5-Day Lake Natron, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Adventure

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

From Arusha to Lake Natron

Your adventure begins with a pick-up from your hotel at 8 a.m. You'll embark on an exciting journey to Engaresero village, located near Lake Natron, with a packed lunch for the road. The drive will last approximately eight hours, taking you through captivating landscapes. Along the way, you'll have the opportunity to admire the majestic Oldonyo Lengai mountain. Upon arrival, a jeep will transport you to the lodge where you'll spend the night, setting the stage for your remarkable adventure.

Main Destination:

Lake Natron

Accommodation:

Maasai Giraffe Eco Lodge

• Budget lodge located near Lake Natron

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Lake Natron to Serengeti National Park

After an early breakfast, your journey will lead you towards the renowned Serengeti National Park, often considered the most famous national park in the world. As you traverse deeper into the Serengeti, you'll soon understand the meaning of its name in the local language, "endless plains." This vast park spans 5,700 square miles (14,763 square kilometers), and for much of it, the expansive plains seem to stretch endlessly to the horizon, challenging your senses and perception of distances.

The Serengeti is globally renowned as the home of the great migration, where up to 2 million wildebeests, hundreds of thousands of zebras, and various antelope species make their epic journey. It's also a prime location to spot the iconic big cats and large predators, including lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas. This journey promises to be an unforgettable experience as you immerse yourself in the captivating landscapes and abundant wildlife of the Serengeti.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)

High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Central Serengeti Luxury Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Full Game Drive in Serengeti National Park

You'll have the entire day to explore the wonders of Serengeti National Park. The activities for the day will be tailored to your preferences and interests. Your experienced safari guide will discuss the best timing and options with you each day, including game drives and wake-up times.

A typical day might involve a morning game drive, returning to the lodge for a relaxing lunch and some leisure time, followed by an afternoon game drive to maximize wildlife viewing opportunities. Alternatively, you might choose to embark on a full-day game drive, complete with a picnic lunch amidst the stunning wilderness. Your choices are flexible, ensuring that your Serengeti experience aligns with your desires and allows you to make the most of this incredible national park.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Central Serengeti Luxury Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro

Your day will begin with a sunrise view within Serengeti, with breakfast scheduled at 5:45 a.m. Following breakfast, you'll embark on an early morning game drive that will last until around 11:30 a.m. Upon concluding the morning game drive, you'll return to the campsite for a hot lunch.

After enjoying your lunch, you'll pack your belongings into the safari vehicle. Subsequently, you'll continue with a game drive within Serengeti as you make your way towards Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the lodge within the conservation area.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

Show more

ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Ngorongoro Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located outside Ngorongoro Crater

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

After an early breakfast, you'll embark on a descent into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive. The Ngorongoro Crater is renowned as the largest collapsed volcanic crater globally, covering an area of about fourteen kilometers and offering isolated natural beauty. During your visit, you can anticipate sightings of various wildlife, including lions, elephants, zebras, hippos, flamingos, jackals, rhinos, and antelopes. The crater is also home to a rich avian population, featuring species like eagles, vultures, flamingos in the Crater Lake, storks, bats, giant vultures, sacred ibis, Kori bustard, blacksmith plover, herons, and cattle egrets.

Lunch will take place at the designated picnic site within the crater floor. Following your exhilarating time in the crater, you will ascend from it and proceed with your journey back to Arusha City.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.