6-Day Safari & Culture – Manyara, Serengeti & Ngorongoro

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Welcome in Tanzania

No matter what time you arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, a friendly driver-guide from Visit Tanzania Now Travel will be there to greet you with a warm smile. Sit back and relax in your comfortable safari vehicle as you're taken to your hotel in Arusha, known as Tanzania’s "safari capital."
On the way, you’ll catch your first glimpse of this vibrant city. If time allows, we’ll give you a short safari briefing today. If not, we’ll do it first thing tomorrow morning.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Arusha Planet Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Manyara National Park & Cultural Experience

After breakfast and a safari briefing (if not done the previous day), we’ll head west to Lake Manyara National Park. On the way, we’ll stop at the colorful town of Mto wa Mbu for a morning cultural tour, followed by a delicious local hot lunch.
In the afternoon, enjoy a game drive through Lake Manyara National Park. This beautiful park is known for its birdlife, especially flamingos, and its lush forests filled with monkeys and baboons. Look out for elephants, giraffes, hippos, wildebeests, and impalas as you explore.
Later in the day, you’ll drive to Karatu, where you’ll check into your cozy lodge for dinner and overnight rest.

Main Destination:

Lake Manyara National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October (Easier to spot animals)

High Season July to March (The northern section gets crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

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LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

Endoro Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Lake Manyara NP

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Journey to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, we continue our adventure towards the world-famous Serengeti National Park. The drive takes us through the scenic highlands of Karatu and into the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
As we enter the vast Serengeti plains, you’ll feel the magic of the African wilderness. Enjoy a picnic lunch along the way and an afternoon game drive before settling into your lodge or tented camp for the night.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)

High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Serengeti Central Lodge

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Full-Day Safari in Serengeti

Start your day early with breakfast and a morning game drive in Serengeti. This incredible park is home to lions, giraffes, elephants, zebras, and many other animals. If you're lucky, you might witness the Great Migration, where millions of wildebeests and zebras move across the plains in search of water.
Your guide will help you spot wildlife and share fascinating facts about the park's animals and plants. From wide grasslands to wooded areas, Serengeti offers endless photo opportunities.
After a full day of adventure, return to your camp or lodge to relax, enjoy a tasty dinner, and share stories with your fellow travelers.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Serengeti Central Lodge

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Ngorongoro Crater Safari via Olduvai Gorge

After breakfast, enjoy a scenic drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. On the way, stop at Olduvai Gorge, one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world, where Dr. Louis and Mary Leakey discovered early human fossils.

Then, descend about 600 meters into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day safari with a picnic lunch. The crater is home to around 25,000 animals, including the Big Five lions, elephants, buffaloes, rhinos, and leopards along with gazelles, hippos, hyenas, jackals, and many bird species. In the late afternoon, drive back to Karatu for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

Show more

ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Endoro Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Departure Day – Time to Say Goodbye

Enjoy a relaxed breakfast before your drive back to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure flight. If time allows, you can visit local markets and craft shops to pick up souvenirs and gifts before heading to the airport.

Main Destination:

Kilimanjaro Airport

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.