Manka Safaris Solutions

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$990 pp (USD)

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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

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, you'll be picked up from your hotel in Arusha and join fellow travellers. Depart for Tarangire National Park (approx. 2-hour drive), passing through Maasai villages and scenic landscapes.

Tarangire is renowned for its large elephant herds, ancient baobabs, and diverse wildlife, including lions, giraffes, and zebras. Enjoy a game drive along the Tarangire River, a vital water source attracting animals year-round.

Stop for a picnic lunch at a scenic spot, then continue exploring the park. In the late afternoon, head to your campsite for dinner and an overnight stay under the stars.

Main Destination:
Tarangire National Park
Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)
High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)
Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant
GiraffeCommon
LionCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
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HippoCommon
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • Outside Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Tarangire to Serengeti National Park

Tarangire to Serengeti National Park

You will wake up early for breakfast before departing for Serengeti National Park, a scenic 4-hour drive via the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy breathtaking views of the crater highlands and spot wildlife along the way. Enter Serengeti by midday, where the vast plains stretch endlessly.

After a picnic lunch, embark on an exciting game drive, searching for predators like lions, cheetahs, and leopards, as well as large herds of wildebeest and zebras. In the evening, head to your campsite for dinner and an overnight stay, surrounded by the sounds of the wild.

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:
Budget camping
  • Inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater

Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater

After an early breakfast at camp, set out for a morning game drive in Serengeti, when wildlife is most active. Spot predators like lions and cheetahs hunting, along with elephants, giraffes, and vast herds of wildebeest. Mid-morning, continue exploring the endless plains before stopping for a picnic lunch in the park.

In the afternoon, enjoy a game drive while making your way toward the Ngorongoro Highlands, admiring the changing landscapes and spotting more wildlife. Arrive at your campsite near the crater rim in the evening, have dinner, and relax under the starlit sky.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • Inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4

Ngorongoro Crater to Lake Manyara National Park

Ngorongoro Crater to Lake Manyara National Park

After an early breakfast, descend into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day safari in this wildlife-rich caldera. The crater floor is home to the Big Five—lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard—along with hippos, hyenas, and flamingos in the soda lake.

Enjoy game viewing in this UNESCO-listed wonder, stopping for a picnic lunch by a scenic hippo pool. In the afternoon, ascend the crater walls and drive to Mto wa Mbu, a vibrant village near Lake Manyara. Arrive in the evening, settle into your campsite, enjoy dinner, and relax after an adventurous day.

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
Show more
ElephantCommon
HippoCommon
LeopardOccasional
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • Outside Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 5

Lake Manyara National Park

Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park, a lush gem known for its diverse landscapes and rich wildlife. Enjoy a game drive through the groundwater forest, open plains, and the lake’s shores, spotting elephants, giraffes, hippos, and the famous tree-climbing lions.

Bird lovers will marvel at the thousands of flamingos and other water birds. Stop for a picnic lunch in the park, then continue with more wildlife viewing. In the afternoon, drive back to Arusha, arriving in the evening for drop-off at your hotel or airport for your onward journey.

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
Show more
LionOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
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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