Itinerary

1. Day 1: Lake Manyara National Park

   • After breakfast, the tour departs. 

   • First stop is Arusha Town for any last-minute purchases before heading off on the safari. 

   • Afterward, head to Lake Manyara. Lake Manyara National Park offers breathtaking views and a large variety of habitats. Acacia woodlands, water forests, baobab strewn cliffs, algae-streaked hot springs, swamps, and the lake itself. 

   • And thanks to this, the small park is able to support a large number of animal species and incredible birdlife. Manyara has the largest concentration of baboons anywhere in the world, and the lions here are also renowned for their tree climbing. 

   • Late afternoon transfer to our private bush camp beside Lake.

   Distance: 190km

   Non - game-viewing time: 4 hrs

   Meals: Lunch, dinner, bed, and breakfast

   Accommodation: Lake Eyasi Bushcamp 

2. Day 2: Lake Eyasi to Ngorongoro Crater

   • Early morning hunt with the Bushmen, with tuition in survival skills. 

   • After transfer to Ngorongoro Conservation Area, descend over 600 meters into the crater to view wildlife.

   • Visit Lake Magadi, a large but shallow alkaline lake in the southwestern corner, which is one of the main features of the crater. A large number of flamingos, hippos, and other water birds can usually be seen here. 

   Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Simba Campsite.

   Distance: 100km

   Non – game-viewing time: 4 hrs

   Meals: Lunch, dinner, bed, and breakfast

   Accommodation: Ngorongoro Simba Campsite 

3. Day 3: Serengeti National Park

   • After breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park.

   • Leaving the highlands behind, descend into the heart of wild Africa – the Serengeti National Park – with its endless plains, rolling into the distance as far as the eye can see. 

   • Then head to the central park area, known as the Seronera area, one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park, featuring the Seronera River, which provides a valuable water source to this area and attracts wildlife well representative of most of the Serengeti’s species. 

   • Arrive in time for lunch and enjoy an afternoon game drive in the Serengeti national park. 

   Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Seronera Campsite

   Distance: 145km

   Non – game-viewing time: 3-4 hrs

   Meals: Lunch, dinner, bed, and breakfast

   Accommodation: Serengeti Seronera Campsite

4. Day 4: Serengeti National Park

   • After an early breakfast, embark on a full-day game drive in Serengeti National Park. (Wildebeest migration game drive)

   Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Seronera Campsite.

   Non - game-viewing travel time: 1 hour

5. Day 5: Serengeti National Park to Lake Natron

   • After an early breakfast, do a morning game drive. 

   • Then after the game, move towards the north Serengeti. 

   • Check out of the park at Klein’s gate, then transfer to Lake Natron for an early dinner and overnight. 

   • Go for an evening walk for sunset, if time permits. 

   Dinner and overnight at Lake Natron Campsite.

6. Day 6: Lake Natron to Arusha

   • Night ascent & dawn summit bid, Oldoinyo Lengai (seismic conditions permitting). 

     • Optional: Waterfall hike and swim (Depending on what time your flight is leaving).

   • Afterward, transfer to Arusha for airport drop-off or overnight. (Extra cost for the overnight accommodation).

   Non-game-viewing travel time: 3-4 hours
   Distance: 250 km
   Meals: Lunch, dinner, bed, and breakfast

   Accommodation: Planet Lodge