Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara are spectacular and understandably popular destinations. On this spectacular trip, we visit ALL of these National Parks. Unlike most trips to these areas, however, this trip includes two cultural discovery days in which you can find out about the way of life of the people living in these areas.
You will first travel to the Lake Manyara National Park and begin your wildlife viewing. You will spend the day exploring the area and enjoying many species of birds as well as hopefully seeing the unusual climbing lion, native to this area.
For the next three days, we will visit the Serengeti National park. We will go for several game drives in search of abundant wildlife. You will find the Serengeti to be endless rolling grasslands criss-crossed with shallow forested valleys, a virtual play home to millions of wildebeests, zebras, gazelles and a number of larger predators, making this one of the world’s most famous wildlife vistas.
We will then finish off the trip by spendiing two days exploring the fantastic Ngorongoro Conservation area. This will include a visit to a historical museum and a full day tour of the natural amphitheater teeming with all of the African big game.
Many tourists pass through these areas leaving only a cloud of dust, but with the unique Africa VIP Travel connections we will enjoy some of the local culture. Our goal is to enrich your experience of this part of Africa and ensure more of the benefits of tourism reach the locals directly.
Highlights
Visit Ngorongoro National Park, Lake Manyara, and Serengeti National Park all in one trip.
See splendid wildlife, including elephants, rhinos, lions, and many species of primates.
You are guaranteed a fluent english-speaking driver/guide.
Partake in a cultural visit and immersion with the Maasai tribe of Tanzania.
Spend nights at comfortable on-site hotels with hot showers.
You are guaranteed a window seat on the game rides to make sure you get a great view of all the amazing sights that Africa provides for you. ...view more details
Abbreviated Itinerary
Day 1 - Transfer from airport to your hotel in Arusha
Day 2 - Explore Lake Manyara
Days 3-5 - Enjoy Serengeti National Park
Days 6-7 - Visit Ngorongoro National Park
Day 8 - Return to Arusha to catch your fights back home. ...see full itinerary
Why should I choose this trip? What makes it better (different) than other trips?
This trip combines three amazing national parks each full of their own unique wildlife. These venures are very popular but Africa VIP Travel presents the trip in a more wholesome and less touristy fashion than other companies. You will not only see great wildlife, you will also experience African culture through the Maasai tribe. Also, you will know that you are directly helping the locals as one of Africa VIP Travel's main goals is to ensure that more of the benefits of tourism reach the locals directlly. ...view more details
What kind of person will enjoy this trip?
This is a perfect expedition for any person who enjoys wildlife viewing. The vast array and sheer number of animals will keep any traveler interested. This trip works for everybody. Whether you are an avid bird watcher or you just want to see African big game, this trip offers exactly what you are looking for. ...view more details
Day 1
Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport you will be met by a car and transferred to a Hotel near the town of Arusha for the night.
Day 2
Drive to Lake Manyara for lunch, (approximately 2 1/2 hrs) then enjoy an afternoon game drive around Lake Manyara National Park. This park is famous for the bird life around the soda lake – flamingos in particular, and is home to the unusual tree climbing lions and also is known as home of primates. In addition it also has a large elephant population. You will stay overnight at Manyara Hotel/Luxury tented lodge with hot showers!
Day 3
Drive to Serengeti National Park arriving for a late lunch at the Hotel, and then enjoy a late afternoon game drive. You will find the Serengeti to be endless rolling grasslands criss-crossed with shallow forested valleys, a virtual play home to millions of wildebeests, zebras, gazelles and a number of larger predators, making this one of the world’s most famous wildlife vistas. We will enjoy dinner and overnight at the Hotel that evening.
Day 4
Enjoy a full day game drive and lunch in the Serengeti National Park, with dinner and overnight at the Hotel.
Day 5
Enjoy our second full day in the Serengeti National Park enjoying the beauty of the park and its restless creatures. We will again enjoy dinner and overnight at the Hotel.
Day 6
Drive to Ngorongoro for lunch (approx. 4hr) via Oldupai gorge, visiting a historic museum where what is believed to be the first human skull was discovered. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure with dinner and overnight at the Hotel.
Day 7
We descend into the crater for a full day tour in the crater including a picnic lunch. You will find Ngorongoro is a collapsed volcano creating an incredible natural amphitheater teeming with all of the African big game. That evening we enjoy our dinner and overnight at the Hotel.
Day 8
Drive to Arusha for lunch and use of a day room before your flight back home. (Transport to the airport is provided).
Detour, The Adventure Travel Marketplace - Safari - Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara
