5 Days Serengeti and Ngorongoro the great migration safari

This 5 Days Serengeti and Ngorongoro the great migration safari lets you witness the Great Wildebeest Migration. Over 2 million Wildebeest, Zebra and Gazelles move through the Serengeti and Masai Mara ecosystems in search of green pastures and safe calving ground. Their pattern of movement is highly weather dependent and dynamic, yet with advance planning and a little bit of luck, you can witness this natural wildlife wonder. This safari covers other National Parks too, where you can witness the resident game. The tour is available throughout the year, but opting for it in the right season will leave you awestruck. To provide you with an unforgettable experience, this safari can be done only as a private safari. The choice of accommodation available is mid-range to luxury-grade tented camps and lodges.

Detailed itinerary of the 5 Days Serengeti and Ngorongoro the great migration safari

Day 1: Arusha – Serengeti South – Ndutu Area

We’ll pick you up from your hotel accommodation in Arusha and bring you to Arusha Airstrip for your flight to Ndutu Area. Upon arrival, you’ll have a meet and greet with your tour guide/driver and then proceed to a game drive. 

Lake Ndutu area, situated in the Ngorongoro conservation area, part of the southern Serengeti eco-system. Lake Ndutu is alkaline, like most of the other Rift lakes, however, the water is still drinkable and used by a wide array of local wildlife. The majority of the wildebeest migration can normally be found on the short-grass plains from December to April. The area is usually heavily populated with elephant, birds and resident game.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Ndutu Safari Lodge

Day 2: Ndutu  Game Drive  and Drive to  Central Serengeti for Ovenight

Stunned by the previous days spotting of the migration, today you get another chance to view the beautiful wildlife spectacle. The Ndutu region is a part of the glorious Serengeti National Park as well as the Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA). Heading out for a full day game drive after breakfast, today you will be following the migration depending on its location in either NCA or Serengeti. During game drives at the right season between December and April, you will be able to see the fertile plains turn into calving grounds and nursery for the great migration. This season attracts hordes of predators prying on vulnerable young wildebeest. Watching the circle of life take it’s course will be an unforgettable experience etched for life. The action-packed game drive will end late in the evening by around 5PM. You will now head towards your choice of accommodation, where a freshly prepared dinner awaits you. Ensure you get some good rest and recharge yourself for another eventful day.

Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Full Day Game Drive in Cetral Serengeti National Park

The excitement for today will be quite high as you make your way into the most celebrated wildlife park in the world – The Serengeti. After finishing up a good breakfast, you will head out towards the Serengeti National Park and travel in the midst of the never ending plain grasslands. The Serengeti, means endless plains in the local African language and watching the grassland stretch out as far as the eye can see and eventually merging with the sky at the horizon is an absolutely breathtaking view. With an overall land area of 14,763 Sq Kms, It puts our notion about distance to shame.The Serengeti also houses the glorious “Big 5” (elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion and leopard). Along with the “Big 5”, a very pleasant sighting would be one of Africa’s most beautiful animal – The Impala. The Serengeti ecosystem supports the greatest remaining concentration of plains game in Africa. You must also look out for the Serengeti “Kopjes” which are massive boulders of granite standing in a sea of grass. They provide ample shelter to a large variety of flora and fauna. A picnic lunch will be done during the day long game drive itself. The eventful day comes to an end with a heavy dinner and a good night’s rest in your accommodation. Get a good nap, for the following day you will move towards the Ngorongoro crater.

Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Ngorongoro Conservation Area (Serengeti National Park to NCA)

Today, by 7AM in the morning you will head out for a short game drive in the Serengeti after a good breakfast. After completing a half day game drive along with a picnic lunch, we will branch out and head towards the Ngorongoro crater rim. The 75-km drive to Ngorongoro Crater rim will take about 2.5 hrs, with mild game action to see on the way. The crater is one of Africa’s impressive geological attraction and supreme mecca of wilderness. The day comes to an end with a heavy dinner and a good rest in your choice of accommodation. Get a good rest and refuel yourself, for the following day you will descend into the massive crater.

Accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena Lodge
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater Tour (Ngorongoro to Arusha)

On the last day of your safari, you will have an early start. Finishing up with a quick breakfast you will make an early descend at around 6:30AM into the crater floor. The Ngorongoro crater is the world’s largest inactive, intact and unfilled volcanic caldera. It has a massive floor of about 260 sq kms with a depth of over 2000 feet. The 5-hour game drive in the crater floor, will show you a lot of animal action. Keeping the camera ready is definitely recommended. The African elephant, buffalo, Black rhino, Hippos, Hyenas  and Lions are found in plenty. Post the picnic lunch at the beautiful Hippo pool, you will begin a steep ascend to the top exit of the crater. This is the last leg of your safari, with a 4hr drive left to Arusha. You will be dropped off to your preferred location in Arusha by 6PM in the evening. With an incredible experience and loads of memories to cherish, this is the time you bid goodbye to your team

Accommodation: None on Request
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch

INCLUDES

• Park Fees (for Non-Residents)
• Concession/ Camping Fees
• Daily game drives while on safari
• All accommodation (unless listed as upgrade)
• All transportation (unless labelled as optional).
• A professional driver/guide
• 4×4 Land Cruiser
• All Taxes/ VAT
• Meals while on Safari
• Drinking water while on safari

EXCLUDES

• flights
• Round Trip Airport Transfer (Unless Paid)
• Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour (Unless Paid)
• Tips
• Personal Items (Souvenirs, Travel Insurance, Visa Fees, etc.)
• Government Imposed increase of Taxes and/ or Park Fees
• Masai Village Visit – 20 USD per person
• Serengeti Balloon Safari – 550 USD per person (Unless Paid)

Why book this 5 Days Serengeti and Ngorongoro the great migration safari with Eco Adventure Safaris

Eco Adventure Safaris is a local tour operator in Tanzania, we take pride in customizing tailor made Gorilla trekking in Uganda and Safari in Tanzania. Including Combining Gorilla Trekking in Uganda with Tanzania Safari. We have a very diligent and trust worthy team. Your queries are answered within 20 minutes by our team of professional tour consultants. These consultants will make you a travel plan for you, answer to all your questions and make sure all your services are booked in advance for you to avoid inconveniences. We also have very knowledgeable safari guides depending on your language preferences. Contact us here about 5 Days Serengeti and Ngorongoro the great migration safari.