Serengeti Cheetah Safari & Game-drives in Tarangire & Ngorongoro

This 5-day safari blends classic parks with a predator-focused twist. Starting in Tarangire, you’ll have the chance to see nearly all of the Big Five, including lions, and possibly catch a glimpse of elusive cheetahs resting under iconic baobabs and acacia trees. Then you’ll descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a predator hotspot with its dense wildlife, including the rare rhinos. You’ll spend three nights at Serengeti Plains Camp — the newest addition to the luxury tented camp collection. With just 7 beautifully designed tents, it offers ultimate privacy and exclusivity. Perfectly positioned near the Namiri Plains, the camp allows for unmatched access to one of the best regions for cheetah sightings in Africa. Namiri Plains is a vital area for cheetah conservation. Its open grasslands provide ideal habitat for these endangered cats, and ongoing research and protection efforts help safeguard their populations. From late October to November, the returning wildebeest herds bring dramatic predator-prey interactions, offering guests intimate views of cheetahs in action — while supporting crucial conservation work.
Why you'll love this trip
Serengeti Cheetah Safari & Game-drives in Tarangire & Ngorongoro
Certified and experienced English-speaking safari guide
Built as a 5-day safari starting from $3,498.
Itinerary
Inclusions and activities
Destinations
Serengeti Cheetah Safari & Game-drives in Tarangire & Ngorongoro
Meals
Hotels and lodges described on the program Meals described on the program Bottled water, soft drinks, hot coffee and tea while in the jeep on safari
Transport
All transfers described on the program Comfortable Land Cruiser 4x4s with pop-up roof, fridge, Wi-Fi, and power outlets
Accommodation
Gran Melia Arusha, TWC Kitela Lodge, Serengeti Plains Camp
Included activities
- Certified and experienced English-speaking safari guide
- National park fees for the entire tour (park entry fees and concession fees)
- Free Wi-Fi. Signal will be available in only 60-75% of the travelled territories due to lack of cell coverage in the wilderness areas
- 24/7 phone support service
- Air Ambulance Service by AMREF Flying Doctors
- Binoculars (1 pc per SUV)
- Medical kit
Optional extras / Not Included
- Air tickets;
- Visa fee;
- Travel insurance;
- Tips to your safari guide ($30-50 per day per car).
- By default our tours include shared accommodation in twin/double rooms, unless requested and agreed otherwise. Single supplement is available upon request. Please refer to the program to see your accommodation arrangements
- Moshi and Arusha-based accommodations usually include breakfast only, unless requested and agreed otherwise. Please refer to the program to see your meal plans on each night
- Most safari lodges usually do not include tea, coffee, soft and alcoholic drinks not to have you overpay for beverages you don't need. You will be able to order and pay for drinks at the hotels' restaurants
- Tented lodges are the most common type of accommodation in savannah. Many of them work on solar energy. This sometimes means bucket showers, limited wi-fi and no hair dryers, all in an effort to reduce environmental impact. We encourage you to do some basic research on the accommodations in your program to ensure the safari matches your travel style
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