4-Day Serengeti National Park and Lake Manyara Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival & Lake Manyara National Park

Morning: Depart from Arusha after breakfast, driving towards Lake Manyara National Park. The journey offers picturesque views of the Tanzanian countryside.

Afternoon: Arrive at Lake Manyara in time for lunch at a lodge or luxury campsite. After lunch, embark on your first game drive in the park, famous for its tree-climbing lions, large elephant population, and diverse birdlife, especially flamingos by the lake.

Evening: Return to your accommodation for dinner. Enjoy the tranquility of the park with the sounds of nature in the background.

Main Destination:

Lake Manyara National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October (Easier to spot animals)

High Season July to March (The northern section gets crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

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LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located on the escarpment above Lake Manyara NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Manyara to Serengeti National Park

Morning: After breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park. The drive itself is a scenic adventure, passing through the highlands and the vast open plains of the Serengeti, allowing for wildlife sightings along the way.

Afternoon: Arrive in the Serengeti in time for lunch at your chosen luxury lodge or tented camp. Settle in before heading out for an afternoon game drive, exploring the endless plains and searching for the Big Five and the Great Migration herds if in season.

Evening: Return to your lodge or camp for dinner. The Serengeti's nights are a perfect time for stargazing and listening to the sounds of the wilderness.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)

High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Serengeti Sound of Silence

• Luxury tented camp located inside Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Exploring Serengeti National Park

Early Morning: Opt for a sunrise game drive to witness the Serengeti come to life. This is an excellent time to see predators in action.

Mid-Morning: Return to the camp for breakfast and a brief rest.
Late Morning to Afternoon: Continue with a full day of game drives, which can include a visit to the Seronera area, known for its high concentration of big cats, or other parts of the park based on recent wildlife movements and sightings.

Evening: Enjoy another peaceful evening at your lodge or camp, with dinner and perhaps a Maasai cultural experience or a fireside chat about the day's sightings.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Serengeti Sound of Silence

• Luxury tented camp located inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Serengeti to Arusha & Departure

Morning: Embark on a final early morning game drive in the Serengeti to soak up the last of the park's natural beauty and wildlife.

Mid-Morning: Return to the lodge or camp for brunch and to pack up.
Afternoon: Begin your journey back to Arusha. Depending on the timing, you might stop for lunch en route or enjoy a packed lunch. The drive back is an opportunity to reflect on the incredible experiences of the past few days.

Evening: Arrive in Arusha in the late afternoon or early evening, in time for your onward travel arrangements or overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.