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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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

Day 1

Lake Manyara National Park

Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, your safari guide will pick you up from your Arusha hotel and transport you to Lake Manyara National Park for a thrilling game drive and picnic lunch.

Lake Manyara National Park is renowned for its diverse range of habitats, comprising lakes, forests, and grasslands. The park is home to lions that are known for their unique tree-climbing behaviour, which is a result of their dislike for the damp soil caused by underground springs. Additionally, the park is abundant in primates, birds, and large mammals.

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:
Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Lake Manyara NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Lake Manyara to Serengeti National Park

Lake Manyara to Serengeti National Park

Once you have finished breakfast, you will depart from Karatu and embark on a scenic drive toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Your journey will take you across the Ngorongoro Highlands until you arrive at the Serengeti gate. Here you will spend the day on game drives, exploring the vast expanse of Serengeti National Park.

Renowned as the most renowned park in Africa, the Serengeti boasts over 15,000sq km of savannah, home to a diverse array of wildlife, including lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, elephants, and many other captivating creatures.

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:
Serengeti Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Central Serengeti National Park

Central Serengeti National Park

On this day, you will take a break and spend an entire day exploring the magnificent Serengeti, renowned for its breathtaking beauty, and the location of the Great Wildebeest Migration. The park is dominated by massive herds of plains game, including wildebeest, zebras, and antelopes, while predators like lions and cheetahs can be spotted among the numerous kopjes scattered across the plain.

The park's landscape is diverse, ranging from expansive grass plains in the south to savannas adorned with scattered acacia trees in the centre and hilly, wooded grasslands in the north. To the west, you'll find extensive woodlands and black clay plains.

Main Destination:
Central Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Serengeti Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4

Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater

Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, you will embark on your final game drive in Serengeti National Park, complete with a picnic lunch. In the afternoon, you will continue your journey to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where you will spend the night on the crater rim.

The Ngorongoro Crater is a must-visit destination while on a Tanzanian safari due to its exceptional concentration of wildlife. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area is a unique conservation project where the Maasai coexist with their livestock alongside a diverse array of wild animals.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located near Karatu (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 5

Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

Once you have enjoyed breakfast, you will depart to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable game drive and picnic lunch. Later on, you will make your way back to Arusha, which marks the end of our safari adventure.

The Ngorongoro Crater is an essential destination for any Tanzanian safari, thanks to its incredible concentration of wildlife. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area is an innovative conservation project that enables the Maasai and their livestock to coexist harmoniously with the surrounding wildlife.

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
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ElephantCommon
HippoCommon
LeopardOccasional
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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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