1 Day Serengeti Safari from Mwanza | Short Serengeti Day Trip
1 Day Serengeti Safari from Mwanza | Short Serengeti Day Trip. Dive into the heart of one of the biggest African savannahs in just one day. This 1 Day Serengeti Safari from Mwanza begins from the early hours of the morning to the late hours of the day, exploring this park. So, you might be lucky and spot all the Tanzania big five animals in Serengeti during this short safari. However, this Serengeti Day Trip promises you sightings of the golden, boundless landscapes in this park. Also, you will experience the wildebeest migration in Serengeti during this short trip from Mwanza.
Mwanza is a town in Northwest Tanzania that is in proximity as the Serengeti National Park. So, this makes the 1 day Serengeti safari from Mwanza experience unbeatable since tourists easily access this park in a short period of time. Additionally, this Serengeti day trip is more affordable compared to the longer safari tours in this destination. So, people get the worth of their money as they get incredible wildlife views. Lastly, one day Serengeti Safari from Mwanza is ideal for people having a shorter stay in Tanzania. Book this most flexible and cost-effective short safari experience with the Serengeti Masai Mara Experts.
1-Day Serengeti Safari from Mwanza Itinerary Summary
Morning – Departure from Mwanza to Serengeti & Morning Game Drive
- 6:00 AM: Pickup at Mwanza Airport (4×4 vehicle)
- 3-hr Drive: 140 km to Ndabaka Gate (Western Serengeti)
- Game Drive: Elephants, Big Five in Tanzania (lions hunting, rhinos, buffaloes, leopards in trees)
Afternoon – Visit the Seronera Valley for the Serengeti Migration Safari & Return to Mwanza
- Picnic Lunch: Seronera Valley (traditional food)
- Highlight: Mara River – Wildebeest, zebra & gazelle crossing (predator hunting action)
- Final Game Drive: Giraffes, hyenas, hyraxes
- Return: Back to Mwanza Airport
Inclusions
- Airport pickup & drop-off (Mwanza Airport)
- 4×4 safari vehicle in Tanzania with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking driver/guide
- Serengeti National Park entrance fees
- Morning & afternoon game drives
- Picnic lunch with traditional food
- Bottled drinking water
- All activities as per the itinerary
Exclusions
- Flights to/from Mwanza Airport
- Visa & travel insurance
- Tips/gratuities (guide, staff)
- Alcoholic drinks & sodas
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, etc.)
- Optional activities (hot air balloon safari in Serengeti, etc.)
- Anything not listed in the inclusions of this Serengeti safari from Mwanza.
Key Activities to do during this 1-day Serengeti safari from Mwanza
- Early morning pickup & scenic drive to Ndabaka Gate
- Experience the Big Five in Tanzania (lions, rhinos, buffaloes, leopards, elephants)
- Picnic lunch in Seronera Valley
- Mara River wildebeest crossing (Highlight of the Wildebeest Migration in Serengeti)
- Afternoon game drive – giraffes, hyenas, hyraxes
- Return to Mwanza Airport (full-day road trip adventure)
Detailed Itinerary for your 6 day Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Amboseli safari from Nairobi
Morning – Departure from Mwanza to Serengeti & Morning Game Drive
You’ll be picked up from Mwanza airport at around 6:00 am by your tour guide. So, board and all your luggage will be packed into the vehicle and start your 1 day Serengeti safari from Mwanza. Additionally, travel a distance of over 140 km for approximately three hours from Mwanza to Serengeti at the nearest gate. Later, reach the Ndabaka gate is in the Western part of the Serengeti National Park. Your tour operator will clear all the entrance fees, which are covered in the total package cost of this Serengeti day trip.
Next, proceed through the golden, boundless grasslands of Serengeti as you see numerous herds of elephants wandering through the plains. During the morning game drive, you might see all the Tanzania big five members if lucky enough. So, expect to see lions going for their hunt, and rhinos also moving in the grass areas. Also, see the buffaloes wallowing in the mud and the leopards resting in the acacia trees of the Serengeti.
Afternoon – Visit the Seronera Valley for the Serengeti Migration Safari & Return to Mwanza
After the morning game drive, head towards the Seronera Valley for a picnic lunch. In addition, this will already be arranged for you with traditional delicacies included. After the meal, continue with the game drive adventure through this area towards the banks of the Mara River for the Serengeti migration safari. So, witness the thrilling river crossings of wildebeests accompanied by zebras and gazelles. These are observed fighting to go to the greener areas in Masai Mara National Reserve.
Also, see the animal migration events like predator-prey encounters between the big cats of Serengeti and wildebeests. The latter defend themselves from the predators. After this African animal migration experience, have your last game drive through the park to see animals you might have failed to see in the first encounters. So, you might see a variety of animals including giraffes, hyenas, hyraxes. Lastly, you’ll be driven back to the Mwanza airport and this will be the end of your 1 day Serengeti safari tour from Mwanza.
What to know before your Serengeti Day Trip
- For better wildlife and attraction sightings, our professional Safari guide will help you locate places where these animals in Serengeti are found.
- Since this 1 day Serengeti safari from Mwanza is done in a short period, consider choosing experiences and main highlights for your journey. Hence, before this Serengeti day trip, discuss the things you want to see in this park with your safari guide.
- During preparations for this one-day short safari in Serengeti, check on what is included and excluded to be sure of what’s needed for this Safari.
- Consider packing gadgets like sunglasses, hats, insect repellents, hiking boots, backpack, and binoculars for your 1 day Serengeti safari from Mwanza.
When is the best and worst time for the 1 day Serengeti Safari from Mwanza?
The best time for this one-day safari in Serengeti from Mwanza is in the months from December to February. So, this is because Serengeti NP is not overcrowded compared to the longer period from July to October. Additionally, the shorter dry season has good weather favorable for one to travel from Mwanza to Serengeti. The other advantage of this time is that tourists can witness the wildebeest calving season around the Ndutu area, which is in the southern region of the Serengeti.
The worst period for this Serengeti day trip is in the wet months from March to May. The rains around the Serengeti and Lake Victoria areas, including Mwanza, are heavy. So, roads used to access the park become muddy, leading to delays as you travel from Mwanza to Serengeti.
