Tour Overview
“Savannah Ember” is a 4-day northern Tanzania safari experience designed to showcase three of the region’s most iconic ecosystems — Lake Manyara’s flamingo-filled shores, the vast open plains of the Serengeti, and the dramatic wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater.
This fast-paced itinerary is perfect for first-time safari travelers or visitors with limited time who still want to witness Tanzania’s most incredible wildlife and landscapes.
Expect big cats, elephants, huge birdlife diversity, crater views, and unforgettable golden-hour game drives — all supported by expert guides, comfortable camps, and private 4x4 travel.
Itinerary
Begin your adventure with a drive from Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park. After entering the park, enjoy an afternoon game drive through groundwater forests and lakeshore plains. Look for flamingos, baboons, elephants, and the park’s iconic tree-climbing lions. End the day at your lodge near the park.
Activities
- Drive Arusha → Lake Manyara
- Afternoon game drive
- Lakeshore flamingo viewing
After breakfast, begin your journey toward the legendary Serengeti National Park. Drive through scenic highlands and the Ngorongoro region before entering the vast plains. Enjoy a late afternoon game drive searching for lions, cheetahs, giraffes, and roaming herds. Spend the night in a tented camp under the stars.
Activities
- Scenic transfer to Serengeti
- Late afternoon game drive
- Predator and plains-wildlife viewing
Begin the morning with a beautiful Serengeti sunrise game drive in search of lions, hyenas, elephants, and early-morning predators on the hunt. After brunch, depart the Serengeti toward Ngorongoro, enjoying wildlife viewing en route. Arrive at your lodge perched on the crater rim with sweeping views.
Activities
- Sunrise game drive
- Scenic transfer to Ngorongoro
- Crater rim viewpoint stops
Descend early into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the most biodiverse wildlife sanctuaries in Africa. Search for black rhinos, lions, elephants, buffalo, and countless grazing animals. Enjoy a final game drive and picnic lunch before driving back to Arusha for drop-off at your hotel or the airport.
Activities
- Early crater descent
- Full morning game drive
- Final transfer to Arusha
