9 Days The Southern Serengeti Safari

9 Days The Southern Serengeti Safari

over two million migrant animals move clockwise from Ngorongoro and the southern Serengeti made up of several species Wildebeest, zebra, eland and gazelle. Ndutu is the best place to experience the greatest adventures of Africans wildlife, this area is where the wildebeest give birth to their young ones since the grass here is rich in nutrients that supports their growth and health. Due to this the predators move to this place for hunting also. This is a great season to really enjoy the occupant hunters of Ndutu and indeed Ndutu is preferred of expert guides, researchers and ecologists for its high number of cats including lion ,leopard, cheetah, civet, serval and wildcats.

Itinerary

Day 1: DAY 1 ARRIVAL – ARUSHA THEN FLY TO SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

Stop At: Serengeti National Park, Serengeti National Park
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport, you'll have to fly straight to Seronera Airstrip. On this day of our Driver/Guide will pick you at central Serengeti Seronera Airstrip. After meet and greet you will be transferred to your tented camp for some refreshments and a hot lunch. After a short time of relaxation begin your afternoon adventure exploring the vast plains of the central Serengeti. Be fascinated with the wildlife of Serengeti national park. Take your time and enjoy your game drive and in the evening return for dinner and overnight at your Tented Camp.
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Tanzania bush camps

Day 2: DAY 2 FULL DAY SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

Stop At: Serengeti National Park, Serengeti National Park
Another blissful day after your breakfast set off for more excitement game drives in Seronera. The Seronera River Valley, located in the south-central region of the park, is one of the most popular areas in the entire reserve. Known as the Big Cat Capital of Africa, the Seronera is rich in lion, leopard and cheetah – and people often spot all three in one day of game drives. Look for leopard around the Seronera River, which is home to one of Africa’s densest populations of the big cats, while lions can often be seen on the kopjes (rocky outcrops). The Serengeti Plains – the open savanna south of the Seronera River – are prime cheetah territory. Other animals to spot in the area’s varied habitats of rivers, swamps, kopjes and grasslands include elephant, hippos and crocodiles in the rivers, buffaloes, impala, jackals and bat-eared foxes.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Tanzania bush camps

Day 3: DAY 3- 5 SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK – NDUTU AREA

Stop At: Ndutu Lake, Ngorongoro Conservation Area Tanzania
After breakfast, we will set off for Ndutu area situated in the Ngorongoro conservation area, which is part of the southern Serengeti eco-system. Over two million migrant animals made up of numerous species’ wildebeest, zebra and the gazelle move from Ngorongoro and the Southern Serengeti and back. In Ndutu area exploring a great range of various habitats such as swamps, woodland, soda lakes and the world-famous Serengeti short grass plains
This migration route happens because they follow the rains and therefore the new grasses which grow up rapidly. The Ndutu area is famed for its short grass plains which grow grass which is particularly rich in nutrients and tolerates the migratory animals whereas they have their offspring. Conventionally the wildebeest and zebra tend to calve on these grasslands at the topmost of around February which makes for a beautiful natural spectacle and some thrilling predator hunting performances.
We will spend the afternoon with a game drive until in the evening in the Ndutu area.

Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: TNS camps

Day 4: DAY 6: NDUTU AREA – NGORONGORO CONSERVATION AREA

Stop At: Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Arusha Region
Early morning after breakfast enjoys your game drive to a historical and one of the world’s most significant paleoanthropological sites, thanks to the discovery of the earliest evidence of the existence of our human ancestors.
The Ngorongoro Crater Conservation area is home to more than 30 000 protected animals. It is an area of spectacular beauty and excellent game viewing, a truly unique safari destination in Africa. The Ngorongoro Crater, once a gigantic volcano, is the largest intact caldera in the world.
After breakfast head off for a full day game drive on the Crater floor, abundant with wildlife -view Black rhino that are protected within its rim, giant tusked elephants, big-manned lions stalking the grasslands, and bright pink flamingos crowding the soda lakes
Enjoy your picnic lunch at the picnic site while viewing the beauty of the Crater rim and its outstanding richness in wildlife.In the evening ascend the crater and drive to your lodge for dinner and overnight

Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Ngorongoro at retreat lodge

Day 5: DAY 7 LAKE EYASI CULTURAL TOUR

Stop At: Lake Eyasi, Karatu Tanzania
After breakfast we will drive to the shores of Lake Eyasi. Lake Eyasi is a very scenic soda lake found on the southern border of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. This less visited lake lies at the base of the Eyasi escarpment on the western rift valley wall. This afternoon you will be introduced to the extraordinary people who belong to an indigenous tribe known as the ‘Hadzabe’ (hunter-gatherer bushmen). The tribe inhabits the shores of Lake Eyasi as do the Nilotic-speaking Datoga tribe. You will visit these tribes, which will include a visit to their homesteads, learn about their way of life, animal tracking, medicinal plants, and much more. Some wildlife and a wide range of bird species can be viewed during walks around the lake. After lunch pack your bags for your transfer Arusha for overnight and dinner
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Lake Eyasi safari lodge

Day 6: DAY 8: LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK - ARUSHA

Stop At: Lake Manyara National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Arusha Region
After an early morning breakfast depart for an exciting game drive to Lake Manyara National Park; the park is famous for its unusual tree-climbing lions and the elephant herds it protects.
At the base of the River valley Escarpment is a small park, Lake Manyara National Park. Unlike the more Savanna dominated parks, its ground water forests give you superior change. Lake Manyara National Park is one of Africa’s alkaline water lakes located in the northern side of Tanzania.
Break for your picnic lunch before embarking back for your game adventures exploring the magnificent Lake Manyara and its legendary wildlife.
In the late afternoon take a scenic drive over Lake Manyara Park escarpment and enjoy the game en route as you drive back to Arusha for dinner and overnight .

Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: African tulip lodge

Day 7: DAY 9 AIRPORT TRANSFER (DEPARTURE)

Stop At: Arusha, Arusha, Arusha Region
You'll have your free time to roam the city for the entire day and in the evening, we'll proceed to the airport to catch your flight back home.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.