06 Day Trip
The Serengeti eco-system comprises about 30,000 sq km and includes neighbouring Ngorongoro Conservation Area as well as Kenya’s Maasai Mara. The name Serengeti comes from the Maasai word which refers to an “endless plain” and the national park covers 14,763 sq. km. It takes about six hours to reach the southern area of the Serengeti by vehicle. There is an airstrip in Seronera with daily one hour flights to/from Arusha. This massive wilderness area, one of the last great eco-systems in the world, is the stage for possibly the greatest natural event on earth - the annual migration of over a million wildebeest and several hundred thousand zebra. The herds move constantly and take a year to complete the route, ending up in the southern area of Ndutu each February to drop their calves within a three week period. The volcanic origins of the area established the rich soil which supports the grassy plains which in turn provide pasture for the grazers, prey to the carnivores.
An unprecedented species of hoofed mammals are resident as well as elephant, lion, leopard, cheetah, hyena (2 species) several species of jackal, bat-eared fox, buffalo, warthog, ostrich, giraffe, baboon, monkeys and the list goes on. The Western Corridor, scene of the migration in June and July is home to massive Nile crocodiles who lurk in the Grumeti River, awaiting the arrival of the wildebeest. There are areas of forest and woodland in the north and beautiful rocky outcroppings called kopjes dot the landscapes in several areas. The Seronera area a rich valley with year round water is possibly the most reliable area for wildlife viewing for those with a limited time to spend in this, the most studied and well known wildlife area in the world.
An unprecedented species of hoofed mammals are resident as well as elephant, lion, leopard, cheetah, hyena (2 species) several species of jackal, bat-eared fox, buffalo, warthog, ostrich, giraffe, baboon, monkeys and the list goes on. The Western Corridor, scene of the migration in June and July is home to massive Nile crocodiles who lurk in the Grumeti River, awaiting the arrival of the wildebeest. There are areas of forest and woodland in the north and beautiful rocky outcroppings called kopjes dot the landscapes in several areas. The Seronera area a rich valley with year round water is possibly the most reliable area for wildlife viewing for those with a limited time to spend in this, the most studied and well known wildlife area in the world.
Itinerary
6 Days- Ngorongoro Wildlife Safari
Day itinerary as follows:
Day itinerary as follows:
DAY 1-Arusha – Lake Manyara National Park SafariAfter breakfast in Arusha depart for Lake Manyara Hotel which is built on the rift wall at a high altitude, thus offering a magnificent view of the lake and the park. Dinner and overnight at Lake Manyara Hotel or at public campsite.
DAY 2- Lake Manyara National – SerengetiAfter fabulous breakfast start day 2 Game drive at Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions. Here you can see a variety of habitats and diverse animals and birds. Witness the large flock of flamingos descending on the Lake Manyara. After lunch drive to Seronera for dinner and overnight at Seronera Wildlife Lodge or at public campsite.
DAY 3- Full Day Serengeti Game Drive.After breakfast have a full day game drive in Serengeti National Park with your lunch boxes, here you can find the largest concentration of plain animals – 4 million and 500 species of birds. Your chance to see predators chasing their prey and enjoying their kill. Dinner and overnight at Seronera WildlifeLodge or at public campsite.
DAY 4- Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater “Africa’s Eden”After breakfast depart for Ngorongoro via Olduvai Gorge, site of archeological findings, where traces of pre-historic man dating back to 3.5. million years ago have been discovered. Lunch at the Lodge, afternoon leisure, dinner and overnight at Crater or Wildlife Lodge situated on the rim of the crater or at public campsite.
DAY 5 - Full Day Ngorongoro TourAfter breakfast, have a full day tour of Ngorongoro crater, here you can see a spectacular concentration of wildlife, including the big five. Drive across the dense forest and near the soda lake and enjoy viewing a variety of birdlife. Ascend to the lodge from the 2000ft deep crater, lunch boxes on the way, dinner and overnight at the Lodge or at public campsite.
DAY 6- Ngorongoro/Tarangire – Arusha.After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National park for full day game drive, picnic lunch late afternoon drive back to Arusha for drop off.
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