Nyumbu Safari

Day 1: Lake Duluti

Arrive in Arusha and take the day to rest and reset after travel, with Lake Duluti and Mount Meru as your backdrop. Overnight at Arusha Serena Hotel on bed and breakfast.

Day 2: Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, drive to Manyara and arrive at the lodge for lunch. After lunch, head out for your first game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, known for varied habitats, birdlife, elephants and the chance of tree-climbing lions. Overnight at Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge on full board.

Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, drive to Ngorongoro and settle in on the crater rim for a relaxed afternoon. Overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge on full board.

Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, descend into the crater and spend a full day exploring the crater floor. Expect strong chances of close-range wildlife viewing, including the possibility of rare black rhino, plus lion, elephant, hyena, wildebeest, buffalo, hippo, ostrich and flamingos on Lake Magadi. Return to the lodge late afternoon. Overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge on full board.

Day 5: Central Serengeti

After breakfast, drive to Serengeti National Park (Olduvai Gorge visit optional at supplement). Afternoon game drives in the park, with the Seronera area offering excellent year-round wildlife and predator sightings. Overnight at Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge on full board.

Day 6: Central Serengeti

After breakfast, enjoy a full day game drive across the Serengeti plains, focusing on prime areas like hippo pools in the Seronera Valley, kopjes for lions, and riverine zones where animals congregate to drink. Overnight at Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge on full board.

Day 7: Serengeti Western Corridor

After breakfast, enjoy game viewing as you work west into the Serengeti’s Western Corridor, a strong migration zone around July and a good game area year-round. Arrive at your camp and settle in. Overnight at Kirawira Serena Camp on full board.

Day 8: Departure

Early game drive, then return for breakfast before transferring to Grumeti Airstrip for your flight to Arusha. On arrival, drive to a restaurant for lunch, then drop off at Arusha Airport.

Included: 

• Accommodation as stipulated in the itinerary
• Transportation in a 4×4 vehicle with pop-up roof for game viewing and photography
• Services of an English-speaking driver-guide
• Game drives and park entrance fees as indicated
• All government taxes and levies
• All meet and greet services
• Flights as specified (including Serengeti to Arusha and Grumeti to Arusha), with taxes and 15 kg soft-bag luggage allowance where stated
• 24-hour stand-by contact number
• Meals as indicated in the itinerary
• 5 or 7 pax guaranteed window seat in each vehicle
• Two-way long range high frequency radio communication in each vehicle
• On-safari accessories in each vehicle (first-aid kit, wildlife books, cool box, fire extinguisher)
• VAT and concession fees as stated

Excluded: 

• Personal items (telephone, fax/email bills etc.)
• Gratuities and tips to hotel/lodge/camp staff and driver-guide(s)
• Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
• Laundry services
• Any local or international flights not specified, plus associated departure
  taxes and other taxes
• Transfers from Kilimanjaro Airport or Namanga (available at a per-vehicle cost)
• Concession fees introduced by parks without prior notice
• Anything not specifically listed as included
• Visa fees (currently US$50 per passport holder, available on arrival at entry points)
• Flying Doctors coverage (optional, US$50 per person)
• Personal travel insurance and medical costs (hospital bills are borne by the patient)