This itinerary swaps the Ngorongoro Crater for extra Serengeti time, giving travellers who prioritise the plains and the Great Migration ecosystem more days there, alongside Tarangire’s elephants and Lake Manyara’s distinct forest-lake setting.
Detailed Itinerary
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
A drive to Tarangire, with an afternoon game drive among its dense elephant population and baobab-studded landscape.
Transfer to Lake Manyara
A short drive to Lake Manyara for an afternoon game drive through groundwater forest and soda lake shoreline.
Transfer to Serengeti National Park
A longer drive to the Serengeti’s endless plains, with an afternoon game drive on arrival.
Full Day Serengeti Game Drives
A full day across the plains for lion, leopard, elephant and, seasonally, the Great Migration.
As above
Second Serengeti Game Drive Day
A further day exploring different sectors of the park.
As above
Return to Arusha
Drive back to Arusha via the Ngorongoro highlands, timed against your onward flight.
Permits & Costs
| Tarangire park entry | ~$60 per person per day |
| Lake Manyara park entry | ~$53 per person per day |
| Serengeti park entry | ~$82 per person per day |
Who This Itinerary Suits
Travellers prioritising Serengeti time over the crater specifically, or those on a repeat trip who’ve already done Ngorongoro.
Tour Includes
- Travel in a 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof hatch
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- All accommodation per itinerary
- Meals as specified
- Park entry fees
Tour Excludes
- International flights
- Visas
- Alcoholic drinks
- Tips & gratuities
- Travel insurance
Frequently Asked Questions
Why isn’t Ngorongoro Crater included?
This itinerary is built for travellers who’d rather have extra Serengeti time; the crater can always be added as an extension.
Is this a good itinerary for the Great Migration?
The extra Serengeti day improves your odds of encountering the migration if your dates align with its presence in the park.
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