Arusha – Lake Manyara

Lake Manyara National Park - 2 ½ Hour Drive

7:30 am The safari adventure begins at the location of your choice, whether it’s a hotel, residence, or another spot, as the Natural World Kenya Safaris driver/guide arrives to pick up the operator in a 4 x 4 Land Cruiser Jeep.

Climb aboard and embark on a journey through Maasai country, passing by local farms and Maasai herders with their cattle on the way to Lake Manyara Park.

Lake Manyara – Serengeti

Lake Manyara National Park - 4 Hour Drive

Rise with the sun and enjoy the birdsong as the early morning light gently illuminates the park. This is a perfect moment to appreciate the gentle awakening of nature. After breakfast, the journey continues to the magnificent Serengeti.

Stops will be made along the route to relax and enjoy a picnic lunch.

Eventually, the vast expanse of the world-renowned Serengeti will be reached. The nearly treeless plains are home to countless wildebeest, zebra, gazelle, impala, and large herds of buffalo stretching to the horizon.

Serengeti National Park - 4 Hour Drive

Rise with the sun and enjoy the birdsong as the early morning light gently illuminates the park. This is a perfect moment to appreciate the gentle awakening of nature. After breakfast, the journey continues to the magnificent Serengeti.

Stops will be made along the route to relax and enjoy a picnic lunch.

Eventually, the vast expanse of the world-renowned Serengeti will be reached. The nearly treeless plains are home to countless wildebeest, zebra, gazelle, impala, and large herds of buffalo stretching to the horizon.

The second safari evening will be spent unwinding at the Serengeti lodge or tented camp.

Full-Day at the Serengeti

Serengeti National Park - Everything about the Serengeti is vast and awe-inspiring – it has been named one of the “Seven Natural Wonders of Africa”. The name Serengeti is derived from the Maasai word “siringet” meaning “endless plains”.

During the game drives across these “endless plains”, the operator will be amazed by the immense wildlife inhabiting this vast area – the highest concentration of big cats, especially lions, in Africa.

A lunch break and some downtime will be enjoyed before tracking more predators and smaller game, such as monkeys, baboons, wild dogs, and even honey badgers.

Above, an endless sky filled with over 500 bird species will provide entertainment. The park also features some forest and marsh areas where hippos and crocodiles can be spotted in the rivers.

Serengeti – Ngorongoro

Serengeti National Park - 3 Hour Drive

The early morning sun will illuminate the vast plains and the multitude of predators and grazers emerging from the night. This breathtaking scene will be savored before heading to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Ngorongoro Conservation Area - On the way, a stop will be made at the remarkable Oldupai Gorge, a site rich with fossilized artifacts from early human development in the region.

Upon arrival at the rim of Ngorongoro – the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera – a descent into the crater will reveal a self-contained ecosystem bustling with over 25,000 animals.

The day will be spent exploring this vibrant wildlife haven, isolated from the rest of Africa. Lions, leopards, black rhinos, elephants, monkeys, antelope, and even pink flamingos inhabit this unique area.

As evening approaches, the journey will ascend the volcano’s wall, offering a stunning sunset view over the crater’s rim.

Ngorongoro – Arusha

Ngorongoro Conservation Area - 3 ½ Hour Drive

An early rise will allow for witnessing another marvel at the crater’s rim – a breathtaking sunrise.

Then, the return trip to Arusha begins. Rest stops and a lunch break will be enjoyed along the way.
The operator will be returned to their hotel, residence, or chosen location.

Having explored the best of Tanzania’s parks – Manyara or Tarangire, along with Serengeti and Ngorongoro – the operator has witnessed wildlife and landscapes that few have the privilege to experience. It is hoped that this enriching journey has been enjoyed and that Natural World Kenya Safaris will be considered for future safari adventures. Gratitude is extended for the time, trust, and adventurous spirit.

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

• Gratuities
• Parking fees

Serengeti National Park is perhaps the most famous wildlife reserve in the world, with its horizons filled with wildebeests and zebras. The lion population here is the largest of any park in the region, if not all of Africa. But for sheer density of big cats, nothing beats the Ngorongoro Crater, the largest intact volcanic caldera on the planet.

These are Tanzania’s finest parks and we give you a choice to begin this Africa safari adventure at either Lake Manyara or Tarangire National Parks. Manyara is a colorful jewel, filled with thousands of pink flamingoes settled on the shores of a cobalt blue lake. Tarangire is known for its elephants, lots of migrating wildlife, and few tourists. Take your pick of the parks.

We’ll visit these wild, colorful and memorable parks and all the wildlife that live upon these vital lands on this five-day Natural World Kenya Safaris exploration.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.