7-Day Eland: Lake Natron, Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti
This seven-day safari program offers a richly diverse wildlife experience! You'll get a chance to see pink flamingos and pelicans in the otherworldly Lake Natron, nestled near the active Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano, a place so remote that very few have ventured there. You'll also visit the Ngorongoro Crater, a unique ecosystem enclosed within the walls of an ancient collapsed volcanic crater, and the grand Serengeti Valley, renowned for its migrating wildebeest and zebra herds, as well as its cheetahs and lion prides. Each park you visit is unique in its own way, so strap in for a whirlwind of incredible experiences! This program is ideal for July through October, when hundreds of flamingos flock to Lake Natron for breeding, and the Serengeti hosts its most anticipated event of the year - the Great Migration. While the basic itinerary on this website includes game drives in Seronera (central Serengeti), we can modify your accommodations and itinerary based on your travel dates to include other parts of the Serengeti, or add extra days in Kogatende (Northern Serengeti) for a chance to witness the dramatic wildebeests' river crossings at the Mara River in late July and August (price may change based on modifications - reach out to our travel managers to learn more!)
Why you'll love this trip
Safari in National Parks: Lake Natron, Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti
Certified and experienced English-speaking safari guide
Built as a 7-day safari starting from $3,695.
Itinerary
Inclusions and activities
Destinations
Lake Natron, Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti
Meals
Hotels and lodges described on the program Meals described on the program Bottled water, soft drinks, hot coffee and tea while in the jeep on safari
Transport
All transfers described on the program Comfortable Land Cruiser 4x4s with pop-up roof, fridge, Wi-Fi, and power outlets
Accommodation
Ngare Sero Mountain Lodge, Lake Natron Camp, Sound of Silence - Lake Manyara, Sound of Silence - Serengeti
Included activities
- Certified and experienced English-speaking safari guide
- National park fees for the entire tour (park entry fees and concession fees)
- Free Wi-Fi. Signal will be available in only 60-75% of the travelled territories due to lack of cell coverage in the wilderness areas
- 24/7 phone support service
- Air Ambulance Service by AMREF Flying Doctors
- Binoculars (1 pc per SUV)
- Medical kit
Optional extras / Not Included
- Air tickets;
- Visa fee;
- Travel insurance;
- Tips to your safari guide ($30-50 per day per car).
- By default our tours include shared accommodation in twin/double rooms, unless requested and agreed otherwise. Single supplement is available upon request. Please refer to the program to see your accommodation arrangements
- Moshi and Arusha-based accommodations usually include breakfast only, unless requested and agreed otherwise. Please refer to the program to see your meal plans on each night
- Most safari lodges usually do not include tea, coffee, soft and alcoholic drinks not to have you overpay for beverages you don't need. You will be able to order and pay for drinks at the hotels' restaurants
- Tented lodges are the most common type of accommodation in savannah. Many of them work on solar energy. This sometimes means bucket showers, limited wi-fi and no hair dryers, all in an effort to reduce environmental impact. We encourage you to do some basic research on the accommodations in your program to ensure the safari matches your travel style
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