Bush and Forest Explorers

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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 Lake Manyara National Park

Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park

You'll start your adventure early in the morning with a scenic drive from Arusha Town to Lake Manyara National Park, located about 2 to 2.5 hours away. Upon arrival, you'll begin your game drive through lush groundwater forests, open grasslands, and the lakeshore, where you can spot elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, and the park’s famous tree-climbing lions. Bird lovers will enjoy the sight of flamingos and hundreds of bird species that thrive near the lake.

At midday, you'll relax with a picnic lunch at a designated site inside the park while enjoying the views of wildlife and nature. After lunch, you'll continue with your afternoon game drive, exploring more of the park’s beauty and spotting animals along the lakeshore.

In the late afternoon, you'll begin driving to Mto wa Mbuu, where you will stay overnight and have a delicious dinner.

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:
Fig Tree Lodge & Camp
  • Budget hotel located just outside Lake Manyara NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Mto wa Mbuu to Serengeti National Park

Mto wa Mbuu to Serengeti National Park

You'll begin your adventure before sunrise, departing Mto wa Mbu and passing through the scenic highlands and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. After several hours of driving, you'll enter the Serengeti National Park, known for its endless plains and incredible wildlife, including lions, elephants, cheetahs, and massive herds of wildebeest and zebras.

You'll enjoy a midday picnic lunch in the heart of the Serengeti and continue with an afternoon game drive, exploring the Seronera Valley or nearby areas rich in wildlife. By late afternoon, you'll begin your drive heading to your campsite for the overnight and a delicious dinner.

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
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

After an early breakfast, you will embark on one last morning game drive in Serengeti, taking incredible scenery and wildlife before departing for Ngorongoro. Along the way, you may spot more wildlife roaming the open plains. You'll stop for a scenic picnic lunch. You'll continue on a game drive toward Seronera. Eventually, we will exit the Serengeti in the late afternoon, heading to Ngorongoro Crater, which takes 3 to 4 hours. You'll check in at Ngorongoro campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • Inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha Town

Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha Town

After an early breakfast, you'll descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive in one of Africa's most unique wildlife habitats, where you’ll witness incredible wildlife, including lions, elephants, zebras, and rare black rhinos. The lush grasslands and permanent water sources make this a haven for wildlife, offering excellent opportunities for close-up sightseeing. You'll spend the morning on a game drive before stopping for a picnic lunch. In the afternoon, you'll ascend the crater rim and drive back to Arusha, where you’ll be transferred to the airport for your onward journey, marking the end of your unforgettable safari.

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:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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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  • This tour is offered by Bush and Forest Explorers, not SafariBookings.
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  • This group tour requires a minimum of 2 people to run.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
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