Tour Overview
Over 7 days, this LuiTours itinerary follows Lake Natron, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Karatu Highlands, and Tarangire National Park. The programme combines guided game drives, guided hiking, and a waterfall visit; travel by 4x4 Toyota land Cruiser; accommodation in Hotel, Lodges & Camps. Arrival is arranged via Kilimanjaro Int. Airport (KIA), with departure from Kilimanjaro Int. Airport (KIA).
Destinations: Lake Natron - Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Crater - Karatu Highlands - Tarangire National Park
Lake Natron
Flamingo breeding grounds and dramatic Rift Valley views
Serengeti National Park
Iconic plains filled with wildlife and predators
Ngorongoro Crater
A natural wildlife sanctuary and Big Five haven
Karatu Highlands
Rolling farmlands and a cool mountain breeze
Tarangire National Park
Home to massive elephant herds and baobab giants
Daily Itinerary
Rift Valley Welcome – Arusha to Lake Natron
Scheduled travel time: Approx. 5–6 hours. Main focus: Flamingo shores & waterfall hike. Your journey begins at the agreed airport or meeting point, where the LuiTours team welcomes you and confirms the day’s transfer. The transfer is kept unhurried, with time to notice the first changes in landscape and settle in after the journey. On the 7-Day Serenity Safari Flamingo & Big Five Experience, this is the main focus of day 1.



Into the Serengeti – Lake Natron to Central Serengeti
Scheduled travel time: Approx. 5–6 hours with game drive en route. Main focus: Remote Park entry, wildlife on the move. Starting from Lake Natron, the journey leads to Central Serengeti through the landscapes named in the program. The route crosses open plains, seasonal grasslands and scattered kopjes. Plains game, elephants and predators may be seen, while the location of migratory herds changes with rainfall and cannot be guaranteed.



Serengeti Magic – Full Day Game Drive
Scheduled travel time: Within the park. Main focus: Sunrise game drive, big cats and herds. A full day is set aside for Full Day Game Drive, allowing the experience to unfold without a rushed timetable. The route crosses open plains, seasonal grasslands and scattered kopjes. Plains game, elephants and predators may be seen, while the location of migratory herds changes with rainfall and cannot be guaranteed. On the 7-Day Serenity Safari Flamingo & Big Five Experience, this is the main focus of day 3.



Another Day in the Wild – Central Serengeti
Scheduled travel time: Within the park. Main focus: Migration tracking, predator encounters. The route crosses open plains, seasonal grasslands and scattered kopjes. Plains game, elephants and predators may be seen, while the location of migratory herds changes with rainfall and cannot be guaranteed.



From Plains to Crater Rim – Serengeti to Ngorongoro
Scheduled travel time: Approx. 4–5 hours including game drives. Main focus: Morning and afternoon game drives en route. Starting from Serengeti, the journey leads to Ngorongoro through the landscapes named in the program. The day links the Serengeti plains with the cooler Ngorongoro highlands, passing grassland, volcanic slopes and broad viewpoints along the way. Wildlife may be encountered en route, but timing remains flexible and follows current conditions. On the 7-Day Serenity Safari Flamingo & Big Five Experience, this is the main focus of day 5.



Crater Wonders – Game Drive in Ngorongoro & Transfer to Karatu
Scheduled travel time: 1 hour to crater, 1 hour to Karatu. Main focus: Big Five safari, picnic by hippo pool. From Game Drive in Ngorongoro & Transfer, you set out for Karatu at a pace suited to the distance and planned activity. The Ngorongoro landscape combines a forested rim with grassland, wetlands and soda-lake habitat on the crater floor. Wildlife can be diverse, but the guide reads conditions carefully and keeps every sighting patient and responsible.



Elephant Kingdom – Tarangire Safari & Return to Arusha
Scheduled travel time: Approx. 2 hours to Tarangire, 2.5 hours to Arusha. Main focus: Game drive among baobabs & elephants. Inside Tarangire, baobab woodland and the river corridor create varied habitat. Elephants, giraffes, zebras, antelope and predators may be encountered, and your guide chooses roads according to current conditions rather than promising particular sightings.



From Price
Minimum price only, based on 2 people sharing. Final pricing depends on season, availability and requested customizations.
| Package | From Price |
|---|---|
| Published tour package | From $3,890 per person |
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Trip Details
Route
Lake Natron - Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Crater - Karatu Highlands - Tarangire National Park
Best Season
Jan, Feb, Mar, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Transportation
4x4 Toyota land Cruiser
Accommodation
Hotel, Lodges & Camps
Arrival
Kilimanjaro Int. Airport (KIA)
Departure
Kilimanjaro Int. Airport (KIA)
Language
English
Price Basis
From $3,890 per person