5 Day Luxury Safari (Manyara, Serengeti & Ngorongoro)

From $2450
/ Adult
From $1600
/ Child

Overview

Discover the highlights of Northern Tanzania on an unforgettable 5-day luxury safari combining Lake Manyara, Serengeti and the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater.

Explore the diverse landscapes of Lake Manyara National Park, spend extended time experiencing the endless plains of the Serengeti, and finish with an incredible wildlife experience inside the Ngorongoro Crater.

With private 4×4 transportation, an experienced safari guide and carefully selected luxury lodges and tented camps, this itinerary offers the perfect balance of adventure, comfort and exceptional wildlife viewing.

Itinerary

After breakfast, depart from Arusha and drive toward Lake Manyara National Park.

Enjoy a game drive through this beautiful park, exploring its varied habitats and scenic landscapes. Look for elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, baboons, monkeys and numerous bird species.

Lake Manyara is also known for occasional sightings of tree-climbing lions, although wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.

After the game drive, exit the park and continue to your luxury lodge in the Karatu area.

Overnight: Luxury Lodge / Tented Camp in Karatu
Meals: Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, depart toward the legendary Serengeti National Park.

Travel through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area before reaching the vast Serengeti plains.

Upon entering the park, begin your game drive and search for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, cheetahs, leopards and other wildlife.

Continue with game viewing as you make your way toward your luxury lodge or tented camp.

Overnight: Luxury Lodge / Tented Camp in Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Wake up surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness and enjoy a full day exploring the Serengeti.

Your experienced guide will select the best areas for wildlife viewing based on current conditions and animal movements.

Search for the Big Five and other wildlife across the plains, woodlands and kopjes. Depending on the season and location, you may also encounter parts of the Great Wildebeest Migration.

Enjoy a picnic lunch during the game drive before continuing your exploration in the afternoon.

Return to your luxury accommodation in the evening.

Overnight: Luxury Lodge / Tented Camp in Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Enjoy an early morning game drive in the Serengeti, when wildlife activity and morning light can create excellent viewing and photography opportunities.

After the game drive, depart the Serengeti and travel toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Enjoy beautiful views of the highlands before arriving at your luxury lodge near the crater.

Spend the evening relaxing and enjoying the spectacular surroundings.

Overnight: Luxury Lodge / Tented Camp in Ngorongoro / Karatu
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After an early breakfast, descend into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for a morning game drive.

Explore the crater floor and search for lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, hyenas and other wildlife. With luck, you may also have the opportunity to see the endangered black rhinoceros.

Enjoy a picnic lunch before ascending from the crater and beginning your journey back to Arusha.

Arrive in Arusha in the afternoon or early evening, depending on road and game-drive conditions.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

End of Safari

Includes

  • Park entry fees
  • Hut fees
  • Professional mountain guide
  • Armed ranger (required by park)
  • Porters and cook
  • All meals during trek
  • 4x4 transport
  • Bottled drinking water

Excludes

  • International flights
  • Visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips for crew
  • Personal trekking gear