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Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti & Lake Manyara National Park

Duration

5 Days

Tour Type

Wildlife Safari

Destinations

Arusha, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti & Lake Manyara NP

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Overview
Experience an unforgettable 5-day journey through three of Tanzania’s most iconic safari destinations: the lush landscapes of Lake Manyara National Park, the vast savannahs of the Serengeti, and the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater. This classic Northern Circuit safari offers rich wildlife sightings, dramatic scenery, and immersive cultural experiences — ideal for first-time visitors and seasoned adventurers alike.

Safari Highlights:
Tree-climbing lions, flamingos, lush groundwater forests
Accommodation: Lodge or tented camp in Karatu or Lake Manyara area
Depart from Arusha and drive to Lake Manyara National Park. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in this picturesque park, famous for its diverse birdlife, elephants, and iconic tree-climbing lions

Evening: Relax at your lodge and enjoy dinner with views of the Great Rift Valley.

Safari Highlights:
Endless plains, big cats, wildebeest migration (seasonal)
Accommodation: Safari lodge or tented camp in Serengeti
After breakfast, journey toward Serengeti National Park via the Ngorongoro highlands. Arrive for an afternoon game drive across the vast plains, with chances to spot lions, cheetahs, giraffes, and more.

Evening: Settle into your camp surrounded by the sounds of the wild.

Safari Highlights:
Full-day game drives, predator action, Great Migration (seasonal)
Accommodation: Same lodge or tented camp in Serengeti
Spend the full day exploring the Serengeti’s ecosystems. Depending on the season, witness the Great Migration or predator-prey interactions. Your guide will help track wildlife throughout the day with a picnic lunch in the bush.

Optional: Balloon safari at sunrise (extra cost)

Safari Highlights:
Morning wildlife sightings, scenic highlands, crater views
Accommodation: Lodge on the Ngorongoro Crater rim or nearby
Enjoy a morning game drive, then depart the Serengeti and travel to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. You may visit a Maasai village en route (optional). Arrive at your lodge overlooking the crater in time for sunset.

Evening: Fireside dinner with panoramic views.

Safari Highlights:
Big Five sightings, crater floor exploration
Accommodation: Not included (end of safari)
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive on the crater floor — one of the best places to see rhinos, lions, elephants, and hippos up close. After lunch, return to Arusha or transfer to the airport for your onward journey.

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Includes

  • Transfer to and from the Airport
  • Transport in a 4x4 vehicle during the safari
  • Accommodation in luxury lodges/tented camps
  • Entry fees and concession fees to the National Parks as explained on the itinerary
  • A daily bottle of mineral water during the game drive
  • Service of an English-speaking, fully licensed, experienced safari guide

Excludes

  • International flights
  • Tip/gratuity to the driver guide, and hoteliers.
  • Items and expenses of personal nature (e.g alcoholic drinks, Laundry, etc.)
  • Visa fees & travel insurance.

Optional Add-Ons

  • Hot air balloon safari in Serengeti
  • Maasai cultural village visit
  • Zanzibar beach extension
  • Private charter flight between parks

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