5 days in Ngorongoro Conservation Area & Serengeti National Park Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 14th (Thu): steep yourself in history at Olduvai Gorge. On the 15th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take in the dramatic natural features at Ngorongoro Crater.

To find traveler tips, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area planning website.

Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Ngorongoro Conservation Area is an approximately 20-hour combination of flight and taxi. You can also do a combination of flight and car. You'll lose 2 hours traveling from Amsterdam to Ngorongoro Conservation Area due to the time zone difference. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Serengeti National Park.

On the 16th (Sat), tour the pleasant surroundings at Retima Hippo Pool.

To see photos, ratings, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Serengeti National Park day trip planner.

Traveling by car from Ngorongoro Conservation Area to Serengeti National Park takes 4.5 hours. In November in Serengeti National Park, expect temperatures between 23°C during the day and 14°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 17th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.