What To Do In The Serengeti If It Is Your First Time?

What To Do In The Serengeti If It Is Your First Time, Going to Serengeti for the first time is tempting because you have all the pictures, the documentaries, and the imagination in your head. You just can’t imagine how it’s going to be. Well! We all have such a feeling, especially when visiting a new place. But it’s important to arrange your to-do list in order of preference in order to get the most out of your safari. How do you do that? We are here to help you. In this article, we’ll uncover five unique things to do in the Serengeti for your first time.

Game drives.

A game drive is a traditional way to experience the beauty of Serengeti National Park. The vast expansive plains are worth a drive to search for wildlife. Start your day with a morning drive to catch dawn and encounter the big cats like leopards and cheetahs. These canines are out there in the morning because it’s cool. They use this time to hunt and have their meals up in acacia trees. Mornings are also perfect for watching other animals like buffalo, wildebeest, elephant, as well as birds.

In the afternoon, there’s less drama in the Serengeti because most animals find shade to avoid the heat. Have your novel in your hands or indulge in wellness treatments, or soak up in a swimming pool while sighting some animals. In the evening, set for another drive to see more animals and for a possible leopard or lion kill. This time is best for hunting. So, paying attention to the shaking of tree branches, it might be a leopard stalking its prey.

Balloon safari.

Nothing equals the thrill of soaring above the ‘endless plains’ of the Serengeti. It’s an incredible experience you should try on your first trip. The journey starts early in the morning at around 5:00 a.m. The guide will pick you up from the camp and transfer you to the launch site. Upon arriving, the pilot and his support team will welcome you. You’ll be briefed about the experience, what to expect, and all the safety precautions.

After boarding, the pilot will start pumping the balloon with hot air until it starts to rise. The initial stage of take-off can be shaky, but hold tight, it will stabilize soon. For the next hour, you will be floating gently in the air (usually in the wind direction) while watching the wildlife and striking landscape. The next stage will be landing. The pilot will inform you before he starts the descent.

Upon landing successfully, you will be taken to a special, well-prepared setting for a bush breakfast. This celebratory morning meal usually comes with a glass of champagne to toast to the experience.

Guide nature walks.

Between game drives, you can go for a walk with the camp staff or your guide. This authentic experience not only brings you close to nature, but it also makes you feel. You can learn medicinal plants – the ones the Maasai use to cure sickness in the wild. You may also spot even large game like antelope, buffalo, and elephant.

Stargazing experience

Many guests overlook this simple yet rewarding activity. Serengeti is far from towns and cities, away from light pollution. After your dinner, head out to a special site to watch the beautiful blanket of stars. This activity is exceptionally rewarding during the dry season (June to October). Some lodges and camps elevate this experience with a large telescope. They also provide you with a knowledgeable local guide who knows how to interpret the pattern of stars. Singita Sasakwa Lodge, the Four Seasons Serengeti Lodge, and One Nature Nyaruswiga are examples.

Sundowner

Watching the sun sink into the plains is something every first-time visitor should try in the Serengeti. There’s that moment when the wilderness goes silent with only the birds’ sounds breaking the silence. This time, prey find their best hideouts to avoid nocturnal predators. Predators also locate their possible areas of attack when the night sets in. The sunset is always peaceful, with just nature displaying its purest form.

Bush dinner

Request a special candlelit dinner in the bush of the Serengeti. Dining to the sound of a hyena haunting call or a lion’s roar is a memorable thing to take back home. It makes your part of the wilderness, elevating your experience. After a meal, spend time around a campfire talking with our guides or having a dinner talk with your partner (for couples or honeymooners).

The bottom line

Serengeti is more than that. The wildebeest migration deserves a special treat before you realize that the Big Five have a special place in your heart. But the process of viewing these wonders involves small actions like these. As you plan your next adventure, remember to include these adventurous activities in your to-do list.

Are you ready for the adventure? Start planning with our expert safari planners today. If you are stuck, please call us.