Day 1: Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park — A Green Gem Awaits

Your journey begins after breakfast, with pick-up from your Arusha accommodation at around 8:00 am. Meet your warm and knowledgeable Serengeti Sphere Safaris guide and enjoy a scenic drive of about two hours to Lake Manyara National Park, nestled at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment.

This small but spectacular park is a haven for diverse wildlife. Explore lush groundwater forests filled with baboons and blue monkeys, spot elephants moving through the thick greenery, and admire the shimmering soda lake where flamingos gather in pink clouds.

Keep watch for Manyara’s famous tree-climbing lions, often found lounging on sturdy acacia branches. Break for a delicious picnic lunch at a shaded site with beautiful views of the lake.

Continue your game drive through the park until late afternoon. In the evening, head to your comfortable midrange lodge in the nearby area for a hearty dinner and a restful night.

Meals Included: Lunch and Dinner

Day 2: Ngorongoro Crater — Nature’s Masterpiece

Enjoy a relaxed breakfast at your lodge before departing for the world-renowned Ngorongoro Conservation Area. A scenic drive through rural highlands brings you to the rim of the crater, where you’ll pause to take in the breathtaking panoramic views.

Descend 600 meters into the crater floor for a half-day game drive in this spectacular natural amphitheater, home to nearly every large animal species in East Africa. Spot prides of lions, large bull elephants, grazing buffalo, warthogs, and, with a bit of luck, the endangered black rhino.

Enjoy a picnic lunch near the hippo pool, where you can watch these giant creatures wallow lazily in the water. After lunch, continue exploring the crater floor’s diverse landscapes and wildlife before ascending in the late afternoon.

Head to your lodge on the crater’s outskirts or nearby highlands for dinner and a well-earned night’s rest.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 3: Highland Villages & Return to Arusha — Farewell to the Wild

After a leisurely breakfast at your lodge, enjoy a relaxed drive back towards Arusha. Along the way, pass through beautiful highland scenery and bustling local villages.

Depending on your schedule, you can choose to stop at a local craft market or take a quick cultural detour (optional, time permitting).

Arrive back in Arusha by early afternoon or transfer directly to the airport for your onward journey — bringing with you unforgettable memories of Tanzania’s timeless wonders, carefully curated by Serengeti Sphere Safaris.

Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch