Naabi Hill and into the heart of Serengeti
After somehow navigating the combined exit and entrance process we explore Naabi Hill followed by a beautiful drive through Serengeti to our lodge
Dusty drive from Ngorongoro to Serengeti
After dropping our guide today we make our way towards Serengeti seeing traditional villages, lions, antelopes and birds along the way
Flamingoes on Magadi Lake
We end the day skirting Magadi Lake seeing lots of flamingoes and other birds and even noticing our second rhino between the herds of wildebeests
Lunch at Lerai Forest
We eat lunch at Lerai Forest Picnic Area while exploring the savanna and wetlands along the way
Descent to Ngoitokitok Picnic Area
Our day in Ngorongoro starts with a beautiful descent and then driving to and exploring Ngoitokitok Picnic Area while seeing a rhino, lions and lots of birds
Staying at the edge of Ngorongoro
Next on our route is Ngorongoro Crater where we spend two nights on the Rim at Lions Paw enjoying a great room and beautiful views
Lunch and birding at famous Gibb’s Farm
Lunch today is at the famous Gibb’s Farm preceded by a birding walk through the grounds seeing owls and domestic animals
Turacos on the Elephant Trail
Our day starts with a morning hike along Elephant Trail with a guide and an armed ranger looking for turacos and other interesting birds
A day in stunning Lake Manyara NP
Today is dedicated to Manyara National Park where we drive in as far as we dare finding beautiful and rare birds and lots of mammals
Occupying the high ground at Serena Lodge
Two nights are spent at Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge on a bluff overlooking Lake Manyara with quite a bad access road