Safari Overview
The 11-Day Serengeti & Ngorongoro Adventure covers Tanzania's complete northern circuit in comprehensive style. Beginning in Tarangire and Lake Manyara before ascending to the Serengeti, this itinerary then explores both the Central and Northern Serengeti for maximum wildlife variety before culminating in the Ngorongoro Crater. Expert Jolita guides ensure every game drive delivers extraordinary moments.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arusha
Arrive KIA, transferred to Arusha for welcome dinner and briefing with your expert Jolita Safari guide.
- Airport transfer
- Welcome dinner
- Safari briefing and route overview
Tarangire
Full day in Tarangire among ancient baobabs and the largest elephant herds in northern Tanzania.
- Full day game drive
- Baobab forest game drive
- Tarangire River elephant watching
- Lion and leopard search
Lake Manyara
Full day Lake Manyara game drive featuring the park's famous tree-climbing lions and alkaline lake flamingos.
- Full day game drive
- Tree-climbing lion search
- Flamingo photography at lake shores
- Groundwater forest exploration
Serengeti
Drive into the Serengeti through the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands with a late afternoon game drive in Seronera Valley.
- Scenic highlands drive
- Entry into the Serengeti
- Afternoon game drive
- Sunset on the open plains
Central Serengeti
Full day in Seronera Valley — the epicentre of Serengeti predator activity year-round.
- Sunrise game drive
- Cheetah and lion tracking
- Seronera hippo pool visit
- Sundowners on the plains
Northern Serengeti
Drive to the dramatic northern Serengeti and the famous Mara River zone for lion and crossing activity.
- Drive to Northern Serengeti
- Mara River game drive
- Lion pride territories
- Leopard in riverine forest
Northern Serengeti
Second full day in the North — the most untouched and dramatic part of the Serengeti ecosystem.
- Full day game drives
- Remote zone exploration
- Bush lunch on open plains
- Star-gazing night
Central Serengeti
Return to Central Serengeti focusing on cheetah activity and open plain wildlife photography.
- Morning drive back to Central Serengeti
- Cheetah family sightings
- Photography positions at golden hour
- Sundowner in the Seronera area
Crater rim
Drive from Serengeti across the Ngorongoro Highlands to the crater rim, arriving for a spectacular sunset.
- Scenic highlands drive
- Crater rim sunset viewing
- Guided rim walk option
- Gourmet dinner
Ngorongoro Crater
Full day on the Ngorongoro Crater floor targeting all Big Five and the legendary black rhino.
- Full crater descent
- All Big Five search
- Flamingos on Lake Magadi
- Hippo pool visit
Kilimanjaro
Final breakfast and drive to Arusha for airport transfer. Tanzania will live in your heart forever.
- Final breakfast
- Drive to Arusha
- Airport transfer
- Farewell from Jolita team