Safari vehicle overlooking Ngorongoro Crater at sunrise

Best Safari with Crater View — 8 Days

An extended safari with premium crater-rim accommodation. Wake up to views over the Ngorongoro Crater floor before descending for a full day of game viewing.

Elephants grazing with Ngorongoro Crater rim in the background

Premium Crater-Rim Accommodation with Extended Park Time

This 8-day itinerary is designed for travellers who want to spend more time in each park and stay at premium accommodation with crater-rim views. Two nights on the Ngorongoro Crater rim mean you wake up to one of the most spectacular views in Africa — the entire crater floor spread out 600 metres below.

Combined with extended time in the Serengeti and game drives in Tarangire and Manyara, this is one of our most rewarding safari experiences.

8 Days
4 Parks Destinations
Year-Round Season
From $2,500 Per Person

8-Day Crater View Safari Itinerary

Tarangire, Lake Manyara, the Serengeti and two nights on the Ngorongoro Crater rim.

Day 1

Arrival in Arusha

Airport pickup at Kilimanjaro International Airport. Transfer to your hotel in Arusha. Evening safari briefing with your guide.

Day 2

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Full-day game drive in Tarangire — massive elephant herds, ancient baobab forests and diverse birdlife. Overnight lodge near Tarangire.

Day 3

Tarangire to Lake Manyara

Game drive through the Rift Valley park. Tree-climbing lions, hippo pools, flamingos and primates in the groundwater forest. Overnight near Manyara.

Day 4

Lake Manyara to the Serengeti

Cross the Ngorongoro highlands into the Serengeti. Afternoon game drive across the endless plains. Overnight Serengeti.

Day 5

Full Day in the Serengeti

Morning and afternoon game drives. Lion, leopard, cheetah, buffalo and hippo. Picnic lunch in the bush. Overnight Serengeti.

Day 6

Second Serengeti Day

Explore different sectors — Seronera Valley, kopjes and river areas. Search for the Great Migration herds depending on the season. Overnight Serengeti.

Day 7

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater Rim

Drive to the crater rim. Afternoon at leisure with panoramic views over the crater floor 600 metres below. Sundowner drinks overlooking the crater. Overnight crater-rim lodge.

Day 8

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive & Departure

Dawn descent into the crater. Full-day game drive — Big Five, flamingos, hippos. Ascend in the afternoon. Transfer to Arusha or overnight crater rim with departure next morning.

Everything You Need for the Safari

Included

  • Professional driver-guide
  • 4x4 safari vehicle
  • All park entrance fees
  • Full-board accommodation (including 2 nights crater-rim lodge)
  • Airport transfers
  • Bottled water
  • Binoculars

Not Included

  • International flights
  • Visa
  • Travel insurance
  • Drinks at lodges
  • Tips for driver-guide & staff
  • Personal expenses
From $2,500 per person

Based on two people sharing. Price varies by season and accommodation level. Contact us for a personalised quote.

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