5 Days Lake Manyara-Serengeti-Olduvai-Ngorongoro
Safari Highlights
Outstanding scenery
Interesting rural countryside
Cultural interaction
Plenty of wild-life viewing
Routing: Arusha-Manyara-Serengeti-Ngorongoro-Arusha.
Day 1: Arusha to Lake Manyara
Arrival with shuttle bus from Nairobi at 12.30 pm. Lunch in Arusha. After lunch transfer to Lake Manyara National park for dinner and overnight at Mto-wa –Mbu campsite. Hot water and shower facilities available.
Day 2: Lake Manyara to Serengeti
Early morning game drive at Lake Manyara is followed by breakfast. Further game drive in the park till lunchtime.
The famous spectacles in Lake Manyara National Park are the tree-climbing lions. The park covers 390sq km and sanctuary to cover 400 species of bird including flamingo, pelican, storks, sacred ibis, cormorants and Egyptian geese. The park is particularly noted for its huge herds of buffalo and elephant. Also giraffe, impala, hippo and a great variety of smaller animals.
After lunch depart for Serengeti. You arrive with a game drive as you head for the campsite at Seronera campsite. No shower facitilies. Hot water can be provided on request.
Day 3: Day in Serengeti
Full day game activities in Serengeti. The Serengeti National park is a arguably the best known wildlife sanctuary in the world with over 3 million large mammals. About 35 species of plains animals can be seen there including the “big 5” - Elephant, Rhino, Lion, Leopard and Buffalo. Other common species found here includes hippo, giraffe, eland, impala and other antelope types, baboons, monkey and a profusion of over 500 species of birds.
In May or early June, huge herds of wildebeest, gazelle and zebra begin their annual spectacular migration northwards. In their wake follow predators, lion, cheetah and wild dogs with vultures circling overhead! The Serengeti is also famous for its 500 species of birdlife, both migrant and resident, and the black and white colobus monkey. All meals and overnight at the campsite in Seronera.
Day 4: Drive Serengeti to Ngorogoro
Early morning game drive is followed by breakfast at the camp. More game drive till lunch time. After lunch proceed to Ngorongoro via Olduvai. Proceed on to Simba Campsite on the rim of the crater. This huge public campsite is in a spectacular location on the edge of the Ngorongoro Crater. Hot water and shower facilities available.
Day 5: Drive Ngorongoro to Arusha
After breakfast leave for Arusha. Lunch in Arusha. Afternoon shuttle to Nairobi.
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Prices from US$1520 depending on number of persons
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Children Rates
Children under 12 years of age, pay 50% of the price when sharing with 2 adults.
The prices given above include:
- Use of customized safari vehicle with Pop up roof for game viewing & photography
- Guaranteed window seats for every participants.
- Accommodation in tents in public or private campsite
- All entry fees where applicable in the parks, reserves and sanctuary
- Full board meal plan while on Safari – breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- Qualified local English - Speaking driver guide (French, Spanish & German on request)
- Game drives as per the program
- All government taxes applicable
- Hot air Balloon flight in Serengeti or Grumeti - can be booked Separately
- Extras at the lodges –tips, drinks, telephone, laundry or any other personal expenses
- International flight into/out of Tanzania - Check out Great Prices for Flights into Africa Here
- Entry Visa to Tanzania
