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5 Day Lake Manyara, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater Budget Safari (joining basis for a maximum of 6 people)

Overview

Experience an unforgettable 5 day budget safari in Tanzania’s northern circuit! This tour takes you to the stunning Lake Manyara, where you can enjoy birdwatching and game drives. Spend two nights exploring the vast Serengeti National Park with its endless plains. Finally, descend into the UNESCO listed Ngorongoro Crater for an exciting half day tour. Airport pick up and drop off are included, ensuring a seamless adventure from start to finish.

Itinerary day by day

Day 1: Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park
  • Depart from Arusha at 8:30 AM and drive to Lake Manyara National Park for a game drive with a picnic lunch. The park covers 330 sq km, with about 200 sq km being an alkaline lake that attracts many bird species. It’s perfect for game drives during the dry season and birdwatching in the wet season.
  • Later, drive to Mto wa Mbu village for refreshments.
  • Dinner and overnight at Kizumba Camp (Full Board).
Day 2: Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park
  • After breakfast, head to Serengeti National Park via the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, stop at the Ngorongoro viewpoint and the Olduvai Gorge (optional visit).
  • Enjoy a picnic lunch at Naabi Hill Gate and continue with a game drive as you enter the central Serengeti.
  • Dinner and overnight at Seronera Public Campsite (Full Board).
Day 3: Serengeti National Park
  • Begin your day with a sunrise game drive in the Serengeti, where wildlife is most active in the morning. Afterward, return to camp for brunch.
  • You can also opt for a full day game drive to explore more of the park’s vast plains.
  • All meals and overnight at Seronera Public Campsite (Full Board).
Day 4: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
  • After breakfast, enjoy another game drive in Serengeti. Depending on the season, you might witness the great wildebeest migration, along with predators like lions and cheetahs.
  • After lunch, head to Ngorongoro with a game drive en route.
  • Dinner and overnight at Simba Public Campsite on the crater rim (Full Board). 
Day 4: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
  • After breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half day game drive. The crater is home to a variety of wildlife,  including elephants, zebras, lions, and the rare black rhino.
  • After a picnic lunch, drive back to Arusha at a relaxed pace, arriving in the evening.
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Includes /excludes

Included

  • Airport pick-up and drop off
  • Accommodation at public campsites (meals included)
  •  4×4 safari vehicle with open roof hatch for game drives
  •  English speaking driver/guide
  •  Park and camping fees, crater service fees
  •  Cook services and camping equipment (tents, chairs, tables, etc.)
  •  All taxes and VAT

Excluded

  •  Flights (international/domestic)
  •  Accommodation before/after the safari
  •  Sleeping bag and bath towel
  •  Tipping and gratuities
  •  Personal items (travel insurance, visas, souvenirs, mosquito repellent)
  •  Government increase of Taxes or park fees

US$1070 per Person

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