6 Days Lake Manyara, Serengeti And Ngorongoro Crater Safari

Arusha To Lake Manyara

Pick up in the morning at 08:00 AM from your hotel in Arusha and leave for Lake Manyara National Park along with a picnic lunch for a full day game drive. Positioned on the edge of the Rift valley, Lake Manyara is a exceptionally species-rich reserve, primarily known for its birds, elephants, flamingos, and tree-climbing lions. En-route to Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti, Lake Manyara is a well-deserving stop in its own right.

Its forests, bush plains, baobab-strewn cliffs, and hot springs offer an unbelievable variety in a small area. The alkaline soda lake is home to a fantastic array of birdlife with the best birding moments from November to April. During this time, migratory birds from Europe and Northern Africa can be seen, and many birds can be seen in their breeding plumage.

Lake Manyara To Central Serengeti

After breakfast, we head out to Serengeti National Park. Your will pass through lush green uplands. The soil being very fertile supports crops like wheat, corn, coffee etc. The name “Serengeti” origins from the Masai word “Siringitu” and means “endless plains”. You will witness why the Masai Tribe gave this name as the Savannah lands stretches till the horizon giving a sense of never ending. On arrival and after lunch we head out for an afternoon game drive till sunset spotting the games like Leopards, Rhino, Buffalo, Zebra, Wildebeest, Lion, Giraffe, Elephants, Hippos etc.

Central Serengeti

Either you can have a relaxed breakfast and depart for game drives around 9:00 AM with already packed lunch or you can leave at 6:00 AM for an early morning game drive. Later return for breakfast and freshen up for a bit and depart to Central Serengeti with packed lunch. As you make your way into the Seronera region, you will begin to notice the hilly and broken terrain altering into plain grasslands. In Seronera, one must really look out for the many lions prides that live in this region. The connections and endurance of these lion pride provide an excellent game viewing experience all year round. A picnic lunch will be made during the day-long drive itself.

The eventful day comes to an end with a heavy dinner and a good night’s rest in your accommodation.

Central Serengeti To Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After breakfast, you will have a morning game drive in Serengeti National Park. Later depart for Ngorongoro Conservation Area with a picnic lunch. The Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest unbroken volcanic caldera and is regarded as the 8th wonder of the world. It is one of the most diverse and fascinating areas of Tanzania and has been given the status of a World Heritage site and International Biosphere Reserve. The fertile slopes and steep forest-covered walls are home to approximately 30,000 animals including the rare black rhino. The various ecosystems found within the 260 sq km crater floor sustain Cape buffalo, elephants, wildebeest, zebras, elands, gazelles, hippos, numerous bird species as well as a high concentration of predators.

The eventful day end with a heavy dinner and a good night’s rest in your accommodation.

Ngorongoro To Arusha

After breakfast around 07:00 AM head to Ngorongoro Crater. On arrival you shall descend into the Ngorongoro Crater. The entire conservation area is a home to more than 25,000 animals.

The Ngorongoro landscape is truly breathtaking with sun glitters off the Lake Magadi, the sheer size of the Caldera and the shadows of cloud dappling the Caldera Floor.

The safari at Ngorongoro Crater will last for approximately 5 hrs and during the course of which you shall spot animals like Lion, Zebra, Rhino, Elephant, Buffalo, Leopard, Cheetah, Giraffe, Wildebeest, Flamingos, Hippos, and much more. By afternoon we stop for a late lunch on the crater floor and post which with head full of amazing memories, you'll return to Arusha.