This three-day, private, guided safari trip is for those who want to make the most of their short stay in Kenya. Book with us to explore the iconic Maasai Mara National Reserve, one of Africa's most popular wildlife destinations, and stay in the luxurious Mara Sopa Lodge while enjoying game drives in the reserve.
In addition to the Big Five, Maasai Mara is also famous for its annual migration, when millions of wildebeests – not to mention tens of thousands of zebras and gazelles – migrate north from Serengeti. This spectacle starts in late July or early August and continues until October.
We will pick you up on the first day of the tour from your centrally located hotel in Nairobi and drive you to Maasai Mara. There is a stopover of around 30 minutes at a viewpoint in the Rift Valley. Learn more about the geology of this place from your tour guide before proceeding to Narok, a town famous for the Maasai people.
Your first game drive in the wildlife reserve is late in the afternoon, followed by a full-day exploration of the national park on the second day. Enjoy your final game drive early in the morning of Day 3 before its time to head back to Nairobi where we will drop you off either at your hotel or at the airport for you to catch your flight home.
Explore the best of Africa’s wild sanctuary with visits to Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, the Great Rift valley with options of visiting Masai boma and Olduvai Gorge, some believe to be the Cradle of Mankind — during this 5-day trip from Arusha or Mwanza city.
This safari is orchestrated by a competent and professional local guide on game viewing through the bowl shaped Ngorongoro crater and the endless plains of the Serengeti, search out for the Big 5 including Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Rhino and Buffalo all roaming in their natural habitat. This short-trip is perfect for all ages and can fulfill all your African safari needs and preference.
Wildlife safaris and game drives
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Lodge, Eco Lodge, Camping
Age Range
5-79 yrs
Operated in
english, spanish
Destinations
Arusha, Serengeti National Park
Arusha, Serengeti National Park, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater
Join us on this four-day, guided tour and make the most of your short stay in Tanzania with a visit to two of its iconic national parks. Serengeti National Park, your first wildlife destination, is famous for its huge concentration of wildlife, especially big cats, as well as for being the stomping ground of the great migration, which sees one and a half million wildebeests, 200,000 zebras and 350,000 gazelles traveling over 1,200 miles in an annual race for water and green grass.
The Ngorongoro Crater, where you will proceed from Serengeti, is the world's largest intact caldera, forming a spectacular bowl spread over 265 square kilometres with sides up to 600m deep. The crater is home to as many as 20,000 to 30,000 wild animals at any given time.
Also included is a stopover at the famous Olduvai Gorge, where the missing puzzles of human evolution were found. Please note that two night's accommodation in Moshi, one night each before Day 1 and on Day 4, is included in the tour price.
Wildlife safaris and game drives
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Camping, Hotel, Lodge
Age Range
5-80 yrs
Operated in
english, french, german, spanish
Destinations
Serengeti National Park, Ngorong
Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Simba Camp, Moshi
Embark on an unforgettable adventure through Tanzania's iconic Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. Witness the majestic Big Five in their natural habitat, traverse endless savannahs, and explore ancient volcanic landscapes. This safari offers unique wildlife encounters, luxurious lodgings, and immersive cultural experiences. Ideal for wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers, the journey promises stunning photography opportunities and the chance to experience the diverse ecosystems of two world-renowned UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Book now for an unparalleled African safari experience.
Wildlife safaris and game drives
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Camping, Tent, Lodge
Age Range
18-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Arusha, Tarangire National Park
Arusha, Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Simba Camp
Embark on an epic safari adventure with our Maasai Mara Group Joining Safari in 3 days tour. Dive deep into the heart of Savannah’s wildlife through grassy plains, walk along the Mara River and enjoy a hot air balloon safari with a bush champagne breakfast.
Take a full day game viewing drive as you traverse through the grasslands and witness the Big Five in action along with other wildlife native to the region while enjoying breathtaking views of the vast Mara Plains.
Note: If you are traveling between July and September, this tour also offers the opportunity to witness the wildebeest migration.
Please see the itinerary for more details.
Wildlife safaris and game drives
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Eco Lodge, Hotel, Lodge
Age Range
1-79 yrs
Operated in
English
Destinations
Maasai Mara National Reserve, Na
Maasai Mara National Reserve, Nairobi, Maasai Mara Game Reserve
If you want to see the maximum number of animals in the minimum time, then this tour is for you!
