6-Day Luxury Safari – Manyara, Serengeti & Ngorongoro

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

Welcome to Tanzania

When you arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, your Visit Tanzania Now Travel driver-guide will be waiting to welcome you with a warm smile. You’ll be helped with your luggage and taken to your private, comfortable safari vehicle. Sit back and relax as you travel to your beautiful hotel in Arusha, Tanzania’s “safari capital.”
On the way, you’ll enjoy your first views of this lively city with Mount Meru in the background. If time allows, we’ll have your safari briefing today. If not, we’ll do it the next morning making sure everything is ready for your amazing luxury safari adventure.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Gran Meliá Arusha

• Luxury hotel located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Manyara National Park & Cultural Experience

After breakfast and a short safari briefing (if not done earlier), your adventure begins as we drive west to Lake Manyara National Park. Along the way, we’ll stop at the vibrant town of Mto wa Mbu for a cultural tour a great chance to experience local life and enjoy a tasty hot local lunch.
In the afternoon, explore the stunning Lake Manyara National Park on a game drive. The park is famous for its pink flamingos, elephants, giraffes, hippos, and playful monkeys in the lush forest. You might even spot the park’s famous tree-climbing lions!
After your adventure, head to Karatu for a relaxing evening at a luxury lodge, offering top comfort, fine dining, and beautiful views the perfect place to unwind after a full day of safari.

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:

The Retreat at Ngorongoro Lodge

• Luxury lodge located less than 1hr drive from Lake Manyara NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, we drive to the famous Serengeti National Park. On the way, we pass through the green hills of Karatu and the beautiful Ngorongoro area.
When we reach the wide Serengeti plains, you’ll feel the real spirit of Africa. We’ll stop for a picnic lunch, then enjoy an afternoon game drive to see lions, elephants, giraffes, and more.
In the evening, we arrive at Nyota Luxury Camp, where you can relax, have a tasty dinner, and enjoy the peaceful sounds of nature.

Main Destination:

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:

Nyota Luxury Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Central Serengeti National Park

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:

Central Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Nyota Luxury Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Ngorongoro National Park

After breakfast, enjoy a scenic drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, stop at Olduvai Gorge, one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world. This is where Drs. Louis and Mary Leakey discovered some of the earliest human fossils, an important part of human history.
After the visit, continue to the Ngorongoro Crater and descend over 600 meters into this natural wonder for a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch. The crater is home to around 25,000 animals, offering one of the best wildlife viewing experiences in Africa.
Here you may see the Big Five lions, elephants, buffaloes, rhinos, and leopards—along with gazelles, hippos, hyenas, jackals, and more than 500 species of birds. The scenery inside the crater is truly breathtaking.
In the late afternoon, drive back to Karatu for your final overnight stay, surrounded by the peaceful beauty of the highlands.

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:

The Retreat at Ngorongoro Lodge

• Luxury lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Departure Day

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.