5-Day Manyara, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Budget

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

Arusha to Manyara - Flamingo Lake

Your safari adventure begins with a scenic 2-hour drive from Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park. Discover Tanzania's most diverse wildlife destination, famous for tree-climbing lions and massive flamingo flocks. Game drive through lush groundwater forests and open woodlands teeming with hippos, giraffes, elephants, and hundreds of bird species. The alkaline lake creates a stunning backdrop as afternoon light bathes the savanna. Overnight at Kirurumu Manyara 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:

Kirurumu Manyara Lodge

• Mid-range tented camp located on the escarpment above Lake Manyara NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Manyara to Serengeti - Big Plains

After breakfast, depart Manyara and drive west into the world-famous Serengeti National Park. Crossing the vast open plains, encounter Africa's greatest wildlife spectacle. The Serengeti hosts the largest concentration of plains game on earth: lions, cheetahs, wild dogs, and during the great migration, millions of wildebeest. Afternoon game drive across the golden savanna delivers unforgettable wildlife encounters. Overnight at Serengeti Sopa Lodge.

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 Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Full Day Serengeti - Wildlife Kingdom

A full day to explore the Serengeti's incredible wildlife. Early morning game drive to catch predators at dawn, then continue through the afternoon searching for the Big Five. The central Serengeti offers the best year-round wildlife viewing, with resident prides of lions, large elephant herds, and abundant zebra, buffalo, and giraffe. Witness spectacular cheetah hunts across the open savanna. Overnight at Serengeti Sopa Lodge.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Serengeti Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Serengeti to Ngorongoro - Crater Wonder

Drive to the legendary Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site formed by an ancient collapsed volcano. Descend 600 metres into this natural amphitheatre sheltering 25,000 animals including the endangered black rhino, dense lion prides, leopard, elephant, and vast herds of wildebeest and zebra. The crater floor offers the highest density of big game anywhere in Africa. Afternoon crater game drive. Overnight at Farm of Dreams Lodge.

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

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Farm of Dreams Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Ngorongoro to Arusha - Farewell Safari

Enjoy breakfast with panoramic views before a morning walk along the crater rim. Drive back to Arusha with a stop at a Maasai cultural village en route. Airport transfers are provided for onward journeys.

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.