Discover the natural beauty of Tanzania’s wilderness, a reassure trove on this 5-day Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safari. Take time to explore the country’s most popular safari destinations with views of big five game, wildebeest migration and lots of birds in just 5 days. When you mention safaris in Africa, the name Serengeti National Park is most likely to pop-up in your mind. It got its name from the word “Serenget”, that means “endless plains” in the Masai dialect. This is not far from the truth because the Park boasts of over 12,000 square miles to its name and it would interest you to know that most wildlife documentaries about Africa’s wilderness were filmed in this wilderness Area. Some of the must-see animals during Serengeti National Park tours are wildebeests, Masai giraffes, leopards, African bush elephants, lions, Cape buffaloes, gazelles, cheetahs, Defassa waterbucks, zebras, warthogs, bushbucks, African golden wolves, serval cats, Oribis and others.
Ngorongoro Conservation Area is another safari destination on our 5-day safari and is known for sheltering the largest intact Caldera in the entire World. This UNESCO World Heritage Site provides one of the most unrivalled wildlife sceneries and with its verdant vegetation as well as constant water supply at the Crater; lots of animals will be spotted.
Tours of this Protected Area introduces visitors to the Cape buffaloes, impalas, Masai giraffes, Black Rhinos, giant elands, warthogs, zebras, leopards, Oribis, Topis, Defassa waterbucks, blue monkeys, Thompson’s and grant’s gazelles, bushbucks, leopards, Hippos, lions, to mention but a few.
For this 5-day trip, you are likely to witness the Great annual migration, take a guided tour of the nearby Masai pastoralist village to learn how they are able to keep their traditional culture and traditions, taste their foods and take part in their traditional dances guided by Lets Go Tours Rwanda
Brief Itinerary
Day 1: Day trip to Serengeti National Park.
Day 2: Game viewing experience through Serengeti National Park.
Day 3: Day trip to Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Day 4: Game viewing experience through Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Day 5: Depart Arusha Town.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Day trip to Serengeti National Park
On this day, you will head out to the country’s most popular safari destination found in the popular Northern circuit. As you drive along the tarred and dirt roads, you will get soaked in the magnificent views of the Great Rift Valley, sweeping savannah grasslands and escarpments as you continue on this 6-7 hours journey. The sights of zebras, Cape buffaloes, bushbucks, lions, African bush elephants, leopards, Cape buffaloes, wildebeests, Defassa waterbucks, Topis, warthogs and impalas are a signal of arriving Serengeti National Park.
Overnight at;
• Four Seasons Safari Lodge or Serengeti Bushtops Luxury Camp (upmarket).
• Serengeti Bush Camp or Serengeti Sopa Lodge (moderate).
• Serengeti Simba Lodge or Zawadi Camp (basic).
Meals: Lunch and Dinner.
Journey time: 6-7 hours.
Day 2: Game viewing experience through Serengeti National Park
Today, the driver will brief you at the Safari Lodge or Camp after your hearty breakfast. Leave for the guided game drive aboard a 4X4 safari vehicle there you will go through the Park’s wildlife hot spots where Defassa waterbucks, leopards, East African wild cats, warthogs, stripped and spotted hyenas, Black Rhinoceros, side-stripped and black-backed jackals, mongoose, cheetahs, wildebeests, African golden wolves, Kobs, Caracals, Topis, genets, zebras, lions are most likely to be encountered.
During this guided game drive, you could be lucky to witness the great annual migration involving 1.5 million wildebeests, zebras and gazelles from this Protected Area to Masai Mara National Reserve in neighboring Kenya. At this point, keep your cameras rolling to see the River crossing at Grumeti.
Book for the morning and afternoon game drive with picnic lunch and later in the evening be driven to Masai pastoralist village to have an insight into their unique cultures and traditions before settling for a hot dinner and rest.
Overnight at;
• Four Seasons Safari Lodge or Serengeti Bushtops Luxury Camp (upmarket).
• Serengeti Bush Camp or Serengeti Sopa Lodge (moderate).
• Serengeti Simba Lodge or Zawadi Camp (basic).
Meals: Lunch and Dinner.
Adventures for this day: Game viewing experiences & Masai village walks.
Day 3: Day trip to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Start the day early with breakfast before enjoying the last game drive within Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park. Here, you will come across Defassa waterbucks, gazelles, buffaloes, African bush elephants, Grant’s zebras, wildebeests, Olive baboons, lions, leopards, mongoose, Masai giraffes, duikers, cheetahs, Topis, impalas, Kongoni, Masai giraffes, blue monkeys and so much more. Your driver will then take you to the stunning Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where you will arrive in the afternoon for lunch.
Overnight;
• Lemala Ngorongoro Tented Camp (luxury)
• Ngorongoro Forest Tented Lodge (moderate).
• Lion’s Paw Camp (basic).
Meals: Full Board.
Day 4: Game viewing experience through Ngorongoro Conservation Area
This morning, your private safari driver will take you through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area game viewing experience that leads to the Crater floor. Having a Park Ranger onboard will make it more exciting and rewarding to get to wildlife hot spots, learning unique animal behavior and for this all-day game drive, expect more than just animals. The Crater floor is filled to the brim with spotted hyenas, zebras, African bush elephants, gazelles, Hippos, Cape buffaloes, Defassa waterbucks, Kobs, jackals, spotted hyenas, lions, cheetahs, Masai giraffes, Rhinos, Hippos, to mention but a few. The drive goes on until evening, hence leave the Lodge/Camp with packed lunch, which will be enjoyed at one of the picnic sites.
Overnight;
• Lemala Ngorongoro Tented Camp (luxury)
• Ngorongoro Forest Tented Lodge (moderate).
• Lion’s Paw Camp (basic).
Meals: Full Board.
Day 5: Depart Arusha
Today, it’s time to say Kwaheri to Tanzania. The day begins with a cup of tea and freshly-squeezed juice before enjoying your last game drive through Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Occasional stops will be made along the way for proper viewing as well as photography as different bird species like the Augur Buzzard, Rufous-tailed weavers, Black-headed herons, lesser flamingos and others will be seen flying.
Our 5 days Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safari package includes;
• An experienced safari driver.
• Bottled water during the 5-day safari.
• Driver allowances.
• Entry fees to the Parks and Museums.
• Fuel fees.
• Game drives in open safari vehicle.
• Relevant Government taxes.
• Services of a professional English-speaking driver.
• Photography.
• Meals according to the itinerary.
• 4 nights’ accommodation in Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
• Airport transfers.
• Masai village walks.
Our 5 days Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safari package excludes;
• Tanzania Visa fees (if required).
• Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
• Domestic and International Flights.
• Tips the safari driver, Park Rangers and Lodge/Camp staff.
• Accommodation in Arusha Town.
• Optional activities.
