Mana Seasons Safari

9 Nights / 10 Days Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport. Meet and greet with your guide, followed by a transfer to your hotel. Relax and recover from your journey or explore Arusha at your leisure.

Dinner at the lodge.

Day 2: Arusha National Park and Transfer to Tarangire/Manyara

After breakfast, enjoy a game drive in Arusha National Park, known for its diverse ecosystems, including Mount Meru and Momella Lakes. After the game drive, continue to Tarangire National Park or Lake Manyara National Park for your overnight stay.

Dinner at the lodge.

Day 3: Full Day in Tarangire/Manyara

Spend the day exploring your chosen park. Tarangire is famous for its baobab trees and large elephant herds, while Lake Manyara offers breathtaking views and tree-climbing lions. Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives.

Dinner at the lodge.

Day 4: Visit to Lake Eyasi and Overnight in Karatu

After breakfast, travel to Lake Eyasi for a cultural visit to the Hadzabe Tribe, one of the last hunter-gatherer communities in Africa. Learn about their traditional way of life. Later, proceed to Karatu for an overnight stay.

Dinner at the lodge.

Day 5: Karatu to Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive, where you can witness a variety of wildlife, including rhinos, lions, and elephants. Enjoy a picnic lunch by the crater’s hippo pool.

Dinner at the lodge.

Day 6: Full Day in Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Spend the day exploring the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with additional game drives or optional visits to nearby attractions such as Olduvai Gorge (supplementary cost).

Dinner at the lodge.

Day 7: Ngorongoro to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, travel to Serengeti National Park (approx. 4-5 hours). Enjoy a game drive en route and explore the park’s vast plains, known for its incredible wildlife and the Great Migration.

Dinner at the lodge.

Day 8: Full Day in Serengeti

Spend the day exploring the Serengeti with morning and afternoon game drives. Witness an array of wildlife, from cheetahs and zebras to wildebeests and giraffes. Optional Balloon Safari at sunrise (supplementary cost).

Dinner at the lodge.

Day 9: Full Day in Serengeti

Continue your safari adventures in the Serengeti with more game drives and opportunities to spot predators and prey in action.

Dinner at the lodge.

Day 10: Serengeti to Arusha or Zanzibar Extension

After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for a flight back to Arusha. Upon arrival, connect to your international flight or choose to extend your adventure with a 3-night stay in Zanzibar for a relaxing beach escape.

Optional Zanzibar Extension: Relax on pristine beaches, explore Stone Town, or take a spice tour.