6 Days 5 Nights Ngorongoro/Serengeti/Manyara Road Safari

  • 6 Days
  • Adult

From $ 2,341.40 Per Adult

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Tour Pricing (per person for 6 days)

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Duration

6 Days

Tour Type

Safari

Travel Itinerary

Day 1 : - Arusha - Ngorongoro Crater

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On arrival at the Kilimanjaro Airport you will be met by our Driver guide and depart for Ngorongoro Crater via Arusha. The Great Rift escarpment starts to get closer as the road ascends to the slopes of Mt. Ngorongoro, then passes along the crater rim to your luxury lodge perched 2000 feet over the crater floor. Relish your stay at one of the best locations in Africa, with its rich artistic décor, superb views, and spaciousness.

Overnight: Ngorongoro Serena or Sopa Lodge (D)

Day 2 : - Ngorongoro Crater

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Set out early with a picnic lunch for your safari on the crater floor, a beautiful ecosystem teeming with wildlife on a flat, open terrain with few places to hide. The lions of Ngorongoro allow visitors to approach very closely and the males are particularly photogenic here, with flowing black manes. But don’t expect to see a kill, as the open terrain provides too little cover for lions to hunt in the crater. Set your sights on seeing rhino and nearly every other type of animal found in East Africa except giraffes, whose favorite tree-level foods are sparse in the crater.

Overnight: Ngorongoro Serena or Sopa Lodge (BLD)

Day 3 : - Ngorongoro/Olduvai/Serengeti

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After breakfast, prepare for a day of game viewing en route to your luxury lodge in the heart of Serengeti National Park. Stop en route at Olduvai Gorge to learn about the Leakey family’s findings of early hominid fossils, tools and footprints that established Africa as the likely birthplace of mankind. Proceed into the Serengeti for more of the best game viewing in Africa. Stop for observation at rock kopjes, where lion cubs frolic as parents laze in the shade to escape the midday heat. In the late afternoon, keep watch for lions as they go out on their nightly hunt for the abundant wildebeest, zebra, gazelle and other grazers in the area.

Overnight: Serengeti Serena or Sopa Lodge (BLD)

Day 4 : - Serengeti National Park

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On your full day Serengeti safari, experienced Africa in its raw and untamed wilderness. Arise early to get out among the wildlife at their most active time of day. Chances are excellent of seeing all three of the big cats, plus the rest of the big five and a great variety of other species. From December to June, migrating herds of wildebeest and zebra add well over a million animals to the park’s wildlife population. But at all times of year the vast plains, rocky kopjes, riverine forests and permanent hippo springs abound with all manner of large animals, some 3 million strong.

Overnight: Serengeti Serena or Sopa Lodge (BLD)

Day 5 : - Serengeti/Lake Manyara

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Begin the day with one more brilliant Serengeti sunrise game-drive, or an optional hot air balloon ride followed by a champagne brunch. Then depart overland to your hotel on the edge of the Great Rift escarpment, with spectacular views of Lake Manyara shining like a mirage in the afternoon heat. Take the pleasure of an afternoon drive through the wealth of habitats in the small Lake Manyara Park. Look for the famous tree-climbing lions in the acacia woodlands, monkeys and leopards in the groundwater forest, bird life along the lake, and elephants by the Ndala River.

Overnight: Lake Manyara Serena Lodge (BLD)

Day 6 : - Lake Manyara/Arusha/ Depart

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Depart Manyara for Arusha to arrive in time for Lunch. After lunch you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back home.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to go on safari?

It depends on what you want to see. For the Great Migration river crossings in the Maasai Mara, visit between July and October, when the herds cross the Mara River in search of fresh grazing. For calving season and dense predator activity, January to March is excellent, particularly around the southern Serengeti. Kenya's two dry seasons (June to October and January to February) generally offer the clearest skies and easiest game viewing across Amboseli, Tsavo, and Samburu, since animals gather around limited water sources. The 'green season' (November and April to May) brings lush scenery, migratory birdlife, and lower rates, though some rural roads can be muddy. Tell us your travel dates and priorities, and we will recommend the destinations that fit best.

