5-Day Explore Serengeti National Park and Lake Natron

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival in Karatu

Upon arrival at the Kilimanjaro Airport, you will be met by your driver or representative. They will drive you to see the viewpoint of Mount Kilimanjaro and proceed to Mto wa mbu (Fig tree for an overnight stay waiting for your adventures to start on the following day. You can experience a town tour with your safari guide. If you have time, otherwise, you can relax at the lodge.

Main Destination:

Karatu (Town)

Accommodation:

Fig Tree Lodge

• Budget hotel located in Mto wa Mbu (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake natron

After a delicious breakfast, your tour guide driver will pick you up at your lodge with lunch boxes. You'll transfer to Lake Natron. You will visit waterfalls and Lake Natron, one of the most alkaline lakes in the world. Home to millions of tiny crustaceans, the lake is a haven for thousands of lesser flamingos and is one of the most important flamingo breeding grounds on earth. You will enjoy a refreshing swim in the river and under the waterfalls for a nice cool-down from the hot sun.

Lake Natron is located in northern Tanzania, near the border with neighboring Kenya. Lake Natron is situated northeast of the Ngorongoro Crater. The landscape is dominated by OL Doinyo Lengai, an active volcano that is just south of Lake Natron. Lake Natron is primarily fed by the southern Ewaso Ngiro River and by hot springs that are rich in minerals.

Once the activities are done, you will drive to Maasai Girrafe eco lodge for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Lake Natron

Accommodation:

Maasai Giraffe Eco Lodge

• Budget lodge located at Lake Natron

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer to Central Serengeti

After a delicious breakfast, your tour guide will pick you up from your lodge with packed lunch boxes, and you’ll begin your journey to Serengeti National Park.

As you venture deeper into the park, you’ll quickly understand why “Serengeti” means “endless plains” in Swahili. Spanning approximately 6,900 square miles, the landscape stretches endlessly to the horizon, creating a breathtaking sense of space that challenges your perception of distance.
The Serengeti is world-renowned as the stage for the Great Migration, home to nearly 2 million wildebeest, hundreds of thousands of zebras, and a rich variety of antelope species, including impalas and Thomson’s gazelles.
After an exciting day of game drives, you’ll head to your accommodation at Serengeti Classic Camp, where you can relax, enjoy dinner, and settle in for a peaceful overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)

High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Serengeti Classic View Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer to Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, you will depart with packed lunch boxes for a scenic journey to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area is home to the world’s largest unbroken volcanic caldera and is considered one of Africa’s most extraordinary natural landmarks. The crater supports an exceptional density of wildlife, with approximately 30,000 large mammals inhabiting the area year-round, including buffaloes, lions, elephants, cheetahs, and the endangered black rhino.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

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ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Outpost Lodge

• Budget lodge located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer to Kilimanjaro or Arusha Aiport

After breakfast you will spend some hours at the lodge and if you have some extra time, we will take you to Arusha town for shopping with our guide driver. Afterwards we will transfer you to Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport for departure back home or another destination.

Main Destination:

Kilimanjaro Airport

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.