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5 Days Serengeti National Park & Ngorongoro Crater.

Our Safari Overview

This three-day package offers you a chance to experience the Serengeti and Ngorongoro (or just Serengeti if you choose) for the shortest amount of time possible without flying. Anything shorter than these three days and Serengeti will be out of the question due to it’s distance from Arusha. Depending on the season, the package can start with Ngorongoro and then end with Serengeti . Other variations of the package are available below which involve flying to the Serengeti either both ways or one way.

DURATION – 5 days (3 days safari, 1 day arrival, 1 day departure)

TRIP TYPE – Private Safari. 

BEST TIME – All year round.

Detailed Itienerary

Day 1: Arrival Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO).

Pick up from Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to your accommodation in Arusha or Karatu for pre-safari briefing dinner & overnight.

Meals included: Lunch and dinner (as per arrival time). | Accommodation: Lost in Africa Arusha (Acco).

Day 2: Serengeti National Park.

Early in the morning transfer to the endless plains of the Serengeti which is home to millions of wildebeests, zebras and gazelles, over 4,000 lions, 1,000 leopards, cheetahs and many more. The Serengeti, a park that’s probably more famous than the country it’s in is well known for its magnificent wildlife and eco system.  Exploration will begin immediately after entering the parks gate and we will get to witness the Serengeti wonders and see Mother Nature at its wildest yet finest. Comes evening, we will perform an en-route game drive to our Lodge in the bush for a night of relaxation and unwinding.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. | Accommodation: Into wild Africa Tented Lodge / Tukaone Camps.

Day 3: Serengeti National park.

Enjoy the sunrise in the Serengeti followed by the day in central Serengeti further exploring its magnificent eco-system and animals in their raw natural habitats. The central part of Serengeti is perfect for game viewing all year round because of its abundance of wildlife due to presence of food and water throughout the year. Depending on the agreement you had with the guide in the morning, you might head back to the lodge for a hot lunch and leave again in the evening for further exploration or carry picnic lunch with you and explore for the whole day, Depending on the season, this evening we might head back to our previous lodge in the Serengeti or enter into Ngorongoro conservation are for game driving around Ndutu and ultimately spend the night at out lodge on the crater Rim.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. | Accommodation: Into wild Africa Tented Lodge / Tukaone Camps.

Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater.

After an early morning breakfast at our, we will enter into the Ngorongoro conservation area and descend into the crater for a fantastic day of game viewing. The crater is the 8th wonder of the world and a designated world heritage site, it is a collapsed volcano home to more than 30,000 animals including all of Africa’s Big Five amongst which is the critically endangered black rhino. We will also have the optional opportunity of visiting a Maasai Boma (village) should you choose to see how this magnificent tribe lives in a primitive manner. After a fantastic day full of wildlife, you will ascend from the crater and transfer back to your lodge in Arusha or Karatu.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. | Accommodation: Lost in Africa Arusha (Acco).

Day 5: Departure – Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) / Arusha Airport (ARK).

On this final day, you will be transferred to the airport where we will bid you farewell before proceeding with boarding your flight to the next Destination… Thanks for choosing Lost in Africa.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (as per Departure time). | Accommodation: (as per the next destination).

Cost

Seasons 2 People 3 People 4 People 5 People 6 People
Peak Season

(1st June – 30th Aug)

$

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High Season

(1st Sep – 30th Oct)

(16th Dec – 30th Mar)

$

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$

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$

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$

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Shoulder Season

(1st Nov -15TH Dec)

$

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$

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$

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$

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$

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Green Season

(1st Apr – 30th May)

$

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$

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$

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$

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$

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Detailed Itienerary

Day 1: Arrival Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO).

Pick up from Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to your accommodation in Arusha or Karatu for pre-safari briefing dinner & overnight.

Meals included: Lunch and dinner (as per arrival time). | Accommodation: Mount meru game lodge / River trees country inn.

Day 2: Serengeti National Park.

