What Should I Do If This Is My First Time in the Serengeti?
It is tempting to visit the Serengeti for the first time because you have all the images, documentaries, and fantasies in your brain. You simply cannot fathom what it will be like. Alright! Everyone experiences this, particularly when traveling to a new location. However, if you want to make the most of your safari, you need prioritize your to-do list. How is that accomplished? We are available to assist you. We’ll reveal five novel activities for first-time visitors to the Serengeti in this post.
drives for games.
A classic method to take in Serengeti National Park’s splendor is on a game drive. It’s worth the journey to explore the wide-open plains in search of animals. To see the big cats, such as cheetahs and leopards, and to catch the sunrise, begin your day with a morning drive. Because of the chilly weather, these dogs are out in the morning. They hunt and eat among the acacia trees during this time. Additionally, mornings are ideal for observing birds and other creatures like as buffalo, wildebeest, and elephants.
Because most animals seek to cover to avoid the heat, the Serengeti is less dramatic in the afternoon. Enjoy health treatments, hold your novel in your hands, or relax in a swimming pool while seeing some wildlife. Plan to go on another drive in the evening to view more wildlife and possibly catch a lion or leopard. Hunting is most effective at this time. Therefore, if you listen to the tree branches trembling, it may be a leopard pursuing its victim.
Safari in a balloon.
The excitement of flying above the Serengeti’s “endless plains” is unmatched. On your first vacation, you should try this amazing experience. The trip begins at around five in the morning. After picking you up from the camp, the guide will take you to the launch location. The pilot and his crew will greet you when you arrive. You will receive a briefing about the experience, expectations, and safety measures.
Once inside, the pilot will begin pumping hot air into the balloon until it begins to rise. Hold on tight; the initial takeoff phase may be bumpy, but it will soon stabilize. You will spend the next hour seeing the animals and breathtaking scenery while floating softly in the air, generally in the direction of the wind. Landing will be the next step. Prior to initiating the descent, the pilot will notify you.
You will be brought to a unique, prepared location for a bush breakfast after a successful landing. A drink of champagne is typically served with this joyous breakfast meal as a tribute to the occasion.
Lead nature hikes.
You can take a stroll with your guide or the camp staff in between game drives. In addition to bringing you closer to nature, this genuine experience evokes emotions. The Maasai employ medicinal plants to treat illnesses in the bush, and you may learn about them. Additionally, you could see big wildlife like elephants, buffalo, and antelope.
Experience with stargazing
A lot of visitors miss this easy yet worthwhile exercise. The Serengeti is far from both cities and towns, as well as from light pollution. Go to a particular location to observe the stunning blanket of stars after supper. The dry season (June to October) is the most rewarding time to engage in this hobby. Using a huge telescope, several resorts and campers enhance this experience. Additionally, they provide you a competent local guide who is able to decipher the star pattern. Examples include One Nature Nyaruswiga, the Four Seasons Serengeti Lodge, and Singita Sasakwa Lodge.
The sundowner
Every first-time visitor to the Serengeti should see the spectacle of the sun setting over the grasslands. There comes a time when the sounds of birds are the only sounds that break the stillness in the desert. In order to evade nighttime predators, prey this time locate their finest hiding places. When darkness falls, predators also identify potential targets. Every sunset is serene, with just nature in its most pristine state.
Bush dinner
Ask for a unique candlelit meal in the Serengeti wild. A remarkable experience to bring home is dining to the sound of a lion’s roar or a hyena’s melancholic cry. It enhances your experience by integrating you with the outdoors. Following your lunch, chat with our guides over a campfire or, if you’re a couple or honeymooning, have dinner with your significant other.
The bottom line
There is more to the Serengeti. Before you discover that you have a particular place in your heart for the Big Five, you deserve a special treat for the wildebeest migration. However, it takes little things like these to witness these beauties. Keep these daring things on your to-do list while you organize your next journey.
Are you up for the challenge? Work with our knowledgeable safari planners to begin making plans right now. Please give us a call if you are stuck.
