4 Days Safari (Serengeti,Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara National Park)

This 4 days safari includes visits to the SERENGETI, NGORONGORO CRATER, and Lake Manyara National Parks, three of Tanzania’s most well-known national parks.

The Serengeti is Tanzania’s oldest national park, a World Heritage Site, and was been named the seventh wonder of the world. As you travel across the Serengeti plains, you will see a variety of African animals. While the Ngorongoro Crater’s bottom is home to a variety of species, there are several reasons to bring your cameras along. Admire the scenery of Lake Manyara National Park with the hundreds of flamingos at the lake’s coast and the nearby fauna.

DURATION

4 Day(s)

PLACES TO VISIT

Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara, Karatu Area

Arrive at Kilimanjaro international Airport
Serengeti NP – Full Day Game Drive
Ngorongoro Crater – Full Day
Karatu-Lake Manyara National Park -Kilimanjaro International Airport-Departure

ITINERARY

Day 1

Arusha City-Serengeti National Park (central-Seronera)

Distance: 335km/6hrs drive

Our driver will be at your hotel in Arusha ready to start your trip to our famous park Serengeti National Park ‘The Endless Plain” This Park is well-known for its healthy stock of resident wildlife, particularly the “Big Five”: Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Rhino, and Buffalo.

Serengeti, a UNESCO world heritage site, is home to around 200,000 zebras, and 300,000 Thomson’s gazelles that join the wildebeests’ trek for fresh grazing. Listen to the exotic sounds of over 6 million hooves pounding the open plains of Serengeti just like how you imagined African wildlife to be. After a long day of Safari you will drive to your accommodation for evening leisure and overnight.

Accommodation: on Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

Mid-Range: Embalakai Authentic Camp on Full Board (located inside the park)

Semi-Luxury: Serengeti Serena Lodge on Full Board (located inside the park)

Day 2

Serengeti National Park (Full day)

After breakfast you will be picked up for a full day game viewing in Serengeti Seronera area, A UNESCO world heritage site recently proclaimed 7^th wonder of the world, Serengeti is famed for its annual migration where some six million hooves pound the open plains. Serengeti offers an exotic game viewing experience in the whole of Africa giving you up-close of the animals you have only see in National Geographic. After our full day game in the evening drive back to the camp/lodge for evening leisure and overnight.

Accommodation: on Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

Mid-Range: Embalakai Authentic Camp on Full Board (located inside the park)

Semi-Luxury: Serengeti Serena Lodge on Full Board (located inside the park)

Day 3

Serengeti National Park-Ngorongoro Crater

Distance: 145km/3.30hrs drive

After breakfast, we take a short pleasant drive to Ngorongoro Conservation area, we will have an early morning game drive to Ngorongoro inside the Crater. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA) is an extensive highland area along the eastern arm of the Rift Valley, with the world-renowned Ngorongoro Crater as its focal point. Ngorongoro was established to conserve wildlife and other natural resources. It also safeguards the interests of indigenous people and promotes tourism. In the evening drive to the lodge for evening leisure and overnight.

Accommodation: on Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

Mid-Range: Country Lodge Karatu on Full Board (located outside the park)

Semi-Luxury: Ngorongoro Serena Lodge on Full Board (located at the Crater rim)

Day 4

Karatu-Lake Manyara National Park -Kilimanjaro International Airport-Departure

Distance: 120/km2hrs drive

After breakfast depart with picnic lunch boxes to Lake Manyara National Park, this park is known for flocks of thousands flamingos that feed along the edge of the lake in the wet season. It is also well known for its lion tree climbing and other species of birds. Here you have an option of adding cultural tour at mto wa mmbu village:

Visit to Mto Wa Mbu includes:

A walk thought the farms in the green oasis at the foot of the Rift Valley
A climb to Balaa Hill from where you can see the whole town
A trip to the Miwaleni Lake and waterfall
A view into the culture of the many different tribes living in the area
Visit to development projects that aim at improving agriculture and start income generating activities for the farmers and Explanation about the irrigation system.

This activity takes about 3-4hrs, Later proceed to Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight.

End of Service.

Inclusions

AMREF Flying Doctor Insurance (This service is only available before its dark and can only transfer you to the nearest airstrip to hospital during Emergency)
Unlimited bottled drinking water during game viewing
Unlimited game mileage
Park entry fees and Crater fees (24hrs single entry)
Professional English-Speaking Driver guide
– A Friendly, Experienced and Passionate Driver Guide expert at a wide variety of skills: Flora and Fauna, Tanzania’s cultural and natural history
4X4 Custom built – Toyota Land cruiser
– Pop-up Roof, Opening Sliding windows, Seat Belts, Heavy duty wheels, and Extra Fuel tanks
– Refrigerator for cooling drinks, one pair of binoculars per couple, Eco friendly Trash Bag,
– Wi-Fi on board during safari, Charging Outlets type Plug G for charging Cameras and smart phones

Exclusions

International flights (from/to home)
Additional accommodation before and after safari
Tips (Tipping guidance US$20 per person per day
Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees,etc)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Alcohol drinks
Travel insurance and medical repatriation
Beverage in the accommodation you will be staying