Early in the morning transfer to the endless plains of the Serengeti which is home to millions of wildebeests, zebras and gazelles, over 4,000 lions, 1,000 leopards, cheetahs and many more. The Serengeti, a park that’s probably more famous than the country it’s in is well known for its magnificent wildlife and eco system.  Exploration will begin immediately after entering the parks gate and we will get to witness the Serengeti wonders and see Mother Nature at its wildest yet finest. Comes evening, we will perform an en-route game drive to our Lodge in the bush for a night of relaxation and unwinding.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. | Accommodation: Serengeti Simba Lodge / Mbugani camp.

Day 3: Serengeti National park.

Enjoy the sunrise in the Serengeti followed by the day in central Serengeti further exploring its magnificent eco-system and animals in their raw natural habitats. The central part of Serengeti is perfect for game viewing all year round because of its abundance of wildlife due to presence of food and water throughout the year. Depending on the agreement you had with the guide in the morning, you might head back to the lodge for a hot lunch and leave again in the evening for further exploration or carry picnic lunch with you and explore for the whole day, Depending on the season, this evening we might head back to our previous lodge in the Serengeti or enter into Ngorongoro conservation are for game driving around Ndutu and ultimately spend the night at out lodge on the crater Rim.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. | Accommodation: Serengeti Simba Lodge / Mbugani camp.

Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater.

After an early morning breakfast at our, we will enter into the Ngorongoro conservation area and descend into the crater for a fantastic day of game viewing. The crater is the 8th wonder of the world and a designated world heritage site, it is a collapsed volcano home to more than 30,000 animals including all of Africa’s Big Five amongst which is the critically endangered black rhino. We will also have the optional opportunity of visiting a Maasai Boma (village) should you choose to see how this magnificent tribe lives in a primitive manner. After a fantastic day full of wildlife, you will ascend from the crater and transfer back to your lodge in Arusha or Karatu.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and  Dinner. | Accommodation: Mount meru game lodge / River trees country inn.

Day 5: Departure – Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) / Arusha Airport (ARK).

On this final day, you will be transferred to the airport where we will bid you farewell before proceeding with boarding your flight to the next Destination… Thanks for choosing Lost in Africa.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (as per departure time). | Accommodation: (as per the next destination).

Prices

Seasons 2 People 3 People 4 People 5 People 6 People
Peak Season

(1st June – 30th Aug)

$

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$

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$

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$

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High Season

(1st Sep – 30th Oct)

(16th Dec – 30th Mar)

$

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$

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$

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$

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$

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Shoulder Season

(1st Nov -15TH Dec)

$

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$

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$

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$

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Green Season

(1st Apr – 30th May)

$

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$

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$

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$

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$

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Detailed Itienerary

Day 1: Arrival Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO).

Pick up from Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to your accommodation in Arusha or Karatu for pre-safari briefing dinner & overnight.

Meals included: Lunch and dinner (as per arrival time). | Accommodation: Ngaresero Mountain Lodge.

Day 2: Serengeti National Park.

Early in the morning transfer to the endless plains of the Serengeti which is home to millions of wildebeests, zebras and gazelles, over 4,000 lions, 1,000 leopards, cheetahs and many more. The Serengeti, a park that’s probably more famous than the country it’s in is well known for its magnificent wildlife and eco system.  Exploration will begin immediately after entering the parks gate and we will get to witness the Serengeti wonders and see Mother Nature at its wildest yet finest. Comes evening, we will perform an en-route game drive to our Lodge in the bush for a night of relaxation and unwinding.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. | Accommodation: Kubu – Kubu luxury lodge.

Day 3: Serengeti National park.

