7-Day Western Serengeti & Crater Explorer

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

Welcome to Tanzania

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and meet your safari guide. Drive through the scenic highlands toward Tarangire National Park, known for its vast herds of elephants and iconic baobab trees. Enjoy an afternoon guided bush walk near Lake Manyara.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Kahawa House

• Luxury lodge located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Kahawa House to Arusha Town Centre

4x4 Safari Vehicle Transfer: Arusha Town Centre to Burunge Tented Camp with picnic lunch
Activity: Afternoon guided bush walk to Manyara Lake Shore.
Inclusions at Burunge Tented Camp: 01 night accommodation on full board accommodation + mineral water in the safari vehicle + 01 day Tarangire NP Fee.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Lake Burunge Tented Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Manyara National Park

Depart for Lake Manyara National Park, where forests, lakeshores, and open plains support an incredible diversity of wildlife — from pink flamingos to tree-climbing lions. Continue to Karatu, at the foot of the Ngorongoro Highlands.
Overnight at Ngorongoro Farm House, Farm House Valley, or Tloma 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:

Ngorongoro Farm House

• Luxury 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)

Journey to the Serengeti

Drive across the Ngorongoro Highlands and into the legendary Serengeti National Park. Enjoy a picnic lunch before your first game drive, spotting wildlife along the way to Lahia Tented Lodge, perched on a hill with sweeping views of the vast Serengeti plains.

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:

Lahia Tented Lodge

• Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Game drives in the Serengeti

Spend the day exploring the endless golden plains of the Serengeti, a wildlife paradise teeming with life. Watch for prides of lions lazing in the sun, swift cheetahs on the hunt, graceful giraffes, lumbering elephants, and—season permitting—the thundering herds of migrating wildebeest and zebra.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Lahia Tented Lodge

• Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Ngorongoro Crater Safari

After breakfast, journey back toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the world-famous crater, a breathtaking natural amphitheatre alive with lions, elephants, rhinos, and flamingos. Enjoy game viewing before continuing to Karatu for a relaxed evening.

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:

Ngorongoro Farm House

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Cultural Visit & Departure

This morning, visit a traditional Iraqw village to learn about the culture of this local highland community. Option to enjoy a traditional lunch in Karatu or continue to Arusha for lunch before your transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for departure.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

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.