Today, the driver-guide will pick you up from Arusha with picnic lunch boxes and hold a quick briefing before we depart to Lake Manyara National Park entrée gate. Upon arrival at the gate, you will patiently wait for the permits formalities to be issued and registrations. Here you will witness the hustle and bustle of the driver-guides with their safari vehicles rushing to enter the park. It is a perfect time to make a quick short call before the safari begins.

Once the permits are sorted, get ready to explore one of the smaller but most scenic park – Lake Manyara National Park. The spectacular alkaline Lake Manyara forms the centre point of this small and very beautiful park with surprisingly diverse fauna and flora. A circuit drive through the park passes through forest, wetlands, grassy plains and acacia forests, offering views of different animals and multitudes of birds. The park once became famous for tree climbing lions and if you are lucky to spot them you will be amused by the site of these animals lounging on branches in the acacia trees. Elephant, giraffe, wildebeest, buffalo, water-buck, impala, warthog, zebra, klipspringer, Kirk’s dik-dik and baboon are just a few of the game that call Manyara home. The shallow Hippo Pool offers excellent opportunities for hippo sightings and you will have a spectacular view of the Rift Valley Escarpment. Late afternoon we drive to the lodge/camp for evening leisure, dinner and overnight.

Today after breakfast, you will collect your picnic lunch boxes and continue your African safari experience to one of the country’s biggest draws: The Serengeti National Park. The endless plains and abundance of wildlife that call the Serengeti home are unsurpassed. ‘Serengeti’ comes from the Maasai language meaning ‘endless plains’ and this rightly describes it. Serengeti National Park is Africa’s most famous park due to the largest concentration of game on the continent and the migration of millions of wildebeest. The most impressive nature documentaries were shot in this beautiful park. With almost 15.000 km2 (6,000 sq. miles), Serengeti National Park is the second largest park in Tanzania. The captivating landscapes of the Serengeti National Park vary from savannahs with acacia trees and vast grasslands to rising mountains, lakes and swamps. Each area is unique and has its own atmosphere. Because of its natural beauty and variety of plants and animals the park is listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site. This place will definitely touch your soul. Late afternoon we drive to the lodge/camp for evening leisure, dinner and overnight.

Today you enjoy a full day game drive at Serengeti National Park. With the help of your private driver guide, you will decide your schedule as you wish. Remember that the flexibility of having your private guide and private vehicle during a safari shows itself when you want to spend more time following a particular animal in its natural, undisturbed habitat, or when you want to lazy around a bit as you wait for the sun to engulf the horizon with its violet and fire colors or perhaps venture into a sunrise game drive to catch the memories of a morning safari with freshly made coffee and an endless horizon. Your private guide will tailor the experience to accommodate your major interest and passion for the day. If you like to watch wildlife from another perspective, we recommend you to go on a balloon safari. It is an amazing experience to drift silently above the plains with herds of wildlife.

Waking up with the sounds of the Serengeti plains is a privilege we really enjoy. After breakfast, collect your picnic lunch boxes, sit back and enjoy the game drive en route: from Serengeti, the road winds over the crater rim and ending at your final destination: the striking Ngorongoro Crater. Two to three million years ago the large volcano exploded and collapsed on itself. As a result, the crater formed which then created a unique ecosystem with a wide variety of vegetation. The mix of forests, valleys, savannah, craters, lakes and swamps is home for a wide range of animals. This collapsed volcano is one of Tanzania’s most visited destinations, and it’s certainly not hard to see why. One of Africa’s Seven Natural Wonders, the crater is home to the highest concentration of wildlife in Africa and is brimming with elephants, lions, buffaloes, hippos and even the rare black rhino. Roam the unique landscape from the safety and comfort of your private safari vehicle, and experience nature at its very finest. Late afternoon we drive to the lodge/camp for evening leisure, dinner and overnight.

After check-out, we collect picnic lunch boxes then we take a pleasant drive back to Arusha city. Today, we can opt for a short village walk on the way or pass by a souvenir shops. Drop off at Arusha Airport or Kilimanjaro International Airport for your further travel plans. Hopefully you had a great time with your safari driver-guide, but it’s time to say goodbye. Remember to tip your guide, a friendly gesture of appreciation. Thanks for traveling with Mucho Tours & Safaris.