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6-Day Oldonyo Lengai, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safari

6-Day Oldonyo Lengai, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safari

Tour Overview

A strong six-day combination that allows one complete Serengeti day after the adventurous Natron-to-Serengeti transfer. Ngorongoro then closes the wildlife section without backtracking.

Route: Lake Natron / Oldonyo Lengai -> Oldonyo Lengai / Lake Natron -> Lake Natron / Serengeti -> Serengeti -> Serengeti / Ngorongoro -> Ngorongoro

Travel Style: Adventure and wildlife safari

Best For: Travellers wanting one Serengeti full day after Natron

Website Publishing Notes

Publish this package as a tailor-made adventure and wildlife safari with the price shown as a planning 'From' benchmark. Named accommodation is a recommended working example and is only guaranteed after written confirmation. Driving times, air schedules, border procedures and wildlife sightings remain subject to real operating conditions.

Typical inclusions: professional licensed/local guide services required for the activity; park or conservation fees stated in the final quote; accommodation shown in the confirmed itinerary; meals stated in the final program; transfers specifically listed; ranger/park support where required; and operator safety systems appropriate to the confirmed activity. Typical exclusions: international flights, visa/entry costs, travel and medical insurance, personal trekking equipment, personal medication, gratuities, optional activities and anything not expressly listed in the final written quotation.

✦Route: Lake Natron / Oldonyo Lengai -> Oldonyo Lengai / Lake Natron -> Lake Natron / Serengeti -> Serengeti -> Serengeti / Ngorongoro -> Ngorongoro
✦Adventure and wildlife safari
✦Travellers wanting one Serengeti full day after Natron

Safari Packing List

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Practical travel preparation

Pack simply, travel comfortably

Your final packing guidance depends on season, route and accommodation. Begin with these essentials and we will share a tailored checklist before departure.

  • Neutral, light layers for game drives
  • A warm layer for early mornings
  • Sun protection and reusable water bottle
  • Binoculars, camera and spare batteries
  • Personal medication and travel documents
  • Comfortable closed walking shoes

Safari Tour Pricing

Private safari · USD

Prices are planning guides per person and vary with season, availability, accommodation and group size. We confirm the exact quote in writing before you book.

Indicative private group pricing

Tailored to your dates
1 person $ 2,350
2 people $ 2,020
3 people $ 1,835
4 people $ 1,690
5 people $ 1,620
6 people $ 1,550

Price per person. International flights, visa costs and personal purchases are not included unless expressly listed in your confirmed quotation.

Itinerary

6 planned days

Day 1

Arusha to Lake Natron

Arusha to Lake Natron

Destination: Lake Natron / Oldonyo Lengai Drive from Arusha through the Rift Valley landscape toward Lake Natron, with the journey becoming progressively more remote. After check-in, take a gentle guided lakeshore, village or viewpoint activity according to arrival time and local conditions. The evening is reserved for rest and a safety briefing for any professionally guided Oldonyo Lengai activity included in the package.

Night accommodation: Africa Safari Lake Natron or Lake Natron Camp

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Africa Safari Lake Natron Africa Safari Lake Natron
Day 2

Professionally Guided Oldonyo Lengai Experience

Professionally Guided Oldonyo Lengai Experience

Destination: Oldonyo Lengai / Lake Natron Take part in the Oldonyo Lengai mountain program only under experienced local professional guidance and only when route, volcanic, weather and participant conditions are considered suitable. The mountain is steep and demanding, so the guide's decision on continuation or turnaround is final. After the mountain activity, the remainder of the day is kept light for recovery around Lake Natron.

Night accommodation: Africa Safari Lake Natron or Lake Natron Camp

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Africa Safari Lake Natron Africa Safari Lake Natron
Day 3

Lake Natron to Northern Serengeti

Lake Natron to Northern Serengeti

Destination: Lake Natron / Serengeti Leave Lake Natron and travel toward the Serengeti using the most appropriate confirmed route for season, road conditions and gate access. This can be a rough and adventurous overland sector, so travel time is not presented as fixed. Once inside the Serengeti, the remainder of the drive becomes wildlife viewing en route to camp.

Night accommodation: Mara Mara Tented Lodge or comparable northern Serengeti camp

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Mara Mara Tented Lodge Mara Mara Tented Lodge
Day 4

Full Day in Central Serengeti

Full Day in Central Serengeti

Destination: Serengeti Spend a complete day exploring the central Serengeti, using early morning and late afternoon conditions for strong wildlife opportunities. The guide follows current animal movement rather than a rigid circuit, with time around kopjes, river valleys and open plains. Lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, giraffes and large plains-game herds are possible, but no specific sighting is guaranteed. Lunch can be taken in the field or at camp according to the day plan.

Night accommodation: Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge or Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

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Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge
Day 5

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands

Destination: Serengeti / Ngorongoro Begin with wildlife viewing in the Serengeti before travelling toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The journey changes gradually from open plains to cooler highlands and should be treated as a transfer-and-game-drive day rather than a short road hop. Depending on timing, optional cultural or archaeological stops can be quoted separately. Arrive near the crater rim or Karatu with enough time to rest before the crater safari.

Night accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge or The Retreat at Ngorongoro

Tonight's accommodation Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge View accommodation details
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Day 6

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Departure

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Departure

Destination: Ngorongoro Enter the Ngorongoro Crater for a morning-to-midday safari, using the cooler hours for wildlife viewing before climbing out of the caldera. After lunch, continue to Arusha, Kilimanjaro International Airport or the next confirmed connection. The final transfer is planned conservatively; international flight timings should leave enough margin for road conditions and park formalities.

Night accommodation: No overnight unless an extension is booked

Inclusions

What's included in this safari

The final inclusions are confirmed in your written quotation.

  • Services confirmed in your tailor-made quotation
  • Guiding, transport and stays only where expressly listed
What's not included

Anything not expressly listed in the final quotation remains your responsibility.

  • International flights and travel insurance
  • Visa costs, gratuities and personal purchases
Expert support before departure

Our team will confirm the daily flow, recommended packing, meeting arrangements and any practical details relevant to your specific travel dates.

Visa & Travel Documents

Plan your entry requirements

Visa requirements and entry conditions can change and depend on your citizenship and travel route. Select your citizenship to note it in your enquiry; we will help point you to the appropriate official guidance.

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