Ngorongoro Crater & Serengeti Ultimate
The crater floor and the endless plains, in the finest lodges
Overview
Seven days across the two greatest names on the northern circuit — the Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti. You descend to the crater floor for a near-guaranteed Big Five day, then fly out onto the plains for big cats and, in season, the Great Migration, staying throughout in the region's most celebrated lodges.
This is the northern circuit at its most refined: dawn descents ahead of the crowds, a private guide throughout, and evenings on the crater rim and the open Serengeti with the quiet service that marks the finest camps in Africa.
Who It's For
Couples and seasoned travellers who want the headline wildlife of northern Tanzania without compromise on comfort, guiding or exclusivity.
Package Highlights
Crater Floor Day
A full day on the world's largest intact caldera
Black Rhino
Tanzania's most reliable rhino sightings
Serengeti Big Cats
Lion, cheetah and leopard on the plains
Rim & Plains Lodges
The circuit's most celebrated stays
Scenic Flights
Light-aircraft hops between parks
Private Guide
Your own vehicle and guide throughout
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Meet your private guide at Kilimanjaro Airport. Transfer to a garden lodge to rest and brief. Dinner and trip overview under the trees.
🏨 Accommodation: Legendary Lodge, Arusha
🍽️ Meals: Lunch, Afternoon Tea, Dinner
Your Route
Tap a marker to see each stop on your journey.
Featured Lodges & Accommodation
andBeyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
📍 Ngorongoro Crater Rim
Theatrical stilted suites on the crater's edge with butler service and direct floor access.
From $1,595 per person per night
The Highlands by Asilia
📍 Olmoti slopes
Light-filled geodesic domes high on a forested volcano.
From $850 per person per night
Pricing & Options
All prices per person sharing. Customize any tier to your preferences.
Signature
(~$1,083/night)
Hand-picked lodges, shared game activities, all meals and park fees
Get QuotePrivate
(~$1,683/night)
Suite upgrades, a private vehicle and guide, premium beverages
Get QuoteExclusive
(~$2,550/night)
The finest suites, exclusive-use vehicle, private dining and bespoke extras
Get QuoteWhat's Included & Excluded
✓ Included
- ✓ 6 nights luxury lodge & camp accommodation
- ✓ All meals and selected beverages
- ✓ Private guide and 4x4 throughout the crater leg
- ✓ Crater descent and park fees
- ✓ Light-aircraft flights Arusha–Serengeti–Arusha
- ✓ Olduvai Gorge visit
- ✓ Airport transfers
✗ Excluded
- ✗ International and domestic flights unless stated
- ✗ Travel insurance
- ✗ Visa fees
- ✗ Premium wines and champagne
- ✗ Gratuities
- ✗ Personal expenses
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Best Time to Travel
June to October offers cool, clear crater mornings and superb plains game; January and February add the Serengeti calving.
Why Choose This Package
Two Icons, One Trip
The crater's density and the Serengeti's scale in a single, well-paced journey.
Beat the Crowds
Dawn descents and a private guide keep you ahead of the day-trip traffic.
Finest Lodges
You stay in the most celebrated properties on the rim and the plains.
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Ready to Experience the Ngorongoro Crater & Serengeti Ultimate?
From $6,500 per person | 7 Days / 6 Nights
⚡ Limited availability for peak season 2026 — book early to secure your dates
