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Home7-Day Safari Tour Of Serengeti, Lake Manyara, And Ngorongoro Crater
Description
Travel to the native Maasai, Serengeti, known as "the place where the land moves on forever." Be astonished by its vast, breathtaking landscape and an astounding wealth of animal life, including lions, leopards, cheetahs and over 500 species of birds. Interact with local indigenous Meru and Maasai people and their culture. Enjoy picnic lunches, and set out on a Land Rover or Toyota Land Cruiser 4x4 jeep in the national parks of Serengeti, Manyara, and Ngorongoro Crater - an unforgettable journey into the Tanzanian wild.
Highlights
- Get a chance to witness and interact with indigenous Maasai people
- Go for game drives in the vast landscapes of Serengeti National Park
- Spot the African "Big Five" on your safari across Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater
Itinerary Expand All Collapse All
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Day 1: Arrival in Kilimanjaro or Arusha expand_more
- Arrive at the airport at 2:30 AM. Meet your safari representative and transfer to the Ilboru Safari Lodge, where you will check in for the night.
Relax for 7 hours, and begin the day with a hearty breakfast after which you will set out for a tour to a nearby village. Here, you will get a chance to witness the daily lives of the indigenous folk of the region, which includes the Meru and the Maasai. See their farms and learn more about their lifestyle.
Return to the hotel late in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.
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Day 2: Transfer to Lake Manyara expand_more
Enjoy an early breakfast and drive to Lake Manyara National Park, which is famous for its green scenery, varied bird life, and an abundance of tree-climbing lions, hippos, baboons, and many other creatures.
- Set out for a game drive and enjoy a picnic lunch. The game drive will continue till late in the evening.
Transfer to lodge at the Great Rift Valley, which offers a nice view of Lake Manyara National Park.
Enjoy dinner and stay overnight at the lodge.
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Day 3: Drive to Serengeti National Park expand_more
Indulge in an early breakfast at the lodge, before setting out for a drive in a 4x4 Safari Jeep with a photographic roof hatch towards the famous Serengeti National Park via Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Enjoy a picnic lunch and set out for a game drive to see the "Big Five" animals. You will explore the Seronera area, which is a wild paradise where one can spot thousands of wild animals and witness the migration of wildebeest depending on the season.
After afternoon game drive, return to lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
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Day 4: Full Day Game Drive in Serengeti expand_more
Enjoy early morning breakfast before setting out for a game drive that will continue till afternoon.
Return to the camp for a hot lunch, and retreat for a few hours of relaxation.
Resume the game drive late in the afternoon and continue until late evening. Depending on the season, you may get to spot big herds of wildebeest.
Return for dinner and overnight stay at the Serena Kubu Kubu Tented Camp.
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Day 5: Transfer from Serengeti to Ngorongoro expand_more
After breakfast, go for another brief game drive in Serengeti before departing for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy a picnic lunch en-route Ngorongoro.
Upon arrival, descend to the crater floor, which is known as one of the great wonders of the world.
Set out for a game drive within the crater. Here, you will again get a chance to see all "Big Five" - lions, elephants, rhinos, buffalo and hippos; as well as many other game animals.
Drive back in the late evening to enjoy dinner and overnight stay at Masek Tented Camp.
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Day 6: Transfer from Ngorongoro to Arusha expand_more
Enjoy a hearty breakfast and set out for a half-day game drive with picnic lunch at Ngorongoro.
Depart for transfer to Arusha. Arrive around 17:00 PM.
- Enjoy a scrumptious dinner and stay overnight at the Ilboru Safari Lodge.
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Day 7: Final Departure expand_more
- Depart for the last leg of your journey and transfer back to Arusha or Kilimanjaro for your flight back home.
What's Included
Transfers: Kilimanjaro /Arusha/ Kilimanjaro
Accommodation and meals as indicated above with private bathrooms during safari
Game drives as indicated in the itinerary
Services of English-speaking driver guides
4WD Jeep with pop up roofs for optimal game viewing
Park entrance & conservation fees
Arusha village tours
What's Excluded
International flights & Visa fees
Additional sightseeing or deviation from the itinerary
All items of a personal nature e.g. tobacco, laundry, phone calls, drinks & beverages
Any other items not specified
Meeting Point
Arusha, Tanzania
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| Adult | |
| 1 To 4 | USD 2200 Per Person |
This is a group tour | |