Arusha: 7-Day Serengeti and Ngorongoro Safari
ID: GYG806454-1286893
Category:
Country: Tanzania
Duration:
8 days
Description
Embark on a 7-day safari to the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater from Arusha. See the Big Five and the Great Migration, visit a Maasai village, and enjoy game drives with an experienced guide.
Embark on a 7-day safari in the Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. Witness the Great Migration, the Big Five, and the endangered black rhino. Visit a Maasai village and explore Lake Manyara National Park.
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha and transfer to Serengeti National Park. After arriving in Arusha, embark on a journey to the Serengeti, the heart of Tanzania’s wildlife. This transfer sets the stage for the adventure ahead, as you travel into one of the most renowned wildlife reserves in the world.
Day 2-3: Full days of game drives in the Serengeti, witnessing the Great Migration and the Big Five. Explore the vast Serengeti plains, where you will experience the Great Migration if your visit coincides with it. The extended game drives increase the chances of spotting the Big Five and other wildlife in their natural environment.
Day 4: Transfer to Ngorongoro Crater with an en-route game drive. Journey from the Serengeti to Ngorongoro, enjoying an en-route game drive, maximizing your wildlife viewing opportunities. This transition takes you from the open plains of the Serengeti to the unique, enclosed ecosystem of the Ngorongoro Crater.
Day 5: Full day exploring the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Witness the incredible density of wildlife within this natural amphitheater. The crater’s unique environment offers a chance to see a wide variety of species, including the endangered black rhino.
Day 6: Optional visit to a Maasai village and transfer to Lake Manyara. Opt to visit a Maasai village, where you’ll learn about the traditional lifestyle of the Maasai people, one of Tanzania’s most iconic tribes. Afterward, transfer to Lake Manyara National Park, where you’ll prepare for your final game drive.
Day 7: Morning game drive in Lake Manyara, followed by a return to Arusha. Enjoy a morning game drive in Lake Manyara, where you can enjoy the park’s rich wildlife and birdlife one last time. Afterward, return to Arusha, bringing your week-long adventure to a close.
Highlights
- Experience the thrill of the Great Migration in the Serengeti National Park
- See the Big Five wildlife on game drives in the Serengeti and Ngorongoro
- Explore the Ngorongoro Crater, UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a full-day tour
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When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.