Whispers of the Serengeti

Your safari begins after your pick up from the JRO Airport / hotel departure from Arusha, driving to Tarangire National Park. Upon arrival, enjoy your first safari lunch before heading out on an afternoon game drive. Tarangire is known for its vast elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and the Tarangire River, which attracts wildlife throughout the year. Expect to see elephants, giraffes, buffalo, zebras, and a variety of birdlife. In the evening, proceed to your lodge or tented camp for dinner and overnight.

After breakfast, depart Tarangire and drive through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying views of highlands and Maasai villages. As you enter Serengeti National Park, the landscape opens into endless plains and wildlife sightings become frequent. Enjoy an en-route game drive through the Central Serengeti, one of the most wildlife-rich areas of the park. This region is famous for resident predators, especially lions, leopards, and cheetahs. Arrive at your lodge or camp in the afternoon for lunch. Overnight at central Serengeti.

After breakfast, depart Central Serengeti and travel north toward the remote Kogatende region with a game drive en route. As you move deeper into Northern Serengeti, the crowds thin out and the landscape becomes more rugged and wild. This area is especially important during the Great Migration, as herds move toward the Mara River. Arrive at your lodge or camp near the river in the afternoon for dinner and overnight.

Today is dedicated to exploring the Northern Serengeti, focusing on the Mara River and surrounding plains. During migration season, large herds of wildebeest and zebra gather here, and with luck you may witness dramatic river crossings. The riverbanks are also home to large crocodiles, hippos, and predators such as lions and leopards. Enjoy a full day of game drives with a picnic lunch in the bush before returning to camp in the evening.

Another full day is dedicated to Northern Serengeti, giving you ample time to follow migration movements and explore different sections of the region. With two full days here, your chances of witnessing migration activity are significantly increased. Beyond the migration, the area is rich in wildlife including lions, leopards, elephants, giraffes, and hyenas. Return to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight, enjoying the quiet and remote wilderness atmosphere. Optional Hot Air Balloon Safari: For a truly memorable experience, guests may opt for an early-morning balloon safari over the Northern Serengeti, offering a breathtaking aerial view of wildlife and landscapes at sunrise.

After breakfast, begin the journey back toward Central Serengeti with a game drive en route. This transfer offers fresh wildlife sightings and diverse landscapes, passing through open plains and wildlife corridors. Expect to see plains game, predators, and a wide variety of birdlife along the way. Arrive in Central Serengeti later in the day for dinner and overnight

After breakfast, depart Serengeti and drive toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. As you ascend into the highlands, enjoy changing scenery and cooler temperatures. Upon arrival at the crater rim, take in breathtaking views of the Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera. Check in to your lodge near the crater to enjoy a relaxed evening.

Early in the morning, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive on the crater floor. This unique ecosystem supports a high concentration of wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffalo, flamingos, and the endangered black rhino. After the game drive and lunch, continue to Lake Manyara, arriving at your lodge for dinner and overnight.

After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, known for its lush groundwater forest, diverse birdlife, and famous tree-climbing lions. The park offers a beautiful contrast to the open plains visited earlier in the safari. Later, drive back to Arusha, marking the end of your safari services.