Your adventure with Tanzania Songbirds Safaris begins at 7:00 AM, with a private pick-up from your hotel in Arusha. The long, scenic drive of approximately 7-8 hours takes you through the beautiful agricultural landscapes of Karatu, past the magnificent views of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and finally down onto the seemingly Endless Plains of the Serengeti. This transit is an adventure in itself, with a game drive starting the moment you enter the park gate. Your guide will take you on an en-route game drive into the central Seronera Valley, renowned for its rich concentration of wildlife, especially large prides of lions and highly-visible leopards, thanks to the life-giving Seronera River. You will arrive at the comfortable and authentic Embalakai Authentic Camps in the late afternoon, where you will check into your luxurious en-suite tent, ready for a delicious dinner under the Serengeti stars.

Accommodaction; Embalakai Authentic Camps

Today is dedicated entirely to the exploration of the legendary Serengeti. After an early morning breakfast, you will embark on a full-day game drive with a packed picnic lunch, allowing you to venture far into the plains and maximize your time searching for spectacular wildlife sightings. The central Seronera area is often referred to as the ‘Big Cat Capital of the World,’ providing phenomenal opportunities to observe predators like Lions, Cheetahs, and Leopards in action. You will track large herds of grazers, including Wildebeest, Zebras, and Thomson’s Gazelles, and search for other iconic species like Giraffes, Topis, and Hippos bathing in the water holes. Your expert guide, skilled in interpreting the bush signs, will navigate the network of tracks to bring you to the most rewarding spots. As the sun sets, you will return to Embalakai Authentic Camps for a warm shower, a cozy dinner, and the incredible experience of falling asleep to the nocturnal sounds of the African bush.

Accommodaction; Embalakai Authentic Camps 

After a final, exhilarating early morning game drive in the Serengeti to catch the predators active during the cooler hours, you will return to the camp for a late breakfast. The morning game drive allows for a last chance at spotting any elusive animals you may have missed, often providing some of the most dramatic and photogenic moments of the trip. Following check-out, you will enjoy a final en-route game drive as you head out of the Serengeti and up the Rift Valley Escarpment towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. This is a day of spectacular scenery, transitioning from the wide-open plains to the cool, forested highlands. You will check in to a comfortable mid-range lodge perched near the Ngorongoro Crater rim or in the nearby Karatu area for dinner and your final overnight stay, preparing for the dramatic descent into the Crater the next morning.

Accommodaction; Pick Hotel

An early start is crucial today to descend the 600 meters into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater floor, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a self-contained natural wonder. The Ngorongoro Crater supports a year-round resident population of approximately 30,000 animals, making it the most reliable place in Tanzania to spot all members of the Big Five, including several of the remaining critically endangered Black Rhinos. During your 5-6 hour game drive, you will witness immense herds of Wildebeest, Zebras, Buffalo, and a very dense population of predators like Lions, Hyenas, and Jackals. After a memorable picnic lunch by the hippo pool, you will ascend the crater wall and begin the drive back to Arusha. Depending on your flight schedule, your Tanzania Songbirds Safaris guide will drop you off at your hotel in Arusha or directly at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK), concluding your ultimate Northern Circuit experience.