Kenya, Tanzania · Wildlife Safari

4-Day Tanzania Safari from Nairobi with Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro

4 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Lake Manyara National Park, famous as the place where lions climb trees
  • 02 Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, known as the Eighth Wonder of the World
  • 03 Enjoy spectacular views over Lake Manyara and the Great Rift Valley
  • 04 Stay in 5-star accommodation in Arusha and Lake Manyara

Take a 4-day jungle expedition and discover some of the best that Tanzania has to offer. Explore Lake Manyara National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater, home to some of the greatest concentrations of wildlife on Earth, including millions of plains game, thousands of predators such as lions, and majestic elephants. Along the way, enjoy scenic landscapes, rewarding game drives, and comfortable stays in 5-star accommodation in Arusha and Lake Manyara.

Explore Lake Manyara National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater, home to some of the greatest concentrations of wildlife on Earth, including millions of plains game, thousands of predators such as lions, and majestic elephants.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Luxury
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Arusha, Nairobi, Namanga, Mount Kilimanjaro, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Kajiado
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Nairobi to Arusha via Namanga

  • Assemble at Parkside Hotel - Jevanjee Gardens, Nairobi.

  • Board the shuttle and leave at 8 am for Arusha via the Namanga border town. Along the trip, enjoy the beautiful landscapes of Maasai land in Kajiado.

  • After clearance at the immigration offices in Namanga, depart for Arusha through the plains of Longido. Near Mt. Longido, if the sky is clear, you may be lucky enough to see the snowcapped tip of Mt. Kilimanjaro, along with wide green plains where Maasai children graze their animals.

  • Arrive in Arusha around lunchtime, check in at the hotel, and have lunch.

  • Spend the afternoon relaxing and shopping in town.

Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

2
Day 02

Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park

  • After breakfast, depart Arusha for Lake Manyara National Park.

  • Arrive in time for lunch.

  • Drive in a 4x4 vehicle into Lake Manyara National Park, the only place where lions climb trees, for an afternoon game drive.

  • Pass through the Manyara viewpoint, where you will have a spectacular view of the whole of Manyara and the Great Rift Valley.

Dinner and overnight will take place on top of the Great Rift Valley, overlooking Lake Manyara.

Accommodation: Lake Manyara Serena Lodge.

3
Day 03

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drives

  • After an early breakfast, drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with your African safari guide.

  • After clearance, descend into the crater for morning and afternoon game drives as you enjoy the serene environment of the Eighth Wonder of the World.

  • Have lunch by the hippo poolside.

Drive back to Lake Manyara Serena Lodge for dinner and overnight.

4
Day 04

Lake Manyara to Arusha and Return to Nairobi

  • After breakfast, relax at a 5-star hotel in Lake Manyara until pickup time for Arusha Town.

  • Have lunch in Arusha at your own cost.

  • Depart for Nairobi on the afternoon shuttle at 2 pm, arriving in Nairobi in the evening.

End of services.

Lake Manyara National Park, Manyara viewpoint, Ngorongoro Crater

Where this trip takes you

Lake Manyara National Park, Manyara viewpoint, Ngorongoro Crater

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Nairobi 7 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Luxury safari shuttle transport from Nairobi.

  • Transport in a 4x4 vehicle from Arusha to Manyara and Ngorongoro.

  • Accommodation in 5-star hotels in Arusha and at Lake Manyara.

  • Meals on a full-board basis for 4 days and 3 nights.

  • Game drives at Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro.

  • English-speaking tour guide.

What's Not Included

  • Lunch on return days.

  • Park fees: KSH 200 for citizens and USD 50 per park for non-residents.

  • Yellow fever certificate.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Nairobi, Kenya
Tour start
Nairobi, Kenya
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 days finish where they began, in Nairobi.

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