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Manyara & Serengeti Escape (Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti + flight to Zanzibar) - 5 Days / 4 Nights

Journey overview

ID: TZSM93

Description: This 5-day safari is designed to provide a strategic overview of the main parks in Northern Tanzania’s circuit, optimizing time and logistics without compromising quality or experience. Arrival is at Kilimanjaro Airport, followed by a transfer to Lake Manyara, where the first day is dedicated to acclimatization in a lodge overlooking the Rift Valley. The second day immediately introduces safari activities with a full game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, known for its diverse habitats and rich wildlife, along with the additional experience of the tree top walkways. On the third day, you will descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the most wildlife-dense ecosystems in Africa, offering a high probability of spotting the Big Five in a single day. Overnight stay is in the Ndutu area, a strategic location between Ngorongoro and the Serengeti. The fourth and fifth days are dedicated to Serengeti National Park, with extensive safaris across the central plains, maximizing opportunities to observe predators and large herds. The program concludes with a domestic flight from Seronera to Zanzibar, eliminating long overland transfers. The package includes private safaris with a dedicated vehicle and professional guide, accommodation in comfort lodges, and full-board treatment.

Availability: 2026-07-15 to 2027-10-31

Duration
5 Days
Min. Booking
1 Person
Group Size
6 Person
Cancellation
Up to 60 Days

What's included

  • Transfer Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) → Lake Manyara
  • Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • Professional English-speaking driver/guide
  • Safari game drives as per itinerary
  • Park entrance fees (Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro, Serengeti)
  • Tree Top Walkway activity at Lake Manyara
  • Accommodation in Comfort category lodges/camps
  • Full-board treatment (from lunch on day 1 to breakfast on day 5)
  • Mineral water during safaris
  • Domestic flight Seronera → Zanzibar
  • Local taxes and VAT

What's exclude

  • International flights
  • Tanzania visa
  • Travel insurance (medical and cancellation)
  • Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks
  • Tips for guide and staff
  • Tourism Development Levy and Village Fee (approximately USD 2.50 per person per night)
  • Single room supplement
  • Optional activities not specified
  • Italian-speaking guide (extra)
  • Personal expenses (laundry, souvenirs, etc.)

Itineraries

Starting price
FromUS$ 2,393.55
Per person
Lowest available per-person sharing tier. Final price depends on group size, dates and selected options.

Manyara & Serengeti Escape (Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti + flight to Zanzibar) - 5 Days / 4 Nights

5 days - 4 night

Age 12+
US $4,267.35
Age 2-11.99
US $1,152.90
Total Cost
Group: 1 people (1 adults, 0 children, 0 infants)
Single roomUS $4,267.35
Administration FeesUS $1,106.35
Total
US $5,373.70
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