Wings Over the Crater — 5-Day Safari Sojourn

5 Days
Ngorongoro Conservation Area

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Overview

Itinerary

Five focused days in Tanzania's most dramatic wildlife landscapes, beginning with a morning flight from Zanzibar straight into the Northern Serengeti. Three days of Migration tracking bring you face to face with vast wildebeest herds, river crossings, and prowling predators, before the journey south through Central Serengeti and a final descent into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater to search for the Big Five.

Day 01 :

Zanzibar – Northern Serengeti (Kogatende)

Your Great Migration adventure begins with a morning flight from Zanzibar to Kogatende Airstrip in Northern Serengeti. Upon arrival, meet your safari guide and embark on your first game drive through one of the most spectacular wildlife regions in Africa. Spend the day tracking the Great Migration herds as they move across the plains and river systems of Northern Serengeti. Keep an eye out for predators such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards that closely follow the migration.

Overnight: Sero Tented Camp

Day 02 :

Great Migration Safari in Northern Serengeti

After breakfast, enjoy a full day dedicated to tracking the Great Migration. Explore the vast wilderness surrounding the Mara River, where thousands of wildebeest and zebras gather during their annual journey. Your experienced guide will position you in the best locations for wildlife viewing and photography while searching for dramatic migration action and abundant resident wildlife.

Overnight: Sero Tented Camp

Day 03 :

Another Full Day Following the Great Migration

Spend another exciting day exploring different areas of Northern Serengeti in search of the migrating herds. The extra day provides greater flexibility to follow wildlife movements and maximize your chances of witnessing unforgettable migration scenes. Along the way, enjoy sightings of elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of bird species.

Overnight: Sero Tented Camp

Day 04 :

Northern Serengeti – Central Serengeti

Begin the day with a morning game drive in Northern Serengeti before departing on a scenic game drive transfer to Central Serengeti. Enjoy wildlife viewing throughout the journey as you travel across the endless plains of the Serengeti ecosystem. Arrive in the famous Seronera region for an afternoon game drive, renowned for its year-round wildlife concentrations and excellent opportunities to spot big cats.

Overnight: Tukaone Weavers Serengeti Camp

Day 05 :

Ngorongoro Crater Safari – Flight to Zanzibar

After an early breakfast, depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive. Home to an extraordinary concentration of wildlife, the crater offers excellent opportunities to spot the Big Five, including the endangered black rhino. After a picnic lunch and final wildlife viewing, transfer to Arusha Airport for your scheduled flight back to Zanzibar.

Includes/Excludes

Cost Includes

  • Return domestic flights: Zanzibar – Kogatende and Arusha – Zanzibar
  • Airport transfers as per itinerary
  • Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • Professional English-speaking safari guide
  • All national park and conservation fees
  • Ngorongoro Crater service fee
  • Full-board accommodation during the safari
  • Meals as specified in the itinerary
  • Bottled drinking water during game drives
  • All game drives and wildlife viewing activities mentioned in the itinerary

Cost Excludes

  • International flights
  • Tanzania visa fees (if applicable)
  • Travel and medical insurance
  • Personal expenses (laundry, souvenirs, telephone calls, etc.)
  • Tips and gratuities for guides and camp staff

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