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Cats, Calderas & the Endless Grass

Cats, Calderas & the Endless Grass

Enjoy a private Tanzania safari from Arusha to the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, with three nights in the Serengeti, sunrise game drives and a memorable descent into the caldera.

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DAYS
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DESTINATIONS
GUESTS

Overview

Enjoy a private Tanzania safari from Arusha focused on two of Africa’s greatest wildlife destinations: Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater. This 6-day itinerary includes an arrival night in Arusha, three nights in the Serengeti, a night in the Ngorongoro Highlands and a memorable crater game drive. Spend extended time among the Serengeti’s open plains and predator country, with possible seasonal Migration encounters. Travel in a private 4×4 Safari Land Cruiser with a professional English-speaking guide and choose accommodation across budget, midrange or luxury levels. With Pita Safaris, every journey feels personal. It is time to linger when a sighting captures your attention, a guide who understands what you hope to see, and a comfortable place to return to at the end of each day.

Serengeti National Park: Spend three nights among Tanzania’s famous open plains, with extensive private game viewing and possible seasonal Migration encounters.

Ngorongoro Crater: Descend into one of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife arenas, with a chance to search for the endangered black rhino.

Private safari experience: Flexible game drives shaped around your interests, photography and the day’s wildlife activity.

Sunrise game drives: Enjoy early mornings in the Serengeti, when wildlife activity can be especially rewarding.

Accommodation choice: Select budget, midrange or luxury lodges, camps and tented camps.

Personalised planning: Add optional experiences and accommodation preferences to suit your journey.

Itinerary

Kilimanjaro International Airport
Arusha
Day 1: Arrival in Tanzania — Welcome to Arusha

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, meet your Pita Safaris representative, and transfer to your accommodation in Arusha. Enjoy time to relax and meet your guide for a safari briefing.

Hotel or safari lodge, Arusha
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Serengeti National Park
Day 2: Arusha to Serengeti — Into the Endless Plains

Travel from Arusha towards Serengeti National Park through Northern Tanzania and the Ngorongoro Highlands. Enjoy an en-route or arrival game drive, depending on the route, arrival time, and conditions.

Safari lodge or tented camp, Serengeti
Breakfast, Picnic Lunch
Day 3: Full-Day Serengeti Safari — Follow the Wildlife

Spend a full day on private game drives in the Serengeti, exploring its plains, woodlands and wildlife-rich areas with a picnic lunch.

Safari lodge or tented camp, Serengeti
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 3: Full-Day Serengeti Safari — Follow the Wildlife

Enjoy an early morning game drive as the Serengeti awakens, followed by continued exploration and an afternoon private game drive.

Safari lodge or tented camp, Serengeti
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Ngorongoro Highlands
Day 5: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands — A Night Above the Crater

Enjoy a final morning game drive in the Serengeti, then travel through the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands to your crater-rim accommodation.

Lodge or tented camp in the Ngorongoro Highlands
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Ngorongoro Crater
Kilimanjaro International Airport
Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha — A Final Morning Among the Wildlife

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a final private game drive and picnic lunch, then transfer to Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport.

No overnight stay
Breakfast and lunch
Wildlife

Wildlife Experience


Key reserves, habitats, and wildlife encounters on this safari route

Best Time to Visit

Best Time to Visit


The ideal months for wildlife viewing and safari experiences in East Africa

Inclusions

Airport welcome and private transfer from Kilimanjaro International Airport to Arusha.

One night’s accommodation in Arusha.

Three nights’ accommodation in Serengeti National Park.

One night’s accommodation in the Ngorongoro Highlands.

Private 4×4 Toyota Safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof.

Professional English-speaking driver-guide.

Private game drives in the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater.

Meals as listed in the itinerary.

Applicable park, conservation and crater entrance fees for confirmed activities.

Bottled drinking water during scheduled safari travel and game drives.

Applicable government taxes and statutory levies.

Transfer to Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport on Day 6.

Exclude

International and domestic flights.

Visas and other travel documentation costs.

Travel insurance and personal medical expenses.

Drinks outside the included meal plan.

Laundry, shopping, souvenirs and personal expenses.

Tips and gratuities.

Optional hot-air balloon safari.

Optional Maasai cultural village visit.

Optional Olduvai Gorge visit.

Optional bush breakfast, sundowner or bush dinner.

Accommodation upgrades, extra nights or services outside the confirmed itinerary.

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