3 Day Serengeti Wildlife Safari
The 3 Day Serengeti Wildlife Safari, to Serengeti park covers an area of over 14,750 square kilometers of savannah, riverine forest, grassland plains as well as woodlands. It has also got many animal species including; 2500 lions, 1000 leopards, African Bush elephants, African buffalos, eastern black Rhinoceros, Thomson’s and grant’s gazelles, wildebeest, water bucks, eland, striped hyenas, spotted hyenas, baboon, eastern African wild dog, impalas, as well as Maasai giraffes, not only but also the park has over 500 bird species for example the vultures, love birds, martial eagles, crowned cranes, Marabou storks, Kori bastards, ostriches plus the secretary bird.
The Serengeti National Park in Tanzania
One of the most famous and iconic wildlife conservation areas in the world. It is known for its vast savannah landscapes, diverse wildlife, and the annual Great Migration, where millions of wildebeest, zebras, and other herbivores move in search of water and greener pastures. Here’s a glimpse of the incredible wildlife you can encounter in the Serengeti:
Big Five:
The Serengeti is home to all members of the “Big Five” — lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and rhinoceros. These animals are some of the most sought-after sightings on safari, and the Serengeti provides excellent opportunities to see them in their natural habitat.
Great Migration:
The Great Migration is one of the most spectacular wildlife events on Earth. Each year, over a million wildebeest, accompanied by hundreds of thousands of zebras and other ungulates, make a circular journey between the Serengeti in Tanzania and the Masai Mara in Kenya in search of food and water. The migration is a dramatic display of nature’s cycles and survival instincts.
Predators:
The Serengeti is a prime location for observing predators in action. The large populations of herbivores provide a steady food source for lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas. Visitors have the chance to witness thrilling predator-prey interactions.
Cheetahs:
The Serengeti is renowned for its healthy population of cheetahs. These swift and graceful predators are often seen patrolling the open plains in search of prey.
Giraffes:
The Serengeti is home to both Masai giraffes and reticulated giraffes. These elegant creatures often seen gracefully walking through the savannah, using their long necks to reach leaves on high branches.
Birdlife:
The park boasts a diverse array of bird species, with over 500 recorded. From colorful bee-eaters and lilac-breasted rollers to large ostriches and secretary birds, the birdlife adds to the park’s natural beauty.
Hippo Pools:
The Serengeti is home to various water bodies and hippo pools. These pools provide habitat for hippos and crocodiles, and they are prime spots to witness hippos lounging in the water and crocodiles sunning themselves.
Nocturnal Wildlife:
While the daytime offers plenty of wildlife sightings, the Serengeti also has a vibrant nocturnal world. Nighttime game drives can reveal animals such as servals, aardvarks, and lesser-known creatures that are more active after dark.
Landscape:
Beyond the wildlife, the Serengeti’s vast and varied landscapes are captivating. From open grasslands to rocky outcrops (kopjes) and acacia woodlands, the scenery adds to the overall experience.
Detailed guide
Day 1: Transfer from Arusha to Serengeti National Park
Mean while after having breakfast at your lodge in Arusha, then your transfer to Serengeti National Park at 7:00am starts. Which is approximately 335 km from Arusha town hence it’s also known as a world heritage site as well as the oldest of the national parks. Furthermore, it’s mainly known for the annual wildebeests, 200000 zebras and 300,000 Thomson’s gazelle were its said that they migrate within the months of May, June, July, October, November and December. Upon your arrival at the park, proceed with checking in at your lodge thus continue with a walk within the safari park.
Location: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation Options
Luxury: Four Seasons Safari Lodge.
Mid-Range: Asilia Dunia Camp.
Budget: Usanja Camp.
Day 2: Have Full day game viewing in the park
Meanwhile, you’ll enjoy a game drive early in the morning in that you are able to view all the nighttime creatures’ that are returning from hunting. In the same way, also seeing the lions awaking in the dawn, similarly your sight will be covered by so many more other Tanzania’s safari animals plus birds as mentioned in the introduction above plus unmentioned ones, were which of the mentioned will take place during the game drive. Afterwards you will be returning to the lodge in the afternoon along relaxing for the evening.
Location: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation Options
Luxury: Four Seasons Safari Lodge.
Mid-Range: Asilia Dunia Camp.
Budget: Usanja Camp.
Day 3: Transfer back to Arusha and Departure
Timely in the morning, soon after your breakfast at the lodge going back to Arusha where lunch is served . In addition, the guide will take you to the Airport for your departure flight. Thus end of Safari
Price Includes:
Photography and touring
Full board accommodation.
Full-time English-speaking professional driver/guide.
All tour activities as detailed in the itinerary.
Transportation.
Airport transfer.
Price Excludes:
Tanzania hotel fees (the eve of the safari and the night after the safari)
Beverages/ drinks.
International flights.
Optional activities and any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary.
Visas, Items of a personal nature.
Tips, Laundry services.
