This five-day trip is ideal for anyone that wants to witness the Tanzania Great Migration up close, despite travelling on a budget.
The trip begins in Arusha and takes you to the Serengeti where you will spend two nights at a Seronera Campsite. From here, you will do numerous game drives, tracking the mighty wildebeest and appreciating the abundance of wildlife in the area.
You will then travel south to the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater. You will overnight at a campsite that has spectacular views as it is situated on the rim. There will be plenty of time to explore the crater floor before you are whisked back to Kilimanjaro Airport. This five-day trip is ideal for anyone that wants to witness the Tanzania Great Migration up close, despite travelling on a budget.
The trip begins in Arusha and takes you to the Serengeti where you will spend two nights at a Seronera Campsite. From here, you will do numerous game drives, tracking the mighty wildebeest and appreciating the abundance of wildlife in the area.
You will then travel south to the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater. You will overnight at a campsite that has spectacular views as it is situated on the rim. There will be plenty of time to explore the crater floor before you are whisked back to Kilimanjaro Airport.
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Itinerary
Day 1
Kilimanjaro Airport to Arusha
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Today, you'll touch down at the Kilimanjaro International Airport where your own personal driver will be waiting to greet you. Let your driver whisk you away to your chosen hotel in the bright and bustling city of Arusha - the gateway to Tanzania. You'll have the rest of the day free to spend as you wish before dinner at The Blue Heron.
Accommodation
Arusha Crown Hotel★4 star/Optional Activity
Restaurants
The Blue HeronOptional Activity
Transportations
Private Driver Optional Activity
Meals
Dinner
Destinations
Arusha
Day 2
Arusha to Serengeti National Parks
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This morning, you will travel by private vehicle through the Ngorongoro conservation area to the Serengeti entrance: Nabi Gate. Upon arrival, you'll join a late afternoon Serengeti Drive, with a sun-downer to see what animals you can spot in the wild. This is when you know your safari holiday has truly begun. In the evening, there is no better place to relax than your lodge.
Accommodation
Seronera Camp Site
Activities
Serengeti Game Drive En-Route to Camp
Transportations
Private Driver from Arusha to Serengeti
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Arusha
Ngorongoro
Serengeti
Day 3
Sighting Wildebeest Migration
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On this incredible day, you will be driven to remote locations within the vast Serengeti plains in pursuit of the Tanzania Great Migration. The areas you visit depending on the time of the year and could be as far as the remote North of the Serengeti near the border with Kenya, or could be in the South (Ndutu Area) or even in the Western part of the park.
Accommodation
Seronera Camp Site
Activities
Wildebeest Migration
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Serengeti
Mara Region
Day 4
Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro
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The stirring sounds of Africa will rouse you from your sleep this morning. After breakfast, you'll head off for your morning game drive through the Serengeti and after lunch out in the bush, you'll continue your travel to Ngorongoro Conservation Area where you'll be spending the night and following day. Upon reaching your camp, you'll have the evening to relax and enjoy dinner.
Accommodation
Simba Campsite A
Activities
Early Morning Game Drive through the Serengeti National Park
Transportations
Off-Road from Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Serengeti
Ngorongoro
Day 5
Descend to Crater Floor & Return to Arusha
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At sunrise, you'll descend 600 metres into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive. After the game drive, there will be time for a picnic lunch near the beautiful Hippo Lake. Afterwards, you will have time for one final game drive before ascending from the crater and exiting Ngorongoro Conservation Area for the airport.
Activities
Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive
Transportations
Private Driver from Ngorongoro Crater to Kilimanjaro International Airport
Destinations
Ngorongoro
Arusha Region
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What’s included?
3 nights accommodation
4 activities
3 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 4 dinners
Entrance fees
Ground transportation
Licensed English speaking guides
What’s not included?
Airport transfer
Alcohol beverages
Domestic flights
Entry visas / airport departure tax
Gratuities
International flights
Laundry
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Trekking permits
Starting From
AU$ 5,682/ per traveller sharing
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Benefits of this trip
Tanzania in 5 days
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