Take a short one hour drive through dense forest to the rim of Ngorongoro Crater from where you have stunning views into the breathtaking crater.
The Ngorongoro Crater is one of the natural wonders of the world with one of the highest wildlife densities on earth. In addition to large herds of antelopes, wildebeest and zebra, sightings of the Big Five, lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo and leopard, are frequent and the natural beauty of the crater adds a grandeur to your safari experience that is unrivalled anywhere in Africa.
The conservation area is also home to Maasai people and their cattle which co-exist with the existing wildlife in a unique ecosystem. The foothills between the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and Lake Manyara offer beautiful lush green landscapes dotted with small villages and picturesque coffee and tea plantation which you can explore on bicycle horseback or on wonderful walks.
Accommodation: Tloma Lodge or Plantation Lodge
Enjoy a scenic flight over the spectacular Ngorongoro Highlands into the heart of Serengeti (1 hour).
The Serengeti is the jewel in the crown of Tanzania's parks and undoubtedly the best-known wildlife sanctuary in the world. With countless predators including lion, cheetah and leopard, more than two million wildebeest, half a million Thomson's gazelle, and a quarter of a million zebra, it has the greatest concentration of wildlife on our planet.
The wildebeest and zebra moreover form the star cast of a unique spectacular - the annual migration. Between late December and March, you will be able to witness the great migration of more than 1 million wildebeest and zebra during the spectacular calving season. Between May and July you might be lucky to witness the fascinating spectacle of thousands of Wildebeest and Zebras crossing the crocodile infested Grumeti River together with their new born. From August to October, they move to the remote Northern Serengeti crossing the Mara River which is equally populated with giant Nile crocodiles.
Accommodation: Simiyu Mobile Camp or Serengeti Safari Camp
Flight from Serengeti to Kilimanjaro (ca. 1.5 hours)
Enjoy a memorable last morning game drive in the Serengeti, before taking another scenic and convenient flight from Serengeti to Kilimanjaro (ca. 1.5 hours), this way avoiding a long 8-12 hour drive.
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