Ngorongoro National Park Tours from Serengeti National Park

What our customers ask about Ngorongoro National Park Tours from Serengeti National Park

• What are the most common wildlife sightings when starting from Serengeti National Park?

  Serengeti National Park offers frequent sightings of the Big Five (lions leopards elephants rhinos and buffalo) across its expansive 15,000 square kilometers. The park is home to more than 2 million herbivores along with 4,000 lions 1,000 leopards and 550 cheetahs. From July to October visitors can see millions of wildebeest making their way across the Mara River during the Great Migration. A TourRadar traveler mentioned "We saw all of the Big Five within our first two days plus countless zebras and gazelles in the Seronera region."

• What's the best time to start a tour from Serengeti National Park to see the Great Migration?

  Plan your Serengeti National Park visit between July and October to see the Great Migration at its peak. During these months the northern Serengeti becomes a hub of activity as millions of wildebeest make their dramatic river crossings. Many tours like the Savannah Explorer plan their schedules around these natural events. A TourRadar traveler commented "Visiting in August gave us front-row seats to multiple river crossings and incredible predator-prey interactions."

• How do tours combine Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater experiences?

  Most tours begin with game drives in Serengeti National Park followed by a visit to the Ngorongoro Crater. The drive between these locations takes about 2 hours and often includes wildlife spotting opportunities. At Ngorongoro visitors spend a full day exploring the crater where they can spot black rhinos see flamingos at Lake Magadi and observe large lion prides. A TourRadar traveler noted "The combination of Serengeti's vast plains and Ngorongoro's concentrated wildlife created the perfect safari experience."

• What are the main starting points within Serengeti National Park for safaris?

  Serengeti National Park offers several key starting points for safaris. The Seronera Airstrip in Central Serengeti serves as the main hub thanks to its central location and year-round wildlife viewing opportunities. Other popular departure points include Kogatende in the Northern Serengeti the park's main entrance gate and the Embalakai tented campsite in Central Serengeti. A TourRadar traveler shared "Starting from Seronera gave us easy access to both the northern and central regions of the park."

• What transportation options are available for tours starting in Serengeti National Park?

  Tours in Serengeti National Park use specially equipped 4x4 Land Cruisers designed for safari viewing. Many tour packages include 3-hour domestic flights from Zanzibar to Seronera Airstrip. Once in the park experienced guides lead game drives in these safari vehicles that are set up for optimal wildlife viewing and photography. A TourRadar traveler mentioned "The Land Cruisers were comfortable and perfectly designed for photography and game viewing with plenty of space for everyone."

• How long are the game drives when starting from Serengeti National Park?

  Game drives begin around 6:00 AM and run until approximately 4:00 PM with scheduled stops for meals and breaks. Morning drives provide the best chances to see predator activity while afternoon drives focus on general wildlife observation. During migration season in the northern Serengeti drives often extend to full days. A TourRadar traveler shared "The early morning starts were worth it as we witnessed incredible predator hunts and migration crossings."