This tour will reward you with sights of great animal migration around the central Serengeti plains as this period finds animals around central Serengeti before they move further north to cross the Mara River in June-Sept. The tour may reward you with sights of enormous wildlife species in their big numbers in the open plains of the Serengeti. A safari on the crater floor of Ngorongoro is another rewarding wildlife viewing experience. Enjoy the magnificent scenery of the open plains and the magnificent caldera.
Trip summary
Day 1: Arrive at JRO. Transfer to Arusha
Day 2: Depart after breakfast at 08:30 for transfer to Serengeti National Park (6-7 hours)
Day 3: Morning game drive in Central Serengeti and an optional balloon safari
Day 4: Full day game drives in Central Serengeti
Day 5: Morning game drive in Serengeti
Day 6: After breakfast, descend to the crater floor for a game drive.
Day 7: Transfer back to JRO Airport (1.5 hours)
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive at JRO. Transfer to Arusha (1.5 hours)
. Stay at African Tulip (Bed & Breakfast)
Day 2: Depart after breakfast at 08:30 for transfer to Serengeti National Park (6-7 hours).
In the morning, set off to Central Serengeti with a relaxed drive, reaching there by afternoon. Overnight at Cherero camp. (Full board)
Day 3: Morning game drive in Central Serengeti and an optional balloon safari
In the morning, you will embark on a game drive to the hippo pool in the Seronera valley. An optional balloon safari will reward you with a unique experience of viewing the Serengeti plains from high above (extra cost of USD600pp is applicable). Stay at Cherero camp. (Full Board)
Day 4: Full day game drives in Central Serengeti
Stay at Cherero camp. (Full Board)
Day 5: Morning game drive in Serengeti
Afternoon transfer to Ngorongoro Crater Rim (2.5-3 hours).
Early in the morning game drive in the Serengeti Park for game viewing anticipating a variety of animal species, then return for the late breakfast at the lodge. After breakfast depart for Ngorongoro Conservation Area with optional stops en route in the Masai Bomas or at Ngorongoro Olduvai Gorge. In the afternoon, picnic lunch en route in Ngorongoro area. Stay at Ngorongoro Serena (Full Board)
Day 6: After breakfast, descend to the crater floor for a game drive
Early in the morning leave with packed breakfast and descend to the crater floor for the crater tour. You may have a chance to view all the big five mammals and many others. Enjoy the late breakfast by the hippo pool inside the crater, and then continue the game drive in the Crater until afternoon. Leave the crater floor in the afternoon for hot lunch at the lodge. After lunch, transfer back to Arusha (3.5-4 hours). Stay at The African Tulip (Bed & Breakfast)
Day 7: Transfer back to JRO Airport (1.5 hours)
You will have breakfast at your hotel and transfer to the airport for your departure flight depending on schedule.
Safari includes
• Pickup on arrival;
• Professional private English-speaking safari guide and Safari cook;
• Exclusive use of safari Jeep 4×4 (enclosed with pop-up roof for game viewing);
• Accommodation on arrival and during safari as detailed;
• All National Parks entrance fees for sightseeing, concession and camping fees;
• All meals during safari, that is breakfasts, packed lunches and dinner (as indicated in the itinerary);
• Bottles of mineral water, tea & coffee, juice;
• Contributions and payments to local community projects.
Safari Excludes
• International flights and domestic flights
• Travel and personal accident insurance;
• Visa, passport, vaccinations, medicines;
• Tips for airport transfer drivers, safari guide, hotel and camp staff; (optional 20$/ person per day).
• Expenses on personal bar bills for premium brand drinks, souvenirs, etc.
• Voluntary excursions/activities included in itinerary;
• Other Items of personal nature. E.g. (Laundry, beverage, telephone).
Safari Lodges and Vehicles
