“A thrilling safari: Serengeti and Ngorongoro”
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4 Day Tanzania Big Five Safari at Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater
Seronera Campsite, Seronera, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
Tanzania Safari
Join eSafari Africa on this popular four-day Big Five safari, where the vast landscapes of Serengeti and the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater set the stage for an extraordinary wildlife expedition.
Key information
- Group safari
- Minimum of 2 and maximum of 6 participants
- Children policy: Children from the age of 18 years are allowed to participate under the supervision of a parent or guardian
- Starting and ending points: Arusha
- English, German, French, and Dutch speaking guide
- All park fees are included
Highlights
- 6 game drives
- Witness the Great Migration, followed by predators like lions, cheetahs, and leopards
- Wake up early to catch a glimpse of a predator in action
- Ride in a pop-up roof 4X4 vehicle
- Visit the world-famous Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater
- 3 nights accommodation
- Daily meals
- All park fees included
Styles
4 activity days in English
The organizer also speaks: Dutch, French, German
Group size: Maximum of 6 participants
Airport transfer available:
Kilimanjaro International Airport (US$ 50 per person)
Kilimanjaro International Airport (US$ 50 per person)
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
02:00
Check-out Time:
11:00
Seronera Campsite (2 nights)
The public campsites which are collectively called Seronera Campsite are located in the Central Serengeti area known as the Seronera. Seronera Campsite is one of the most famed campsites in Tanzania for animal encounters. Animals will pass through the campsite at night on their nocturnal wanderings. This campsite is guarded. Tents have mats, and bathrooms are outside the tent.
- Accommodation level: Budget
Facilities
- Bathrooms
- Eating area
- Hot showers
- Solar-powered 220V electricity
Simba Campsite (1 night)
Simba Campsite lies on the very rim of Ngorongoro Crater and has an excellent view across the caldera. A fantastic sunrise over the crater rim makes a fine breakfast scene. Often, there are elephants wandering around the camp. This campsite is guarded. Tents have mats, and bathrooms are outside the tent. Facilities at Simba Campsite are basic, but this is more than made up for by the atmosphere of this camp in the clouds.
- Accommodation level: Budget
Facilities
- Eating area
- Hot water showers
- 220V generator power in the evening
Program
Immerse yourself in the quest for the Big Five and witness the awe-inspiring spectacle of the Great Migration, a natural phenomenon that unfolds in the Serengeti. Thousands of wildebeest, zebras, and other ungulates move across the plains in search of greener pastures. Consequently, the spectacle of crossing rivers and open landscapes is a wildlife enthusiast’s dream come true. Thousands of wildebeest, zebras, and other ungulates move across the plains in search of greener pastures, followed by predators like lions, cheetahs, and leopards. Let go and spot them.
Then look for herds of wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, and hopefully a rhino, and witness predators in action at Ngorongoro Crater. Early morning, eSafari Africa pick you up at your accommodation in Arusha and drive you to Serengeti National Park, partly game viewing en route. Traverse the expansive plains, keeping a keen eye out for the iconic Big Five; lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhinoceros. Marvel at the untamed beauty of the Serengeti as the day unfolds. Then, the next day, dive deeper into the Serengeti, exploring its diverse ecosystems and encountering a myriad of wildlife.
Your expert guide will navigate the vast grasslands, acacia-dotted savannas, and winding rivers, increasing your chances of witnessing the thrilling moments of predator-prey interactions. On the fourth day, you will descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a natural amphitheater teeming with wildlife. Encounter herds of wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, and hopefully a rhino and witness predators in action. The Ngorongoro Crater offers a unique microcosm of African wildlife in a stunning setting. The spoken language is English. German and French are only available for private groups. Dutch translator on demand and at an extra fee.
Daily itinerary
Day 1: Arusha - Serengeti National Park
Around 8:00 a.m., your safari guide will pick you up at your accommodation and drive to Ngorongoro Crater for a break, while you enjoy the view, then game drive en route to the Serengeti. Lunch at Naabi gate and game driving in the afternoon. Meals and overnight at Seronera Camping.
Day 2: Serengeti National Park
All-day game viewing at Central Serengeti, looking for the Big Five, the Great Migration, and many predators that follow. Meals and overnight at Seronera Camping.
Day 3: Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Crater
Morning game drive in the Serengeti. After lunch, a game drive en route to Ngorongoro Crater. Meals and overnight at Simba Camping.
Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater
In the morning, you will descend down the crater for game viewing. After lunch, eSafari Africa will drive you to your accommodation in Arusha or the airport (free - Arusha Airport).
Location
The safari will take place in Tanzania.