Do I need a visa and vaccinations?

Most nationalities need a Kenya eTA (Electronic Travel Authorisation), applied for online before you fly; Tanzania and Zanzibar require their own separate visa, available online or on arrival depending on your nationality. Entry requirements change from time to time, so confirm the current rules for your passport a few weeks before departure. A Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is mandatory if you are arriving from, or have transited through, a Yellow Fever risk country, and we recommend it in general along with being up to date on routine vaccinations (MMR, tetanus, hepatitis A and B). Most safari areas are malaria zones, so antimalarial medication is strongly advised. Always check final requirements with your doctor or a travel health clinic, and ask us for the latest entry rules when you book.

Are your safaris private or group?

Every itinerary we build is private and tailor-made by default: your own vehicle, driver-guide, and schedule, with no strangers added to your trip. That means you can linger an extra morning at a favourite lodge, adjust the route on the go, or add a visit to the Emmanuel New Hope Rescue Centre we support. If you would rather share costs or travel as a solo guest, we can also arrange a scheduled group departure and match you with other travellers on similar dates. Either way, your safari is planned by our Nairobi-based specialists around your budget, dates, and interests, not a fixed package.

How much does a Kenya safari cost?

Safari costs vary widely depending on where you stay and how you travel. Budget camping safaris in parks like Amboseli or Lake Nakuru can start from around USD 150 to 250 per person per day, mid-range lodge safaris typically run USD 250 to 450 per day, and luxury tented camps in the Maasai Mara or Serengeti can exceed USD 750 per day. Your quote always includes a private vehicle, driver-guide, park fees, and accommodation as specified in your itinerary. Since every trip we build is tailor-made, tell us your budget and travel dates and we'll show you exactly what it buys, with no hidden extras.

What should I pack for an African safari?

Pack light, neutral-coloured clothing (khaki, olive, beige) for game drives, since bright colours and dark blue can attract tsetse flies in some regions. Bring layers for early morning drives, which can be cold even near the equator, plus a hat, sunglasses, and high-SPF sunscreen. A good pair of binoculars, a camera with a zoom lens, and a portable charger make a real difference to the experience. Comfortable closed shoes are more useful than sandals, and most lodges offer laundry service, so you rarely need more than a week's worth of clothing even on a longer trip. We send a full packing checklist tailored to your specific itinerary and season once you book.

Do you offer self-drive or chauffeur-driven car hire?

Yes. Alongside our guided safaris, we offer both self-drive car hire and chauffeur-driven vehicles for clients who want more flexibility around Nairobi, the coast, or shorter road trips. Self-drive suits experienced drivers comfortable with Kenyan road conditions, while a chauffeur-driven car is the better choice for game-viewing routes, night driving, or if you'd simply rather relax and let a local expert handle the roads. All our vehicles are well-maintained 4x4s suited to both tarmac and rougher safari tracks. Let us know your route and dates and we'll recommend the right option.

Is it safe to travel to Kenya and Tanzania?

Millions of visitors travel safely to Kenya and Tanzania every year, and the main tourist circuits, national parks, and coastal resorts are well-established and closely monitored. As with any international travel, sensible precautions apply: use a reputable operator (we're KATO-verified), avoid displaying valuables in cities, and follow your guide's advice in wildlife areas, where the real risk is animals, not crime. We stay in regular contact with our clients throughout their trip, and our drivers know the routes and current conditions well. If you have specific safety questions about your itinerary, we're happy to talk them through before you book.

Can you combine a safari with a beach holiday in Zanzibar or Diani?

Absolutely, it's one of our most popular combinations. A typical itinerary pairs 4 to 7 days on safari in the Maasai Mara, Amboseli, or Serengeti with 3 to 5 days unwinding on the beach in Zanzibar or Diani Beach, taking advantage of short connecting flights between the two. We handle all the logistics, including domestic flight bookings and airport transfers, so you go straight from game drives to the Indian Ocean without the stress of planning it yourself. Tell us how many days you have and we'll suggest a balance between wildlife and beach time that fits your trip.

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