This itinerary with Kili Vista Expeditions journeys through the wildlife-rich Central Serengeti, celebrated for its thriving big cat populations and diverse animal sightings, and continues to the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, renowned for its dramatic scenery and exceptional wildlife density, before returning to Arusha.
Your adventure with Kili Vista Expeditions begins at 8:00 AM with a hotel pickup in Arusha, followed by a scenic 6-hour drive (approximately 240 km) to Serengeti National Park. Meaning “endless plains” in the Maasai language, the Serengeti offers a breathtaking panorama where golden grasslands stretch endlessly into the horizon. Covering over 14,700 sq. km, this remarkable ecosystem supports the highest concentration of plains wildlife in Africa—including the famous Big Five.
Your first game drive takes place in the Central Serengeti’s Seronera Valley, a wildlife haven nourished by the Seronera River. Here, lion prides, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, elephants, zebras, impalas, and countless other species flourish year-round. Keep an eye out for Serengeti’s iconic granite kopjes, which provide shelter, shade, and hunting perches. Enjoy a picnic lunch during your full-day game drive before continuing your exploration.
As the sun sets, Kili Vista Expeditions escorts you to your lodge or camp for dinner and a restful night in the heart of the Serengeti.
Spend the next two days fully immersed in the wildlife-rich plains of Central Serengeti with Kili Vista Expeditions. Choose between a relaxed breakfast and a mid-morning departure, or start early at 6:00 AM for sunrise game viewing—often the best time to witness predators in action.
Your game drives continue through Seronera, renowned for its thriving lion populations and frequent leopard sightings along the riverine woodlands. Whether during the Great Migration or the quieter seasons, wildlife encounters here are consistently spectacular. Packed picnic lunches allow you to stay out longer and explore deeper into the plains, maximizing your safari experience.
Return to your accommodation each evening for dinner, storytelling, and relaxation under the African night sky—ready for another day of discovery with Kili Vista Expeditions.
After breakfast, enjoy one final morning game drive in the Serengeti before Kili Vista Expeditions guides you toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Carrying a picnic lunch, travel through picturesque landscapes as you make your way to the rim of the iconic Ngorongoro Crater—an ancient volcanic caldera bursting with wildlife diversity.
Surrounded by towering crater walls and dotted with lakes, grasslands, and acacia forests, this natural sanctuary is home to approximately 30,000 animals. Your day ends with dinner and an overnight stay near the crater, preparing for tomorrow’s unforgettable descent.
Your final safari day with Kili Vista Expeditions begins early with a 6:30 AM descent into the Ngorongoro Crater. Often described as the “Eighth Wonder of the World,” the crater spans 260 sq. km and plunges over 600 meters deep, creating one of the best wildlife viewing locations on Earth.
During your 5-hour game drive, expect sightings of black rhinos, lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, hyenas, cheetahs, zebras, wildebeest, and a remarkable variety of birds. Enjoy a picnic lunch beside the scenic Hippo Pool before ascending the crater walls and beginning the 4-hour return journey to Arusha.
Around 6:00 PM, you’ll be dropped off at your preferred location—bringing your safari with Kili Vista Expeditions to a memorable close, filled with breathtaking landscapes, wildlife encounters, and unforgettable stories.
