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Lake Victoria and Serengeti Safari
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Safaris 10 Days / 9 Nights Luxury

Lake Victoria and Serengeti Safari

Lake Victoria · Serengeti · Ngorongoro

Ten days blending Lake Victoria’s shores and fishing communities with western and central Serengeti game drives, an optional balloon sunrise, and Ngorongoro Crater.

Duration 10 Days / 9 Nights
Tour type Adventure, Couple, Family
Group size 3 – 15+ guests
Tour guide 1 – 3+ guides

Overview

A wider northern Tanzania story: lakeside culture on Africa’s largest freshwater lake, then deep time in the Serengeti — including western corridor migration chances — before a full crater day. Lodges and camps mix comfort with wilderness.

Destinations covered

  • Lake Victoria
  • Serengeti
  • Ngorongoro

Highlights

  • Lake Victoria lakeside lodge and fishing-community visit
  • Canoe time and birdlife on the lake
  • Western corridor and central Serengeti game drives
  • Seasonal wildebeest migration viewing
  • Optional hot-air balloon over the Serengeti
  • Full-day Ngorongoro Crater safari

Best time to visit

Lake Victoria is year-round. Western corridor migration is often strongest May–July; central plains remain productive much of the year. Crater viewing is excellent year-round.

What’s included

  • Lodge or tented camp accommodation (luxury / mid-range options)
  • Meals as per itinerary
  • Park fees for Serengeti and Ngorongoro
  • Guided cultural experiences around Lake Victoria
  • Private 4x4 with pop-up roof and driver-guide
  • Airport transfers
  • Bottled water on activities

What’s excluded

  • International flights
  • Visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Hot-air balloon (optional add-on unless pre-booked)
  • Tips and personal expenses

Pricing

Listed from-price: From $6,200. Final cost depends on group size, travel dates, and lodge style — enquire for a tailored quote.

Travel plan

  1. Day 1
    Arrive Arusha

    Arrive Arusha

    Airport meet-and-assist and overnight in Arusha before the lakeside leg.

    Meals Dinner Stay Arusha hotel
  2. Day 2
    To Lake Victoria

    To Lake Victoria

    Scenic transfer to a lakeside lodge. Afternoon on the shore among birdlife and fishing activity.

    Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Stay Lake Victoria lodge
  3. Day 3
    Lake communities & canoe

    Lake communities & canoe

    Visit local fishing communities, learn daily rhythms of the lake, and enjoy a relaxed canoe outing.

    Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Stay Lake Victoria lodge
  4. Day 4
    Western Serengeti

    Western Serengeti

    Enter the western corridor for game drives — giraffe, elephant, and seasonal crossing chances.

    Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Stay Western Serengeti lodge or camp
  5. Day 5
    Serengeti plains

    Serengeti plains

    Full day on the plains for predator–prey drama and large herds.

    Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Stay Serengeti lodge or camp
  6. Day 6
    Central Serengeti

    Central Serengeti

    Push into central Serengeti’s year-round wildlife zones with extended game drives.

    Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Stay Central Serengeti lodge or camp
  7. Day 7
    Balloon morning (optional)

    Balloon morning (optional)

    Optional sunrise balloon over the savannah, then classic game driving and a restful evening.

    Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Stay Serengeti lodge or camp
  8. Day 8
    Toward Ngorongoro

    Toward Ngorongoro

    Game viewing en route to a crater-rim lodge with evening views over the caldera.

    Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Stay Ngorongoro rim lodge
  9. Day 9
    Ngorongoro Crater

    Ngorongoro Crater

    Full-day crater safari among rhino chances, lions, and flamingos.

    Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Stay Ngorongoro rim lodge
  10. Day 10
    Return & depart

    Return & depart

    Drive to Arusha and transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport.

    Meals Breakfast Stay

Tour gallery

Moments from this journey — open any photo for a closer look.

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