5-Day Extended Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro & Serengeti Tour

Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park

Day 1Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park Arusha to Lake Manyara - 2-hour transfer Following breakfast, our experienced safari guide will meet you at your hotel in Arusha and escort you on a scenic 2-hour drive to Lake Manyara National Park. Upon arrival, you will embark on an exciting game drive, followed by a delightful picnic lunch in the park. After game drives, you will be transferred to your accommodation in Karatu for dinner and overnight stay. Activities: Game Drives Lake Manyara is renowned for its exceptional biodiversity, offering a unique mix of diverse ecosystems, including lake, forest, and grassland environments. The park is famous for its tree-climbing lions, a rare behavior attributed to the wet, soft soil caused by underground springs. In addition to its lion population, the park is home to a wide range of wildlife, including primates, a variety of bird species, and large mammals. 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 WildebeestCommon HippoCommon Show more LionOccasional HyenaOccasional LeopardRare Wild DogVery Rare White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone CheetahNone Accommodation: Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge Luxury lodge located less than 1hr drive from Lake Manyar

Karatu to Central Serengeti National Park

Day 2Karatu to Central Serengeti National Park Karatu to Central Serengeti National Park Karatu to Serengeti - 4-Hour Transfer After breakfast, you will depart from Karatu village and enter the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. You will drive through the stunning Ngorongoro Highlands, heading toward the Serengeti gate. Upon arrival, you will begin your game drive, which will continue for the next two days. Activities: Game drives Serengeti National Park is one of Africa's most renowned wildlife reserves, spanning over 15,000 square kilometers of expansive savannah. The park is home to an incredible array of wildlife, including lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, elephants, and many other iconic species. Main Destination: Central 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 Show more GiraffeCommon HippoCommon HyenaCommon LeopardOccasional Black RhinoVery Rare Wild DogVery Rare White RhinoNone Accommodation: Serengeti Kifaru Tented Lodge Luxury tented camp located inside Serengeti NP +25 Photos +24 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Central Serengeti National Park

Day 3Central Serengeti National Park Central Serengeti National Park After breakfast, you will proceed for a game drive inside Serengeti National Park. Activities: game drive. Serengeti National Park is the most famous park in all of Africa, more than 15,000 squared kilometers of savannah full of lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, elephants and many other wild animals. Main Destination: Central Serengeti National Park Accommodation: Serengeti Kifaru Tented Lodge Luxury tented camp located inside Serengeti NP Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Day 4Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Conservation Area Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Conservation Area Serengeti - Ngorongoro Conservation's Area 2.5 hours transfer. After breakfast, you will go on one last game drive in the Serengeti and eat a picnic lunch before making your way to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area for your overnight stay on the crater rim. Activities: game drive. The Ngorongoro Crater is a must-see while on safari in Tanzania due to its high density of wild animals. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area is a conservation project that helps ensure the Maasai people and their livestock can continue to coexist with the wild animals. Main Destination: Serengeti National Park Accommodation: Ngorongoro Lion's Paw Camp Luxury tented camp located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater +4 Photos +3 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport

Day 5Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha about 3 hrs. After breakfast, you will depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a captivating game drive. You'll enjoy a scenic picnic lunch within the crater before returning to either Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport marking the conclusion of your game drive. Activities: game drive. The Ngorongoro Crater is a must-see while on safari in Tanzania for its high density of wild animals. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area is a conservation project where the Maasai and their livestock live together with wild animals. 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 Black RhinoCommon LionCommon BuffaloAbundant ZebraAbundant WildebeestAbundant HyenaAbundant Show more ElephantCommon HippoCommon LeopardOccasional GiraffeNone White RhinoNone CheetahNone Wild DogNone 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