Fly from Arusha to the Western Serengeti for Grumeti, the Central Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, with migration-focused game drives and a private guide.
Grumeti River: Two nights in the Western Serengeti, where herds gather along the riverbanks and crocodiles wait in the water.
Central Serengeti: Explore the kopjes, hippo pools and open plains, with chances of lions, leopards and cheetahs.
Ngorongoro Crater: A final private game drive and picnic lunch in one of Africa's most remarkable wildlife arenas.
Scenic flight: A 2.5-hour flight from Arusha to Grumeti Airstrip, with views over the Rift Valley and Serengeti.
Private safari experience: Flexible game drives shaped around your interests and the day's wildlife activity.
Midrange or luxury stays: Accommodation selected around your preferences and agreed package.
Migration season: Best travelled between May and July, subject to herd movements and river conditions.
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, meet your Pita Safaris representative, and transfer to your hotel or coffee estate lodge in Arusha. Optional Arusha experiences may be arranged.
Drive to Arusha Airport for a 2.5-hour flight to Grumeti Airstrip. Meet your guide and head straight to the Grumeti River for an afternoon of game viewing before returning to camp.
Spend a full day exploring the Grumeti area, focusing on the river and its surroundings. Enjoy a packed lunch in the area and watch for herds, crocodiles, and hippos.
Travel to the Central Serengeti, a drive of about 2.5 hours. Enjoy a packed lunch en route and continue exploring the kopjes and hippo pools into the afternoon.
Spend a full day exploring the Serengeti. Enjoy a packed lunch in the bush and watch the plains unfold through the day.
Enjoy a final morning game drive, then travel towards Ngorongoro with a packed lunch. Arrive at the crater rim by late afternoon for dinner and overnight.
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a morning game drive and picnic lunch, then transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight.
Key reserves, habitats, and wildlife encounters on this safari route
The ideal months for wildlife viewing and safari experiences in East Africa
One night at a hotel or coffee estate lodge in Arusha.
Two nights at a lodge or tented camp near the Grumeti River.
Two nights at a lodge or tented camp in the Central Serengeti.
One night at a lodge or tented camp in the Ngorongoro Highlands.
Meals as listed in the itinerary.
Scheduled flight from Arusha to Grumeti Airstrip on Day 2.
Private 4×4 Toyota Safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof.
Professional English-speaking driver-guide.
Private game drives in the Grumeti area, Central Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater.
Scheduled picnic lunches on Days 3–7 as listed.
Applicable Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Conservation Area fees for confirmed activities.
Agreed airport, hotel and airstrip transfers.
Bottled drinking water during scheduled safari travel and game drives.
Applicable government taxes and statutory levies.
International 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.
Optional balloon safari, Olduvai Gorge visit, Maasai cultural experience, bush breakfast, sundowner or bush dinner.
Accommodation upgrades, extra nights or services outside the confirmed itinerary.
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Tanzania
Kilimanjaro International Airport · Arusha · Tarangire National Park · Lake Manyara National Park · Ngorongoro Highlands · Ngorongoro Crater · Kilimanjaro International Airport
Tanzania
Kilimanjaro International Airport · Arusha · Lake Manyara National Park · Serengeti National Park · Ngorongoro Highlands · Ngorongoro Crater · Kilimanjaro International Airport
Tanzania
Kilimanjaro International Airport · Arusha · Lake Manyara National Park · Serengeti National Park · Ngorongoro Conservation Area · Ngorongoro Crater · Tarangire National Park · Kilimanjaro International Airport
