Tanzania Escapade: Ngorongoro & The Serengeti
- Duration
- 4 Days
- Prices From:
- US$ 2,830
MODERATE | PRIVATE-GUIDED: Experience two of Tanzania’s and the world’s greatest game parks, Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park with their abundance of fascinating wildlife. Also have a visit to the Olduvai Gorge with its amazing archaeological finds.
The Ngorongoro Conservation Area is a park in the north west of Tanzania and is often called ‘Africa’s Eden’ and the ’8th Natural Wonder of the World’. It contains an old volcano that has collapsed and formed a crater and the steep sides of the crater have become a natural enclosure for a wide variety of wildlife. Lions are in the highest density in the world in the crater so there is an excellent chance of seeing them. On arrival at Arusha airport, you will be taken to the Ngorongoro Crater where you will later have a tour of the crater with overnight accommodation here.
Drive the next morning to Serengeti National Park, possibly the most renowned park stretching north to Kenya and bordering Lake Victoria to the west. The name Serengeti comes from the Maasai language meaning 'endless plains'. It is also well known for its animal migration which takes place twice a year. En route, visit the Olduvai Gorge where the Leakeys discovered the remains of a 1.8 million year old skeleton, one of the distinct links of the human evolutionary chain. Fossils found here show that the area is one of the oldest sites of human habitation in the world. After lunch, you have a game drive in the Serengeti National Park. Spend 2 nights here. The following day, enjoy morning and afternoon game drives.
The next day, you are taken back to Arusha airport.
- Duration
- 4 Days
- Prices From:
- US$ 2,830
Itinerary
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Today you will be picked up from Arusha town or Airport and drive to the Ngorongoro Crater, the largest intact caldera in the world. Its enduring charm stems from its overwhelming beauty and the abundance of wildlife permanently resident on the crater floor. Arrive at you lodge for lunch. In the afternoon enjoy a half day crater tour.
Please Note: If arrival is in afternoon Crater tour will be done on day two before proceeding to Serengeti National Park
| Meal Plan | Lunch and Dinner |
|---|---|
| Duration | 1 Night |
| Accommodation |
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge |
| Location | View map |
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Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Tanzanias prehistoric Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the Eighth Wonder of the World, has yawned heavenward for millennia. Nestled high above the plains into the Craters jagged rim, cloaked in river stone and indigenous vines, Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge is barely …
Tanzanias prehistoric Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the Eighth Wonder of the World, has yawned heavenward for millennia. Nestled high above the plains into the Craters jagged rim, cloaked in river stone and indigenous vines, Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge is barely visible to the naked eye. Framed by arched stone passages and timbered decks, its torch-lit walls are adorned with stylized cave paintings. At the stone heart of the lodge burns a glowing fire, which is kept constantly alight. Rooms are looped around the Crater rim. Each has its own rock-enclosed balcony, and all enjoy completely uninterrupted views of the volcanic amphitheater far below. Our Ngorongoro hotel lodge is a place that feels as ancient as the Crater itself, yet no modern comfort has been spared in an effort to bring you the best safari adventure in Africa and one of the most unique travel experiences in the world.
Facilities
- Bar(s)
- Currency Exchange
- Daycare/Babysitting Service
- Express Check In/Out
- Games Room
- Gift Shop
- Hair/Beauty Salon
- Internet Access
- Laundry/Dry Cleaning Service
- Library
- Massage Treatments
- Medical Services
- Restaurant(s)
Photo gallery
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Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, you drive to the Serengeti National Park, undoubtedly the most famous wildlife sanctuary in the world, unequalled for its natural beauty and the greatest concentration of plains game anywhere. En route visit the Olduvai Gorge site of archeological findings, where traces of pre-historic man dating back to 3.5 million years ago have been discovered. Arrive for lunch at your lodge. Afternoon game drive until sunset.
| Meal Plan | Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner |
|---|---|
| Duration | 2 Nights |
| Accommodation |
Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge |
| Location | View map |
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Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
Set high on the saddle of tree-clad ridge commanding panoramic views over the endlessly rolling reaches and volcanic reefs of the Serengeti, the Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge is the ultimate fusion of traditional African architecture and world-class style. Centrally located adjacent to the famous Western …
Set high on the saddle of tree-clad ridge commanding panoramic views over the endlessly rolling reaches and volcanic reefs of the Serengeti, the Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge is the ultimate fusion of traditional African architecture and world-class style. Centrally located adjacent to the famous Western Corridor and Grumeti River, the lodge has been designed to blend completely into the living landscape. Each charmingly presented room is accommodated in a two-storey (one up, one down) stone-built, traditionally-thatched 'Rondavel'. The 'Rondavels' are widely spaced throughout the grounds, which are cooled by groves of acacia trees and watered by sparkling streams.
Facilities
- Daycare/Babysitting Service
- Express Check In/Out
- Games Room
- Gift Shop
- Hair/Beauty Salon
- Internet Access
- Laundry/Dry Cleaning Service
- Library
- Massage Treatments
- Restaurant(s)
Photo gallery
Photo 1 of 5
Serengeti National Park
All day spent in the Serengeti with morning and afternoon game drives.
| Meal Plan | Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner |
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Departure
After breakfast, transfer to the local airstrip for your scheduled flight back to Arusha. Upon arrival drop off at your hotel or Kilimanjaro Airport.
| Meal Plan | Breakfast |
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Other Information
DEPARTURES:
Daily 1 Jul - 15 Dec'22*
*2023 Rates also available on request, please inquire.
PRICE INCLUDES:
- Private arrival and departure airport transfers
- 1 night moderate accommodation at Ngorongongoro
- 2 nights moderate accommodation in Serengeti
- Transportation in a private 4x4 safari vehicle
- Services of a qualified English-speaking driver/guide
- Private-guided half day crater tour
- Visit to Olduvai Gorge enroute to Serengeti Lodge
- Private basis game drives in Serengeti (1 morning & 2 afternoon)
- All park and conservancy fees
- Flying doctor evacuation coverage
- Scheduled light aircraft flight Serengeti - Arusha including airfare taxes
- 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners
PRICE EXCLUDES:
- Travel insurance
- International airfare and airfare taxes
- Meals and beverages not explicitly listed as included
- Gratuities
- Optional excursions
- Items of a personal nature
- Visa fees if applicable
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
Prices are "from" per person based on twin/double share accommodation and for travel in low season. Seasonal surcharges and blackout dates may apply. Limited seat/spaces and all pricing is subject to change and availability. Rates for single or triple travellers are available on request - please inquire.
20 May 2023