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park is located in Tanzania and is part of the larger Serengeti ecosystem which covers 12,000 square miles (30,000 square kilometers) and includes several other game reserves. The national park itself covers an area of 5,700 square miles (14,750 square kilometers). It is a GANP Ambassador Park and runs contiguously with the Masai Mara in Kenya. The name Serengeti is derived from a similar Masai word which translates, to “the place where land runs on forever.” It is also affectionately known as the “endless plains.”
The area is comprised of grassland plains, savanna, riverine forest, and woodlands. Although the majority of the park is open plains, the elevation does vary from 3,000 to 6,000 feet (914 to 1,828 meters). The lofty rock croppings spawn visions of the movie "Lion King," and you may even see lions on them. The Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Mount Kilimanjaro are almost inseparable when it comes to traveling to Tanzania. Visitors will almost always experience the three of these together. Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti share the migrating wildebeest, zebra, and impala herds.
In general, the park is often described as three regions with boundaries of the national park. The primary area is the Serengeti plains, where the wildebeest breeds. A second area is a western corridor featuring black clay-covered savannahs. This area is home to crocodiles and hippopotamuses. The hippo pool located near this region is a guaranteed place to see hippos sleeping and wallering around. The third area is the northern Serengeti which is where the majority of hills and woodlands occur. This is the best place to find an elephant and a giraffe.
The Serengeti National Park is globally renowned for its abundance and variety of wildlife as well as high biodiversity. The Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo) can all be experienced in the park. Except for the mountain gorilla, all of Africa’s Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, hippo, and crocodile) can be found in the national park. Predators beyond the lion and leopard include cheetahs, hyenas, jackals, African golden wolves, honey badgers, servals, and the African wild dog. Because the park landscape is so open, there is a fair chance that you will see most of the predator species.
Keep your eyes open for gathered safari vehicles; you can almost guarantee if there are more than three gathered together, they are looking at lions or leopards. The largest remaining unaltered mammalian migration in the world is the pinnacle wildlife experience of the Serengeti. The migration features over 1.3 million wildebeest, 250,000 zebra, 500,000 gazelles, and tens of thousands of topi, hartebeest, and impala. This statistic is one of the main reasons the migration was selected as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa.
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
The Ngorongoro Conservation Area spans vast expanses of highland plains, savanna, savanna woodlands, and forests. Established in 1959 as a multiple land use area, with wildlife coexisting with semi-nomadic Maasai pastoralists practicing traditional livestock grazing, it includes the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest caldera.
The property has global importance for biodiversity conservation due to the presence of globally threatened species, the density of wildlife inhabiting the area, and the annual migration of wildebeest, zebra, gazelles, and other animals into the northern plains. Extensive archaeological research has also yielded a long sequence of evidence of human evolution and human-environment dynamics, including early hominid footprints dating back 3.6 million years.
Food
You will be served daily breakfast, lunch, dinner, and mineral water included in the price. eSafari Africa can serve kosher meals on request.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
Visit to Maasai village
If you choose to visit the preschool, you can maybe bring some books, pens, or toys. eSafari Africa can also buy them for you so that you will not need to carry them (you pay them in cash upon arrival). Warm second-hand clothes for children and adults are always welcome. It helps the poor and street children a lot.
Other extra activities
- Visit a pre-school
- Visit a market
- Visit Cultural Heritage Center Arusha
What's included
- 6 game drives
- 3 nights accommodation
- 3 meals per day during the safari
- Mineral water
- Pick up and drop off at your accommodation in Arusha
- Drop off at Arusha Airport after the safari
- Tents, mattresses, or camping gear
- Transport and safari guide
- Park fees
- Entrances
What's not included
- Airfare
- Arusha Airport pick-up
- Accommodation at Tourist Inn (budget) hotel Arusha (BB) before the safari
- Accommodation in Arusha after the safari (20 USD per person per night and 5 USD per dinner per person)
- Sleeping bag (because of hygiene, please bring your own)
- Transport from and to Kilimanjaro Airport
- Tip for the safari guide
How to get there
Recommended Airports
ARK
Arusha Airport
225 km
Transfer not provided
JRO
Kilimanjaro International Airport
273 km
Transfer available for additional US$ 50 per person
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Arusha Airport (ARK) or Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). Transfers from and to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) and from Arusha Airport (ARK) are available upon request. Because you carry luggage, the best way of transport is a taxi (from the airport) or a tug-tuk (in Arusha town). The hotel is located opposite Bensons Technical Center (that everyone in town knows). Transfer to Arusha Airport (ARK) after the safari is included in the price.
Airport: Kilimanjaro International Airport
Airport transfer available:
Kilimanjaro International Airport (US$ 50 per person)
Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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