From Arusha: 6 Day Classic Game Drive Serengeti & Ngorongoro

Day 1: Arusha - full day game drive in Lake Manyara National Park

1. Arusha
   2h
   Start your safari adventure from Arusha, the starting point of all safari holidays in Tanzania. You will be picked up from your place of stay or the airport by our driver-guide. From here you will make your way to Lake Manyara National Park, which is more or less a two hour drive away.
2. Lake Manyara National Park
   6h
   Enjoy a full day game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, offering a large ecological variety in a small area. The alkaline soda of the lake appeals to impressive numbers of birds thriving on its water. More than 400 species have been identified and one of the highlights are the thousands of strolling flamingoes. From the entrance of the park, the road winds through a groundwater forest area where baboon troops can be seen hanging about on the roadside and in the trees. On the grassy banks of the lake, the wildebeest, giraffe, zebra and the large buffalo can be seen grazing the day away. The mahogany and acacia trees are inhabited by the famous tree-climbing lions, if you’re lucky you might spot them lazing on a tree branch.
   
   Enjoy your lunch in the middle of the National Park, while admiring the amazing view of the lake.

Day 2: Safari transfer through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area - South Serengeti

1. Ngorongoro Conservation Area
   4h
   Enjoy a safari transfer through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area while on your way to Ndutu, South Serengeti. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area is the home of the Maasai tribe. On your way you will already see some wildlife and impressive landscapes.
2. Ndutu Lake
   3h · Admission ticket included
   Enjoy an afternoon game drive around Lake Ndutu. Ndutu is a famous location during the Great Migration, which takes place from November till April, and the Calving Season, which takes place between December and February. Witnessing either one of these wildlife spectacles is definitely an unforgettable experience. Lion sightings are common in this area and the riverbank is home to one of the world’s densest populations of leopards.

Day 3: Full day game drive around Lake Ndutu, South Serengeti

1. Ndutu Lake
   6h · Admission ticket included
   After you have enjoyed your breakfast it is time to enjoy a full day game drive around Lake Ndutu. During the Great Migration and Calving Season there is a lot of predator-prey action, which you can witness when lucky! The area is famous for its abundance of wildlife during these wildlife events. Lion sightings are common in this area and the riverbank is home to one of the world’s densest populations of leopards. Make sure to keep your camera handy!

Day 4: Full day game drive in the Serengeti National Park

1. Serengeti National Park
   6h
   Discover the endless plain, stunning savannah and abundance of wildlife as far as the eye can see in the Serengeti National Park. Serengeti National Park spans across 14,763 square kilometres and is easily the largest and arguably most popular of the northern circuit National Parks. The Serengeti is host to the annual Wildebeest migration, when some six million hooves pound the open plains, as more than 200,000 zebras and 300,000 Thomson’s gazelle join the wildebeest’s trek for fresh grazing. Buffalo, elephant, giraffe, lion, hippo and hyena are also frequently sighted throughout the Serengeti.

Day 5: Full day game drive in the world famous Ngorongoro Crater!

1. Ngorongoro Crater
   6h · Admission ticket included
   This day you will enjoy a full day game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater, worlds largest intact volcanic caldera. This is the best park to get the chance to spot the Big 5!
   
   Nothing can prepare you for the breathtaking beauty of the Ngorongoro Crater. When you stand at the lookout and gaze into the crater, the clouds hovering around the tip of the rim and the cool mountain breeze in the air, will make you discover the true power and divinity of Mother Nature. This visit to the crater will probably be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life.
   Due to the natural rims of the crater, there is an abundance of wildlife throughout the conservation area that is home to the Big Five.

Day 6: End of your safari adventure, transfer back to Arusha.

1. Karatu
   3h
   Today, after breakfast, your driver guide will be ready to bring you back to Arusha, which is more or less a 3 hour drive away.
2. Arusha
   30m
   Once arriving in Arusha, your driver guide will drop you off in the center of Arusha, your place of stay or the airport.

Pickup details

When arriving at the airport, our driver guide will be awaiting you with a sign board with your name written on it. You can recognize our safari vehicles by our logo.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness