At 8:00 AM, your adventure begins with a pick-up from your hotel as you embark on a scenic journey through the Great Rift Valley to Lake Manyara National Park for a full-day game drive. Although this park is relatively small (205 square miles), it offers a stunning variety of landscapes and an impressive array of wildlife. The park is renowned for its lush acacia forests, towering figs, and mahogany trees, which provide a habitat for baboons, blue monkeys, giraffes, elephants, impalas, and a large population of buffalo.

Lake Manyara is also famous for its large hippo population and offers fantastic photo opportunities, with giraffes and buffalo in the foreground and the serene lake in the backdrop. The diverse terrain and scenery are breathtaking and make for an unforgettable experience. Optional activities include a boat excursion or a bike tour, offering a different perspective of the park’s landscapes.

In the afternoon, return to your accommodation for a relaxing dinner.

Accommodation Upgrade:
If you wish, you can upgrade your accommodation for a more luxurious experience.

Optional:
You can replace Lake Manyara National Park with Tarangire National Park or opt to visit both parks by adding an extra day to your itinerary.

Main Destination:

• Lake Manyara National Park

After an early breakfast, we depart towards the world-renowned Serengeti National Park. Although the drive is long, it offers spectacular views, and for many, it's a journey that stays with them forever. As you venture deeper into the Serengeti, you'll begin to understand why the name translates to "endless plains" in the local language. Covering 6,900 square miles (18,000 square kilometers), the park is a vast expanse of grasslands that stretch to the horizon, challenging your perception of distance. The Serengeti is home to the Great Migration, with over 2 million wildebeests, hundreds of thousands of zebras, and various species of antelopes. It's also a haven for big cats and large predators, where you may spot lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas, making it the perfect place to witness iconic wildlife moments, like the famous river crossings often featured in documentaries.

Possibility to adjust your accommodation level (downgrade or upgrade).

Main Destination: Serengeti National Park

Enjoy a full day exploring the incredible Serengeti National Park. Your itinerary is completely flexible, allowing you to tailor the day to your preferences. Your guide will discuss the best schedule with you, including wake-up times and game drive options. You may choose to embark on an early morning game drive, return to camp for lunch and relaxation, then head out again in the afternoon. Alternatively, you can opt for a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch, maximizing your time in the wild.

The Serengeti’s vast plains provide a breathtaking backdrop for unforgettable wildlife encounters, from prides of lions lounging in the grass to cheetahs sprinting across the savannah. Keep an eye out for elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, and an array of birdlife that add to the park’s rich biodiversity.

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Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:
Nyikani Camp Central Serengeti

Start your day with an early morning game drive, the best time to witness wildlife at its most active. As the sun rises over the Serengeti, you’ll experience one of the most breathtaking sights in Africa. After the game drive, return to camp for a well-deserved brunch before heading toward Ngorongoro Crater, often referred to as the "8th Wonder of the Natural World."

Ngorongoro Crater spans 102 square miles (264 sq. km) and is encircled by towering 2,000-foot (600-meter) walls, creating a natural enclosure for an incredible variety of wildlife. It is one of the best places to spot the endangered black rhino in its natural habitat. The crater also features diverse ecosystems, including swamps, a soda lake teeming with flamingos, open plains, and dense forests. It is home to elephants with some of the largest tusks in the world, as well as a dense concentration of lions, hyenas, and other predators.

Arrive at Ngorongoro in time for a sundowner, taking in the magnificent views as the day comes to a close.

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Main Destination:
Ngorongoro Crater

Start the day early with an exciting descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the most breathtaking natural wonders in Africa. This unique ecosystem is home to an incredible concentration of wildlife, offering some of the best safari experiences in the world. As you explore the crater floor, expect to see lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, and possibly the rare black rhino roaming freely in this natural enclosure.

Midway through the game drive, stop for a picnic lunch near the beautiful hippo pool, where you can relax while watching these massive creatures lazing in the water. After lunch, enjoy a short game drive before ascending the crater rim and making your way back toward Arusha.

We expect to arrive in Arusha around 5:00 PM, though we remain flexible if you have a flight to catch or other travel arrangements.

Main Destination:

• Ngorongoro Crater