3-Day Itinerary: Serengeti & Ngorongoro
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Serengeti National Park
The Serengeti is a world-renowned national park in northern Tanzania, famous for its vast, endless plains and the Great Wildebeest Migration — one of the most spectacular wildlife events on Earth. The name “Serengeti” comes from the Maasai word Siringet, meaning “the place where the land runs on forever.”
Spanning over 14,750 square kilometers, Serengeti is home to an incredible diversity of wildlife, including:
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The Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino),
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Massive herds of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles,
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Over 500 species of birds.
It’s a true haven for photographers, safari lovers, and nature enthusiasts. The landscape features golden savannahs, scattered acacia trees, rocky kopjes, and seasonal rivers, offering unmatched beauty and dramatic scenes of predator-prey interactions.
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Located just southeast of Serengeti, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that includes the majestic Ngorongoro Crater — the world’s largest unbroken volcanic caldera.
The crater is about 20 kilometers wide and 600 meters deep, forming a natural enclosure for a rich concentration of wildlife, including:
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Black rhinos, which are rarely seen elsewhere,
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Large prides of lions,
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Hippos, elephants, hyenas, flamingos, and more.
What makes Ngorongoro unique is the coexistence of wildlife and the Maasai people, who live and graze their cattle within the area. It’s a perfect blend of natural wonder and cultural heritage.
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Tour Plan
- Early morning departure from Arusha.
- Drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with optional stop at the crater rim for a scenic
view.
- Game drive en route to Serengeti National Park.
- Lunch picnic on the way.
- Afternoon game drive in central Serengeti (Seronera area).
- Dinner and overnight at a lodge or camp in Serengeti.
- Early morning and afternoon game drives to spot the Big Five and witness the great migration
(seasonal).
- Visit different Serengeti regions depending on wildlife movement (Seronera, Western Corridor,
Northern Serengeti, etc.).
- Optional hot air balloon safari (extra cost).
- All meals and overnight at the lodge or camp in Serengeti.
- Early breakfast and drive to Ngorongoro Crater.
- Descend into the crater for a half-day game drive.
- Picnic lunch at the crater floor.
- Afternoon ascent from the crater and drive back to Arusha.
- Drop-off at hotel or airport for onward travel.
