Day 1
Activity of the Day
ARUSHA
Meet at arrival point and transfer to your lodge for pre-safari briefing. There are chances of seeing flamingoes on the lake on your way.
5 day Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safari leads you to Tanzania, the land of Kilimanjaro, Zanzibar and the Serengeti. The safari offers you magnificent and scenic views of wildlife and nature within one of the most famous national parks in Africa. You will have chances of viewing different wildlife, that is categorised among the big cats, predators and others. Such wildlife includes animals like buffalos, cheetahs, black-maned lions among others. You will experience the masai culture and the daily life of the people.
The Serengeti
Serengeti is one of the most famous parks in Africa. The word "serengeti" is derived from the word “Serenget”, which when translated from the Masai language, refers to “Endless Plains”, and true to the description, these plains span an astounding 12,000 square miles in approximation. The landscape here is the Africa you’ve always imagined and seen depicted in the Lion King and Out of Africa. It is famous for its annual migration of over 1.5 million white-bearded wildebeest and other animals like zebras. This is rendered to as one of the seven natural wonders of the world. Because of its popularity, the Serengeti draws in massive numbers of tourists every year.
Ngorongoro Crater
The Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania is the largest unfilled inactive volcanic crater, or caldera, in the world. However, it’s not entirely empty as a wildlife spectacle unfolds in this dramatic setting. At the base of 610m cliff faces elephants trumpet, lions roar, and antelope…eat grass. The crater is arguably the best place in Tanzania to see the big five in one day. It features one of the highest concentrations of animals in Africa. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most mesmerizing natural features in the world. If your goal is to see as many animals with as little time possible then the Crater is the perfect spot.
As Thousands upon thousands of hooves stampeding across the streams and grasslands of the Serengeti in search of grazing grounds, imagine yourself live and on the scene as one of nature’s greatest spectacle unfolds right before your eyes. This unforgettable 5 day Serengeti and Ngorongoro safari will give you a glimpse of what happens during the great annual animal run, bringing you to the majestic Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park, and beyond to track the "big five." You’ll also get an insider’s glimpse of life on the plains from the residents of a remote Maasai village.
Day 2
Activity of the Day
ARUSHA — LAKE MANYARA
We transfer into Lake Manyara for morning game drive and lunch, a classic safari picnic, and enjoy our final glimpse of the great wilds of the Northern Tanzania. Lake Manyara offers an insight into the Great Rift Valley system and the adaptation of many herd animals and magnificent birdlife. The park is gifted with a variety of ecosystems which are responsible for hosting a variety of animals, including the famous tree climbing lions, buffalos, blue monkeys etc. We continue to Esilalei Maasai Village to explore the area and our school project. In the late afternoon, we zig zag our way up the Rift Valley Escarpment and onto the crater highlands for overnight.
Day 3
Activity of the Day
NGORONGORO — SERENGETI
Early morning transfer to Ngorongoro. Along the way, you will have chances of passing by Olduvai George, one of the most outstanding paleoanthropological sites in the world, with traces of pre-historic man. Ngorongoro is collapsed volcano - an incredible natural Amphitheatre, 25 km across and teeming with all of the African big game. Early morning descent into the crater for spectacular scenery and game viewing in what has been described as the eighth wonder of the world. While here, you will have chances of scenic views of the big five. After lunch, transfer to the incredible central areas of the Serengeti.
Day 4
Activity of the Day
SERENGETI
Spend the entire day exploring the vast plains of the Serengeti, giving a great opportunity to explore all through the kopjes and riverine areas. Most of the camps are permanent, allowing for optimal wildlife viewing activities while still being close to central areas. Serengeti is Tanzania's oldest park and containsa plethora of animals. It is popular for the anual migration of over 1.5 million white-bearded wildebeests, over 200,000 zebras etc. Serengeti is a wild part of the world, ethereal landscape that has to be seen to be believed!
Day 5
Activity of the Day
SERENGETI — ARUSHA
After breakfast, we do a short game drive towards seronera central airstrip for a charter flight back to Arusha.
General Tips:
- Serengeti & Ngorongoro are among Tanzania's most beautiful savannah park with plenty of wildlife such as elephants, zebras, giraffes, lions, leopards and even cheetahs and wildebeest. Domestic Flights:
- Please contact us for flight schedules as these depend on the season.
- Luggage allowance for domestic flights within east africa is limited to 15 kg per person in soft bags. For each additional kilo US$ 3 are charges by the airline.
- Please contact us for more information regarding the domestic flights.
What to bring:
- Walking boots for the hike and the game walk.
- Sunscreen is recommended.
- Insect repellant is advisable.
