5-Day Safari at Lake Manyara Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater from Arusha

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Elephant

Wildlife spotting

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Wildlife Safari

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Highlights

Discover the lush forests, diverse wildlife and stunning lake views in Lake Manyara National Park

Witness endless plains, Great Migration and iconic predators in Serengeti National Park

Explore unique wildlife, including Black Rhinos and giant elephants, in Ngorongoro Crater

Arusha, Lake Manyara, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area

nature, safari, Wildlife

Private Tour

5 Days

Medium

English, Swahili

Description

Experience Tanzania’s majestic parks on this five-day adventure tour. Explore Lake Manyara’s lush forests and diverse wildlife on a full-day game drive, then journey to the Serengeti for its endless plains and the Great Migration. You can either do the tour by land (circle itinerary) or fly back from the Serengeti to remove the backtracking. Enjoy a flexible schedule in the Serengeti, visit Ngorongoro Crater for its unique wildlife, and return to Arusha in the evening.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arusha - Lake Manyara National Park
- Pick up from your hotel in Arusha at 8 am and start a scenic drive across the Great Rift Valley.
- Game Drive: Explore the 205 sq. miles of Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its lush acacia forests, giant figs, mahogany trees, and diverse wildlife, including baboons, blue monkeys, giraffes, elephants, impalas, buffaloes, and hippos.
- Photo Opportunities: Capture stunning landscapes with wildlife against the lake backdrop. Optional tours include biking or boat excursions.
- Return: Return to the camp for dinner in the afternoon.
Day 2: Serengeti National Park
- After an early breakfast, depart for the Serengeti, known for its spectacular scenery and the Great Migration. Covering 6,900 sq. miles, the Serengeti offers endless plains and is home to 2 million wildebeests, hundreds of thousands of zebras, various antelopes, and large predators like lions, cheetahs, and leopards.
- Enjoy the dramatic landscapes and prepare for game drives.
Day 3: Serengeti National Park
- Customize your day with options for a morning and afternoon game drive with a camp lunch or a full-day game drive with a picnic.
- Engage in flexible game drives based on your preferences, with guidance from your safari guide.
Day 4: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
- Start with an early game drive to witness a spectacular sunrise.
- After a rewarding brunch, proceed to Ngorongoro Crater, known as the 8th Wonder of the Natural World. The crater spans 102 sq. miles with 2,000 ft high walls and hosts a diverse range of wildlife, including the rare Black Rhino and large elephants.
- Discover the crater’s river, swamps, soda lake with flamingos, forest, and open plains.
Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater - Arusha
- Descend into the crater floor early in the morning for an extraordinary wildlife experience.
- Enjoy a picnic lunch near the beautiful Hippo Lake.
- Take a final short game drive before ascending the crater and heading towards Arusha.
- Expected arrival in Arusha around 5 pm, with flexibility for flights or other arrangements.

What's Included

Quality safari jeep

Professional guide

Beer

Drink water

Midrange accommodations

All meals on safaris

Air conditional car

Guide wages

All activities, unless indicated as optional

Free town tour on arrival

Park fees All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)

All accommodations Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

All transport by road

Professional guide

Taxes / VAT

What's Excluded

Visa

Liquors

Laundry

Passport Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)

International flights

Know Before You Go

Our representative will collect you from the airport and take you to your accommodation in Arusha for the night.

We are happy to book accommodation before and after your safari if needed.

Flying into Arusha / Kilimanjaro Airports is quite straightforward. English is widely spoken and used for signs and directions.

Arusha airport is a 30-minute drive from Arusha.

Kilimanjaro Airport is roughly a one-hour drive from Arusha. If you arrive on an international flight, clearing immigration can be lengthy.

The local currency is the Tanzanian Shillings. US Dollars and Euros are widely accepted. Most places will not accept older US dollar bills (printed before 2006).

If you intend to use your credit or debit card to withdraw funds, we suggest taking more than one card with you as you may find that your card is not accepted at the first ATM. You may try Visa and Maestro cards are best.

We recommend informing your bank that you will be using your card abroad to avoid being blocked. These are available in Arusha and allow you to withdraw local currency.

We advise you to arrive in Arusha at least one day before your trip begins. Return flights can be booked for the late afternoon/evening of the final day of your Safari, but please ensure your guide is aware of this so that you can arrive at the airport in plenty of time for your flight.

Please check with the relevant Embassy in your country for up-to-date visa and passport information. Ensure your passport will not expire within six months of your trip (i.e., if your trip is in September, make sure it is valid until at least March of the following year) and that it has at least three clear pages.

You will probably need a visa to enter Tanzania. Check with your country’s government travel website to find out how to get your visa. Most visas can be bought on arrival into the country.

You will require vaccinations for your trip. As we are not medically trained, we cannot give detailed advice on vaccination requirements. However, the following vaccinations are generally recommended for Tanzania: Tetanus, Polio, Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Rabies, Yellow Fever, and Malaria. (Yellow fever vaccination is compulsory when you enter Tanzania from a country with yellow fever).

Vaccination certificates are often checked at immigration. If you are entering Tanzania from a country that does not have Yellow Fever, vaccination is not needed. Please visit the World Health Organization website for an up-to-date list. http://www.who.int/ith/ITH_Annex_I.pdf

In some areas we visit, there is a risk of contracting Malaria. You must know that whatever malaria tablets you take only offer partial protection. They must be coupled with your physical efforts against being bitten - the best prevention. Malaria-carrying mosquitoes come out at sunset, so you should wear long sleeves and trousers from this time. Exposed skin, especially ankles, should have insect repellent containing 'Deet' applied to them.

We strongly recommend that you have extensive travel insurance to cover you for your trip. It is also wise to leave a copy of your insurance policy with a friend or relative for safekeeping. Your policy should include adequate Medical Emergency and Repatriation coverage.

Tanzania has a well-established tipping culture.

Guides: If you feel you have received good service, a typical tip is U$D 10-15 per person daily.

In Tanzania, the year is loosely divided into the 'short' rains (November) and the 'long' rains (March to May). The 'rains' usually last for one or two hours each day and are followed by hot, sunny weather. Nights can be surprisingly cold at higher altitudes, e.g., Ngorongoro Crater.

All towns and cities have their share of petty crime, and sensible precautions must be taken. Wearing expensive-looking jewellery or watches and carrying cameras will draw unnecessary attention. You may find a simple money belt more discrete than a bag.

Always be aware of your surroundings, and be very careful when approached by people you do not know. At night in towns, it's best to use a taxi rather than walk around the streets. Single women, in particular, need to be careful, and we suggest that it is safer to be in a group.

What To Bring

Luggage

Clothes

Shoes

Sun Protection

First Aid Supplies

Photography & Electrical Equipment

Electrical charging and power supply

Phones / Wi-Fi

Meeting Point

Arusha, Tanzania

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations within 24 hours before the tour -

Refund of 50% of the tour price.

Price

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1 to 6	/person
Child
1 to 6	/person
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Day 3: Serengeti National Park

Day 4: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater - Arusha

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Locations Covered

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arusha - Lake Manyara National Park

Day 2: Serengeti National Park

Day 3: Serengeti National Park

Day 4: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater - Arusha

What's Included

What's Excluded

Know Before You Go

What To Bring

Meeting Point

Cancellation Policy

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