Twiga Safari and Travel

Safari Serengeti and Ngorongoro - 5 Days

Destination:Serengeti and Ngorongoro

Major Attractions:Big Five, Ngorongoro Caldera

Tour Guides Language: English

Starting Point: Arusha/Moshi

Ending Point: Arusha/Moshi

Safari Activity: Game drive

Additional info: Provide armed rangers to escort travelers during night safari.

ITINERARY

Itinerary Details

Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport

Pick up from the airport upon arrival by a professional guide. Transfer to the booked hotel in Arusha for check in. Get a short safari briefing from the tour guide for the safari overview.

DAY 1

Transfer To Serengeti National Park

Leave at 8:00 and drive to Serengeti for about 5-6 hours. Have lunch upon your arrival and go for an afternoon game drive while exploring the vast plains of Serengeti. In the evening, Transfer to the designed campsitefor overnight stay.

DAY 2

Full Day Game Drive In Serengeti

Leave for a day’s game drive in the Serengeti plains. Game viewing to spot Big Five, hippos, elands, zebras, antelopes and others. Break for a picnic lunch and proceed with game viewing till late evening. Transfer to the designed campsitefor overnight stay.

DAY 3

Transfer To Ngorongoro Via Olduvai Gorge

Leave for Oldupai Gorge, an anthropological site holding remains for the first human. Have lunch enroute and proceed with the drive to Ngorongoro. Transfer to the designed campsitefor overnight stay.

DAY 4

Full Day Game Drive In Ngorongoro Crater

Start descending down the Ngorongoro Crater, the largest unbroken caldera which is a home to a variety of animals and bird species. Game drive in the crater to spot Big Five, elands, buffalos, jackals and thousands of flamingos. Break for lunch at a picnic site and proceed with game drive till late afternoon. Transfer to the designed campsitefor overnight stay.

DAY 5

Transfer To Arusha Via Nainokanoka Village

Checkout of the hotel and drive to Nainokanoka village. Take a short walk to the maasai bomas. Get a chance to learn and see their cultural practices and tradition including local dances and making of handicrafts. Break for a picnic lunch and drive back to Arusha.

SAFARI PACKING LISTS

Right Clothing

It’s important to pack the right and necessary clothing needed for an African safari. This is due to weather conditions and nature of the trip. Bright colored clothes are strictly prohibited.

Safari clothes include:

Safari boots.
Dark colored long sleeved shirts.
Warm sweater.
2-3 trousers/pants.
Sun hats and glasses.
3 to 4 pairs of socks.
Light rain coat.
Cotton underwear.
3 to 4 pairs of socks
Pair of flip flop or sandals.

Medical Facilities

Health safety is highly required while on a safari. Though health insurance is issued by the tour company, personal preparation won’t do any harm. Consider having

Yellow fever health card (most crucial when travelling to Tanzania).
Pain killers.
Mosquito repellants.
Malaria medication.
Bandages and plasters.
Antihistamine for cases of insects bites.
Allergy medication.
Sunscreen.

Electronic Devices

The necessary devices include:

Digital camera with extra batteries.
Tablet or Ipad for doing personal work or storing information.
Binocular.
Flashlight.

Toiletries

Hotels and lodges provide toiletries though personal stuffs will be of a great help especially if nature calls and you have to use bush toilet. Consider packing:

Toilet paper/Tissue.
Toothbrush.
Toothpaste.
Shampoo and air conditioner.

Supply Of Cash

Having cash is mostly recommended in a safari since not all places use credit cards. Additionally cash is most useful in case of purchasing personal items. US dollar is highly used for payment.

A wildlife safari is one of the greatest adventures that creates wonderful and lifetime memories.