Day 1. Arusha - Ngorongoro Safari
Distance: 190 km (4 hrs.)

On arrival you will be met by the representatives of and driven to Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area crossing on the way the small villages of Mto Wa Mbu and Karatu with unique views of the high altitude rain forest surrounding the ring. Dinner & overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge/ Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge-B/L/D  

Often described as the ‘Eighth’ Wonder of the World, the Ngorongoro crater is so spectacular that it touches all the senses. A volcanic crater of over 259 square kilometres with surrounding walls rising 609 metres above it, the crater is a natural sanctuary for over 25,000 animals, including the black rhino. It is also a conservation area inhabited by the Masai tribe.

Day 2. Ngorongoro Safari full day
Breakfast and departure for a full day of game viewing discovering the beauty and abundance of wildlife permanently resident on the crater floor. Picnic lunch. Dinner & overnight at the Ngorongoro Serena Lodge/Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge, B, L,D.

Day 3. Ngorongoro - Serengeti Safari
Distance: 145 km (3 hrs 30 min.).

After breakfast, depart to Serengeti stopping on the way at Olduvai Gorge , the archaeological site made famous by Louis & Mary Leakey. Lunch and afternoon game drive in the most famous of all the sanctuaries and one of the last great strongholds of wildlife in the world. Dinner & overnight at Serengeti Serena Lodge/Serengeti Sopa Lodge, B, L,D.

Day 4. Serengeti Safari full day
Morning and afternoon game drive in the park, with its huge concentration of plain game. All meals and overnight at Serengeti Serena Lodge/Serengeti Sopa LodgeB/ L/D.

Day 5. Serengeti - Lake Manyara Safari
Distance: 205 km (4 hrs.). After breakfast depart to Manyara. Lunch and afternoon game drive in this superb scenic park set around Lake Manyara , most famous for the tree climbing lions. Dinner & overnight at Lake Manyara Serena Lodge B/ L/D.

Day 6. Lake Manyara – Arusha

Distance: 130 km (2 hrs. 30 min.).

Breakfast and return to Arusha to catch your flight home.

This safari is ideal can easily be combined with three days gorilla safari in Rwanda.  It is part of the East African highlight tour of 11 days.  See the links below.

The above tour price is inclusive of:

• Guarantee price/guarantee safari

• Exclusive use of a comfortable safari 4x4 land cruiser/rover with a driver and fuel. The vehicles are 4 door, air conditioned with enough space for luggage.

• Full board accommodation whilst on safari. Meal plan as described, B=Breakfast, L=Lunch and D=Dinner.

• Accommodation in double/twin rooms.

• All park entrance fees

• Service of an English speaking professional driver/guide

• All game drives as detailed in the itinerary

• Plenty of mineral water throughout your stay.

• Specialized and personal services all through the trip

• Evacuation insurance in case of sickness or injury- note that this insurance is for evacuation to hospitals within East Africa by AAR

• All government taxes

Not Excluded:

• Tips and gratuities to guides, hotel staff and drivers

• Air fares

• Accommodation before and after the safari

• Laundry

• Beverages/Drinks

• International flights & departure taxes

• Visas where required

• Items of personal nature

• Domestic flights

• Any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary