6 Days, Lake Manyara, Lake Eyasi, Ngorongoro Crater And Serengeti

Overview:

This 6-day safari offers a perfect mix of wildlife, nature, and cultural experiences:
✅ Lake Manyara National Park – Famous for tree-climbing lions and flamingos
✅ Lake Eyasi – Experience the unique culture of the Hadzabe (Bushmen) and Datoga tribes
✅ Ngorongoro Crater – A natural wonder with a high concentration of wildlife
✅ Serengeti National Park – Home to the Great Migration and the Big Five

This itinerary blends wildlife viewing and cultural encounters, giving you an immersive Tanzanian adventure.

Day 1: Arusha – Lake Manyara National Park

  • Morning:

    • Pick-up from Arusha at 7:30 AM and drive to Lake Manyara National Park (approx. 2.5 hours).
    • Start a game drive searching for elephants, giraffes, tree-climbing lions, and flamingos.

  • Afternoon:

    • Picnic lunch inside the park.
    • Continue exploring the diverse landscapes—forests, savannah, and the alkaline lake.

  • Evening:

    • Drive to Karatu for dinner and overnight stay at a lodge/tented camp.

Day 2: Lake Manyara – Lake Eyasi (Cultural Tour)

  • Morning:

    • Drive to Lake Eyasi (approx. 1.5 hours), a region home to the Hadzabe (Bushmen) and Datoga tribes.
    • Visit the Hadzabe, one of the last hunter-gatherer tribes in Africa.
    • Participate in a hunting experience with traditional bows and arrows.

  • Afternoon:

    • Visit the Datoga blacksmiths, who craft weapons and jewelry from metal.
    • Enjoy lunch at the lodge/camp.

  • Evening:

    • Relax and take in the beautiful views of Lake Eyasi before dinner and overnight stay.

Day 3: Lake Eyasi – Serengeti National Park

  • Morning:

    • Breakfast, then drive to Serengeti National Park via the Ngorongoro Conservation Area (approx. 5-6 hours).
    • En-route game drive in Serengeti.

  • Afternoon:

    • Picnic lunch in the park.
    • Continue the game drive, looking for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, and giraffes.

  • Evening:

    • Arrive at the lodge/tented camp in Serengeti for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 4: Full-Day Safari in Serengeti National Park

  • Early Morning:

    • Optional hot air balloon safari (if pre-booked).
    • Sunrise game drive for predator sightings.

  • Game Drive Highlights:

    • Explore Seronera Valley, home to lions, leopards, and cheetahs.
    • If traveling during the Great Migration, witness the movement of thousands of wildebeests and zebras.

  • Afternoon:

    • Lunch in the bush.
    • Continue spotting wildlife in different Serengeti regions.

  • Evening:

    • Return to the lodge/camp for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 5: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area

  • Morning:

    • Early morning game drive in Serengeti.
    • Breakfast at the lodge/camp.
    • Begin the drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area (approx. 3-4 hours).

  • Afternoon:

    • Picnic lunch en route.
    • Arrive at Ngorongoro Crater rim, check-in at a lodge/camp.

  • Evening:

    • Relax and enjoy scenic views of the crater before dinner.

Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha

  • Early Morning:

    • Breakfast, then descend 600m into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive.

  • Game Drive Highlights:

    • Spot black rhinos, elephants, buffalo, lions, hippos, wildebeests, and zebras.
    • Visit Lake Magadi, home to flamingos and water birds.

  • Afternoon:

    • Picnic lunch inside the crater.
    • Ascend and drive back to Arusha, arriving by late afternoon.

Whats Included

✔ Park fees & crater fees
✔ Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
✔ Professional English-speaking guide
✔ Full-board accommodation (lodge/camp)
✔ Meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
✔ Drinking water

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Whats Excluded

✘ International/domestic flights
✘ Travel insurance
✘ Tips & personal expenses
✘ Optional activities (e.g., cultural visits)