The Endless Serengeti Plains
Whether you’re a seasoned safari-goer or a first-time visitor to Africa, The Endless Serengeti Plains itinerary offers an unmatched combination of wildlife, luxury, and adventure. From the rich biodiversity of the Ngorongoro Crater and the exclusivity of Singita Grumeti to the thrilling spectacle of the Great Migration, this journey captures the very essence of Tanzania’s wild heart.
Each stop along the way is more than a destination—it’s an opportunity to connect with the land, the animals, and the people who call it home. Come ready to be amazed, moved, and inspired by the majesty of the Serengeti, and return home with memories that will last a lifetime.
What’s Included in Your Journey
This luxury itinerary has been designed to offer a stress-free and deeply enriching experience. Every detail has been accounted for:
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Expert-led game drives: All safaris are led by specialist guides with years of experience in tracking and interpreting animal behavior.
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Park and conservation fees: All applicable entry and conservation charges are included, ensuring seamless access to the parks and reserves.
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Airport meet and greet: Personalized assistance upon arrival and departure.
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Travel Concierge service: Full support throughout your journey, from arrival to departure, to handle any requests or adjustments.
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Luxury accommodation: Stay in some of the finest lodges and camps in Africa, known for their elegance, sustainability, and service.
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All meals and selected beverages: Savor gourmet cuisine and drinks in beautiful dining settings across your accommodations.
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Days 1-2: Arusha:
Begin your journey with a night in Arusha. If you have time to explore, the city has a number of interesting attractions to discover. Otherwise, simply relax after your long flight before heading to Ngorongoro tomorrow.
Accommodation:
- Arusha Coffee Lodge (1 night)
Days 2-4: Ngorongoro:
After breakfast, check out of your hotel and depart for Ngorongoro Crater with lunch en route at Lake Manyara followed by your afternoon game drive at Lake Manyara National Park. Thereafter, depart for Ngorongoro where you’ll arrive late in the afternoon for check-in and overnight stay at your lodge.
Spend your three days exploring the Ngorongoro Crater and Conservation Area’s dramatic scenery and wildlife. The world’s largest intact volcanic caldera, its magnificent topography, and fertile soils attract a diverse range of plains game and predators, creating a thrilling amphitheater of wildlife viewing. The Big Five, including the Black Rhino, are all present, and you can see flamingos on the central soda lake, zebras grazing on the plains, lions lazing in the tall grass, leopards lying in the trees, and big “tuskers” in the forests.
Accommodation:
- Gibb’s Farm (2 nights)
Days 4-6: Grumeti:
Check out of your lodge after breakfast and transfer to the Manyara airstrip for a light aircraft flight to the Grumeti Airstrip, where you will be met and transferred to your lodge for the next two nights.
This private concession, which borders the Serengeti National Park on the west, has all of the park’s big game highlights in a more intimate and exclusive wilderness shared by only three lodges. This means that your daily game drives will almost certainly be private and without another vehicle in sight. Horseback riding and balloon ride over the bush are two more activities available for exploring the area.
Accommodation:
- Singita Sabora (2 nights)
Days 6-8: North Serengeti:
Check out of your lodge after breakfast and transfer to Grumeti Airstrip airstrip for a light aircraft flight to the Kogatende airstrip, where you will be met and transferred to your lodge for the next two nights.
Spend your days on safari exploring the northern reaches of the Serengeti, tracking the diverse array of game and wildlife that this vast area has to offer. If you’re lucky enough to be there during the great migration (depending on the season), this is the region where the herds are most concentrated as they seek to cross the Mara River to reach the open grasslands beyond, and it’s where you’ll see iconic river crossings. It’s also a place of wild natural beauty, with rolling hills, rivers, forests, and open plains.
Accommodation:
- Lamai Serengeti (2 nights)
Days 8: Departure:
Transfer from your lodge to Kogatende airstrip and board your light aircraft flight from Northern Serengeti to Kilimanjaro Airport for your homebound flight.