Safari Tours

Southern Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara – 8 Days

Destinations

Southern Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara National Park

Duration

8 Days

Price

$8,400 to $9,495 per person

This calving season safari is timed for the weeks when thousands of wildebeest are born on the Southern Serengeti plains. Afterwards, it continues to the Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara.

Eight days through the Southern Serengeti for the Great Migration and calving season, the Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara National Park, with in-country flights included.

At a Glance

Days in country: 8 days
Lodging: Choose a combination of Adventure, Premium & Premium Plus, or all Premium Plus
Price per person: $8,400 to $9,495
In-country flights included: Arusha to Southern Serengeti (Ndutu Airstrip), Ndutu Airstrip to Karatu (Manyara Airstrip)

Highlights

Cultural immersion day
Southern Serengeti for the Great Wildebeest, Zebra, Antelope and Gazelle Migration, calving season and the cheetah sanctuary
Lake Manyara National Park
Visit the indigenous Hadzabe & DaToga tribes or a Maasai tribe
Ngorongoro Crater
Karatu Cultural Arts Center

Best Months to Book

December through April
Calving season is January and February: thousands of calves are born each day

Add On Tours

West Kilimanjaro Safari Tour, Kilimanjaro Mountain Tour, Mountain Bike Tours, Zanzibar, Chimpanzee Tour, Hot Air Balloon Ride, Gemstones

Safari Route

Arusha

Southern Serengeti

Ngorongoro Crater

Lake Manyara National Park

Arusha

Included

✓Airport transfers and all ground transportation, including coach, bus, taxi and mini van
✓In-country airfare as detailed in the tour
✓Toyota Land Cruiser with extended cab and pop-up top for game viewing, with fuel, licensing and maintenance
✓Up to 4-5 people per Land Cruiser
✓National Park daily fees for travelers, cruiser and staff
✓Lodging (double occupancy) with breakfasts, lunches and dinners
✓Laundry service at your accommodation
✓Bottled water during transportation
✓Drinks of all kinds on game drives
✓Snacks on game drives
✓Additional tours as detailed in the tour: side tours, hiking tours, cultural immersion experiences and town tours
✓Driver, guide, park ranger, baggage porter and maid staff salaries and tips
✓Preparation booklet and optional Zoom group meetings to prepare each traveler

Not Included

✕Round trip airfare to and from Tanzania
✕Tanzanian visa ($100, purchased on arrival)
✕Travel, flight and emergency evacuation insurances
✕Over-the-counter medications, prescriptions and vaccinations (Tanzania requires none to enter)
✕Mountain gear for Kilimanjaro or items specific to other tours
✕Souvenirs
✕Meals at airports
✕Alcoholic beverages, unless mentioned in the tour
✕Spa treatments and laundry service