9 Days Best of Serengeti National Reserve

9 days Best of Serengeti National Reserve tour itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Tanzania

On arrival at the airport, you will be met by one of our staff members. After greet and meet services he will escort you to your accommodation in Arusha (approx. 60 Km). Make sure your camera is fully charged and ready for the adventure. Dinner and Overnight at Ilboru Safari Lodge or similar.

Day 2: Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, you depart for Lake Manyara National Park (approx. 35 Km) with en-route views. Nestling at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment. A beautiful park, Lake Manyara contains a diverse range of habitats and topographical features ranging from the rift wall, ground water forest, acacia woodlands and open grasslands to the shores of Lake Manyara and the lake itself. Have afternoon game viewing in the park searching for the diverse flora and fauna of the park.
There are some 350 different bird species in the park. The park provides sanctuary to a variety of animals such as the gazelle, impala, buffalo, wildebeest, hyena, baboon, giraffe, hippo and the famous tree-climbing lions that are unique to the Lake. The park is generally recognized for its incredible beauty. Dinner and Overnight at Country Lodge Karatu or similar

Day 3: Serengeti Game Reserve

The legendary Serengeti Plain is your destination today, a vast rolling plain whose sparse vegetation allows for some of the best wildlife viewing in the world. The annual migration of wildebeest and zebra is one of the park’s great attractions, but throughout the year the Serengeti is excellent for seeing predators such as lion, leopard and cheetah, along with elephant, giraffe, hyena, hippo, rhino, and many varieties of antelopes and birds. You will enjoy a picnic lunch as you drive North of Serengeti. The evening is free to rest. Dinner and Overnight at Kenzan Tented Camp or similar

Day 4: Serengeti Game Reserve

Today you will leave after breakfast and with lunch packet you will drive as you follow the migrations paths depending on the location. We will spend the day following the great migration of about 1.5 million wildebeests and 500,000 Zebras migrating through the Serengeti Ecosystem.
The adventure is full of packs of lions, cheetahs and other carnivores who are simply waiting for the right moment to strike on their prey. Crocodiles in Serengeti river show no mercy as huge herds cross the river. Thousands are swept by the arrogant waters and the scenes are amazing. Later in the evening, you will drive to your mobile luxury camp for overnight rest. Dinner and Overnight at Kenzan Tented Camp or similar

Day 5: Serengeti Game Reserve

The next two days you will enjoy morning and afternoon game viewing drives on the vast Serengeti plains. In the early morning and evening light, the Serengeti landscape is stunningly beautiful. The Serengeti ecosystem supports the greatest remaining concentration of plains game in Africa, including more than three million large mammals. The park is one that can never disappoint. One is spoilt by the variety of bird and wildlife species in this game reserve. Dinner and overnight at Kisura Tented Camp or similar

Day 6: Serengeti Game Reserve

Full day in Serengeti endless plains. You can choose have a balloon safari at an extra fee. Dinner and overnight at Kisura Tented Camp or similar

Day 7: Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Today you will drive and descend into the crater (600 m) for an in-depth exploration of this distinctive Eco-system. Enjoy abundant wildlife viewing set against the impressive backdrop of the Ngorongoro Crater, the heart of the conservation area. These drives provide one of the best opportunities in Africa to view the rare black rhino, which tend to spend their time on the crater floor. Ngorongoro Crater is one of the world’s greatest natural spectacles; its magical setting and abundant wildlife never fail to enthrall visitors. For lunch, enjoy a picnic next to the hippo pools on the crater floor.
Continue with the game drive throughout the various ecosystems of the crater, including woodland filled with zebra and baboon, plains that support scavenging hyena and a lake that is tinted pink with greater and lesser flamingos. Other game that you can see includes leopard, cheetah, hyena, other members of the antelope family, and small mammals. Dinner and Overnight at Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge or similar

Day 8: Walking to Ngorongoro Empakai crater

This walk begins with a drive through the NCAA to reach Empaakai. You will pass through some of the most outstanding views in the Ngorongoro region. As you pass through Embulbul depression you will see herds of wildebeest or grants gazelle in the large grasslands that cover this depression caused by volcanic mountains. On reaching Empaakai, you will descend to the crater floor as Ol Doinyo Lengai looms over you. On reaching the floor of the crater you will walk around the periphery of Lake Empaakai. Flamingos are commonly seen. This is a great walk for the reasonably fit traveler. Later in the afternoon, you will drive back to the lodge and the rest of the evening is free to rest. Dinner and Overnight at Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge or similar

Day 9: Village Nature tour (Biking/ Walking) – Departure

After breakfast you will drive south as you say goodbye to this spectacular park. You arrive in the Mto wa Mbu area (close to Lake Manyara) where you will find your bike ready. With a guide you will start to cycle around the mountainous rugged village overlooking Lake Manyara; the topography is spectacular. At some point, you may encounter some wild animals like antelopes. There are a lot of bird species and a camera should not be forgotten.
A picnic lunch packet will be served. If you wish you can also go for African delicacies near Mto wa Mbu. For meat lovers, this is the best time to try Swahili barbecue (nyama choma).
In the afternoon, you will drive to Kilimanjaro airport for your afternoon flight back home.

Our package for above arrangements includes:

• 2 bottles of mineral water per client per day while on safari
• 1 safari hat per client
• 1 safari bag per client
• Transport in a 4 x 4 Landcruiser in Tanzania with pop-up roof for game viewing
• Accommodation in the above lodges in standard rooms on full-board
• Government taxes
• Game drives and picnic lunches where mentioned
• Services of a professional driver-guide while on safari
• Park entrance fees to the park for clients
• Entrance fees to the park for bus and driver
• Window seat is guaranteed for every passenger

Our Package DOES NOT include:

• Domestic and International flights
• Domestic and International departure taxes
• Entry Visa to Tanzania
• Personal insurance cover
• Accommodation in Arusha
• Both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks except mineral water while on the safari
• Gratuities, tips, cigarettes, laundry
• Any item of personal nature
• Any other item NOT mentioned above
• Any deviation from above itinerary