King Mufasa Expeditions

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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

Your safari begins with an 8 am pickup from Arusha, followed by a scenic drive through local villages and the dramatic escarpment of the Great Rift Valley to Lake Manyara National Park. Despite its size, the park boasts incredible diversity lush acacia forests, giant fig trees, and open floodplains teeming with wildlife. Expect to see elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, hippos, and the famous tree-climbing lions, along with vibrant flocks of flamingos along the lake shore.

Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic viewpoint before continuing your afternoon game drive, spotting playful baboons and blue monkeys along the way. As the day winds down, you’ll head to your luxury lodge to relax by the pool, enjoy sundowners, and dine under the stars. Optional activities like a bike tour can also be arranged, and the itinerary remains flexible with options to upgrade, downgrade, or even replace this park with Tarangire National Park.

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:
Escarpment Luxury Lodge Manyara
  • Luxury lodge located on the escarpment above Lake Manyara NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 2

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park

After an early breakfast, you’ll depart your lodge and journey through the scenic highlands of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, passing Maasai villages and stopping at breathtaking viewpoints before continuing to Serengeti National Park. As you enter the Serengeti, the landscape opens into endless plains dotted with acacia trees and rocky outcrops, revealing why its name means “endless plains.”

Home to the spectacular Great Migration of millions of wildebeests and zebras, the Serengeti is also prime territory for predators such as lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas. After arriving at your luxury camp or lodge for lunch, you’ll head out on an afternoon game drive, where golden light enhances wildlife viewing and photography. As evening falls, return to your elegant accommodation for fine dining and a relaxing night in the heart of the wild, with flexible options to upgrade or downgrade your stay.

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:
Dove Serengeti Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 3

Full-Day at the Magical Serengeti National Park

Full-Day at the Magical Serengeti National Park

Wake up to a breathtaking sunrise over Serengeti National Park and enjoy breakfast before heading out for a full-day game drive. Today, you’ll explore deeper into the park’s diverse ecosystems from hippo-filled rivers to vast open plains where predators roam. Spot herds of wildebeest, zebras, giraffes, and gazelles while keeping an eye out for lions, cheetahs, and elusive leopards resting in the trees.

Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush, allowing you to stay immersed in the wilderness and maximize wildlife encounters. In the afternoon, venture into quieter, less-visited areas guided by expert knowledge for the best sightings. As the sun sets, return to your luxury camp or lodge to relax with sundowners, savor a delicious dinner, and fall asleep under a starlit sky to the distant sounds of the wild.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Dove Serengeti Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 4

Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

After an early breakfast, you’ll depart Serengeti National Park with game viewing en route to the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater. Descending 600 meters into this natural wonder often called the “Garden of Eden” you’ll enjoy an incredible morning surrounded by a great concentration of wildlife, including elephants, lions, hyenas, hippos, and even the rare black rhino.

A picnic lunch near the hippo-filled lake offers a peaceful break before continuing your exploration of the crater floor, where flamingos and other birdlife add vibrant color to the landscape. In the afternoon, you’ll ascend the crater and begin your scenic drive back to Arusha, arriving in the early evening. This marks the end of your unforgettable 4-day luxury safari, filled with breathtaking scenery, remarkable wildlife encounters, and seamless comfort throughout your journey.

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)
  • 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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  • This tour is offered by King Mufasa Expeditions, not SafariBookings.
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