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

Day 1

Arusha town to Lake Manyara National park

Arusha town to Lake Manyara National park

Your adventure begins with a warm pick up from your hotel in Arusha, where a freshly prepared hot lunch will be packed for you to enjoy later in the day. From there, you’ll begin your scenic journey toward the beautiful Lake Manyara National Park.

This stunning park is famous for its lush groundwater forests, sweeping views of the Great Rift Valley escarpment, and its sparkling soda lake that attracts thousands of flamingos. As you explore, keep an eye out for the park’s famous tree-climbing lions, large elephant herds, playful baboons and an incredible variety of birdlife that makes Manyara a true paradise for nature lovers.

As the day draws to an end, you’ll return to your lodge for a delicious dinner and a peaceful overnight stay, reflecting on the beauty and wonders of Lake Manyara.

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
HippoCommon
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LionOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Ngedere Lodge & Camp
  • Budget lodge located less than 1hr drive from Lake Manyara NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 2

Lake Manyara to Serengeti National Park

Lake Manyara to Serengeti National Park

After enjoying a hearty breakfast at the lodge, a fresh hot lunch will be packed for you as you begin your journey toward the world-famous Serengeti. Your route takes you through the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater Highlands, where sweeping green valleys, dramatic volcanic peaks, and Maasai pastoral lands create some of the most spectacular scenery in East Africa.

As you continue toward the Serengeti, the landscape opens into endless golden plains filled with wildlife. The Serengeti National Park is a true natural wonder home to abundant predators, vast herds of animals, and the legendary Great Migration, where millions of wildebeest and zebras move across the plains in search of fresh grazing.

Throughout the day, you’ll enjoy unforgettable wildlife encounters and stunning views that define the essence of an African safari. As evening approaches, you’ll return to your camp for a delicious dinner and a peaceful overnight stay, reflecting on the incredible beauty of the Serengeti.

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
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • Inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 3

Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Conservation area

Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Conservation area

After an early breakfast, you’ll head out for an exciting game drive toward the famous Seronera region of the central Serengeti. This area is known as the heart of the park and is one of the best places in Africa to see wildlife up close. The Seronera Valley is rich with year-round water sources, making it a magnet for animals. Here, you’ll enjoy fantastic sightings of wildebeests, zebras, giraffes and large prides of lions.

The region is also one of the top spots to see leopards lounging in acacia trees and cheetahs scanning the plains for prey, offering incredible opportunities for unforgettable wildlife encounters. As your adventure filled day comes to an end, you’ll leave the Serengeti and make your way to the peaceful Ngorongoro Highlands, where you will enjoy a relaxing dinner and spend the night surrounded by cool mountain air and beautiful landscapes.

Main Destination:
Ngorongoro Highlands
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • On the crater rim of Ngorongoro Highlands
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 4

Ngorongoro crater to Arusha Town

Ngorongoro crater to Arusha Town

After waking up in the refreshing air of the Ngorongoro Highlands, you’ll begin your descent into the world famous Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most breathtaking natural wonders. Often called the “Garden of Eden,” the crater is home to an incredible diversity of wildlife living within its enclosed walls.

As you explore the crater floor, you’ll encounter large herds of wildebeests, zebras, buffalos and gazelles, along with lions, hyenas, elephants, and if you’re lucky even the rare black rhino. The combination of lush grasslands, shimmering lakes and dramatic crater walls creates a spectacular backdrop for wildlife viewing. Midday, you’ll enjoy your lunch inside the crater, surrounded by stunning scenery and the sounds of nature.

As the afternoon draws to a close, you’ll begin your journey back to Arusha, where you’ll be safely dropped off at your hotel, carrying with you unforgettable memories of the Ngorongoro Crater and your safari adventure.

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

LionCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
HyenaAbundant
Show more
ElephantCommon
HippoCommon
LeopardOccasional
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

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End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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

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