8-Day Safari to Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Manyara Eco

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

Your Arrival in Tanzania

After you land, you will be picked up by your driver, who will accompany you to your lodge. During the drive, you will be able to enjoy Tanzania’s beautiful landscapes and maybe even Mt. Kilimanjaro! When you arrive, your driver will brief you on tomorrow’s schedule while you enjoy a local beverage.

If an accommodation is fully booked, we'll suggest a comparable alternative.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Outpost Lodge

• Budget lodge located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Visit Lake Manyara National Park

After the 2-hour transfer, you will step into Lake Manyara National Park. This is one of the smaller parks, but it has one of the largest varieties of landscapes, which offers great opportunities for wildlife spotting. Look out over the water to see flamingoes and hippos, or look up to spot monkeys and lions high up in the trees. You will also have the chance to see the Rift Valley.

Optional activities: Treetop walkway, Canoe safari, Night game drive.

If an accommodation is fully booked, we'll suggest a comparable alternative.

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:

Marera Valley 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)

Visit Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, we’ll cross the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and enter the world-famous Serengeti. As we cross its endless plains, keep an eye out for lions, cheetahs, leopards, and countless other species that call this land home. End the day with a golden Serengeti sunset and a cozy evening by the campfire, surrounded by the sounds of the wild.

If an accommodation is fully booked, we'll suggest a comparable alternative.

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:

Tukaone Weavers Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Visit the Great Migration

In the coming days, we’ll travel to northern Serengeti, home to the famous Mara River crossings. Watch as thousands of wildebeest and zebras surge across the river while predators wait in the shadows. It's truly one of the most dramatic wildlife events on Earth. You’ll stay in a migration camp close to the action so you won't miss a second.

If an accommodation is fully booked, we'll suggest a comparable alternative.

Main Destination:

Northern Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Heritage Mara Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Visit the Great Migration

In the coming days, we’ll travel to northern Serengeti, home to the famous Mara River crossings. Watch as thousands of wildebeest and zebras surge across the river while predators wait in the shadows. It's truly one of the most dramatic wildlife events on Earth. You’ll stay in a migration camp close to the action so you won't miss a second.

If an accommodation is fully booked, we'll suggest a comparable alternative.

Main Destination:

Northern Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Heritage Mara Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Cross Serengeti's Plains

Enjoy breakfast and watch a beautiful sunrise before setting off for our final morning in the northern Serengeti. As we travel toward Seronera, we’ll stay in constant radio contact with other guides to track wildlife. This is your chance to see as many new animals as you can!

If an accommodation is fully booked, we'll suggest a comparable alternative.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Tukaone Weavers Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Visit the Ngorongoro Crater

In the morning, you will have an exciting drive over a rough road with stunning views of the crater. Once you've arrived on the crater floor, you will have the chance to spot the Big 5 (even the black rhinoceros!). Midday you will stop at a lake filled with hippos and enjoy a picnic lunch.

If an accommodation is fully booked, we'll suggest a comparable alternative.

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:

Migombani Campsite

• 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Your Journey Back Home

Today you will be able to rest after your adventure, and in the evening your guide will take you back to the airport for a last farewell. As your adventure comes to an end, take a moment to reflect on the incredible sights and memories. This safari will leave you with a true taste of Tanzania!

Optional activity: Spend a day with the Maasai

You can extend your stay with a visit to Zanzibar, Pemba or Mafia Island.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

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

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