Today you go on a full-day game drive in the Serengeti. Undoubtedly the most famous nature reserve on earth, it offers unparalleled natural beauty and an astounding variety of wildlife. The Serengeti is home to the largest wild concentration of ungulates in Africa such as wildebeest, antelope, buffalo and zebra, which are regularly spotted in the vast plains of the Serengeti. Lions, cheetahs, leopards and hyenas are also ever-present and regularly patrol the open savannah. The African wild dogs, which hunt in packs, are a special feature. A safari in the Serengeti is one of the most untamed wilderness experiences in Africa. The Serengeti has become famous for the “Great Migration”, the seasonal migration of the animal herds – the largest animal show on earth! In search of water and grazing land, millions of wildebeest, zebra and various gazelles cross the entire Serengeti from the south northwards to the Masai Mara in Kenya and back again in a seasonal cycle. The herds instinctively follow the rain and are on a never-ending journey. At the end of the day, enjoy a good meal at camp and listen to the sounds of the wilderness.

 

Accommodation: Tented Camp

Meals: 1x breakfast, 1x packed lunch, 1x dinner

After breakfast, you will go on another game drive in the Serengeti. Then it’s off to the next highlight of your Tanzania safari: the Ngorongoro Crater. Optionally, you can visit the Olduvai Gorge on the way, which is famous for the discovery of ancient fossils and is also known as the cradle of mankind. The Ngorongoro Crater and the surrounding highlands are among the most beautiful regions in Tanzania. The volcanic craters form a breathtaking backdrop to some of the most fertile and richest grazing areas in Africa. The most famous crater is undoubtedly Ngorongoro, the largest intact volcanic caldera in the world and home to the highest density of big game in Africa. Enjoy the magnificent view from the crater rim (2.286 m). Overnight stay in a lodge near the crater rim.

 

Accommodation: Lodge

Meals: 1x breakfast, 1x packed lunch, 1x dinner

Early in the morning we set off for the famous Ngorongoro Crater. The enormous caldera of the Ngorongoro is a wonder of the world. In fact, there is hardly a comparable place on earth in terms of biodiversity and head count. During a safari, practically all the important African animals can be spotted here in just a few hours. Their habituation to vehicles is so high that there are literally close encounters here and you can witness hunting scenes. From the crater rim, a steep dirt road leads down to the crater floor 600 meters below, which is home to around 25.000 mammals: buffalo, wildebeest and zebra predominate, but also a variety of antelopes such as Thompson’s and Grant’s gazelles as well as the mighty eland graze in the open grassland. The highest density of predators in Africa can also be found here and this is a preferred hunting ground for lions, spotted hyenas and leopards. The crater is also home to elephants and hippos as well as the endangered black rhino.

After the crater tour, you leave the crater again via a steep slope up to the crater rim and enjoy the panorama once more. Return to Arusha/Moshi. The safari ends here in the afternoon.

 

Meals: 1x breakfast, 1x packed lunch