Serengeti National Park & Ngorongoro Crater Exploration
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Transfer to your hotel Relax and explore Arusha town in the evening
Arusha
Arusha is a city in East Africa's Tanzania, located at the base of volcanic Mt. Meru. It's a gateway to safari destinations and to Africa's highest peak, 5,895m Mt. Kilimanjaro, lying some 100 kilometers northeast. To the west lies Serengeti National Park, home to wildlife including lions, rhinoceros, giraffes and leopards. Annual migrations feature huge herds of wildebeests crossing its plains.
Day 2: Arusha to Serengeti National Park
Early morning drive to Serengeti National Park Game drive in Serengeti, exploring the vast savannah plains Overnight stay at a lodge or camp in Serengeti
Serengeti National Park
The Serengeti National Park is a large national park in northern Tanzania that stretches over 14,763 km2 (5,700 sq. mi). It is located in eastern Mara Region and northeastern Simiyu Region and contains over 1,500,000 hectares (3,700,000 acres) of virgin savanna. The Park was established in 1940. The Serengeti supports an incredible abundance and diversity of wildlife, from the Big Five (although black rhino is rarely seen) to giraffe, cheetah, spotted hyena, black-backed jackal, warthog and a huge variety of antelope. The Grumeti and Mara Rivers are home to grunting hippos and gigantic prehistoric-looking crocs, known for their feeding frenzy during the annual wildebeest river crossings.
Day 3: Serengeti National Park
Full day of game drives in Serengeti Witness the Great Migration (seasonal) or spot the Big Five Optional hot air balloon safari (extra cost) Overnight stay in Serengeti
HOT AIR BALOON EXPERIENCE (OPTIONAL)
Hot-air balloon trips are an entirely outstanding way of seeing the savannah plains teeming with wildlife. These balloon trips can be arranged at extra cost.
Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater
Morning game drive en route to Ngorongoro Crater Descend into the crater for a game drive Explore the unique ecosystem and abundant wildlife Overnight stay at a lodge near Ngorongoro Crater
The Ngorongoro Crater
The Ngorongoro Crater offers a classic Big 5 safari experience in the unique setting of an ancient volcanic caldera. Home to some 30 000 animals, the crater's surprisingly diverse habitats are revealed on an Ngorongoro safari on all-day guided game drives; the scenery is spectacular, predators are abundant and it's not unusual to see the Big 5 in a single day.
Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
Early morning game drive in Ngorongoro CraterReturn to Arusha
Optional visit to local markets or cultural activities Overnight stay in Arusha
Day 6: Departure
Transfer to the airport for your departure to Kenya Estimated Costing (per person): Accommodation: $1000 - $1500 Transport: $300 - $500 (including transfers and game drives) Meals: $200 - $300 Park fees: $300 - $500