Enjoy the sunrise in the Serengeti followed by the day in central Serengeti further exploring its magnificent eco-system and animals in their raw natural habitats. The central part of Serengeti is perfect for game viewing all year round because of its abundance of wildlife due to presence of food and water throughout the year. Depending on the agreement you had with the guide in the morning, you might head back to the lodge for a hot lunch and leave again in the evening for further exploration or carry picnic lunch with you and explore for the whole day, Depending on the season, this evening we might head back to our previous lodge in the Serengeti or enter into Ngorongoro conservation are for game driving around Ndutu and ultimately spend the night at out lodge on the crater Rim.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. | Accommodation: Kubu – Kubu luxury lodge.

Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater.

After an early morning breakfast at our, we will enter into the Ngorongoro conservation area and descend into the crater for a fantastic day of game viewing. The crater is the 8th wonder of the world and a designated world heritage site, it is a collapsed volcano home to more than 30,000 animals including all of Africa’s Big Five amongst which is the critically endangered black rhino. We will also have the optional opportunity of visiting a Maasai Boma (village) should you choose to see how this magnificent tribe lives in a primitive manner. After a fantastic day full of wildlife, you will ascend from the crater and transfer back to your lodge in Arusha or Karatu

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. | Accommodation: Ngaresero Mountain Lodge.

Day 5: Departure – Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) / Arusha Airport (ARK).

On this final day, you will be transferred to the airport where we will bid you farewell before proceeding with boarding your flight to the next Destination… Thanks for choosing Lost in Africa.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (as per departure time). | Accommodation: (as per the next destination).

Prices

Seasons 2 People 3 People 4 People 5 People 6 People
Peak Season

(1st June – 30th Aug)

$

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$

( pp)

$

( pp)

$

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$

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High Season

(1st Sep – 30th Oct)

(16th Dec – 30th Mar)

$

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$

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$

( pp)

$

( pp)

$

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Shoulder Season

(1st Nov -15TH Dec)

$

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$

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$

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$

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$

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Green Season

(1st Apr – 30th May)

$

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$

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$

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$

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$

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Budget

Detailed Itienerary

Day 1: Arrival Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO).

Pick up from Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to your accommodation in Arusha or Karatu for pre-safari briefing dinner & overnight.

Meals included: Lunch and dinner (as per arrival time). | Accommodation: Lost in Africa Arusha (Acco).

Day 2: Serengeti National Park.

Early in the morning transfer to the endless plains of the Serengeti which is home to millions of wildebeests, zebras and gazelles, over 4,000 lions, 1,000 leopards, cheetahs and many more. The Serengeti, a park that’s probably more famous than the country it’s in is well known for its magnificent wildlife and eco system.  Exploration will begin immediately after entering the parks gate and we will get to witness the Serengeti wonders and see Mother Nature at its wildest yet finest. Comes evening, we will perform an en-route game drive to our Lodge in the bush for a night of relaxation and unwinding.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. | Accommodation: Into wild Africa Tented Lodge / Tukaone Camps.

Day 3: Serengeti National park.

Enjoy the sunrise in the Serengeti followed by the day in central Serengeti further exploring its magnificent eco-system and animals in their raw natural habitats. The central part of Serengeti is perfect for game viewing all year round because of its abundance of wildlife due to presence of food and water throughout the year. Depending on the agreement you had with the guide in the morning, you might head back to the lodge for a hot lunch and leave again in the evening for further exploration or carry picnic lunch with you and explore for the whole day, Depending on the season, this evening we might head back to our previous lodge in the Serengeti or enter into Ngorongoro conservation are for game driving around Ndutu and ultimately spend the night at out lodge on the crater Rim.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. | Accommodation: Into wild Africa Tented Lodge / Tukaone Camps.

Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater.

After an early morning breakfast at our, we will enter into the Ngorongoro conservation area and descend into the crater for a fantastic day of game viewing. The crater is the 8th wonder of the world and a designated world heritage site, it is a collapsed volcano home to more than 30,000 animals including all of Africa’s Big Five amongst which is the critically endangered black rhino. We will also have the optional opportunity of visiting a Maasai Boma (village) should you choose to see how this magnificent tribe lives in a primitive manner. After a fantastic day full of wildlife, you will ascend from the crater and transfer back to your lodge in Arusha or Karatu.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. | Accommodation: Lost in Africa Arusha (Acco).