This short safari tour is one of our most popular programs. It will impress fans of wild animals, with likely sightings of lions, rhinos, wildebeests, hippos, and more. Travelers will also enjoy the most beautiful landscapes, including Ngorongoro Crater, which is like no other place on our planet. Tarangire National Park is usually called "Small Serengeti", and it perfectly complements this program.
Although this tour just takes a couple of days, it is likely to be a visit you remember for much much longer.
Wildlife safaris and game drives
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
5-99 yrs
Operated in
english, tanzanian
Destinations
Tarangire National Park, Ngorong
Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha
This is a short but extremely rewarding safari as it gives you the great opportunity to gain first-hand experience of the Great Rift Valley and the vast game-rich plains of Maasai Mara. The Rift Valley lakes are famous for their abundance of flamingos and other waterfowl, while Maasai Mara is home to the country’s greatest concentration of wildlife.
Wildlife safaris and game drives
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Lodge, Resort
Age Range
6-99 yrs
Operated in
english, french, german, spanish, italian
Destinations
Nairobi, Maasai Mara National Re
Nairobi, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Lake Nakuru National Park
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Lights on Africa Destinations & Safaris gave us a tour that was incredibly rich in time. On the very first day I saw elephants, lions on trees, and innumerable colorful birds in Lake Manyara. Then Sarangeti - it was like a dream to see lions hunting live here. The moment when Ngorongoro descended into the crater on the last day will be remembered forever. The knowledge and sincerity of the guide are excellent.
Wildlife safaris and game drives
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Camping, Tent
Age Range
5-79 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Arusha, Lake Manyara National Pa
Arusha, Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater
This five-day, guided trip to Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro is best for travelers with a passion for wildlife who want to visit three of the most spectacular national parks in Tanzania's northern circuit.
We will pick you up from Arusha and proceed to Tarangire National Park, home to Tanzania’s largest elephant population. The elephants are drawn to the Tarangire River from which the park gets its name. In addition to these large elephant herds, the park’s distinctive landscape is dotted with beautiful baobab trees and it has one of the greatest concentrations of game in Tanzania.
Next comes the iconic Serengeti, Tanzania’s most famous national park known throughout the world for the annual wildebeest migration. Then head for Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a natural wonder that is also one of the best places in the country to see the endangered black rhinoceros and is home to the Big Five.
Last comes a trip to the villages and plantations surrounding Lake Manyara after which we will drive you back to Arusha, where the tour comes to an end.
Wildlife safaris and game drives
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
1-79 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Lake Manyara National Park, Sere
Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha
This 4-day safari tour will take you through then northern safari circuit in Tanzania where you will visit Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater Conservancy finalizing with a Cultural experience or nature hike in the Manyara region. This is a great safari tour that takes you to three amazing wildlife hubs for those with limited time or on a budget.
Serengeti National Park is a must see for any Tanzanian visit and necessitates at least 2 days of game viewing. This ensures you have enough time to roam this gigantic park in search of wildlife. Search for the big five and many other mammals and birds on game drives.
There is more to Serengeti than large mammals. Gaudy agama lizards and rock hyraxes scuffle around the surfaces of the park’s isolated granite koppies. A full 100 varieties of dung beetle have been recorded, as have 500-plus bird species, ranging from the outsized ostrich and bizarre secretary bird of the open grassland to the black eagles that soar effortlessly above the Lobo Hills.
A visit to the Ngorongoro Crater is an experience of a lifetime. There are few places that have wildlife densities and variety at this level. It is not unusual to see the big five in one day, here in the most amazing, unique setting with a backdrop of a 600m/1968ft high crater wall.
On the last day, you have the option of a cultural experience with the Maasai people, nature hike in the Manyara region visit the plantations to the waterfalls may be have a swim if time allows.
Please refer to the itinerary to find out what you'll be doing each day on this safari tour.
Wildlife safaris and game drives
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Camping, Tent, Hotel, Hut, Sleeping Hut
Age Range
1-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Serengeti National Park, Ngorong
Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha
The famous Ngorongoro Crater is where you’ll discover nature’s “Big Five” all staking their claim to superiority in nature’s caldron. The crater, which has been declared a World heritage site, is 7,500 ft above sea level, and is the largest unbroken caldera in the world.
