6-Day Serengeti Essence Safari

Welcome to Tanzania! Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), where your friendly Pita Safaris driver-guide greets you with a warm “karibu sana.” Transfer to Arusha, the safari capital nestled beneath Mount Meru.
Check in at Kibo Palace Hotel, a comfortable midrange lodge surrounded by tropical gardens. Relax by the pool or explore Arusha’s vibrant local markets and cafés. In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner and safari briefing.
Travel Tip: Visit the Maasai Market for locally made handicrafts and souvenirs.
-Rest well — your Tanzania safari adventure begins tomorrow!

Distance: ~55 km | Drive Time: ~1 hour

After breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park, Tanzania’s most iconic safari destination. Drive through the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands and stop at a panoramic viewpoint before continuing to the vast savannahs.
Enjoy your first Serengeti safari game drive, spotting giraffes, elephants, zebras, and possibly lions along the way. Arrive at Serengeti Heritage Camp for dinner and overnight stay.
Safari Moment: Watch the sun set behind the acacia trees — the Serengeti comes alive with roars and calls of the wild.
- Begin your unforgettable safari Tanzania Serengeti adventure with Pita Safaris.

Distance: ~335 km | Drive Time: ~7–8 hours (with stops)

Wake early for a full-day safari across Seronera Valley, a hotspot for the Big Five. Your professional guide uses tracking experience to find lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, and (if lucky) the elusive black rhino.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush and continue exploring the wildlife-rich plains.
Photography Tip: Early mornings and late afternoons provide golden light perfect for wildlife photos.
- Experience the thrill of Serengeti wildlife safaris — where every turn reveals a new scene of untamed beauty.

Start your day with an early game drive or upgrade to a hot air balloon safari Serengeti experience — a breathtaking flight over the golden plains followed by a champagne bush breakfast.
Spend the rest of the day exploring hippo pools and vast plains filled with wildebeest, zebras, and predators. Return to camp in the evening for a hearty dinner under a starlit sky.
Bonus Experience: A balloon safari offers a once-in-a-lifetime view of Tanzania’s wildlife-rich landscapes.
- Ask your Pita Safaris guide about adding a balloon safari to your Tanzania adventure safari.

Enjoy one last Serengeti sunrise before driving toward Ngorongoro Conservation Area, passing traditional Maasai villages and endless rolling hills.
Arrive at Ang’ata Ngorongoro Camp, perched near the crater rim with panoramic views. Relax by the campfire or take a guided nature walk through the highlands.
Did You Know? Ngorongoro Crater shelters over 25,000 animals within its floor — including all members of the Big Five.
- Relax in comfort and prepare for your Ngorongoro Crater safari tomorrow.

Distance: ~145 km | Drive Time: ~4–5 hours

Descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater, Africa’s natural wonder and one of the best wildlife viewing spots on earth. Spot lions, elephants, zebras, hippos, flamingos, and the rare black rhino.
Enjoy a picnic lunch near a hippo pool before ascending the crater and driving back to Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure flight. Optional overnight in Arusha available on request.
Safari Reflection: From Serengeti’s endless plains to Ngorongoro’s lush crater floor, this Tanzania safari promises unforgettable wildlife moments.
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Distance: ~260 km | Drive Time: ~5 hours