Olduvai Gorge is part of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and one of the most important archaeological sites. It is famously known as the “Cradle of Mankind”.
Dr. Leakey and his wife discovered the remains of Homo hablis – a species of man that became extinct more than 1.75 million years ago. This is also famous for the “footprints” of the early man.
4-Day Serengeti, Olduvai Gorge and Ngorongoro Safari
Day 1: Mwanza City | Serengeti National park via Ndabaka gate
After having your breakfast depart at 9.000am for the 2hrs30min drive to the World famous Serengeti National park through the western Savannah woodland.
Serengeti is arguably the Africa’s breathtaking National park. It is the home of millions of large mammals, including what is so called the Big 5: elephant, lion, buffalo, leopard and the rarely seen black rhinoceros. Over 500 species of birds have been recorded in the area, birds of prey, vultures, lovebirds, cranes, bateleur, weavers, and our very own Shrike-Northern White-crowned Shrike.
It is here where the world’s great migration takes place annually. Nile Crocodiles, the largest crocodile lie in wait in Serengeti rivers.
Meals included: Packed Lunch | Dinner.
DAY 2: Serengeti National Park | Full Day Game viewing.
After breakfast depart from the camp and drive direct to the World famous Serengeti National park via the endless plains.
Explore an uncountable number of animals through savannah grasslands, islands in the sea of grass “kopjes”, acacia forests and savannah woodland. Our professional guide is always happy to share with you lots of hidden secrets in the Serengeti, why Serengeti shall never die, how the endless plain was formed and its roles in the great migration. Get to know why the park was named “Serengeti” instead of its original name ‘Siringet” and much much more..!
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner.
DAY 3: Serengeti National Park | Olduvai Gorge visit.
After breakfast depart from the lodge and drive direct to the World famous Serengeti National park via the endless plains. Explore the breeding ground for the great migrations before ar
Drive to the Olduvai Gorge where Louis and Mary Leakey discovered Homo habilis, regarded as one of the earliest members of the human genus. Walk around the excavation sites and learn more about this wonderful place on Earth. Later after visiting the Gorge we will drive to our lodge in Ngorongoro and prepare ourselves for the Ngorongoro Crater the next day.
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner.
Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater | Drive to Arusha.
Soon after early breakfast drive to the crater via the endless plains of the Serengeti. Enjoy your packed lunch as you descend down the Ngorongoro crater.
The Ngorongoro crater, which has been declared a world heritage site, lies within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area that covers more than 8000 sq.km With an area of 304 sq. km. the crater is the home of up to 30,000 large mammals. More than 100 species of birds not found in the Serengeti have been recorded here. This is the world’s largest unbroken caldera and the 8th wonder of the world. Our friendly safari guide is always happy to share with you about the behind the scene perspectives about the formation of the caldera, ecological facts and much much more..!
This is the only place in Africa where it is easy to find big cats like lions (5 prides of lions have been recorded), cheetah, clans of the hyena, jackals, serval cats a few to mention. Search out for rarely seen black rhino
Afternoon start descending the crater and drive towards the exit gate while enjoying en-route game viewing through Ngorongoro highland coloured by the green forest.
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch
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