Tanzania · Safari

2-Day Serengeti Safari from Mwanza with Big 5 Game Drives

2 Days Round trip from Mwanza Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Enjoy exciting game drives in Serengeti National Park
02 Get the chance to spot the Big 5
03 See a variety of wild animals, including wildebeests
04 Travel in a 4x4 safari vehicle with an open roof

Explore nature at its best on this 2-day safari from Mwanza to Serengeti National Park. Enjoy early morning and full-day game drives in a 4x4 safari vehicle with an open roof, with opportunities to spot different species of animals, including the Big 5. Travel with a professional Serengeti tour guide driver and discover the secrets of the jungle in one of Tanzania's most iconic wildlife destinations.

Drive to Serengeti via Ndabaka Gate, which is a two-hour drive from Mwanza.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Budget

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Mwanza, Serengeti National Park

Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Mwanza to Serengeti Game Drive

Be escorted by your Serengeti tour guide from your hotel or residential house in Mwanza after breakfast, or from Mwanza International Airport (MWZ) in the morning.
Arrive in Mwanza town for a two-hour rest at a restaurant for breakfast.
Drive to Serengeti via Ndabaka Gate, which is a two-hour drive from Mwanza.
Enter the park and enjoy a full day of game drive until evening.
Return to the lodge or camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 02

Sunrise Game Drive and Return to Mwanza

Wake up early in the morning for an early game drive and sunrise until 8:30 a.m.
Go back to the hotel for breakfast, pack all your stuff, and start driving to Mwanza while enjoying game viewing along the way.
Arrive in Mwanza in the evening for an overnight stay in a lodge, or take an evening flight to Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar.

Where this trip takes you

Serengeti National Park sunrise game drives, Ndabaka Gate, Mwanza departures

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Mwanza 2 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

All park fees and concession fees
1-night camping accommodation
Airport transfers
Picnic lunches
Transportation in a 4x4 safari vehicle with an open roof
Guaranteed window seat for photographing
2 days of game drives in Serengeti
Professional English/French-speaking Serengeti tour guide driver
Drinking water and soft drinks such as soda
Free pickup from a residential house in Mwanza

What's Not Included

International and domestic flights
All personal items
Travel insurance and visas
Tipping for the tour guide driver
Alcoholic drinks
Optional activities
Tips and gratuities
Personal expenses
Accommodation and meals for one night before the safari and on the last day after the safari

Know before you go

In case clients prefer to stay overnight on the 2nd day at an extra charge, we are flexible enough to arrange facilities for the guests.
Here are some of the optional things to do during the trip:
- Balloon safaris in the Serengeti plains are available at an extra cost of $600 per person.
- Visiting Bujora Sukuma Museum is available at an extra cost of $150 per person.
Other dietary requirements are available on request.

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