From Mwanza: Serengeti National Park Day Trip with Lunch
Tanzania
Activity
Official tickets via GetYourGuide
Enjoy a full-day Serengeti safari from Mwanza with professional guiding, exciting wildlife viewing, scenic landscapes and a delicious picnic lunch inside the park.
Highlights
- Embark on a full-day safari adventure in Serengeti National Park
- Spot lions, elephants, giraffes, and more in their natural habitat
- Enjoy a packed picnic lunch surrounded by the sounds of the wild
- Learn about the park's ecosystem from an experienced safari driver
- Capture photos of the dramatic scenery and seasonal migration movements
Description
Begin your day with an early morning departure from Mwanza, followed by a scenic drive toward the Western Corridor. Enter the park through Ndabaka Gate and immediately begin spotting wildlife across vast open plains. Once inside the park, the game drive unfolds across diverse landscapes, including endless savannahs, seasonal rivers, and acacia-dotted grasslands. Be guided by an experienced safari driver who helps locate animals and explains the ecosystem, making the experience both educational and exciting. The park is home to a rich variety of wildlife, and sightings may include lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, wildebeests, hyenas, and various antelope species. Midday, enjoy a packed picnic lunch at a designated safe site within the park, surrounded by natural scenery and the sounds of the wild. This break provides time to relax, take photographs, and appreciate the untouched beauty of the Serengeti environment before continuing with the afternoon game drive. In the afternoon, the safari continues deeper into wildlife-rich areas depending on seasonal movement and animal activity. The Western Serengeti is especially known for its dramatic scenery and occasional migration movements, offering excellent opportunities for photography and memorable wildlife encounters before heading toward the exit gate. By late afternoon or early evening, gradually exit the park and return to Mwanza, marking the end of an exciting one-day safari experience.Includes
Transport in a 4×4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof for game viewing, starting and ending in Mwanza. You will travel with a professional English-speaking safari guide who knows the routes, wildlife behavior, and best viewing spots inside Serengeti National Park. All park entry fees for the Serengeti Western Corridor (Ndabaka Gate access) are included, along with government taxes and conservation charges where applicable. This ensures a smooth entry and uninterrupted game drive experience. A full-day guided game drive inside the park is included, allowing you to explore different habitats such as open plains, river areas, and acacia woodlands while searching for wildlife like lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and buffalo. A packed picnic lunch is provided and enjoyed inside the park at a designated safe picnic site. Drinking water is also included to keep you refreshed throughout the long safari day.Excludes
International and domestic flights to Tanzania or Mwanza are not included. Tanzania visa fees and entry requirements are not covered. Travel insurance is not included and must be arranged by the traveler. Accommodation in Mwanza before or after the safari is excluded. Personal expenses such as drinks, snacks, and souvenirs are not included. Tips and gratuities for the safari guide and driver are optional and not included. Any optional activities or services outside the standard itinerary in Serengeti National Park are not part of the package.Important Information
- The safari involves long hours of driving. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed. Weather can be unpredictable, dress accordingly.