Team photo: Celebrating our arrival at the stunning green plains of the Eastern Serengeti after a rugged drive through the highlands of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Note the “endless plain” beyond.
Getting to the Serengeti is an adventure in itself. You have two choices: a quick flight or a long, bumpy drive. Naturally, our rugged group chose the scenic route through the Tanzanian highlands.
The journey was worth every jolt. We crested the 7,200-foot rim of the Ngorongoro Crater before descending through the scrub and acacia “badlands” of the Olduvai Gorge region. Finally, the undulating hills gave way to the iconic, endless green plains of the Eastern Serengeti. To celebrate the view (and our first glimpse of the Great Migration herds) we just had to stop for a group photo. Great work, team!