Wildebeest and big five safari
4 Days Serengeti and Ngorongoro Conservation Area
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$1390 USD
pp
Safari summary
A short safari from Arusha staying in mid range tented accommodations yet fulfilling
About this tour
Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
Main focus | Game drives | |
Activity level | Easy activity | |
Best months | All months | |
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Itinerary
Day 1
Arusha | Serengeti
Day 1: Arusha – Serengeti After breakfast Pick up from your hotel at 0730am then drive to Serengeti national park. On arrival, proceed for the afternoon game drive in the park, The park covers 12,944km2 of open plains making it one of the largest in the world. The rocky outcrops commonly known as Moru kopjes in the eastern part of the park are of scenic beauty and occasionally cats can be seen lazing on them. The park contains vast herds of wildebeest, zebra, gazelle and other antelopes. Dinner and overnight at Angata Serengeti Camp. Other Camps: Serengeti Kati Kati/ Ndutu Kati Kati Tented camp
Day 2
Serengeti
Day 2: Full Day Serengeti Park After the breakfast proceed for the whole day game drive in the Serengeti with a lunch and leisure break at the Angata Serengeti Camp in the mid afternoon. The term Serengeti means endless plains in Masai language. In the central plains there are carnivores like leopard, lion, hyena and cheetah. This park is normally the scene of the annual migration of wildebeest and zebra that occurs between the Kenyan Mara and the Serengeti. Varied bird species can be seen here including eagles, ducks, geese, egrets, vultures, secretary birds, ibis, stork, herons, kites, pelicans, cranes and guinea fowl. The Serengeti National park is a arguably the best known wildlife sanctuary in the world with over 3 million large mammals. About 35 species of plains animals can be seen there including the “big 5” - Elephant, Rhino, Lion, Leopard and Buffalo. Other common species found here includes hippo, giraffe, eland, impala and other antelope types, baboons, monkey and a profusion of over 500 species of birds. In May or early June, huge herds of wildebeest, gazelle and zebra begin their annual spectacular migration northwards. In their wake follow predators, lion, cheetah and wild dogs with vultures circling overhead! Come back to the Angata Serengeti Camp for dinner and overnight. Other Camps: Serengeti Kati Kati/ Ndutu Kati Kati Tented camp
Day 3
Ngorongoro Crater | Serengeti
Day 3: Serengeti to Ngorongoro. Wake up call at 0600am have just a cup of hot coffee, then proceed for the early morning game drive, this early morning game drive is very important as you will be able to see the morning kill from the big five, this normally takes you until 0930hrs, then return to the Camp for the main breakfast, After the breakfast check out the camp and proceed for the final game drive as you check out the Park and proceed to Ngorongoro Crater,Then the night will be spent on Ngorongoro Simba Camp.Dinner and overnight at Ang’ata gorongoro Camp
Day 4
Arusha | Ngorongoro Crater
Day 4 : Ngorongoro Crater Full Day - Arusha On this day the breakfast will be served as early as 0700hrs. After the breakfast check out the camp early in the morning as at 0730am, we will descend to the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater for a full day explorative game drive tour. We take a picnic lunch and this will be served in the crater next to the hippo pool, at this point you will be able to stretch your feet and visit the washrooms. The Ngorongoro Crater is recognized as a UNESCO protected World Heritage Site and forms part of an international biosphere reserve. The crater measures approximately 300 sq km and measures about 19 km across. The floor of the crater is 600 meters below the rim, (which is over 2200 m.a.s.l), and is home to an abundance of wildlife including black rhino, lion, cheetah, buffalo, elephants and a plethora of antelope species. Late in the afternoon we ascend the crater and then proceed to Arusha with a drop off to the Hotel of your choice at around 1730hrs or the Arusha airport for your flight to Zanzibar. Total price per person sharing a Double room: US $ 1390.00 What you get: Transportation in a private safari Jeep or Van Full board accommodation whilst on safari. Meal plan as described, B=Breakfast, L=Lunch and D=Dinner. Accommodation in twin/double room All park entrance fees , concession fees and camping fees Government taxes Services of an English speaking professional driver/guide. Game drives Lunch at the end of the Safari. Bottled drinking water Things you need to budget for that prices do not include: Tips Laundry Drinks Items of a personal nature and activities not specified in the itinerary
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