Day 1: Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park

Before heading to Lake Manyara National Park, your adventure will kick off with a short morning orientation. The park is a charming reserve situated beside the towering Rift Valley Escarpment. The park’s name comes from the captivating Lake Manyara, a shallow, alkaline lake that often shimmers with a pink hue, thanks to the seasonal arrival of flamingos. With over 400 bird species, it’s a paradise for bird enthusiasts, allowing you to spot up to 100 species daily. You can spot wildlife, such as monkeys in the forest, giraffes and antelopes on the grasslands, and elephants roaming near acacia trees as you explore the park. If you’re lucky, you may even glimpse the elusive tree-climbing lions, a unique behavior among these regal cats. After a day of discovery, you’ll head to Kirurumu Manyara Lodge, where you’ll spend the night.

Meals: Lunch; Dinner

Day 2: Lake Manyara Area to Serengeti National Park

Before heading to Lake Manyara National Park, your adventure will kick off with a short morning orientation. The park is a charming reserve situated beside the towering Rift Valley Escarpment. The park’s name comes from the captivating Lake Manyara, a shallow, alkaline lake that often shimmers with a pink hue, thanks to the seasonal arrival of flamingos. With over 400 bird species, it’s a paradise for bird enthusiasts, allowing you to spot up to 100 species daily. You can spot wildlife, such as monkeys in the forest, giraffes and antelopes on the grasslands, and elephants roaming near acacia trees as you explore the park. If you’re lucky, you can glimpse the elusive tree-climbing lions, a unique behavior among these regal cats. After a day of discovery, you’ll head to Kirurumu Manyara Lodge, where you’ll spend the night.

Meals: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

Day 3: Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Begin your day early to witness the tranquil dawn and embark on a fascinating morning game drive. The Seronera region of Serengeti is well-known for its proximity of wildebeests and zebras to formidable predators such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs. After an exhilarating game drive, head back to the camp for a hearty breakfast before setting out for another exciting game drive within the park. After a delightful picnic lunch, continue your journey towards the Ngorongoro Crater. Reaching the crater’s rim, you will have a breathtaking panoramic view of this colossal, 600-meter-deep collapsed volcano. Enjoy your overnight stay at Ang’ata Ngorongoro Camp on the crater’s rim, which provides awe-inspiring vistas.

Meals: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

Begin your day by having an early breakfast, and then descend into the Ngorongoro Crater through a steep and narrow road. As you go down, the lush slopes gradually give way to sweeping savannahs, revealing a stunning tableau of wildlife. The Ngorongoro Crater is home to an impressive variety of animals, including hyenas, wildebeests, hippos, zebras, warthogs, and the revered Big Five—buffalo, rhino, lion, elephant, and leopard. You can witness these magnificent creatures within hours of dedicated game viewing. Your adventure also offers a host of other wildlife wonders, such as wildebeests, warthogs, zebras, hippos, and a selection of the region’s 500 bird species.
After a morning of wildlife exploration and a picnic lunch, you will ascend from the crater in the early afternoon and head towards Arusha, arriving in the early evening.