Serengeti & Ngorongoro Birding & Wildlife Adventure:
Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania
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Duration
5 days
Tour Type
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE TOUR
- Day 1: Arrival in Arusha and Transfer to the Serengeti
- Day 2: Full-Day Birding and Wildlife Safari in the Serengeti
- Day 3: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
- Day 4: Ngorongoro Birding and Wildlife Adventure
- Day 5: Morning Birding and Departure to Arusha
Overview
This 5-day safari combines the best of two iconic Tanzanian destinations, the Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. It’s a perfect blend of birding and wildlife viewing, offering the opportunity to witness some of Africa’s most famous animals while delighting in the avian diversity of the region.
Tour Plan
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- Arrive in Arusha and meet your guide.
- Depart for the Serengeti National Park, a journey that offers stunning views and the possibility of early bird sightings.
- Lunch en route.
- Enter the Serengeti and embark on your first game drive, focusing on both birds and wildlife.
- Check-in at your lodge or camp in the Serengeti, and enjoy dinner with the sounds of the African wilderness in the background.
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- After an early breakfast, spend the day exploring the vast Serengeti plains.
- Discover a variety of birds, including the Secretary Bird, Kori Bustard, and Lilac-breasted Roller.
- Enjoy a picnic lunch amidst the Serengeti’s awe-inspiring landscapes.
- Continue game drives and witness the wildlife that has made the Serengeti famous, such as lions, elephants, and zebras.
- Return to your accommodation for dinner and a peaceful evening under the starlit African sky.
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- Depart the Serengeti after breakfast.
- Head to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where you’ll descend into the Ngorongoro Crater.
- Explore the diverse birdlife and resident wildlife in the crater.
- Enjoy lunch within the crater.
- Ascend to your lodge on the crater rim for dinner and overnight.
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- Begin the day with an early morning birdwatching session around the Ngorongoro Crater.
- Marvel at the varied species that call the crater home, including the Greater and Lesser Flamingos.
- After lunch, visit a local Maasai village for a cultural experience (optional).
- Return to your lodge for dinner and relaxation.
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- Enjoy a final birdwatching session around the crater rim in the morning.
- After breakfast, depart for Arusha.
- Arrive in Arusha, where you can explore local markets and shops.
- This marks the end of your memorable 5-day Serengeti and Ngorongoro birding and wildlife adventure.
This safari offers an incredible mix of birdwatching and wildlife viewing in two of Tanzania's most remarkable conservation areas, promising an enriching experience that showcases the avian and mammalian wonders of East Africa.
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Included
- Experienced birding and wildlife guide
- Game drives in a specially designed 4x4 safari vehicle
- Accommodations in comfortable lodges or tented camps
- All park fees and permits
- Daily meals and refreshments
- Cultural visit (optional)
Excluded
- International and domestic flights
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities for guides and staff
