Overview
Embarking on a four-day safari in the Serengeti National Park is a journey into the heart of one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife sanctuaries. This experience promises breathtaking landscapes, exhilarating wildlife encounters, and luxurious accommodations that blend seamlessly with the natural environment.
Tour Highlights
- Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Serengeti in small aircraft with scenic flight
- Day 2: Game drives in the central Serengeti
- Day 3: Witness the great Migration in Grumeti River
- Day 4: Departure to Arusha
Day to Day Detailed Itinerary
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly greeted by your guide and transferred to a small aircraft for a scenic flight to the Serengeti. As you soar above the vast savannah, the anticipation builds. You land on a remote airstrip within the park, where your safari adventure begins.
After a brief rest and refreshments at your luxurious lodge, you embark on your first game drive. The Serengeti’s immense plains unfold before you, dotted with acacia trees and teeming with wildlife. Your guide, an experienced tracker, points out the rich variety of animals, from herds of wildebeest and zebras to solitary predators like lions and cheetahs. As the sun sets, casting a golden glow over the landscape, you return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation options: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge (Luxury)
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Rise with the sun for an early morning game drive. The cool dawn hours are prime time for wildlife activity. You might witness a pride of lions finishing off a night hunt or a herd of elephants making their way to a waterhole. Breakfast is served in the bush, allowing you to soak in the serene beauty of the awakening savannah.
After a hearty lunch back at the lodge, you have some leisure time to relax by the pool or partake in a guided nature walk around the lodge’s grounds. These walks offer a chance to learn about the smaller inhabitants of the Serengeti and the intricate ecosystems that sustain them.
An afternoon game drive reveals more of the park’s diverse inhabitants. As dusk approaches, you may witness the dramatic interactions between predator and prey, a highlight for any safari. Tonight, you stay at the centrally located Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge, where luxury tents provide an intimate connection with nature without sacrificing comfort.
Accommodation options: Lemala Ewanjan Tented Camp, Serengeti Wilderness camp, Ole Serai Camp
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Today, you journey towards the Grumeti River, famous for its crocodiles and as a crossing point for the Great Migration. Depending on the time of year, you may witness thousands of wildebeest and zebras braving the river’s treacherous waters, a spectacle of nature’s raw power and instincts
Lunch is served at a scenic spot overlooking the river, providing a front-row seat to the unfolding drama. The afternoon is spent exploring the riverbanks and surrounding woodlands, home to diverse birdlife and other animals.
Tonight’s accommodation is at the luxurious and exclusive Grumeti Serengeti Tented Camp. Nestled in a remote area of the park, the camp offers an unparalleled wilderness experience. Dinner is a lavish affair, often accompanied by traditional Maasai performances, adding a cultural dimension to your safari.
Accommodation options: Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge, Seronera Wildlife lodge (Budget),
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Your final day begins with a relaxed breakfast at the camp, followed by a farewell game drive. This is your chance to catch any last glimpses of the wildlife and landscapes that have captivated you over the past days.
You return to the airstrip for your flight back to Arusha. En route, take in the sweeping views of the Serengeti one last time, a perfect conclusion to your adventure. Upon arrival in Arusha, you are transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward journey.
End of Tour
Tour Includes & Excludes
The Tour Includes
- Accommodation and meals
- Transportation in 4x4 safari vehicle
- Services of an English-Speaking guide
- Park entrance fees
- All activities included in the Itinerary
- Bottled water
- Pick up and drop off
The Tour Excludes
- Internal flights and Visas
- Tips for guides, driver and porters hired at the lodge
- Drinks, like Alcohol beverages