4-Day Central & Northern Serengeti + Ngorongoro Safari

06:00 – Hotel pick-up in Arusha; depart for Serengeti National Park. 08:00 – Stop at Ngorongoro Crater rim for scenic views. 10:00 – Continue through Ngorongoro Conservation Area toward Serengeti. 12:00 – Arrive at Naabi Hill / Serengeti Gate; park entry formalities. 12:30–13:30 – Picnic lunch at a scenic site inside the park. 13:30–17:00 – Afternoon game drive across central plains: lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, giraffes and more. 17:30 – Arrive at Seronera Public Campsite; check in, dinner and overnight.

06:00 – Early breakfast at camp; depart for the northern Serengeti. 07:00–12:00 – Drive north through Lobo, kopjes and open plains; look for predators, elephants and seasonal herds. 12:00–13:00 – Picnic lunch at a scenic northern Serengeti site. 13:00–15:30 – Game drive around Kogatende and Mara River region; crossings are seasonal (July–October). 16:00 – Begin the drive south through the park. 18:30 – Return to Seronera Public Campsite; dinner and overnight. Route note: Northern Serengeti is about 3–4 hours each way from Seronera. Day 2 includes extensive driving; an early start helps maximize wildlife viewing time.

06:00 – Early morning game drive, often a good time for predator activity. 08:00 – Return to camp for breakfast. 09:00–11:30 – Final morning game drive in central Serengeti. 12:00 – Exit Serengeti; drive toward Ngorongoro Conservation Area. 13:00–14:00 – Picnic lunch en route. 15:00 – Arrive at Ngorongoro Simba Campsite; check in and relax. 18:00 – Dinner and overnight on the crater rim.

06:00 – Early breakfast at the campsite; descend into Ngorongoro Crater. 07:00–13:00 – Morning game drive: black rhino, lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, flamingos and more. 13:00–14:00 – Picnic lunch at Ngoitokitok Springs picnic site. 14:00–16:00 – Afternoon game drive across the crater floor. 16:30 – Ascend the crater rim and begin the drive back to Arusha. 19:30 – Drop-off at your hotel in Arusha.