Day 1: Arusha to Karatu or Fly to Serengeti North (Kogatende Airstrip)
After breakfast, be picked up and driven to Arusha airport or fly from Zanzibar Airport or Dar es Salaam Airport for a flight to Kogatende airstrip in Serengeti. After arrival, proceed with a game drive in the North Serengeti wilderness area.
Alternatively, drive to Karatu Region, The Karatu District is one of seven districts of the Arusha Region of Tanzania. The district is bordered to the north by the Ngorongoro District and to the west by the Meatu District in the Simiyu Region.
Serengeti National Park is Tanzania’s oldest and most popular national park. A UNESCO World Heritage site and recently proclaimed the 7th wonder of the world, Serengeti is famed for its annual migration where some six million hooves pound the open plains.
After the game drive, be transferred to the lodge for dinner and overnight, at Maramboi Tented Lodge in Karatu, or if you fly will overnight at Mara Mara Tented Lodge.
Day 2: Serengeti National Park (North-Kogatende)
A full day of exploration in Serengeti North is waiting for you after an enjoyable breakfast at the camp. Take a look at the great migration and observe the local fauna, which includes a pride of up to thirty lions. Savour a hearty meal served by your knowledgeable driver guide or back at the camp. Then continue with your game drive. In the late afternoon head back to Mara Mara Tented Lodge for a delicious meal & a relaxing night.
Day 3: Serengeti National Park-Kogatende
In the morning have breakfast at the hotel and then keep going to the Mara River crossing to continue your full day of observing migration, where the herds exhibit their amazing movements. Return to Mara Mara Tented Lodge for dinner and overnight, savouring the unique beauty and wildlife of the Serengeti.
Day 4: Morning in Serengeti, Afternoon in Ngorongoro
Wake up early and start the day with a beautiful sunrise game drive. There's something truly magical about experiencing the African wilderness at sunrise, and a sunrise game drive is one of the best ways to do so. The early morning is an incredible time to spot some of the park's most elusive and active wildlife, including lions, leopards, and hyenas.
In the afternoon, it will be time to head to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, the journey to the park is an adventure in itself, as you traverse winding roads through breathtaking scenery.
In the evening, overnight at Melia in Ngorongoro.
Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
This unique natural wonder is home to an incredible array of wildlife, from herds of grazing antelope to majestic lions and towering elephants. Journeying through the crater on a game drive, you'll have the chance to spot some of the park's most iconic species, including black rhinoceros, hippos, and wildebeest.
As your safari adventure concludes in the afternoon, drive en route to Arusha for your flight back home. Alternatively, continue to your booked hotel for an overnight stay at Arusha.
