7-Day Serengeti Highlights Safari: Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Lake Manyara Expedition

Morning:

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, you’ll be warmly welcomed by a representative from Likana Safaris Uganda. After a brief orientation, embark on a scenic drive to Lake Manyara National Park.

Midday:

Enjoy a packed lunch en route to Lake Manyara, soaking in the stunning landscapes of the Tanzanian countryside.

Afternoon:

Arrive at Lake Manyara and embark on your first game drive, exploring the park’s diverse habitats and encountering its resident wildlife, including elephants, giraffes, hippos, and the famous tree-climbing lions.

Evening:

Check in to your lodge or tented camp near Lake Manyara for dinner and overnight stay, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the African bush.

Morning:

After breakfast, depart Lake Manyara and journey to Serengeti National Park, one of Africa’s most iconic safari destinations. Enjoy a scenic drive through the Serengeti plains, with opportunities to spot wildlife along the way.

Midday:

Stop for lunch at a designated picnic site or luxury lodge restaurant within Serengeti, taking in the breathtaking views of the park’s vast savannahs.

Afternoon:

Embark on an afternoon game drive in Serengeti, exploring the central region known as Seronera. Keep your camera ready for incredible wildlife sightings, including lions, leopards, cheetahs, and large herds of wildebeests and zebras.

Evening:

Check in to your lodge or tented camp in Serengeti for dinner and overnight stay, relishing the day’s wildlife encounters.

Morning:

After breakfast, set out for a full day of game drives in Serengeti, maximizing your chances of encountering wildlife during the cooler hours of the day. Explore different regions of the park and witness the Great Wildebeest Migration (seasonal) if timing permits.

Midday:

Pause for a picnic lunch at a scenic spot within Serengeti, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the African bush.

Afternoon:

Continue your safari adventure, tracking wildlife and exploring the park’s diverse landscapes. Visit the Retima Hippo Pool or the Maasai Kopjes to observe wildlife in their natural habitat.

Evening:

Return to your lodge or tented camp in Serengeti for dinner and overnight stay, sharing stories of the day’s sightings and experiences.

Morning:

After breakfast, depart Serengeti and journey to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the iconic Ngorongoro Crater. Enjoy a scenic drive through the highlands of Ngorongoro, with opportunities to spot wildlife along the way.

Midday:

Stop for lunch at a designated restaurant or picnic site, taking in the stunning views of the surrounding landscapes.

Afternoon:

Upon arrival at Ngorongoro, descend into the crater floor for a game drive, surrounded by the towering walls of the caldera. Encounter a diverse array of wildlife, including lions, elephants, rhinos, and buffaloes.

Evening:

Check in to your lodge or tented camp near Ngorongoro Crater for dinner and overnight stay, reflecting on the day’s memorable experiences.

Morning:

After breakfast, depart Ngorongoro and journey back to Serengeti National Park, enjoying another opportunity to explore this vast wilderness.

Midday:

Pause for lunch at a designated picnic site or luxury lodge restaurant within Serengeti, taking in the breathtaking views of the park’s landscapes.

Afternoon:

Embark on an afternoon game drive in Serengeti, exploring different regions of the park and seeking out its resident wildlife. Keep your camera ready for incredible wildlife sightings as you traverse the Serengeti plains.

Evening:

Check in to your lodge or tented camp in Serengeti for dinner and overnight stay, relishing the day’s wildlife encounters.

Morning:

After breakfast, bid farewell to Serengeti and journey back to Lake Manyara National Park for another exciting day of wildlife viewing.

Midday:

Stop for lunch at a designated picnic site within Lake Manyara, surrounded by the park’s scenic beauty.

Afternoon:

Embark on an afternoon game drive in Lake Manyara, exploring its diverse habitats and searching for wildlife. Keep your eyes peeled for elephants, giraffes, hippos, and the famous tree-climbing lions.

Evening:

Check in to your lodge or tented camp near Lake Manyara for dinner and overnight stay, recounting the day’s wildlife encounters.

Morning:

After breakfast, bid farewell to Lake Manyara National Park as you begin your journey back to Arusha. Enjoy a final game drive en route to the park exit, taking in any last-minute wildlife sightings.

Midday:

Arrive in Arusha and transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport or your onward destination, where you’ll bid farewell to Tanzania and the unforgettable memories created during your Serengeti Highlights Safari with Likana Safaris Uganda.