Surrounded by very steep walls rising 2,000 ft from the crater floor, this natural amphitheater measures 12 miles in diameter and 188 sq miles in area. It is home of up to 30,000 animals, almost half being wildebeest and zebra. Buffalo, Elephant, Hippo, Hyena, Jackal, Lion, Ostrich, Warthog, Bushbuck, Eland, Hartebeest, Waterbuck and huge herds of Gazelle’s are common on the crater floor.
Thanks to anti-poaching patrols, the crater is now one of the few places in East Africa where visitors can be certain of seeing a Black Rhino. Leopards may occasionally be spotted in the trees of the surrounding forest while Cheetah are present but rarely seen.
Large herds of Giraffes live on the rim of the crater and will be seen on the drive to Olduvai Gorge and the Serengeti. Countless Flamingo form a pink blanket over the soda lake of Manyanra while more than 100 species of birds, not found in the Serengeti, can been spotted.
Join us on this unforgettable journey!!!
Wildlife safaris and game drives
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Camping
Age Range
5-79 yrs
Operated in
english, french, german, italian, spanish
Destinations
Arusha, Lake Manyara National Pa
Arusha, Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Olduvai Gorge
This safari is of small number of days but it will give you an opportunity to discover the African wilderness secrets. It is designed for two people sharing accommodation. It will take you to the famous closely related three park namely, Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater. Our clients who have so far taken this safari, have been very pleased with it, we can assure you of that.
Recently, a rare white (albino) giraffe has been discovered at Tarangire National Park. No other place in the world has this rare creature been seen. You may be lucky to spot this giraffe named Omo as well.
Lake Manyara National park is one of Tanzania's most dramatically located wildlife areas, consisting of a massive but shallow soda lake (covering two-thirds of the park), located at the foot of the Great Rift Valley's western escarpment. For sure, you will see more than what you expect.
We kindly refer to the Itinerary for a Day-by-Day overview of what will take place on this wonderful safari.
Wildlife safaris and game drives
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Lodge, Eco Lodge, Hotel
Age Range
5-79 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Arusha, Lake Manyara National Pa
Arusha, Lake Manyara National Park, Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater
Our camping safari in Tanzania is perfect for nature lovers and those who are looking for a break from civilisation and its comforts. Camping also means experiencing Africa’s nature, animals and cultures in an affordable way.
This unforgettable three-day African safari tour will take you to the Ngorongoro Crater, featuring one of the highest concentrations of game in Africa. Here you will witness an amazing spectacle of African wildlife – inside a self-contained world teeming with animals. Your tour will also take you to the Lake Manyara National Park, one of Tanzania’s most dramatically located wildlife areas, consisting of a shallow but huge soda lake, at the foot of the Great Rift Valley’s western escarpment. Finally, head to Tarangire National Park, which features some of the greatest concentration of game in Tanzania – second only to the Ngorongoro Crater, but less crowded – and possesses a wild beauty.
The camping safari is a rewarding experience because visitors feel like they’re participating in a real African adventure, but still have all the services of safari drivers, guides, and even a chef who will be preparing delicious fresh foods for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Travellers will have their tents assembled for them each evening and collapsed again in the morning by our staff, with the tents being packed away and stored on the vehicle for use again the following evening.
Wildlife safaris and game drives
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Camping, Tent, Lodge
Age Range
5-79 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Arusha, Lake Manyara National Pa
Arusha, Lake Manyara National Park, Tarangire National Park
Our 4-day Tanzania safari package specifically includes the Serengeti National Park and the world famous Serengeti plains. It is one of our more popular safari tours and is most frequently booked as an add-on by Kilimanjaro climbers or Zanzibar divers. Experience the excitement of an African wildlife safari in some of the most spectacular national game parks in East Africa, all teeming with animals.
This unforgettable tour will take you to the Serengeti Plains National Park, a massive wilderness of 14500 square kilometres and the heart of wild Africa. Here, every day brings a new landscape and a new adventure.
Your African safari will also take you to the Ngorongoro Crater, featuring one of the highest concentrations of game on the continent. Here you will witness an amazing spectacle of African wildlife inside a self-contained world featuring an unbelievable number of animals.
Lastly, you will go to the Lake Manyara National Park, one of Tanzania’s most dramatically located wildlife areas, consisting of a shallow but huge soda lake, at the foot of the Great Rift Valley’s western escarpment. The size of this national park makes it perfect for a one-day game drive and the park is famous for its unique tree-climbing lions.
Wildlife safaris and game drives
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Lodge
Age Range
5-79 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Arusha, Lake Manyara National Pa
Arusha, Lake Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater