Overview
Embark on an exhilarating 3-day, 2-night safari that takes you deep into the heart of Tanzania’s iconic Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park. Your adventure begins at the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the most breathtaking natural wonders on Earth. Descend into the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera, where you’ll encounter an astonishing array of wildlife, including the Big Five: lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards, and rhinoceroses. The crater’s unique ecosystem supports a dense population of animals, making it a prime location for game viewing.
On the second day, journey to the legendary Serengeti National Park, renowned for its endless plains and the awe-inspiring Great Migration. Witness thousands of wildebeest and zebras in their natural habitat, and look out for predators like lions, cheetahs, and hyenas, which follow the herds. The Serengeti’s diverse landscapes, from grassy savannas to riverine forests, provide a stunning backdrop for your safari experience.
Throughout your journey, enjoy luxurious accommodations that blend comfort with the natural beauty of your surroundings. Expert guides will accompany you on game drives, ensuring an immersive and educational wildlife experience. This short but unforgettable safari promises breathtaking encounters with nature’s wonders and memories to last a lifetime.
Day 1:
Arusha/Ngorongoro Crater/Serengeti National Park
After breakfast Descend into the 100-square-mile Ngorongoro Crater to view game on the vast grasslands of the crater floor. The bottom of the crater dotted with watering holes, shelters almost 30 000 animals in an area naturally enclosed by the slopes of the volcano. You will find the Big Five lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, leopard among others. Ngorongoro crater is the largest unbroken caldera in the world and surrounded by very steep walls rising 610 meter from the floor, it is considered to be one of the Wonders of the Natural World and is a veritable haven for wildlife. Spectacular animal life can be found throughout the year due to the permanent availability of grass and water. Picnic lunch at the Hippo Pool, later ascend and drive to Serengeti National Park, you will arrive at the Naabi hills gate and after formalities you will enter Serengeti and probably the greatest park on earth. This park, undoubtedly the most famous in the world, covers over 14 000 sq. km and offers amongst many other things the biggest concentration of big cats in the world (Cheetahs, Lions, Leopards, Wild cats…). Many different landscapes can be found in the Serengeti: Savannah with the big plains to the south, hills & woods to the west, the kopjes area to the east, and bush land to the north. Important rivers (Seronera, Banagi, Grumeti ) also run through the park. Many different species of mammals can be spotted during game drives, elephant, buffalo, giraffes, antelopes… hippo and crocodile can also be found.
Dinner and overnight Osinon Tented Camp https://www.osinoncampsandlodges.com/
Day 2:
Serengeti National Park
Morning and evening game drives through the Serengeti plains. Serengeti is perhaps the most impressive wildlife sanctuary in the world. These vast, seemingly unending plains are inhabited during the migration by enormous herds of wildebeest and zebra. There is a great diversity of wildlife including lion, leopard, cheetah, impala, buffalo, birds and up to ten thousand elephants.
Overnight at Osinon Tented Camp
https://www.osinoncampsandlodges.com/
Day 3:
Arusha
Morning farewell game drives through the Serengeti plains. Serengeti is perhaps the most impressive wildlife sanctuary in the world. These vast, seemingly unending plains are inhabited during the After lunch proceed with drive back to Arusha for drop off at around 1800hrs.
COST
2024 RATES (JANUARY- DECEMBER)
1 person is USD 2175
2-3 people is USD 1490 per person
4-5 people is USD 1245 per person
6-7 people is USD 1075 per person
Included
- Transport in a 4x 4 Landcruiser jeep with a pop up roof for easy game viewing and photography
- Water, juice, coffee and tea during game drive
- All park fees and entry fees as per itinerary
- Meal and accommodation
Excluded
- Tips and gratuities
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