4-Day Tour of Northern Tanzania's National Parks Starting from Arusha
Highlights
Arusha, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara
Locations Covered
Arusha, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara
safari, camping, Wildlife
Private Tour
4 Days
Easy
English, Swahili
Description
Explore the great Serengeti plains by joining this 4-day wildebeest migration safari and planning a full-day game drive in the park. Observe the herds of wildebeest, gazelle, and zebras as they make their way between the two parks and cross the Mara River. Be prepared to experience thrill among the animals as they risk being attacked by predators. Enjoy the natural spectacle of Ngorongoro Crater and Manyara National Park, and take in the breathtaking views of this unique wildlife event.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Arusha - Serengeti National Park
- Drive to Serengeti National Park, crossing Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The Serengeti name is derived from “siringet”, which comes from the Masai language, meaning “endless plain”, which is a great open space where land goes on. Serengeti National Park is famous for habituating the famous wildebeest migration, and it is home to more than 2 million animals, including Buffaloes, giraffes, Elephants, Zebra, eland, wildebeest migration, predators such as lions, leopards, wild dogs, black-backed jackal and over 400 species of birds.
- Have lunch at the camp, then depart for the afternoon/evening game drive until sunset.
- Return back for dinner and an overnight stay at Serengeti Pamoja Camp.
Meal plan: Lunch and dinner
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Day 2: Serengeti National Park
- Depart for a full-day game drive in the plains of the Serengeti National Park after an early morning breakfast.
- Enjoy lunch served and then proceed with the game drive until evening.
- Drive back to the camp for dinner and an overnight stay at Serengeti Pamoja Camp.
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
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Day 3: Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater to Mto wa Mbu
- After morning breakfast, collect all your belongings and then drive to Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of the Seven Wonders of Africa and the most incredible ecosystems on Earth. Formed millions of years ago in the massive explosion of a volcano, it is 610 m deep and covers roughly around 260 square kilometres. Due to its dense animal population of approximately 25,000, the crater offers the best game viewing of all the parks in Tanzania.
- See wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, elephants and some of the more than 500 bird species in the area. With a little bit of luck, you might catch a glimpse of the endangered black rhino through the grass.
- Drive to Mto wa Mbu for an overnight stay at Africa Sunrise Lodge.
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
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Day 4: Mto wa Mbu - Manyara National Park - Arusha
- After early breakfast, collect all your belongings and drive across the Great Rift Valley to Lake Manyara National Park for a full-day game drive. Lake Manyara National Park is one of the few places to have Ground Horn Bill and Crested Eagle, and it is famous for its tree-climbing lions and the flamingos on the lake shore. It is no secret that Lake Manyara has been truly blessed with a beautiful and incredible acacia forest of giant fig and mahogany trees, home to troops of baboons and monkeys.
- Have Lunch within the park, then proceed with a game drive until late afternoon.
- Drive back to Arusha.
Meal plan: Breakfast and lunch
What's Included
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations within 24 hours before the tour -
Refund of 50% of the tour price.