MASAI MARVEL EXPLORER

7 Days to Lake Manyara NP –
Ngorongoro Crater - Serengeti NP – Tarangire NP

Embark on a captivating 3-day safari through Tanzania, exploring the natural wonders of Lake Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire National Park. This immersive journey promises an unforgettable wildlife experience amid stunning landscapes.

Lake Manyara National Park: Nestled at the base of the Great Rift Valley, Lake Manyara National Park welcomes you with lush greenery and diverse ecosystems. Known for its tree-climbing lions, the park is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts. Enjoy a boat safari on Lake Manyara, offering a unique perspective of the park’s abundant birdlife, including flamingos and pelicans.

Ngorongoro Crater: A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Ngorongoro Crater is a breathtaking natural amphitheater teeming with wildlife. Descend into the caldera and witness an extraordinary concentration of species, from wildebeest and zebras to elephants and elusive black rhinoceros. The crater’s unique topography and stunning vistas create an unforgettable backdrop for your safari adventure.

Tarangire National Park: Conclude your safari at Tarangire National Park, known for its massive baobab trees and the meandering Tarangire River. Experience the “Elephant Playground,” where large herds of elephants roam freely across the savannah. The park’s diverse birdlife, golden landscapes, and wildlife-rich scenery make it a perfect finale to your Tanzanian safari.

Throughout the journey, expert guides will accompany you, sharing their in-depth knowledge of the region’s flora and fauna. Each day unfolds with new surprises, from close encounters with iconic wildlife to the awe-inspiring beauty of Tanzania’s natural landscapes. Immerse yourself in the untamed wilderness, where every moment promises an extraordinary connection with nature on this 3-day safari adventure.

Serengeti National Park:The Serengeti National Park, an African icon, sprawls across Tanzania’s plains, a haven for diverse wildlife. It’s renowned for the Great Migration, where millions of wildebeests and zebras traverse its grassy landscapes in search of fresh grazing. This mesmerizing phenomenon, unfolding between the Serengeti and Kenya’s Maasai Mara, offers a spectacle of thundering hooves and dramatic river crossings.

Beyond the migration, the Serengeti hosts the Big Five—lions, elephants, leopards, rhinos, and buffaloes—alongside cheetahs, giraffes, hippos, and a plethora of bird species. Its varied ecosystems, from open savannas to acacia-dotted plains, cater to exceptional game drives, hot air balloon safaris, and bushwalks, allowing for intimate wildlife encounters.

The park’s cultural significance is evident in its Maasai rock paintings and traditional Maasai villages, offering insights into indigenous cultures. With its rich biodiversity, dramatic landscapes, and an immersive blend of nature and culture, the Serengeti stands as an enduring symbol of Africa’s untamed beauty and wildlife abundance.

Safari Features
Interested in This Tour?

Mid-range tour

This tour falls within the mid-range category and incorporates accommodations at lodges and hotels.

Can be customized

You have the option to ask for minor adjustments to the lodging and destinations included in this tour.

Private tour

This tour will be arranged exclusively for your party and will not be shared with any other guests.

Can start any day

If available, you may select your preferred tour start date to align with your personal schedule and preferences.

DAY BY DAY ITINERARY

Day 1: Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) – Arusha

Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will meet our driver for a transfer to Arusha at your Hotel or Lodge, arriving in time for leisure, dinner and overnight stay.

After early breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park for a game drive with your Picnic Lunch. After the trip, drive out the Park and proceeding to your Lodge, for your evening leisure, dinner and overnight stay.

After early breakfast, drive to Ngorongoro Conservation which became a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1979 and is one of the only places on earth where mankind and wild animals coexist is harmony. The Ngorongoro Crater is famous for Africa’s best game viewing as there is an ever present abundance of wildlife due to the permanent water supply on the crater floor. Upon arrival at the Crater’s rim you will descend 610 metres into the Crater where your safari truly begins. Spot the endangered black rhino as well as wildebeest, buffalo, zebra, eland, Grant’s and Thomson’s gazelle and of course, giant tusked elephants. The Crater also has the largest known population of lions and you will also find leopards and cheetahs as well as scavengers such as spotted hyenas, jackals and rare wild dogs. Over 500 species of birds have been recorded within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and these include white pelicans and flamingos. After the trip, drive out the crater and proceed to Central Serengeti to your Lodge/ Camp, arriving in time for your evening leisure, dinner and overnight stay.

Today you have an option of visiting Maasai Boma for a cultural experience.

After early breakfast, explore the endless plains of Serengeti National Park with your Picnic Lunch. This Park is one of the Africa’s premier game and the central Serengeti is a year-round visited and each season in the Serengeti National Park has its own special highlight with the most famous being the annual wildebeest migration which is a once in a lifetime experience.  After the trip, drive back to your tented camp/ Lodge for your evening leisure, dinner and overnights stay.

Today you have an option of doing a Hot Air Balloon

After breakfast proceed with a game drive in the Park along with your Picnic Lunch. Later on after the trip, drive out the Serengeti National to Karatu through the Ngorongoro highlands. In Karatu, you will arrive at your Lodge in time for your evening leisure, dinner and overnights stay.

After early breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park for a game drive. The Park is primarily famous for the abundance of age-old baobabs and big families of elephants gathering in the vicinity of the main water source – the Tarangire River. Besides baby elephants and their parents the Tarangire is home to zebras, giraffes, hyenas, wart-hogs, buffalos and many other predators and ungulates. The park will also be a treat for bird enthusiasts. More than 550 bird species abiding in the Tarangire National Park present ample opportunity for bird watching: brightly plumaged yellow necked spurfowls, white crowned shrikes and black necked weavers are among the most frequent sightings here. Vast rolling grasslands, thick acacia bush, baobab and palm trees featuring the unique Tarangire landscape will leave a lasting imprint on your memory. After the trip, drive out the Park and proceed to Arusha, arriving at your Hotel/Lodge in time for your evening leisure, dinner and overnight stay.

After breakfast, depending on your departure Flight schedules, you will be transferred to either Arusha Airport (ARK) or Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your Flight to your next destination.

Inclusion
  • Professional English-Speaking Safari Guide
  • Pick-up and drop off at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
  • All parks entry, crater fees, VAT 18% & TDL
  • Thermos with hot tea/coffee + Picnic lunch in the Parks
  • 4×4 Safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof for game viewing
  • Bottled water throughout the entire trip
  • All accommodation under the program
  • Wireless internet access in the Safari Vehicle

 

Exclusion
  • All Accommodations which were not mentioned
  • All Flights, Visa and Insurance covers
  • Optional Maasai Boma Visit
  • Tips for Safari Guide Per Person Per day
  • An increase of taxes and/or park fees
  • Laundry services & Drinks while at the Lodge
  • All Applicable Supplement during festive seasons
  • All things of personal nature