Day 5: Departure – Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) / Arusha Airport (ARK).

On this final day, you will be transferred to the airport where we will bid you farewell before proceeding with boarding your flight to the next Destination… Thanks for choosing Lost in Africa.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (as per Departure time). | Accommodation: (as per the next destination).

Cost

Seasons 2 People 3 People 4 People 5 People 6 People
Peak Season

(1st June – 30th Aug)

$

( pp)

$

( pp)

$

( pp)

$

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$

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High Season

(1st Sep – 30th Oct)

(16th Dec – 30th Mar)

$

( pp)

$

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$

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$

( pp)

$

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Shoulder Season

(1st Nov -15TH Dec)

$

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$

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$

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$

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$

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Green Season

(1st Apr – 30th May)

$

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$

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$

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$

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$

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Midrange

Detailed Itienerary

Day 1: Arrival Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO).

Pick up from Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to your accommodation in Arusha or Karatu for pre-safari briefing dinner & overnight.

Meals included: Lunch and dinner (as per arrival time). | Accommodation: Mount meru game lodge / River trees country inn.

Day 2: Serengeti National Park.

Early in the morning transfer to the endless plains of the Serengeti which is home to millions of wildebeests, zebras and gazelles, over 4,000 lions, 1,000 leopards, cheetahs and many more. The Serengeti, a park that’s probably more famous than the country it’s in is well known for its magnificent wildlife and eco system.  Exploration will begin immediately after entering the parks gate and we will get to witness the Serengeti wonders and see Mother Nature at its wildest yet finest. Comes evening, we will perform an en-route game drive to our Lodge in the bush for a night of relaxation and unwinding.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. | Accommodation: Serengeti Simba Lodge / Mbugani camp.

Day 3: Serengeti National park.

Enjoy the sunrise in the Serengeti followed by the day in central Serengeti further exploring its magnificent eco-system and animals in their raw natural habitats. The central part of Serengeti is perfect for game viewing all year round because of its abundance of wildlife due to presence of food and water throughout the year. Depending on the agreement you had with the guide in the morning, you might head back to the lodge for a hot lunch and leave again in the evening for further exploration or carry picnic lunch with you and explore for the whole day, Depending on the season, this evening we might head back to our previous lodge in the Serengeti or enter into Ngorongoro conservation are for game driving around Ndutu and ultimately spend the night at out lodge on the crater Rim.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. | Accommodation: Serengeti Simba Lodge / Mbugani camp.

Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater.

After an early morning breakfast at our, we will enter into the Ngorongoro conservation area and descend into the crater for a fantastic day of game viewing. The crater is the 8th wonder of the world and a designated world heritage site, it is a collapsed volcano home to more than 30,000 animals including all of Africa’s Big Five amongst which is the critically endangered black rhino. We will also have the optional opportunity of visiting a Maasai Boma (village) should you choose to see how this magnificent tribe lives in a primitive manner. After a fantastic day full of wildlife, you will ascend from the crater and transfer back to your lodge in Arusha or Karatu.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and  Dinner. | Accommodation: Mount meru game lodge / River trees country inn.

Day 5: Departure – Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) / Arusha Airport (ARK).

On this final day, you will be transferred to the airport where we will bid you farewell before proceeding with boarding your flight to the next Destination… Thanks for choosing Lost in Africa.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (as per departure time). | Accommodation: (as per the next destination).

Prices

Seasons 2 People 3 People 4 People 5 People 6 People
Peak Season

(1st June – 30th Aug)

$

( pp)

$

( pp)

$

( pp)

$

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$

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High Season

(1st Sep – 30th Oct)

(16th Dec – 30th Mar)

$

( pp)

$

( pp)

$

( pp)

$

( pp)

$

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Shoulder Season

(1st Nov -15TH Dec)

$

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$

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$

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$

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$

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Green Season

(1st Apr – 30th May)

$

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$

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$

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$

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Luxury

Detailed Itienerary

Day 1: Arrival Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO).

