EliNa Safaris
The Grand Expedition - Safari Kubwa - 9 Days (Crossing Season only - June to September)
A morning walking safari in Arusha National Park with an armed ranger, then Lake Natron with a stop at the volcano Ol Doinyo Lengai, two nights in Serengeti North to watch the Mara River crossings, then Central Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Tarangire.
Route
Arusha → Arusha National Park → Lake Natron (Ol Doinyo Lengai) → Serengeti North → Central Serengeti → Ngorongoro → Tarangire → Arusha
Day by Day
- Day 1Arrive in Arusha, welcome briefing.
- Day 2Morning walking safari in Arusha National Park with an armed park ranger (colobus monkeys, giraffes, the Momella lakes, views of Mount Meru), then the drive on to Lake Natron with a stop at Ol Doinyo Lengai, the active volcano the Maasai call the "Mountain of God"; overnight at Lake Natron. (The night-time summit climb can be arranged on request.)
- Day 3Lake Natron - waterfall hike, flamingo viewing, Maasai village visit; overnight at Lake Natron.
- Day 4Lake Natron -> Serengeti North (Mara River area); overnight in Serengeti North (night 1 of 2).
- Day 5Full day in Serengeti North watching the Mara River crossing points (seasonal, Great Migration); overnight in Serengeti North (night 2 of 2).
- Day 6Serengeti North -> Central Serengeti, game drives on the way.
- Day 7Central Serengeti game drives -> Ngorongoro Highlands.
- Day 8Full-day Ngorongoro Crater -> Tarangire National Park.
- Day 9Tarangire morning game drive; return to Arusha for your departure.
What's Included
- Private 4x4 vehicle with dedicated driver-guide
- Pop-up roof for wildlife viewing
- All park and conservation fees
- Accommodation per chosen tier
- Full board on safari days
- Soft drinks and water
- Chance to see the Great Migration cross the Mara River
- Viewpoint at the volcano Ol Doinyo Lengai
- Lake Natron guided walk
- Walking safari in Arusha National Park with armed ranger
- Maasai village visit
- Personal planning with Nadja and Eli
Pricing
From CHF 4,190 per person (2 sharing, high season). Available in Comfort, Premium, or Luxury. Serengeti North river crossings are seasonal - we'll advise the best timing.
Final price depends on your dates, group size and comfort level.
Optional
Add Arrival & Culture Days before this safari - for example Chagga Village Visit, Marangu Falls, Day Hike Kilimanjaro or Mount Meru, Maasai Market, Swahili Cooking Experience, Coffee Tour, or Chemka Hot Springs.
See Arrival & Culture Days