14 Days Afrimine Adventure Safari

Serengeti shall never die!

Central Serengeti is one of the best areas in Tanzania for wildlife viewing year-round. The landscape is a mix of open grasslands, scattered acacia trees, and granite outcrops known as kopjes, which attract a wide variety of animals.

This region is especially known for large prides of lions, and it’s also a great place to see cheetahs, leopards, elephants, and giraffes. You’ll likely encounter hippos in the rivers and pools, and there’s also an impressive variety of birdlife.

Whether you’re on a game drive at sunrise or watching the plains during the heat of the day, Central Serengeti offers consistent opportunities to see some of Africa’s most iconic wildlife in their natural environment.

Today, we will set off on our final game drive in the Serengeti en route to the next highlight of your trip: the Ngorongoro Crater, also known as the Garden of Eden. Formed around three million years ago when a volcano collapsed, the Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest volcanic caldera and is home to over 25.000 resident animals, making it a unique ecosystem. You can spot almost every animal in the East African savannah in the grass steppes and acacia forest, including the African ‘Big Five’.

You will be surprised by the breathtaking beauty of the Ngorongoro Highlands. When you reach the Empakai rim, you will descend to the crater floor, where you can see flocks of migratory flamingos and other birds. The descent takes 45 minutes to an hour, and the ascent is equally thrilling, although demanding. Wear sturdy hiking shoes to conquer this awe-inspiring adventure!

Early in the morning, we start our drive from Karatu, picturesquely situated in the Ngorongoro Highlands, towards Tarangire National Park. During the drive, we enjoy the changing landscapes and prepare ourselves for an unforgettable safari experience. Once in Tarangire National Park, we begin with an extended game drive, during which we can observe the impressive babobabs to the huge herds of elephants.

At the end of the day, we move into our accommodation in a comfortable tented lodge, idyllically situated in the heart of the park. Here we can enjoy the tranquillity of the wilderness and get in the mood for the last night on safari.

The day begins early in the morning with a guided nature walk, accompanied by an experienced and armed ranger. During the hike through Tarangire National Park, you experience the fascinating natural surroundings. Without the hum of a vehicle, you can discover the small details of the bush: the rustling of the leaves, the tracks of animals in the ground and the many bird calls above you.

The ranger will guide you safely through the area and explain the flora, tracking and behaviour of the animals up close. With a bit of luck, you will be able to observe wild animals such as antelopes, warthogs or even elephants from a safe distance. 

After the nature walk, you take a leisurely drive out of the park towards Arusha. The safari ends here, but the memories of these unique experiences will stay with you forever.