"Tanzania's classic safari trio with tree-climbing lions"
A 6-day exploration of Tanzania's most celebrated wildlife areas — from Manyara's tree-climbing lions to the Serengeti plains and Ngorongoro's ancient crater.
This 6-day safari covers Tanzania's three most iconic destinations at a comfortable pace. Start at Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions, vast flamingo flocks, and dense jungle canopy. Continue to the Serengeti for two days exploring the endless plains where the Great Migration unfolds and predators roam freely. Finish at the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, descending to the caldera floor where the Big Five share space with flamingos, hippos, and incredible birdlife. With comfortable lodges and expert guides, this is Tanzania at its finest.
Safari Highlights
Lake Manyara tree-climbing lions
Flamingos at Manyara
Two full days in Serengeti
Ngorongoro Crater floor drive
Big Five encounters
Great Migration (seasonal)
Day-by-Day Itinerary
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Arrival — Kilimanjaro to Lake Manyara
Full Board
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport. Transfer to Lake Manyara (approx. 3 hours). Check in and enjoy lunch. Afternoon game drive in Lake Manyara National Park — tree-climbing lions, baboons, hippos, flamingos, and over 400 bird species in one of Tanzania's most scenic parks.
Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge
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Lake Manyara to Serengeti National Park
Full Board
After breakfast, drive to the Serengeti via the Ngorongoro highlands (approx. 5 hours). Game viewing en route. Arrive for lunch. Afternoon game drive on the Serengeti's famous Seronera Valley — excellent for leopard sightings in the kopjes and large lion prides.
Serengeti Sopa Lodge
3
Full Day — Serengeti National Park
Full Board
Full day of game drives exploring the vast Serengeti plains. Picnic lunch in the bush. Track the Migration herds (seasonal), big cats, elephants, and giraffe. Optional sunrise balloon safari (US$599 pp). Return for dinner.
Serengeti Sopa Lodge
4
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Full Board
Morning game drive in the Serengeti, then drive to Ngorongoro (approx. 3 hours). Check into your crater-rim lodge with spectacular views. After lunch, optional visit to a Maasai boma or enjoy the lodge's facilities with views over the caldera.
Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge
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Full Day — Ngorongoro Crater
Full Board
Early morning descent into the Ngorongoro Crater — the world's largest intact volcanic caldera and the 8th Wonder of the World. Full day game drive on the crater floor. Spot the Big Five, flamingos at Lake Magadi, large hippo pools, and extraordinary concentrations of wildlife. Picnic lunch on the crater floor.
Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge
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Ngorongoro to Kilimanjaro — Departure
Breakfast Only
Breakfast, then drive to Kilimanjaro International Airport (approx. 4 hours) through scenic Rift Valley landscapes. Drop-off for your departure flight. End of services.