The Best 5-Days Safari L.Manyara Ngorongoro

Lake Manyara | Serengeti | Ngorongoro Safari

Day 1: Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park

• Morning Pickup: Begin your safari adventure with an early morning pick-up from your hotel or airport by our driver/guide.
• Scenic Drive to Lake Manyara: Set off on 1-2 hour drive to Lake Manyara National Park.
• First Game Drive: Once you arrive, embark on your first game drive. Lake Manyara is renowned for its unique wildlife and an abundance of bird species like flamingos and eagles.
• Picnic Lunch: Enjoy a picnic lunch within the park, taking in the breathtaking views of the landscape and shimmering lake.
• Afternoon Game Drive: Continue tracking wildlife across the park, capturing more unforgettable safari moments with nature.
• Evening Rest: Head to your pre-booked lodge/camp for a delicious dinner and a comfortable overnight stay.

Day 2: Lake Manyara to Serengeti National Park

• Pre-Breakfast Game Drive: Wake up early for a pre-breakfast game drive, witnessing animals emerge with the sunrise.
• Breakfast & Checkout: Return to your lodge/camp for a hot breakfast before checking out.
• Drive to Serengeti: Travel for 2-3 hours to the legendary Serengeti National Park, with its endless plains and abundant wildlife.
• Game Drive in Serengeti: Upon arrival, start a thrilling game drive through the Serengeti’s iconic savannahs, where you may spot large herds of wildebeest and the Big Five.
• Picnic Lunch: Pause for a picnic lunch amidst the stunning backdrop of the Serengeti plains and observe wildlife roaming freely.
• Afternoon Safari: Continue exploring, with a focus on key wildlife such as predators and grazing herbivores.
• Evening at Lodge: Conclude your day with dinner and an overnight stay at your lodge/camp.

Day 3: Full Day in Serengeti National Park

• Morning Game Drive: Start your day with a pre-breakfast game drive, catching predators.
• Breakfast & Exploration: After a hearty breakfast, set out for a full day of exploration, venturing deeper into the park to discover the varied landscapes and ecosystems that make Serengeti so unique.
• Serengeti River: Visit the Serengeti River, home to hippos and crocodiles, and observe baboons swinging through the branches of acacia trees.
• Picnic Lunch: Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch in the wild, surrounded by the vast savannah and abundant wildlife.
• Afternoon Game Drive: Continue tracking predators like wild dogs and birds of prey, with over 540 bird species, including vultures and eagles, in the park.
• Evening Rest: Return to your lodge/camp for dinner and relaxation after an exhilarating day.

Day 4: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

• Pre-Breakfast Game Drive: Embark on an early morning game drive to capture more wildlife in action.
• Breakfast & Departure: Return for breakfast and then set off on a scenic 3-4 hour drive to the Ngorongoro Crater.
• Ngorongoro Game Drive: Arrive at the crater and descend 600 meters to explore this breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage site, home to the Big Five and countless other animals like zebras, wildebeest, and flamingos.
• Picnic Lunch in the Crater: Take a break for lunch at a designated spot within the crater, soaking in the unique beauty of the caldera.
• Afternoon Safari: Continue your drive, searching for wildlife like antelopes, monkeys, and pink flamingos as you explore more of the crater’s diverse landscape.
• Sunset View: As the day comes to a close, head to the crater wall to witness a stunning sunset.
• Dinner & Overnight: Return to your lodge/camp for dinner and a peaceful overnight stay.

Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

• Final Game Drive: Enjoy breakfast before embarking on a final game drive in Ngorongoro, capturing any last sightings of wildlife you may have missed.
• Drive to Arusha: Ascend the crater and embark on a leisurely drive back to Arusha (3-4 hours), with a stop at a local eatery for lunch.
• Arrival in Arusha: Arrive in Arusha where you’ll be dropped off at your hotel or the airport, marking the end of your unforgettable safari adventure.