Pick up from Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to your accommodation in Arusha or Karatu for pre-safari briefing dinner & overnight.

Meals included: Lunch and dinner (as per arrival time). | Accommodation: Ngaresero Mountain Lodge.

Day 2: Serengeti National Park.

Early in the morning transfer to the endless plains of the Serengeti which is home to millions of wildebeests, zebras and gazelles, over 4,000 lions, 1,000 leopards, cheetahs and many more. The Serengeti, a park that’s probably more famous than the country it’s in is well known for its magnificent wildlife and eco system.  Exploration will begin immediately after entering the parks gate and we will get to witness the Serengeti wonders and see Mother Nature at its wildest yet finest. Comes evening, we will perform an en-route game drive to our Lodge in the bush for a night of relaxation and unwinding.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. | Accommodation: Kubu – Kubu luxury lodge.

Day 3: Serengeti National park.

Enjoy the sunrise in the Serengeti followed by the day in central Serengeti further exploring its magnificent eco-system and animals in their raw natural habitats. The central part of Serengeti is perfect for game viewing all year round because of its abundance of wildlife due to presence of food and water throughout the year. Depending on the agreement you had with the guide in the morning, you might head back to the lodge for a hot lunch and leave again in the evening for further exploration or carry picnic lunch with you and explore for the whole day, Depending on the season, this evening we might head back to our previous lodge in the Serengeti or enter into Ngorongoro conservation are for game driving around Ndutu and ultimately spend the night at out lodge on the crater Rim.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. | Accommodation: Kubu – Kubu luxury lodge.

Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater.

After an early morning breakfast at our, we will enter into the Ngorongoro conservation area and descend into the crater for a fantastic day of game viewing. The crater is the 8th wonder of the world and a designated world heritage site, it is a collapsed volcano home to more than 30,000 animals including all of Africa’s Big Five amongst which is the critically endangered black rhino. We will also have the optional opportunity of visiting a Maasai Boma (village) should you choose to see how this magnificent tribe lives in a primitive manner. After a fantastic day full of wildlife, you will ascend from the crater and transfer back to your lodge in Arusha or Karatu

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. | Accommodation: Ngaresero Mountain Lodge.

Day 5: Departure – Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) / Arusha Airport (ARK).

On this final day, you will be transferred to the airport where we will bid you farewell before proceeding with boarding your flight to the next Destination… Thanks for choosing Lost in Africa.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (as per departure time). | Accommodation: (as per the next destination).

Prices

Seasons 2 People 3 People 4 People 5 People 6 People
Peak Season

(1st June – 30th Aug)

$

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$

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$

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$

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High Season

(1st Sep – 30th Oct)

(16th Dec – 30th Mar)

$

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$

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$

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$

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$

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Shoulder Season

(1st Nov -15TH Dec)

$

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$

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$

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$

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Green Season

(1st Apr – 30th May)

$

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Included in Cost

  • • Airport transfers (pickups up and Dropp-off as indicated in the itinerary)
  • All activities (unless labeled as optional).
  • • Professional (Guide/Driver)
  • • All Park fees (as per the itinerary)
  • • Crater service fees (as per the itinerary)
  • • All government taxes (as per the itinerary
  • • All accommodations (as per the itinerary)
  • • Meals (as per the itinerary)
  • • Mineral water (unlimited)
  • • Unlimited Game drive mileage
  • • Amref flying Doctors insurance (evacuation to the nearest hospital)
  • • 24/7 support from our ground team for the duration of the package

Excluded from Cost

  • • Domestic flights
  • • Tips to Guides or other services rendered (Highly recommended)
  • • International flights
  • • Travel insurance & Medical Insurance
  • • Visa fees
  • • Personal items and equipment (i.e. climbing gear)
  • • Services not mentioned in the itinerary
  • • Any activities marked as optional

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