4-Day Big Five & Ndutu Safari with Flamingos (Dec–Mar)

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

Scenic Transfer to Lake Manyara for Game Drive

Program of the Day: Upon arrival, your safari guide from Mamnana Adventures will pick you up from either your hotel in Arusha/Kilimanjaro or from Arusha/Kilimanjaro International Airport, depending on your location. Depart in a private 4x4 safari jeep for Lake Manyara National Park, enjoying a game drive with packed lunch boxes. Afterward, transfer to Karatu for relaxation, dinner, and your overnight stay.

Lake Manyara is famous for its tree climbing lions, Elephants, Buffaloes, Leopards (rare), flocks of flamingos, and lively baboon colonies along the park roads. Wildlife spotting begins almost immediately!

Activities of the Day: Morning game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, transfer to Karatu for relaxation and dinner, overnight stay at your lodge.

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:

Farm of Dreams Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Ndutu Safari Adventure, Witness Wildebeest Calving & Predator Action in the Southern Serengeti

Program of the Day: Program of the Day: Start early with breakfast to fuel up for a thrilling adventure in the Southern Serengeti (Ndutu area). Embark on a morning game drive across the savannah, observing wildlife in their natural habitats.

Ndutu is famous during the wildebeest calving season (late December–March), when over 400,000 calves are born on nutrient-rich grasslands, attracting predators like lions, cheetahs, and hyenas. Witness the raw dynamics of predator and prey in this iconic landscape. Return to the lodge to rest before dinner and overnight stay. A packed lunch will be served at a scenic picnic site during the afternoon game drive, which concludes around 4:00 pm. Evening dinner is served from 7:00–9:30 pm.

Activities: Morning & afternoon game drives, wildlife photography, and immersive safari exploration.

Main Destination:

Southern 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:

Tanzania Bush Camps - Ndutu Mobile Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Ndutu Safari Adventure, Witness the Great Migration & Overnight in Karatu

Program of the Day:Program of the Day: Today, you’ll wake up early and enjoy a delicious breakfast before heading out in your private 4x4 safari jeep to the Ndutu area of the Serengeti to witness the Great Migration. Keep your eyes peeled for leopards, cheetahs, lions, wildebeests, zebras, and other herbivores, especially during the calving season.

In the afternoon, you’ll depart to Karatu, arriving at your accommodation for overnight. Staying in Karatu positions you perfectly to descend into Ngorongoro Crater early the next morning, when wildlife is most active.

Serengeti National Park is famous for this spectacular migration, the largest herd movement of wildebeests, zebras, and other animals, highly dependent on the rainfall season. The best time to experience it is mid December to early April, during the calving season.

Activities of the Day: Morning game drive in Ndutu to witness the Great Migration, Afternoon transfer to Karatu, Overnight stay with dinner.

Main Destination:

Southern Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Farm of Dreams Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 2-3hr drive from Southern Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Ngorongoro Crater Safari, Morning Game Drive & Transfer to Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport

Program of the Day: Program of the Day: Begin your day with an early breakfast before heading out in your private 4x4 safari jeep for a morning game drive in the iconic Ngorongoro Crater.

This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a natural wonder, boasting a rich concentration of wildlife including lions, elephants, buffaloes, rhinos, and flamingos. Explore the crater floor, witness nature’s raw beauty, and capture unforgettable moments against breathtaking landscapes. In the afternoon, depart for Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport, with transfers arranged to suit your departing schedule, concluding your remarkable safari adventure with Mamnana Adventures.

Activities of the Day: Morning game drive in Ngorongoro Crater; Afternoon transfer to Arusha/Kilimanjaro Airport.

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

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ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

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

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