8 Days Manyara Ngorongoro Serengeti Tented Migration Safari Tanzania

The 8 day Manyara, Ngorongoro, and Serengeti safari to Lake Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro Crater & Serengeti National Park in Northern Tanzania, provides an exclusive wildlife adventure, focusing on the great wildebeest Migration and abundant animal life. This Manyara Ngorongoro Serengeti Tented Migration Itinerary visits Lake Manyara National Park famed for its tree-climbing lions, the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with high wildlife concentration, and the vast plains of Serengeti National Park where you can witness the Great Migration.

Overview Of The 8 Days Manyara Ngorongoro Serengeti Tented Migration Safari

You awaken to the sounds of birds in Tanzania, where the Arusha Coffee Lodge greets you to Big 5 nation, beneath the expansive blue sky of East Africa, which are dotted with specks of white clouds tinted pink and gold by the rising sun.
This eight-day vacation offers even more sights and activities. Visit Lemala Ngorongoro, a World Heritage Site and one of Africa’s most well-known locations, on the edge of the Ngorongoro Crater. With over 30,000 animals living in its caldera, the crater offers some of the easiest game viewing on the continent and is the best spot to see all five of the Big Five in a single game drive.

Leopards on a 4 days Serengeti Flying Safari

After that, camp at Lemala Ndutu, which has the best seats in the house for the Great Migration, at the permanent marsh in Ngorongoro Crater from December to March. The camp relocates to Lemala Mara, close to the Mara River in the northern Serengeti, from July to October. Here, you may see the vast herds of zebra and wildebeest dashing across the crocodile-infested river without interruption.

A Detailed 8 Days Manyara Ngorongoro Serengeti Tented Migration Safari Tanzania

Day #1: Arrival in Arusha

Stay in the Plantation Room at Arusha Coffee Lodge, which is tucked away among the lush rows of coffee bushes that are dotted with their cherry red beans, to start your East African adventure. You are assured of the freshest cup of the best coffee you can imagine at Arusha Coffee Lodge, which is situated on a working farm.

Additionally, you can take a “Bean to Cup” tour to learn more about the plant or stroll around the fields while taking in the perfume. Get a massage or other treatment at Peaberries Therapies to start your vacation in a soothing manner. Built in the 1900s, the original farmhouse served as the inspiration for the lodge’s design, which evokes the comforts of bygone eras.

For many, Arusha marks the beginning or conclusion of their safari in Tanzania. It is dominated by Mount Meru and provides as a starting point for some of the best reserves in the nation. While here, take in the sights of the town, such as the vibrant Maasai Market or the Tanzanite Museum, which is devoted to the unique deep-blue valuable stone that is found nowhere else in the world, or explore Arusha National Park.

Day #2 – #5: Ngorongoro Crater Adventure For 3 Nights

The next destination on your exciting journey is Lemala Ngorongoro, which is situated on the edge of the Ngorongoro Crater, surrounded by an old acacia woodland. It is a small setup near the peaceful Lemala access road in a less-traveled area of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The camp has 12 tents, all of which provide seclusion and intimacy, making them perfect for honeymooners or couples. Two of the tents are reserved for families with teenagers. Every room has its own private bathroom with a hot water bucket shower and a flush toilet. The 24-hour electricity is primarily solar-powered, with a generator to minimize the environmental impact. Whereas for the colder nights, the tents are equipped with gas heaters.

In keeping with long-standing safari custom, meals and socializing take place in the spacious mess tent, which has a cozy lounge and a bar. The crater can be reached quickly from Lemala Ngorongoro, and game drives begin as early as 6.15 in the morning. This implies that you won’t have to wait at the entrance and will be on the breathtaking crater bottom in ten minutes. With an early start, photographers may also take advantage of the optimum lighting. To get to know the reserve better, go on a guided nature walk with a Maasai guide and an armed ranger through the forest and around the rim of the crater.

Some of the most straightforward and fruitful game viewing in East Africa may be found at the crater. The world’s largest caldera contains all five of these countries. All-day game drives are possible; take your time and take in the breathtaking landscapes and plenty of wildlife, particularly the predators.

In 1979, the region was designated a World Heritage Site. Numerous hominid species have lived in the region for three million years, according to fossil evidence. In the 1800s, the Maasai pastoralists established themselves in the crater, and they now teach tourists about the area

Day #6 – #8: Explore Serengeti National Park For 3 Nights

As your safari winds down, your will spend three nights of your safari at either Lemala Mara in the northern Serengeti or at Lamala Ndutu in the crater, depending on the time of year. With “ultimate amphitheatre” seats, Ndutu offers breathtaking views of the Wildebeest Migration, when over one million gnu roar across the plains in quest of new pastures. From November through April, the mobile camp is positioned close to the marsh in the Ngorongoro Crater. During the months of February and March, millions of calves are born, making this a truly remarkable moment. The young calves draw the attention of Africa’s predators, and hunts are frequent.

There are 12 tents, which makes the camp cozy and gives you a chance to feel at one with nature. Every room has its own private bathroom with a toilet and a bucket shower. Solar panels provide the majority of the power, with a backup generator available. There is a lounge and bar in a convivial mess tent for those moments when people need to share stories. At night, guests gather around the campfire for cocktails before supper, which can be enjoyed in the mess tent or out beneath the stars. For safaris lasting the entire day, picnic breakfasts and lunches can be prepared. To take advantage of the migration farther north, the camp relocates to Lemala Mara in the northern Serengeti from July to October. There are front-row seats to witness the herds cross the crocodile-infested Mara River from this remote hilltop location with a view of the plains.

What’s Included Manyara Ngorongoro Serengeti Tented Migration

  • 7 nights accommodation
  • Meals:
  • All necessary permits, conservancy and park fees
  • All activities specified, including morning and evening game drives each full day on safari
  • Inter-camp transfers
  • Selected park entrance fees
  • Walking safari at Lemala Ngorongoro
  • All transfers during your itinerary
  • 24/7 assistance and support during your trip

What’s Excluded Manyara Ngorongoro Serengeti Tented Migration

  • Your international flights to and from Africa + any related taxes
  • Any travel visas you require (though we help you with this)
  • Tips
  • Personal items (eg. travel insurance, souvenirs)