The Serena Serengeti Safari
Tanzania lies to the south of Kenya and offers a wealth of game watching opportunities. Our safaris visit Tanzania's best game viewing areas including the Serengeti and Ngorongoro. All Tanzania safaris operate using 4-wheel drive vehicles, with a window seat guaranteed.
An extraordinary journey through contrasting landscapes with excellent opportunities for game viewing.
Lake Manyara features early in the itinerary. This unusual park lies in the shadow of the Great Rift Valley whose reddish brown escarpment wall looms on the eastern horizon.
The park is particularly known for its tree-climbing lions, who may be seen sleeping off the heat of the day on a branch instead of a shady spot on the ground.
Then onto the world-famous Serengeti National Park. Serengeti means 'endless plain' in the Masai language. Here there are vast open savannahs dotted with acacia trees and a few rocky hillocks. The Serengeti is Tanzania's largest and best-known national park, with a massive concentration of migratory animals who move around the park according to the availability of food.
The Ngorongoro Crater is the world's largest unbroken volcanic caldera whose steep sides form a natural enclosure for a wide variety of wildlife. An estimated 25,000 animals, including the 'big five' inhabit the interior of the crater.
DAY 1 SUNDAY - HEATHROW-NAIROBIFly from Heathrow overnight to Nairobi.
DAY 2 MONDAY - ARUSHAOn arrival connect with your flight to Kilimanjaro airport, near Arusha. Transfer to the lodge which offers a haven of calm and serenity just outside the hustle and bustle of Arusha.
DAY 3 TUESDAY - LAKE MANYARAAfter breakfast drive to Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions. Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge stands high on the bluff of a dramatic ochre and terracotta streaked cliff above and commands panoramic views across the volcano-studded floor of the Great Rift Valley. Afternoon game drive.
DAY 4 WEDNESDAY - SERENGETIDrive to the world-famous Serengeti National Park.
Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge, set high on a ridge commanding panoramic views, draws its inspiration from the circular 'Rondavel' dwellings and winding paths of a traditional Masai village. An afternoon game drive.
DAY 5 THURSDAY - SERENGETITake an early morning balloon flight over the Serengeti and a 'bubbly' bush breakfast (optional extra) or an early morning game drive followed by breakfast at the lodge. Later enjoy an afternoon game drive.
DAY 6 FRIDAY - NGORONGOROTravel to the Ngorongoro Crater via Olduvai Gorge, and check in to your lodge which is perched on the jagged rim of the crater. Afternoon at leisure.
Ngorongoro Serena Safari LodgeDAY 7 SATURDAY - NGORONGORODrive down into the crater for a half-day of game viewing. Visit a local Masai Village.
DAY 8 SUNDAY - EXTENSION OR HEATHROWReturn to Arusha to fly home or connect for a flight for your beach stay. Why not try a beach stay in either Zanzibar or Kenya.
Offer details
Serena Serengeti Safari holidays include a 6 night Tanzania safari on a full board basis, return flights, transfers, taxes and park entry fees. Why not twin this with a beach holiday to Zanzibar or a beach holiday to Kenya. We can also provide tailor made safari and beach itineraries; call us for details.
Our opinion
A fantastic all round itinerary staying in excellent quality accommodation