It’s ideal if you’re heading into western Serengeti or the Isebania Gate.
5 Days, 4 Nights Nairobi–Serengeti–Ngorongoro Safari Itinerary entering via Mwanza/ Isebania border, which allows you to enter Serengeti from the western corridor — ideal for those heading into northern Tanzania.
• Early departure from Nairobi heading west (approx. 7–8 hrs).
• Optional overnight or lunch stop in Migori.
• Cross the Isebania border (Kenya-Tanzania) — complete immigration.
• Drive to Mwanza, Tanzania’s lakeside city on Lake Victoria. Overnight in a hotel in Mwanza
• Breakfast and drive to Ndabaka Gate, which is a western entry into Serengeti, (~2 hrs).
• Game drive en route through the Western Corridor.
• Visit Grumeti River, the home to hippos and crocodiles.
• Enjoy the untouched wilderness as it is less crowed with tourists.
• Overnight camp or lodge in Western/Central Serengeti
• Early morning game drive — look for lions, cheetahs, elephants, wildebeest, etc.
• Explore Seronera region, which is famous for its wildlife concentration.
• Optional hot air balloon safari (pre-booked). Overnight camp or lodge in Western/Central Serengeti
• Depart after breakfast toward Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
• Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive and enjoy the sights of rhinos, lions, flamingoes and more animals in the crater floor.
• Drive to Karatu for rest.
• Overnight: Lodge in Karatu
• Optional early morning game drive at Lake Manyara National Park.
• Scenic drive to Arusha with lunch stop.
• Make transfer to Nairobi via shuttle, private car or short flight.