Tanzania · Safari

4-Day Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Manyara Safari from Arusha

4 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Lake Manyara National Park, home to more than 350 bird species
  • 02 Learn about the Big Five in Serengeti National Park
  • 03 Visit Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest inactive, intact, and unfilled volcanic caldera
  • 04 Travel across the great plains of the Serengeti to spot wildebeest, zebras, and predators

Get the chance to explore the best of Tanzanian wildlife with visits to Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara National Park. Spot the Big Five and many other animal species, enjoy a picnic lunch in the crater, and experience the quintessential African safari surrounded by wildlife and stunning skies. This 4-day safari combines vast plains, remarkable landscapes, and rich birdlife for an unforgettable journey through northern Tanzania.

Get the chance to explore the best of Tanzanian wildlife with visits to Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara National Park.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Budget
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Arusha, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara
Languages English, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arusha to Serengeti National Park

  • After breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park.

  • After crossing the Rift Valley and the Ngorongoro area, descend towards the west.

  • Across the great plains of the Serengeti, observe different species of animals. Serengeti is known for its immense concentrations of wildebeest, zebras, and their predators, constantly rotating in migration in search of pasture.

  • After getting the permit at Nabii Gate, follow the tracks of different animals and try to spot as many as possible before returning to camp.

Overnight at a tented camp with full board.

2
Day 02

Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti

  • Go for a full-day game drive in the Serengeti.

  • Drive along different routes to approach the animals in the beautiful scenery.

Overnight at a tented camp with full board.

3
Day 03

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

  • After breakfast, depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the crater. This is a unique place created to protect wildlife while allowing the Maasai population to live in this territory.

  • Spot rhino, buffalo, Thomson's and Grant's gazelles, lions, elephants, hippos, flamingos, and more.

  • After visiting the crater, return to the camp.

Overnight at a tented camp with full board.

4
Day 04

Ngorongoro to Lake Manyara and Arusha

  • After breakfast, depart to visit Lake Manyara National Park. Lake Manyara has a variety of wildlife, birds, and vegetation. The highly alkaline lake is home to dozens of flamingos and other birds.

  • After lunch in the afternoon, return to Arusha.

Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara National Park

Where this trip takes you

Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara National Park

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Arusha 4 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All park fees indicated in the program

  • All camp fees, if the safari is safari camping

  • English-speaking Tanzanian driver-guide

  • Cook

  • Accommodation in camp with breakfast, lunch, and dinner during the safari

  • Camping equipment for clients, including tents, mattresses, chairs, tables, shower, and toilet, available at each camp

  • Cooking equipment

  • Vehicle for game drives in the park

What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses

  • Alcoholic drinks and soft drinks

  • Tips

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Arusha, Tanzania
Tour start
Arusha, Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 days finish where they began, in Arusha.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $640.00 — $1,000.00
Double Sharing $640.00 — $1,000.00

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