Accommodation: Lodge / Tented Camp
Transport: Private 4x4 Safari Jeep
Meals: Full Board (B/L/D)
Best Time: Year-round
Safari Overview
This 5-day safari offers a perfect blend of Lake Manyara’s lush landscapes and Serengeti’s iconic plains. Encounter a variety of wildlife, including elephants, lions, giraffes, and flamingos. Enjoy private game drives with a professional guide, comfortable lodges, and breathtaking scenery.
Day 1 — Arrival in Arusha
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and meet your guide. Transfer to your lodge in Arusha. Enjoy a relaxed evening and dinner while getting an introduction to the upcoming safari adventure.
- Airport pickup and transfer
- Evening dinner at lodge
- Safari briefing
Day 2 — Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park. Enjoy a full day game drive exploring forests, open plains, and lakeside areas. Spot elephants, buffalo, flamingos, baboons, and the unique tree-climbing lions. Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and relaxation.
- Full day Lake Manyara game drive
- Wildlife and bird watching
- Evening lodge relaxation
Day 3 — Drive to Serengeti National Park
Depart Lake Manyara after breakfast and drive through scenic landscapes to the Serengeti. Stop for lunch en route and enjoy your first game drive upon entering the Serengeti. Settle into your lodge or tented camp for the night with spectacular sunset views.
- Drive to Serengeti National Park
- En route game drive
- Check-in at Serengeti lodge/camp
Day 4 — Full Day Serengeti Game Drive
Enjoy a full day of game drives in the Serengeti. Explore vast plains, riverine areas, and kopjes. Watch for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, and wildebeest. Have a picnic lunch in the park and continue game viewing in the afternoon before returning to your lodge.
- Full-day Serengeti game drives
- Picnic lunch in the park
- Wildlife photography and sightseeing
Day 5 — Morning Game Drive and Return to Arusha
Begin the day with an early morning game drive in the Serengeti. After breakfast, depart for Arusha. Optional stops for photos or cultural visits can be arranged along the way. Conclude your safari with drop-off at your hotel or airport.
- Morning Serengeti game drive
- Drive back to Arusha
- Optional cultural visit en route
- End of safari
Inclusions
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with professional guide
- All park entry fees
- Accommodation & meals as specified
- Drinking water during safari
- Airport transfers
Exclusions
- International flights
- Visa and travel insurance
- Personal expenses and optional activities
- Tips and gratuities