Kifaru Safari - East Africa Safari in 9

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Lake Manyara
After an afternoon collection from Arusha town centre, you join the safari and head south, passing through the Masai Steppe with its many African villages and coffee plantations. You continue up the Great Rift Valley where you have fantastic views over the distant Lake Manyara (approx 3hr15min).

You arrive in the late afternoon at the Lake Manyara Serena Lodge located high on a cliff with views across the volcano-studded floor of the Great Rift Valley.
Meals : D
Accommodation : Manyara Serena Lodge

Days 2 : Lake Manyara
After breakfast you enter your safari vehicle and spend the morning exploring Lake Manyara National Park. About midday, you continue to Mto Wa Mbu Village for lunch provided by Serena Active.

You have the afternoon to explore the local market, including interaction with the local tribes. You have the opportunity to explore the local area with visits to homes, farmland, church and a kindergarten. Following this cultural experience, you return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Meals : FB
Accommodation : Manyara Serena Lodge

Days 3 : Serengeti
After breakfast you will enter your safari vehicle and depart for Ngorongoro Conservation Area. You will stop at Olduvai Gorge em route with a short visit to the museum. You then continue into Serengeti National Park with a game drive en route to the Serengeti Serena Lodge, located in Seronera (central Serengeti).

You arrive at your lodge in time for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive in the Serengeti National Park. Return to the Serengeti Serena Lodge for dinner and overnight.
Meals : FB
Accommodation : Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

Day 4 : Serengeti
Embark on morning and afternoon game drives in the Serengeti National Park, exploring this famous park and all that it has to offer.
Meals : FB
Accommodation : Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

Day 5 : Ngorongoro Crater
After an early breakfast, you will be met and transferred to the Ngorongoro Crater Conservancy with a picnic lunch. On arrival, you will immediately embark on a tour of the Ngorongoro Crater, descending into the crater for game viewing.

Ascend the crater wall in the late afternoon and continue to your lodge which is perched on the rim of this world renowned caldera. Overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge on a full board basis.
Meals : FB
Accommodation : Ngorongoro Serena Lodge

Day 6 : Day of Departure
This morning you will depart after breakfast and head north east to Arusha, arriving by midday. You will be dropped off in Arusha Town Centre for your onward travel arrangements.
Meals : BB