You know those wildlife documentaries about Africa, the ones that seem fictitious and more like a Disney film? The camera panning out to see hundreds of thousands of wildebeest dotting a grass plain; close up shots of a lion pride effortlessly taking down a zebra; elephants wandering across immense open landscapes, no sight of roads or mankind anywhere. Well, that is the Serengeti. At times it feels fictional. You pinch yourself as it becomes apparent that places like this still exist and you quickly learn that the documentaries offer only a glimpse at what happens in the Serengeti.
For three days you’re going to be right in the middle of it all. Gaze across the endless plains and make out the resident herds, the yellow grass dotted black by wildebeest and zebra. Almost two-million mammals rumble across the Serengeti during the great wildebeest migration, perennially following the same cycle and turning the plains into a great patchwork quilt. Not everything migrates, and some resident herds decide its better to stay put than make an 1,800 mile round journey. That doesn’t mean they’ll escape the predators. While a fearsome gang of big cats track the migration, a huge collection stay and patrol their own territory. The Serengeti isn’t about getting a glance of a lion or leopard. You’ll be finding them every day, perhaps out on a hunt, and often within a few meters of your quivering camera

The crater floor isn’t a big place but extensive in nature, and a 360º swing of the eyes takes in an uncountable variety of big game as Ngorongoro provides the Big Five in a day, perhaps all in a single hour. Bushy haired buffalo love to stare, their prominent horns juxtaposed with comical stuck out ears. Some of Africa’s biggest elephants roam lonely in the acacia forest here; giant old bulls choosing Ngorongoro as their retirement home. Leopards lurk in the trees, awaiting an opportunity to emerge and pounce.

Indigenous tribes are slowly disappearing across Africa and very few remain in Tanzania. Hadzabe bushmen live around Lake Eyasi, continuing ancient practices that compel and enthrall. They take their bow and arrows into the forest, nimbly sidestepping through the trees and tracking animals with remarkable skill. Every upturned stone is a clue, and these traditional hunter gatherers know exactly how to bring home a meal for the village. You’ll spend a day with a local bushman guide and experience how life is lived in this remote and untamed corner of Africa. It’s a place where fires are still lit by rubbing sticks together. Alongside the cultural interaction, there’s a gentle serenity and freedom to the landscape; no wifi, no phones, no noise from passing traffic. This is a day that really will reveal ancient Africa. Tonight will be spent at Kirurumo Tented Lodge

After breakfast you’ll be transferred to Arusha and Kilimanjaro International Airport(KIA) for your homebound flight. We are always happy to serve you.

Notice:
Hotel check-out is at 11:00 AM. In case you need a late check-out because of an evening flight, you have the option to extend your hotel stay till 6:00 PM for an extra fee.