9 Days Safari to Manyara, Lake Natron, Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Tarangire

Arusha

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport ex your international flight.

After customs procedures and luggage collection, you will be met by meet-and-greet representative from Licaon Tours & Safaris who will introduce you to your driver-guide for the road transfer to your hotel in Arusha.

Dinner and overnight at Kahawa House.

Lake Manyara National Park

Soon after, collect lunch boxes and head to Lake Manyara National Park.

Game drives in this small but beautiful park.

This park features underground water rainforest, which harbors different species of animals such as monkeys, buffaloes, giraffes and impalas. The lake has wonderful waterbirds such as saddle billed stock, African darters, shoe bill stocks, and the colorful pink flamingoes. All these including other species of birds makes this park a bird’s paradise. The hot-water springs and views of great East African rift valley wall makes this park a worth place to visit!

Later, drive out of the park and head to your lodge

Dinner and overnight at Kirurumu Tented Lodge.

Lake Natron

With packed lunches, depart for Lake Natron.

Arrive at Lake Natron late in the afternoon for sundowner.

Relax by the pool, given the warm weather in this Area.

Dinner and accommodation at Lake Natron River Camp.

Lake Natron

Visit Lake Natron which is the famous breeding site for lesser flamingos in East Africa.

This is due to the lake being highly alkaline that support algae and other nutrients that support the breeding of flamingoes. Also, the nature of lake’s water keeps predators at bay, thus making it safe for flamingo nests.

At midday, drive back to the camp for hot lunch.

After a short rest, you will be picked from the camp and visit the Engaresero waterfalls in the company of a local guide.

Traditionally, the water is believed to have medicinal properties; thus, if interested, you can take a little swim before retiring back to the camp.

Dinner and overnight at Natron River Camp

Serengeti

Breakfast at the camp.

Thereafter, collect packed lunches and drive to Serengeti National Park via Kleins Gate.

Game drive en route as you proceed to your camp, situated at Central Serengeti.

Dinner and accommodation at Kubukubu Tented Lodge.

Serengeti

Spend an entire day with game drives in Serengeti National Camp.

This is one of the biggest parks in Tanzania. It features different species of big mammals, cats and birds. The chances to see big 5 are high. Prides of hunting lions, hyenas, grazing antelopes and buffaloes.

All meals and overnight at Kubukubu Tented Lodge.

Ngorongoro Crater

Early breakfast at your camp.

With picnics, drive to Ngorongoro and arrive at the rim of the crater in 3 hours’ time.

Soon after, descend to the floor of the crater for game drives.

It is a home to black rhino, big tusked elephants, Ostriches, black backed jackals and hippos.

Later, ascend out of the crater and proceed to your lodge.

Later, proceed to Ngorongoro Farm House for dinner and accommodation.

Tarangire

With boxed lunch, leave for Tarangire National Park.

Afternoon game drives in the park.

In Tarangire, you will be amazed to see huge herds of elephants, huge baobab trees, zebras and many species of birds. The Tarangire River is also one of the attractions of this park.

Later, drive out of the park and head to your lodge.

Dinner and overnight at Tarangire Sopa Lodge.

Arusha

Breakfast at the lodge.

Thereafter, drive back to Arusha with picnics.

Later, proceed to the airport for your onward flight.

(Depending on the departure time of your outbound flight, this day can be arranged in the manner you have time for the last-minute shopping before being transferred to the airport).