinations and any required tests
- Spa treatments and premium drinks
- Room upgrades and festive-season supplements
- Tips and gratuities
- Any change to the itinerary
- Increases in park fees or other charges beyond our control
- Activities not mentioned in the package
Travellers who want the classic Serengeti–Ngorongoro combination with something a little different in the highlands. Suits couples, honeymooners, photographers and small groups who value comfort and variety.
A set luxury package: the Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti, The Manor at Ngorongoro, and an eco-conscious wildlife lodge on the slopes of Kilimanjaro. Room types and extensions are arranged by the Wildtouch team.
Questions travellers ask
- How good is the Ngorongoro Crater for wildlife?
- Exceptional. The crater is a self-contained caldera holding one of the densest wildlife populations in Africa — lion, elephant, buffalo, hippo, flamingo and, crucially, one of the best chances anywhere of seeing the endangered black rhino, often four of the Big Five in a single morning.
- Is the wildlife sanctuary on Kilimanjaro ethical?
- The final stop is an eco-conscious conservation lodge on Kilimanjaro's slopes, set among thousands of hand-planted endemic species, focused on guided wildlife walks, birdlife and habitat restoration in a welfare-first setting. Wildtouch presents it as a gentle, low-impact nature experience rather than a hands-on animal-interaction attraction.
- Will I see the Great Migration on this safari?
- The three Serengeti nights give a strong chance of the migration when the herds are in the region, which varies through the year. Even outside the peak migration window, the Serengeti and Ngorongoro deliver outstanding resident wildlife and the Big Five.
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