Lake Manyara, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater – 6 days

Lake Manyara, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater – 6 days

6
Days

Overview

Your safari begins with a warm welcome upon arrival at the airport, followed by a relaxed day to settle in and adjust at a hotel.

The next day, you’ll set out for Lake Manyara National Park, a beautiful area known for its tree-climbing lions and rich birdlife. From there, continue your journey to Serengeti National Park, where you’ll spend two full days enjoying exciting game drives across its vast plains, with the chance to witness incredible wildlife and possibly the Great Migration depending on the season.

On your final day in the Serengeti, you’ll enjoy a morning game drive before heading to the Ngorongoro Crater in the afternoon. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is renowned for its dense wildlife population and stunning scenery.

Your safari ends with a full day exploring the Ngorongoro Crater, giving you the opportunity to experience its unique landscapes and diverse wildlife before returning to Arusha with unforgettable memories.

Highlights

Base Price

From

$ 1,950 / Adult

From

$ 1,268 / Child

Pricing Breakdown

1 Person

$ 1,950

2 – 4 Pesons

$ 1,750

5 – 7 Persons

$ 1,650

8+ Persons

$ 1,600

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival : Kilimanjaro Airport –Arusha
Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport, your guide from Joanne Adventures will warmly welcome you and transfer you to your hotel in Arusha. The rest of the day is yours to relax and enjoy the surroundings before your safari begins the next morning.
Day 2 : Lake Manyara National park
After breakfast, you’ll set out on a scenic drive across the Great Rift Valley to Lake Manyara National Park for a full-day game drive. Despite its relatively small size, the park is rich in beauty, featuring lush acacia forests filled with giant fig and mahogany trees. These forests are home to baboons and blue monkeys, while the park also supports large numbers of buffalo, giraffes, elephants, and impalas. You’ll visit the hippo-filled lake and enjoy sightings of over 400 bird species, including flamingos, ground hornbills, and crested eagles. Lake Manyara is also famous for its tree-climbing lions and stunning landscapes, offering excellent photography opportunities. Dinner and overnight will be at a hotel.
Day 3: Serengeti National Park
The next day, you’ll journey toward Serengeti National Park, passing through the Ngorongoro Highlands and stopping at the crater rim for breathtaking views. Along the way, you’ll visit Oldupai Gorge, an important archaeological site known for early human discoveries. After a short visit and lunch, continue into the Serengeti for an afternoon game drive before heading to your hotel for the night.
Day 4: Serengeti National park
A full day in the Serengeti follows, with morning and afternoon game drives across its vast plains. The park is home to an incredible concentration of wildlife, including large herds of wildebeest and zebras, as well as predators like lions, cheetahs, and hyenas. You’ll spend another night at a hotel, with an optional hot air balloon safari available at an additional cost.
Day 5: Serengeti /Ngorongoro Highland
On the following day, you’ll rise early for a sunrise game drive, one of the best times to observe wildlife in action. After returning for brunch, you’ll continue to the Ngorongoro area, often referred to as the “Eighth Wonder of the World.” This remarkable crater is home to a dense population of animals, including the rare black rhino, along with diverse habitats such as forests, open plains, and a soda lake often filled with flamingos. Dinner and overnight will be at a hotel.
Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater –Departure
On your final day, you’ll descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full day of wildlife viewing. After a picnic lunch near the hippo pool and more exploration in the afternoon, you’ll ascend from the crater and return to Arusha or be transferred to the airport, marking the end of your unforgettable safari journey.
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FAQS

Pack packs without flames are better than suitcases. This luggage may be packed on the back or in the roof rack of the safari 20 Kg ( 44 Lbs) are maximum weight.

Joanne Adventures team will pick you up and transfer you to designated Hotels. Pick up on arrival airport and drop off are included on our package. We arrange also other group transport if required.

A valid visa is required for travel to Tanzania. A passport with a minimum validity of 6 months prior to expiry is required.
A single-entry visa is valid for 3 months from the date of issue. Visas-on-arrival are available at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)for US$50. (For U.S. Citizens, the cost is US$100 for a multiple entry visa.) However, it is advised that visitors traveling from a country where visa services are available should obtain a visa prior to arrival in order to avoid potential delays at the airport

Swahili is the national language of Tanzania, but many tribal languages are spoken amongst the 120+ ethnic communities in Tanzania. English is considered the de facto official language. It is widely spoken by those who work in tourism and hospitality.

Summer: September to April.
Temperature: 20°C to 30°C.
Winter: May to August. Temperature: 19°C to 25°C.
Rainfall: April-May (long rains) and November to mid-December (short rains).

If you have any allergies or special dietary requirements, please let us know beforehand at the time of booking, so we can advise the lodgings accordingly. Most places will be able to accommodate to your preferred meal options, though sometimes vegetarian/vegan options may be a bit limited and repetitive. If you require any special health supplement, please kindly bring it with you.

This is your safari trip, your adventure! You decide how you want to spend your time on this vacation. If you would like to spend a full day on safari, you are definitely welcome to do so. Safari Infinity does not restrict your mileage, fuel, or how much time you want to be on safari. While some days you may decide to set out by sunrise, other days you can have a slower-paced breakfast before starting your daily exploration. Simply sit down with your guide to plan your day and meals the night before. Your guide will have plenty of suggestions, but of course, the decision is yours.

Bottled water is included in the safari vehicle. You can also buy any drinks along your way to the safari. There will be mini-markets in town.

They are licensed by TALA, trained, friendly, and have years of experience!

We use 4 or 6-passenger 4-wheel-drive Land Cruisers, all with viewing roofs for the safaris. The vehicles have an inverter for charging batteries, a radio, and a cooler.

Yes, just let us know what’s in your mind and we will put all together for you!

We recommend booking your trip as soon as possible. Lodges and tented camps on safari are booked quickly, so we need to reserve those before they fill up.

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