7 Days Lake Natron-Serengeti-Ngorongoro Safari
7 Days Lake Natron-Serengeti-Ngorongoro Safari
This is a 7 days Lake Natron Serengeti-Ngorongoro safari that begins with a tour in Arusha and then a transfer to Lake Natron for bird watching. It continues with a visit to Serengeti National Park for game drives, exposing you to the wildlife that consists of the Big Five. You will also descend to Ngorongoro crater for game drives with amazing views of the wildlife, landscapes and many more. The Tanzania safari will end with a transfer back to Kilimanjaro Airport.
Safari highlights
Day 1: Arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport and transfer to a hotel in Arusha
Day 2: Drive to Lake Natron
Day 3: Transfer from Lake Natron to Serengeti National Park for an afternoon game drive
Day 4: Full day game drive in Serengeti National Park
Day 5: Transfer from Serengeti to Ngorongoro
Day 6: Transfer from Ngorongoro to Arusha
Day 7: Depart for Kilimanjaro Airport
Detailed itinerary
Day 1: Arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport and transfer to a hotel in Arusha
On the first day of the 7 days Lake Natron Serengeti-Ngorongoro safari, you will meet a guide upon arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport, and you will get to know each other. After going through the safari details, you will head to Arusha, where you will have a lunch meal and then proceed for a visit to the Arusha Cultural Heritage centre for a cultural visit. The guide will transfer you to the hotel, where you will have dinner and an overnight stay in Arusha.
Accommodation options in Arusha
Luxury: Arusha Serena hotel, resort and spa
Midrange: Arusha tourist Inn hotel
Budget: Arusha backpackers hotel
Day 2: Drive to Lake Natron
On the second day of the 7 days Lake Natron Serengeti-Ngorongoro safari, you will have breakfast at the hotel in Arusha and then, after checking out, the guide will transfer you to Lake Natron where you will check into a lodge, have lunch and then head to Lake Natron for a birding experience.
You will get the opportunity to see several flamingos and other birds while at Lake Natron, and after the experience, you will be returned to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation options near Lake Natron
Africa safari, Lake Natron
Lake Natron tented camp
Day 3: Transfer from Lake Natron to Serengeti National Park for an afternoon game drive
On the 3rd day of the 7 days Lake Natron Serengeti-Ngorongoro safari, you will have your breakfast at the lodge, you will check out, and the guide will transfer you to Serengeti National Park. You will first have lunch at the lodge where you will stay in Serengeti National Park, and then head for an afternoon game drive. You will spot several animals in this park, and some of the animals that you are most likely to see include the lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, buffaloes, zebras, giraffes and many more. The guide will take you back to the lodge, have dinner and retire to bed.
Accommodation options in the Serengeti National Park
Luxury: Four Seasons Safari Lodge
Budget: Serengeti sound of silence
Midrange: Embalaki tented camp
Day 4: Full day game drive in Serengeti National Park
On the fourth day of the 7 days Lake Natron Serengeti-Ngorongoro safari, after an early morning breakfast, you will conduct a morning game drive after a briefing. You will be able to see several animals rising from their habitats, and you will get the chance to spot the big five animals that stay in the Serengeti National Park. These include the lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos and buffaloes. Other animals that you will spot include the zebras, giraffes, cheetahs, hyenas, wildebeests and many more.
You will have your lunch at the lodge, and then the guide will take you for an evening game drive where you will spot animals, including those that you were not able to see during the morning game drive. You will explore the park and later return to the lodge for dinner and the night’s rest.
Day 5: Transfer from Serengeti to Ngorongoro
On the fifth day of the 7 days Lake Natron Serengeti-Ngorongoro safari, you will have breakfast and an optional morning game drive before you set off to Ngorongoro. You will check out of the lodge in Serengeti National Park and then head to Ngorongoro. You will have lunch at a hotel and then descend to the Ngorongoro crater for an afternoon game drive. This game drive will include wildlife viewing, sighting the caldera landscapes and many more. After the game drive, you will be taken to the lodge where you will spend the night and have your dinner.
Accommodation options at Ngorongoro
Luxury: Ngorongoro Sopa lodge
Midrange: Ngorongoro Tented Lodge
Budget: Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge
Day 6: Transfer from Ngorongoro to Arusha
On the sixth day of the 7 days Lake Natron Serengeti-Ngorongoro safari, you will have breakfast and then head for a morning game drive in the Ngorongoro crater, where you will be able to see several animals because they are very active in the morning. You will see them rise from their habitats, and after touring the attractions in this Ngorongoro crater, you will then set off to Arusha with a stopover for lunch. You will get to a hotel in Arusha where you will relax, have dinner and retire to bed.
Day 7: Depart for Kilimanjaro Airport
On the last day of the 7 days Lake Natron Serengeti-Ngorongoro safari, you have breakfast in the Morning at a hotel in Arusha, and then you will check out. The guide will transfer you to one of the local markets in Arusha, where you will interact with the locals and also buy souvenirs. The guide will then drive you to a hotel for lunch and after drop you at Kilimanjaro Airport for your flight.
End of the 7 Days Lake Natron Serengeti-Ngorongoro Safari
Quotation includes
Accommodation
English-speaking driver guide
Pick up and drop off.
Meals
4 x 4 safari vehicle
Mineral-bottled water
Park entry fees
All activity fees
Quotation excludes
Air ticket
Tips
Personal expenses
Life insurance
Visa fees
