Mwanza: Serengeti National Park Day Trip with Lunch

Embark on a full-day safari from Mwanza to Serengeti National Park. Enjoy a morning game drive to spot elephants, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeests. After a picnic lunch, continue your adventure with an afternoon game drive to spot predators such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards.

Begin your day with an early morning departure from Mwanza at 6:00 AM. Travel to the Ndabaka Gate, the western entrance to Serengeti National Park, which is approximately a 2-3 hour drive. Enjoy scenic views of Lake Victoria and the surrounding countryside along the way.

Upon arrival at Ndabaka Gate at 8:00 AM, complete park entry formalities and receive a brief introduction to the Serengeti ecosystem from your guide. At 8:30 AM, embark on a morning game drive in the western corridor of Serengeti National Park. Keep an eye out for elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and other wildlife. Depending on the season, you might witness parts of the Great Migration in this area.

At 12:30 PM, stop at a designated picnic site within the park to enjoy a packed lunch amidst the serene beauty of the savannah. After lunch, continue your adventure with an afternoon game drive at 1:30 PM, focusing on spotting predators such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards in their natural habitats.

Visit key water sources to observe hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of bird species. At 3:30 PM, begin your return journey to Mwanza, taking in a final chance to spot wildlife on your way out of the park. Arrive back in Mwanza at approximately 6:30 PM, marking the end of your day trip, with drop-off at your hotel or designated location.