Overview & Summary
Explore Northern Tanzania's spectacular wildlife landscapes on this 4-day safari with BMC TOURS & SAFARIS, featuring Lake Manyara National Park and Serengeti National Park. This journey allows you to explore diverse ecosystems, from lush groundwater forests and alkaline lakes to endless golden savannahs. Discover rich wildlife habitats, explore prime predator territories, and experience close-up encounters with Africa's iconic animals. Designed for travelers seeking comfort and adventure, this safari blends scenic drives, immersive game viewing, and relaxing lodge stays. Explore, witness, and capture unforgettable safari moments while enjoying personalized service and professional guiding throughout your adventure.
Full Itinerary
Groundwater Forest, Flamingos, Tree-Climbing Lions & Karatu Lodge Stay
After pickup in Arusha, drive to Lake Manyara National Park to explore its diverse habitats and breathtaking scenery. Spend the morning exploring lush groundwater forests, open plains, and the lakeshore where flamingos gather and hippos rest in shallow waters. Explore wildlife-rich areas where elephants roam beneath acacia trees and giraffes browse peacefully, while keeping watch for the park's famous tree-climbing lions resting on branches.
Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park surrounded by nature, then continue your afternoon game drive to explore more of this compact yet wildlife-packed destination. In the late afternoon, transfer to your accommodation for dinner, evening relaxation, and preparation for tomorrow's explorations.
Overnight at Marera Valley Lodge
Ngorongoro Highlands Drive, Serengeti Naabi Hill Entry & Golden Hour Game Drive
After breakfast, begin your scenic drive toward Serengeti National Park via the stunning Ngorongoro Highlands. Along the way, explore changing landscapes from highlands to vast open plains, with opportunities to spot wildlife grazing near the roadside. Stop at a scenic spot for a picnic lunch while enjoying panoramic views of the highlands and Serengeti plains.
Upon arrival in the Serengeti, start to explore its endless savannah, famous for abundant wildlife and dramatic scenery. Visit areas known for predator sightings, including lions, cheetahs, and leopards, and witness herds of wildebeest and zebras roaming freely. Continue afternoon game drives before heading to your camp.
Dinner and overnight at Osinon Serengeti Camp
Central Serengeti Seronera Valley, Kopjes Predator Tracking & Bush Picnic Lunch
Spend a full day exploring the magnificent Central Serengeti region of Serengeti National Park, the heart of the park and one of the best areas for year-round wildlife sightings. Begin with an early morning game drive when predators are most active, tracking lions, cheetahs, and leopards across open grasslands, kopjes, and riverbanks.
Central Serengeti is famous for its abundance of wildlife, including the Big Five, and its wide, grassy plains where vast herds of wildebeest and zebras roam freely. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush, immersed in the sights and sounds of the African wilderness. In the afternoon, continue exploring new areas before returning to camp for dinner under the stars.
Overnight at Osinon Serengeti CampOptional Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride, Golden Morning Drive & Arusha Drop-off
Begin your day with an optional early morning hot air balloon ride over Serengeti National Park, offering breathtaking aerial views of wildlife and the endless savannah, followed by a bush champagne breakfast (optional at extra cost). Afterwards, enjoy a morning game drive to explore more of the Serengeti's wildlife-rich areas, observing predators and herds in soft golden light.
After this final game drive, return to your lodge, have breakfast, and begin your scenic journey back to Arusha. Upon arrival, you will be dropped off at your hotel or airport, leaving behind incredible wildlife encounters and landscapes you explored with BMC TOURS & SAFARIS.
END OF OUR SERVICESInclusions & Exclusions
Included
- Private safari with BMC TOURS & SAFARIS
- Park entrance fees for Lake Manyara & Serengeti
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- Accommodation & all meals as per itinerary (Marera Valley Lodge & Osinon Serengeti Camp)
- All game drives and picnic lunches
- Bottled water during safari
- Airport pickup & drop-off (Kilimanjaro/Arusha or your chosen ending point)
- Government taxes
Excluded
- International & domestic flights
- Visa fees & travel insurance
- Optional activities (e.g., hot air balloon ride)
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, drinks, laundry)
- Tips & gratuities
- Anything not mentioned in inclusions
Optional Activities
