From Arusha: 6 Day Classic Game Drive Serengeti & Ngorongoro

You will be picked up from your place of stay or the airport by our driver-guide. From here you will make your way to Lake Manyara National Park, which is more or less a two hour drive away.

The alkaline soda of the lake appeals to impressive numbers of birds thriving on its water. More than 400 species have been identified and one of the highlights are the thousands of strolling flamingoes. From the entrance of the park, the road winds through a groundwater forest area where baboon troops can be seen hanging about on the roadside and in the trees. On the grassy banks of the lake, the wildebeest, giraffe, zebra and the large buffalo can be seen grazing the day away. The mahogany and acacia trees are inhabited by the famous tree-climbing lions, if you’re lucky you might spot them lazing on a tree branch. Enjoy your lunch in the middle of the National Park, while admiring the amazing view of the lake.

The Ngorongoro Conservation Area is the home of the Maasai tribe. On your way you will already see some wildlife and impressive landscapes.

Ndutu is a famous location during the Great Migration, which takes place from November till April, and the Calving Season, which takes place between December and February. Witnessing either one of these wildlife spectacles is definitely an unforgettable experience. Lion sightings are common in this area and the riverbank is home to one of the world’s densest populations of leopards.

During the Great Migration and Calving Season there is a lot of predator-prey action, which you can witness when lucky! The area is famous for its abundance of wildlife during these wildlife events. Lion sightings are common in this area and the riverbank is home to one of the world’s densest populations of leopards. Make sure to keep your camera handy!

s the eye can see in the Serengeti National Park. Serengeti National Park spans across 14,763 square kilometres and is easily the largest and arguably most popular of the northern circuit National Parks. The Serengeti is host to the annual Wildebeest migration, when some six million hooves pound the open plains, as more than 200,000 zebras and 300,000 Thomson’s gazelle join the wildebeest’s trek for fresh grazing. Buffalo, elephant, giraffe, lion, hippo and hyena are also frequently sighted throughout the Serengeti.

This is the best park to get the chance to spot the Big 5! Nothing can prepare you for the breathtaking beauty of the Ngorongoro Crater. When you stand at the lookout and gaze into the crater, the clouds hovering around the tip of the rim and the cool mountain breeze in the air, will make you discover the true power and divinity of Mother Nature. This visit to the crater will probably be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life. Due to the natural rims of the crater, there is an abundance of wildlife throughout the conservation area that is home to the Big Five.

sha, which is more or less a 3 hour drive away.