8 Days Lake Manyara, Serengeti National Park & Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Tour Code: TAS 89 | [ Arusha Serena Hotel & Spa, Lake Manyara Serena Lodge, Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge, Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge ]

At a glance

Having covered all the other parks in this itinerary except Lake Manyara National Park we only have it cover in this brief. That Lake Manyara National Park has an area of 648.7 km2 (402 sq miles) of which 262.7 km2 (163 sq miles) is covered by lake and 386 km2 (240 sq miles) is dry land. The park delivered its name from a plant called Euphorbia tirucalli, known as Emanyara in Maasai language. The Maasai people use this plant to protect their bomas (hedge).

The diversity of Lake Manyara features make the lake a particularly memorable place to visit. Animals found in the area include zebra, elephant, hippo, monkey, wildebeest, waterbuck, warthog, gazelle, impala, buffalo, wildebeest, waterbuck, warthog, hyena, baboon and giraffe.



Detailed trip itinerary

Day 1: Arusha City, Arusha Serena Hotel & Spa (Fullboard)

Pick up from Kilimanjaro International Airport upon arrival and transfer to Arusha City, for leisure and overnight in Arusha Serena Hotel and Spa.

Discover the majestic beauty and rich culture of the Lake Duluti region with an array of activities designed to awaken your senses. From a variety of recreational activities to visits to landmarks and attractions to spa treatments and cooking or Swahili lessons, allow our staff to create an itinerary tailored specifically to your interests.

Day 2: Lake Manyara National Park, Lake Manyara Serena Lodge (Fullboard)

After breakfast at 07:00, depart for Lake Manyara National Park to arrive time for lunch. In the afternoon from 15:30 game drive in the park until time for dinner at 18:30 and overnight Lake Manyara Serena Lodge.

Day 3: Serengeti National Park, Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge (Fullboard)

Breakfast and depart at 08:00 for Serengeti National Park en-route visit of Olduvai Gorge to arrive time for lunch. In the afternoon from 15:30 game drive in the park up to time for dinner at 18:30 and overnight Serengeti Serena Lodge.

Day 4: Serengeti National Park, Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge (Fullboard)

Full day game drive from 08:00 in Serengeti National Park going back to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon game drive from 15:30 to the time for dinner and overnight at Serengeti Serena Lodge from 18:30.

Day 5: Serengeti National Park, Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge (Fullboard)

This day full day game drive from 08:00 in Serengeti National Park with packed lunch to be consumed in a designated place. Dinner and overnight at the Serengeti Serena Lodge from 18:30

Day 6: Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge (Fullboard)

Early morning at 06:30 depart for morning game drive after tea or coffee and a snack going back for breakfast at 08:00 in the lodge then a rest until lunch time. There after an afternoon drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area, en-route may visit a Maasai Village before dinner at 18:30 and overnight in Ngorongoro Serena Lodge.

Day 7: Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge (Fullboard)

After breakfast at 08:00 descend down to the crater floor for game drive, lunch at safe picnic site, ascend from the rim, and drive to lodge, dinner and overnight in Ngorongoro Serena Lodge from 18:30.

Day 8: Depart, Arusha (Lunch)

After breakfast drive to Arusha City for lunch then connect to your next destination.

End of the safari

Tour Inclusions and Exclusions

Tour Inclusions

  • Transport as per itinerary
  • All park fees
  • All game drives as per the itinerary in 4WD land cruiser
  • All our transport has insurance
  • 2 litres of mineral water per day per person

Tour Exclusions

  • Drinks
  • Tips for the service
  • Yellow fever vaccination
  • Visa
  • Things of personal use

Easter & Christmas Surcharges
A surcharge would be charged per person per night on Good Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Easter Monday and on 24th 25th, 26th, 31st December and 1st January. The Surcharge would be confirmed at the time of booking for clarity purposes.


For optimal enjoyment of your safari, we urge you to carry the following:
All weather firm shoe pair, short and dress to use during the day, trouser for use in the evenings with long sleeved shirt, sweater or jacket, hat, swimming costume, sunglass, camera, binocular, sun protection cream and insect repellent spray or cream.


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