- SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK + NGORONGORO CRATER
Tour Overview: We welcome adventurers and photographers even if you have a short stay within the country. We understand and we offer short safaris to suit your needs. Exploring the brilliant vast open plains of the Serengeti and the awe-inspiring Ngorongoro crater. Tanzania holds the world’s largest caldera intact along with diverse wildlife. This custom-made tour will allow you to encounter the wilderness and its many treasures in only 3 days and 2 nights.
WHEN TO GO – SEASONS
- June to February
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Northern Tanzania’s wilderness is usually green and full of life at this time of year. The predators are all here to be seen. Rains in the southern Serengeti have drawn the herds south to exploit the nutrient rich short grass plains. Down in Tarangire there is a number of resident game year around. The wildlife in the Ngorongoro crater are abundant as well. There is usually a medium amount of visitors at this time of year.
Northern Tanzania’s wilderness is usually green and full of life at this time of year. The predators are all here to be seen. Rains in the southern Serengeti have drawn the herds south to exploit the nutrient rich short grass plains. Down in Tarangire there is a number of resident game year around. The wildlife in the Ngorongoro crater are abundant as well. There is usually a medium amount of visitors at this time of year.
Rain season this tour is not recommended at this time of year.
Heavy rain season. This tour is not recommended at this time of year.
Heavy rain season. This tour is not available at this time of year.
The region is usually dry and the grass turns yellow. At Tarangire and Serengeti masses of wild game gather along the rivers and water ponds. Much wildlife in the Ngorongoro Crater. The number of people in the parks is high in this season.
The region is usually dry and the grass turns yellow. At Tarangire and Serengeti masses of wild game gather along the rivers and water ponds. Much wildlife in the Ngorongoro Crater. The number of people in the parks is high in this season.
In October the region is completely dried out. Serengeti and Tarangire wildlife only gather at water sources to quench their thirst. A medium number of visitors are in the parks at this time.
A season of short rains usually occurs at anytime during November and December. Showers generally happen in the night and are short lived. Temperatures are warm during the day and can drop considerably at night. The first thunder showers start to build over the Serengeti rolling plains and relieve the wild residents from the dry habitat. In Tarangire there are a number of resident game year around. The Ngorongoro crater is abundant with wildlife. The number of visitors in the parks are medium in December.
Detailed Itinerary
Accommodation Level: Mid-range Budget Camping
Upon your arrival from Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be met by our airport representative for itinerary briefing. Then driven for an overnight stay at your lodging, before starting your adventure.
Arusha / Serengeti National Park
Driving distance 347.6km 5:30hrs
Your driver guide will meet you at your hotel at 7am. Be ready to depart to the vast open plains you won’t find anywhere else on earth. On safari you will encounter stunning scenery along lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro crater. Then descend to admirable open grasslands of the Serengeti. As the afternoon sets in, picnic lunch will be served. Thereafter you will continue game driving en route towards the Seronera valley that displays various wildlife. As the evening sets in, you will be entering camp for dinner.
-Overnight Stay at Seronera Bush Camp
Serengeti National Park / Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Driving distance 110km – 2hrs
Today our game drive will start at 6am, an early morning drive at the plains of the Serengeti. Excellent sunrise scenery. We can catch prowling wildlife before they retire into hideouts. Among them cheetah, Leopard, lions and the spotted hyena.
This wilderness is also to big mammals like elephant, hippopotamus, giraffe, buffalo, eland, hartebeest, topi and impala to name a few. You will return to the camp for brunch, breakfast and lunch. Then depart for a game drive en route past the eastern open grasslands, before exiting the Naabi main gate. Past the rim of the Ngorongoro crater, and to arrive at the camp as the evening sets in.
-Overnight Stay at Ngorongoro Simba Camp
Ngorongoro Crater / Arusha
Driving distance 179 km – 2.57hrs
Game drive at the crater floor after an early nutritious breakfast. The iconic caldera is intact with emotive scenery and diverse mammals. A wide population of mainly elephant, hippopotamus, buffalo, eland, zebra, wildebeest, hartebeest, water-buck, warthog, bush-buck, gazelle and black rhino. Predators such as lions and hyena are all here to be seen.
In the afternoon picnic lunch will be served, thereafter you will continue on wildlife viewing before ascending the crater wall and driving back to Arusha.
-You will be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport to fly out of the country or Arusha Domestic Airport and fly to Zanzibar or join another wildlife safari if extended excursions are selected.
- PRICE FROM: $1,280pps.
- Service of expert safari Chef
- Unlimited Mineral water while on safari
- Three meals a day while on safari, Breakfast, Lunch and dinner,
- All National park entrance fees per itinerary and government Taxes,
- All quality and clean camping gears, Tent, mattresses, pillow, table and chairs.
- Accommodation a night upon your arrival in Arusha and after tour in bed and breakfast (bb) basis,
- All transfers mentioned above, upon your arrival and departure from Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha domestic airport.
- Service of Professional English speaking driver guide. Option of French, Spanish and Germany speaking guide during your safari bookings.
- 4WD Land-Cruiser equipped with (popup) opened roofed for safaris, window seats, seat belts, radio wave, fridge and multiple outlet for recharging battery and device.
- Gratuity
- All Personal Items (Example toiletries, cameras)
- Excursions and activities not listed in the itinerary