5 Days North Serengeti Migration – Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater
Full Itinerary
Overview
On this 5-day adventure, you’ll journey to the North Serengeti to witness the incredible Great Migration, where thousands of wildebeests and zebras cross the plains. You’ll also explore the famous Serengeti National Park, known for its wide-open landscapes and amazing wildlife, like lions, elephants, and giraffes. Finally, you’ll visit the Ngorongoro Crater, a giant natural bowl filled with animals, making it a perfect spot for an unforgettable safari experience.
Day 1 - Arusha to Central Serengeti
Your safari starts with an 8 AM pick-up from your Arusha hotel. You’ll travel about six hours to the Serengeti National Park, known for its vast grasslands and diverse wildlife, including the “Big 5” and graceful impalas. The central Seronera area, with its rich wildlife and the striking Serengeti “Kopjes,” is a highlight. Enjoy a picnic lunch during your game drive, and end the day with dinner and a restful night at your accommodation.
Day 2 - Central Serengeti to North Serengeti
You can start your day with a leisurely breakfast before departing for a 9:00 AM game drive with a packed lunch, or opt for an early 6:00 AM start for a morning drive. After breakfast at your accommodation, head towards the northern Serengeti, traveling through the central Serengeti and moving towards Kogatende. Enjoy diverse wildlife and changing landscapes from grasslands to rugged hills. Look out for zebras, topis, gazelles, buffaloes, leopards, and lions. Have a picnic lunch during your drive and, if time allows, visit the Mara River. Conclude your day with dinner and a restful night at your accommodation.
Day 3 - North Serengeti to Central Serengeti
You can choose to enjoy a leisurely breakfast before starting your game drive at 9:00 AM with a packed lunch, or leave early at 6:00 AM for a morning drive. After breakfast at your accommodation, head south to the Central Serengeti, with a four-hour drive that includes mild game viewing and a transition from the Mara River valley to the Seronera region. The Seronera area, rich in wildlife thanks to the Seronera River, features vast grasslands and thriving lion prides. Enjoy a picnic lunch during your drive and end the day with a hearty dinner and a restful night at your accommodation.
Day 4 - Central Serengeti to Ngorongoro
After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in Serengeti National Park. Then, head to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with a picnic lunch. The highlight of the day is a visit to the Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest collapsed volcanic crater, surrounded by extinct volcanoes. The crater floor, home to about 30,000 animals, features scattered watering holes. Finish the day with a hearty dinner and a restful night at your accommodation.
Day 5 - Ngorongoro Crater Tour (5 hours) to Arusha
On the final day of your safari, you’ll start early with a quick breakfast before descending into the Ngorongoro Crater around 6:30 AM. The Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest inactive, intact, and unfilled volcanic caldera, spanning approximately 260 square kilometers with a depth of over 2,000 feet. A 5-hour game drive on the crater floor promises an exciting array of wildlife encounters. Be sure to keep your camera ready to capture sights of African elephants, buffaloes, black rhinos, hippos, hyenas, cheetahs, and lions.
After enjoying a picnic lunch by the picturesque Hippo Pool, you’ll begin your steep ascent to the crater rim. The final leg of your journey includes a 4-hour drive back to Arusha. You’ll arrive by 6:00 PM and be dropped off at your preferred location. With unforgettable experiences and cherished memories, it’s time to bid farewell to your safari team.
- included
- All meals on the safari
- All game viewing activities specified
- All Park entrance fees & taxes
- Private 4×4 wheel Safari Vehicle
- Professional English speaking safari and tour guide / driver
- Drinking Water
- Transportation
- Excluded
- Entry Visas
- International
- Flights
- Laundry
- Optional Activities
- Tips and Gratuities
- Possible Concession fees
- Alcoholic Drink
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