8 – Day Northern Parks Lodge Comfort (Migration)

Today we'll wake up early in the morning and after breakfast, we will drive into the amazing Ngorongoro Crater.

The Ngorongoro Crater is the largest intact crater in the world. The crater life estimated 30,000 large mammals. Due to its natural borders, there is an abundance of wildlife throughout the conservation area which is home to the Big Five including the African black rhino as well as hyena, zebra and elephants to name a few. At the end of the day we head to Ndutu/South Serengeti where we overnight at Africa Safari South Serengeti. The area is famous for the calving season of the Great Migration, an absolute highlight of the annual wildebeest migration.

On day three, we will head towards the Serengeti. After a few hours drive, we will arrive at the Serengeti gate. After lunch, we will do a game drive all afternoon in this beautiful park. The Serengeti is known for its endless plains of savannah and forest landscapes. The park is famous for the migration involving about 1.5 million herbivores and followers.

At the end of the day, we will arrive at Africa Safari Ikoma where you'll sleep in a furnished comfort safari tent. Located between Serengeti Seronera, Grumeti and Ikorongo Game Reserves, the location is perfect for exploring the Serengeti. It’s the perfect retreat for a relaxing moment watching birdlife or rather just relax while listening to the sounds of the African bush.

We will start the day with a game drive in the Ikona Wildlife Management Area. This area supports a variety of wildlife across 242 square kilometers of pristine wilderness including herds of elephant, waterbuck, black and white Colobus monkeys, shy leopard and both the Greater and the Lesser kudu. In the afternoon, we will explore the area on foot with a ranger (walking safari) which will end with a sundowner. A unique experience! You'll spend another night at Africa Safari Ikoma.

On the fifth day, we will continue our game drive in Serengeti and we will be heading north. In the migration season, we can pass by the Mara River. Be amazed by the thousands of animals crossing the river. A once in a lifetime experience! At the end of the day, we will overnight at Africa Safari Maasai Boma Lodge. As the accommodation’s name suggests, it is inspired by a traditional Maasai boma. Look around you and you’ll understand why; you’re in their midst. The village is called Ololosokwan and although not located in an official game reserve or national park, even here you can find game.

After breakfast, we will head to Lake Natron. The drives from the northern Serengeti are remote, with a desolate other-worldly beauty and an incomparable feeling of space and antiquity. The roads pass through untraveled Maasai land, with small bomas and big mountains often in view in a wild, cauterised landscape. From June to November the lake has around two million flamingos.

On the way to the lodge, we can make a stop at the hot springs. We will overnight at Africa Safari Lake Natron. The lodge has a swimming pool that is embedded in its surrounding landscapes and comes complete with stunning views of neighbouring Mount Ol Doinyo Lengai, a still-active volcano. Enjoy the view! From the lodge, you can take a 10 minute walk to the lake with your guide.

In the morning, your guide will take you for an adventurous walk to the waterfalls (make sure to bring walking shoes). Several Maasai villages are found nearby and your guide for the hike will be a Maasai. After lunch, you’ll head to Mto wa Mbu where you will overnight at Africa Safari Lake Manyara.

Today we will go to Lake Manyara National Park. This park is known for its breathtaking panoramic views, waterfalls, babbling brooks with clear water and hot springs. We will do a game drive in Lake Manyara all day long and in the afternoon, we'll drive back to Arusha where we arrive before dinner.