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Luxury Ngorongoro & Serengeti
5 Days / 4 Nights
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Luxury Ngorongoro & Serengeti

Premium 5-day circuit combining our flagship Castle lodge with Olkarien in the Serengeti.

Overview

Our premium circuit pairing The Castle at Ngorongoro — our flagship luxury lodge on the crater rim — with Olkarien Eco Safari Camp in the heart of the Serengeti. This combination offers the best of both worlds: the dramatic crater landscape and the infinite Serengeti plains.

The Castle provides a regal base for exploring the crater with its elegant rooms and fine dining, while Olkarien offers authentic bush luxury in the wildlife-rich central Serengeti.

Trip Highlights

  • Stay at The Castle — our flagship luxury lodge
  • Ngorongoro Crater floor tour
  • Central Serengeti game drives
  • Premium dining and service
  • Crater rim sunset experience
  • Optional Maasai cultural visit

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1

Arusha to The Castle at Ngorongoro

Ngorongoro Conservation Area
VIP pickup from Arusha and scenic drive to the Ngorongoro Highlands. Arrive at The Castle at Ngorongoro, perched on the crater rim. Welcome drinks and crater rim sunset.
Accommodation: The Castle at Ngorongoro
Meals: full board

Activities:

Scenic driveWelcome drinksCrater rim sunset
Day 2

Ngorongoro Crater Floor

Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Full-day crater floor excursion in a private vehicle. The 260 sq km crater is a natural sanctuary for the Big Five. Gourmet picnic lunch on the crater floor.
Accommodation: The Castle at Ngorongoro
Meals: full board

Activities:

Crater floor game driveBig Five trackingGourmet picnicFlamingo viewing
Day 3

Ngorongoro to Serengeti

Serengeti National Park
Drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area into the Serengeti. Optional Olduvai Gorge Museum stop. Afternoon game drive before arriving at Olkarien Eco Safari Camp.
Accommodation: Olkarien Eco Safari Camp
Meals: full board

Activities:

Scenic driveOlduvai Gorge optionAfternoon game drive
Day 4

Full Day Serengeti

Serengeti National Park
Full-day game drives exploring the best of the central Serengeti. From kopje (rocky outcrop) lion prides to leopards in the Seronera Valley. Bush sundowner to celebrate your final evening.
Accommodation: Olkarien Eco Safari Camp
Meals: full board

Activities:

Full-day game driveKopje explorationLeopard trackingBush sundowner
Day 5

Serengeti to Arusha / Departure

Serengeti National Park
Morning game drive for final wildlife encounters. Scenic flight or drive back to Arusha. Transfer to your hotel or Kilimanjaro International Airport.
Meals: bed breakfast

Activities:

Morning game driveScenic flight or drive to Arusha

What's Included

  • 4 nights accommodation at Acacia premium properties
  • All meals (full board) with premium dining
  • 4WD safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • Professional safari guide
  • All park and conservation fees
  • Unlimited drinks during drives
  • Arusha transfers
  • Complimentary sundowner experience

Not Included

  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Premium alcoholic beverages
  • Spa treatments

Book This Circuit

Starting from $3,000 / person

Based on double occupancy. Single supplements may apply.

Duration5 Days / 4 Nights
Destinations5
TypeLuxury
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