Itinerary
Overview
July to October Adventure in Serengeti & Ngorongoro
The Nyumbu Package is a thrilling 5-day safari that takes you deep into the heart of the Serengeti, one of Africa’s most famous wildlife destinations. Known for its vast savannahs, incredible biodiversity, and the Great Migration, the Serengeti offers an unparalleled safari experience.
Highlights & Activities
What's on offer during this trip?
Budget Accommodation
Safari using affordable Hotels, Lodges, or Camps, comparable to a 1-2 star Hotel. Accommodation is usually located outside the National Park.
Mid-range Accommodation
Safari using medium to large–scale Lodges, tented camps, or Cottage Camps, comparable to a 3-star Hotel
Luxury – Accommodation
Safari using deluxe tented camps or Lodges usually located inside the National Park and comparable to a 4-star hotel. Accommodation is usually located inside the Park.
Luxury+ – Accommodation
Safari using extremely luxurious tented camps or Lodge, usually located in a private wildlife – Viewing area and comparable to a 5-star Hotel. Expect great food, excellent service, top-quality guiding, and gorgeous tents or rooms. Most luxury + properties charge around USD$ 850 to 1850 per person per night!
Itinerary
Day by day
Day 1: Arrival in Serengeti National Park
Morning: Arrive at Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport and take a short domestic flight to the Serengeti. As your plane touches down on the Serengeti airstrip, you’ll already feel the wild beauty of the park around you.
Afternoon: Meet your guide and transfer to your luxury tented camp. Enjoy a welcome lunch, then relax and soak in the panoramic views of the Serengeti plains from your lodge.
Late Afternoon: Embark on your first game drive. Witness giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and elephants roaming the savannah. Keep your camera ready for lions, leopards, and cheetahs.
Evening: Return to camp for a gourmet dinner under the stars. Relax around the campfire as you listen to the sounds of the African night.
Accommodation: Luxury Tented Camp or Lodge
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Highlight: First game drive – stunning Serengeti sunset.
Day 2: Full Day Game Drives – Tracking the Great Migration
Morning: After an early breakfast, set out for a full-day game drive. Depending on the time of year, you may follow the path of the Great Migration, witnessing thousands of wildebeests and zebras as they cross the Serengeti in search of greener pastures.
Midday: Enjoy a bush picnic lunch in the heart of the park, surrounded by the iconic landscape of acacia trees and sweeping plains.
Afternoon: Continue your game drive, focusing on areas known for large predators, including lions, hyenas, and leopards. Your guide will provide insight into the park’s rich ecosystem and unique wildlife behaviour.
Evening: Return to your camp for a sundowner drink and a relaxing evening by the campfire.
Accommodation: Luxury Tented Camp or Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Highlight: Tracking the Great Migration (seasonal) or Big Cats sightings.
Day 3: Sunrise Safari and Optional Hot Air Balloon
Pre-Dawn: Optionally, begin your day with a hot air balloon safari at sunrise. Drift over the Serengeti plains and watch as wildlife awakens beneath you, followed by a champagne breakfast in the bush.
Morning: If you opt out of the balloon ride, enjoy an early morning game drive. Dawn is a prime time for wildlife activity, and you may catch predators like lions or leopards returning from night hunts.
Late Morning: Visit the Seronera River Valley, a popular area for viewing hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of bird species.
Afternoon: Return to the lodge for a relaxing afternoon by the pool, followed by an optional nature walk with a guide to learn about the smaller flora and fauna of the Serengeti.
Evening: Enjoy a cultural evening with stories from your Maasai guide around the fire.
Accommodation: Luxury Tented Camp or Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Highlight: Optional hot air balloon safari and Seronera River visit.
Day 4: Game Drives and Maasai Village Visit
Morning: Enjoy another morning game drive, exploring new areas of the Serengeti. Keep an eye out for elephants, buffalo, and elusive rhinos.
Late Morning: Visit a traditional Maasai village on the outskirts of the park. Engage with the Maasai people, learn about their nomadic culture, and experience their way of life.
Afternoon: After lunch back at the camp, embark on an afternoon game drive to maximize your wildlife encounters. Alternatively, enjoy a walking safari in a designated area, focusing on the smaller details of the ecosystem.
Evening: End your day with a farewell bush dinner under the stars, with traditional Maasai entertainment to celebrate your last night in the Serengeti.
Accommodation: Luxury Tented Camp or Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Highlight: Maasai village visit and walking safari.
Day 5: Morning Game Drive and Departure
Morning: Enjoy a final early morning game drive. Watch the sunrise one last time over the Serengeti before returning to camp for breakfast.
Late Morning: Transfer to the airstrip for your return flight to Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport, where you will continue your onward journey.
Meals: Breakfast
Highlight: Farewell sunrise game drive.
What's Included?
- All Park entry fees
- Concession fees
- All Park Camping fees
- Pick up from the Airport
- Hotels/Lodge/Tented Camps/Campsites according to safari program
- All park fees
- Meals as per the above itinerary
- Domestic flights
- English-speaking driver/guide
- Transport 4×4 Toyota Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
- Drinking water while on safari
What's Excluded?
- International flights and Tanzania entry visas.
- Travel insurance and optional medical evacuation.
- Personal expenses, including tips, beverages, and souvenirs.
- Activities not listed in the main itinerary details.
