5-Day Lake Manyara, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Budget Safari

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

Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast and hotel pickup in Arusha, depart for Lake Manyara National Park (about 2 hours). Upon arrival, enjoy a morning game drive in this beautiful park famous for its tree-climbing lions, large flamingo flocks, and diverse birdlife. After lunch at the picnic site, continue exploring the park's forests, floodplains, and alkaline lake. In the late afternoon, transfer to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

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
• Drinks not included

Karatu to Serengeti via Ngorongoro

After breakfast, depart for the Serengeti National Park, stopping at the Ngorongoro Conservation Area viewpoint for scenic views of the Crater. Continue your journey to the Serengeti, arriving in time for an afternoon game drive across the endless plains. Spot lions, cheetahs, elephants, and vast wildebeest herds. Enjoy dinner and overnight at your campsite under the stars.

Main Destination:

Central 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
• Drinks not included

Full Day Serengeti Game Drives

Spend a full day exploring the world-famous Serengeti National Park. Wake up early for a morning game drive during the golden hour when predators are most active. Return to camp for breakfast, then head out again for more game viewing. Depending on the season, witness the spectacular Great Migration. Enjoy lunch in the bush, then an afternoon game drive before returning to camp for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Tukaone Weavers Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, continue exploring the Serengeti with an early morning game drive, then drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. In the afternoon, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the world's largest calderas teeming with wildlife including the Big Five. Enjoy a game drive on the crater floor before heading to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

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

White RhinoOccasional

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Farm of Dreams Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Karatu to Arusha

After a final breakfast return to Arusha arriving early afternoon. Stop at a local curio market for a last-minute souvenir shopping. You will be dropped off at your hotel or Kilimanjaro International Airport for departure.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

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