5-Day Lake Mayara Serengeti and Ngorongoro

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

Arusha Airport to Lake Manyara National Park

Upon arrival, depart with a packed lunch and proceed to Tarangire National Park for an afternoon game drive. The park is well known for its large elephant herds, baobab trees, and diverse wildlife.
In the mid-afternoon, exit the park and transfer to your lodge or camp.
Dinner and overnight at your accommodation.

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:

Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located on the escarpment above Lake Manyara NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Mayara to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, journey toward the legendary Serengeti National Park, passing through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area with sweeping highland views.
Optional experiences at an extra cost:

Maasai Boma visit – learn about traditional Maasai culture

Olduvai Gorge visit – explore the “Cradle of Mankind,” rich in archaeological history

Upon entering the Serengeti, enjoy a game drive en route, spotting wildlife across the vast savannah plains.
Dinner and overnight at your accommodation.

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:

Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Explore Serengeti

Start the day with an early morning game drive, the best time to witness predators such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards in action. Return to the lodge for a late breakfast before heading out for a full-day game drive with packed lunch.
The Serengeti offers unmatched wildlife viewing, including the Big Five and, seasonally, the Great Wildebeest Migration.
Dinner and overnight at your accommodation.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After breakfast, depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying a scenic game drive en route. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is known for its dramatic landscapes and rich biodiversity.
Arrive at your lodge near the crater rim in the afternoon.

Optional activity at an extra cost:

Ngorongoro Crater Rim walk – guided nature walk with stunning panoramic views

Dinner and overnight at your accommodation.

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:

Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Manyara to Arusha

After breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, often referred to as the Eighth Wonder of the World, for a game drive with packed lunch. The crater floor hosts a dense concentration of wildlife, including black rhinos, lions, elephants, hippos, and flamingos.
In the mid-afternoon, ascend from the crater and transfer to Arusha for your onward trip to Zanzibar.

Main Destination:

Arusha Airport (Arusha)

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.