Private 6-Day Tarangire Manyara Crater and Serengeti with Mid-Range Lodges

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

1. Arusha
   12h
   Welcome to Tanzania! A Lion King representative will pick you up from the airport and drive you to your accommodation in Arusha. Depending on your arrival time, you will have time to relax and prepare for the adventure of a lifetime! Busy Arusha is an essential part of safari life here in northern Tanzania, and most travelers pass through at some stage.

Day 2: Tarangire National Park

1. Tarangire National Park
   8h
   Your Lion King safari guide will collect you from your accommodation after breakfast. This morning, you will drive to Tarangire National Park. The transit drive is approximately two and a half hours on good tarmac roads. The park is named after the Tarangire River, which runs through it. This 'river of warthogs' is the region's only water source for wildlife during the dry season. The park is well-known for its elephant families, which can often be seen congregating by the river. You may also see giraffes, bushbuck, and hartebeest. A range of predators, including lions and leopards, closely follows these animals. More breeding bird species are found in Tarangire than anywhere else on the planet! The huge and ancient baobab trees can be seen here—some are said to have lived for over a thousand years.
   
   Lunch will be at a picnic site inside the park. After your game drive, you will transit to your accommodation in Karatu.

Day 3: Serengeti National park

1. Serengeti National Park
   12m
   After breakfast, you will drive up into the cooler regions of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. There will be a chance to stop and see the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater. You will then transit through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area to the Serengeti, entering the park's south.
   
   The Serengeti is genuinely spectacular! It is famous for its vast open grasslands, allowing excellent wildlife sightings. The Serengeti boasts an abundance of wildlife, such as impalas, buffaloes, crocodiles, and hippos. In addition to the iconic landscapes, you have a good chance of encountering predators, and you may see lions, cheetahs, and leopards. After your game drive, you will head towards your accommodation in time for dinner.

Day 4: Serengeti National Park

1. Serengeti National Park
   12h
   This entire day is set aside for game drives in the Serengeti. The Serengeti boasts an abundance of wildlife, such as impala, buffalo, crocodile, and hippo. In addition to the iconic landscapes, you have a good chance of encountering predators such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards. It is a truly life-changing experience!
   Today, it is possible to do early morning and late afternoon game drives, returning to the camp for lunch. Otherwise, a full day's game drive with a picnic lunch in the park.After an unforgettable day, we will return to our accommodation for relaxation, dinner and our overnight sleep on The Endless Plain

Day 5: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

1. Ngorongoro Crater
   7h · Admission ticket included
   After breakfast, you'll journey towards the Ngorongoro Crater, soaking in more spectacular views along the way. Spend the afternoon exploring this remarkable natural wonder, then head to your accommodation in Karatu. Ngorongoro Crater, formed when a colossal volcano exploded and collapsed two to three million years ago, is a pristine wilderness enclosed by steep volcanic walls. Inside, you'll discover a landscape of sweeping savannah, acacia woodlands, glistening lakes, and swamps. The drive into the crater is an adventure, and once on the floor, you'll encounter large herds of wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle, as well as over 500 bird species. This crater offers an excellent chance to spot the endangered black rhino amidst the open grasslands.

Day 6: Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha

1. Lake Manyara National Park
   8h
   This morning, drive to Lake Manyara National Park, your final stop on this epic safari! Located 120 km west of Arusha, Manyara is a compact yet diverse park, renowned for its stunning scenery. The Great Rift Escarpment towers over the park's western edge, while the shallow, salt Lake Manyara dominates the landscape, hosting thousands of wading birds, including flamingos and over 500 other species. The park’s thick evergreen forests are home to baboons and elephants, and the tree-climbing lions here are famous throughout Africa. Enjoy a picnic lunch within the park before your game drive. Afterward, you’ll be dropped off at your preferred location, such as Arusha, Kilimanjaro Airport, or Arusha Airport. We hope you’ve had a memorable adventure with Lion King!

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels