Tanzania · Safari

4-Day Wildlife Safari in Tanzania with Serengeti and Ngorongoro

4 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

Lion with Cub at Serengeti National Park

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 See Olduvai Gorge, where important early human fossils were discovered

Face wildlife up close on this 4-day safari through Lake Manyara, Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Sleep in movable tents, enjoy game drives and jungle safaris, and gather around a night fire at camp. Mingle with the tribes living near these iconic parks and discover sights of archaeological and biological value. Experience the quintessential African safari while admiring the wildlife and the stunning skies of Tanzania.

Face wildlife up close on this 4-day safari through Lake Manyara, Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Arusha, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara

Languages English, French, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Lake Manyara Wildlife and Ngorongoro Overnight

Your first stop is Arusha for any last-minute purchases before heading off on safari.
Continue to Lake Manyara, which offers breathtaking views and a large variety of natural habitats, including acacia woodlands, water forests, baobab-strewn cliffs, algae-streaked hot springs, swamps, and the lake itself. This small park supports a large number of animal species and incredible birdlife. Manyara has the largest concentration of baboons in the world, and the lions here are also renowned for their tree climbing.

Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at Ngorongoro Kudu Lodge.

Day 02

Journey to Serengeti and Afternoon Game Drive

Have breakfast and depart for Serengeti National Park via the beautiful high-lying farmland of Karatu and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Reach the heart of African wildlife - Serengeti National Park. Head to the central park area known as Seronera, one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park, featuring the Seronera River, which provides a valuable water source.
Arrive in time for lunch and enjoy an afternoon game drive in Serengeti National Park.

Have dinner and stay overnight at Serengeti Seronera Campsite.

Day 03

Early Game Drive, Olduvai Gorge, and Ngorongoro

Leave for an early morning game drive as you travel toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Stop at Olduvai Gorge, a site boasting a history dating back to the dawn of time. This is where anthropologists Dr. Lois and Mary Leakey discovered the skulls of 'Nutcracker Man' and 'Handy Man', both very significant links in the chain of human evolution.
In the late afternoon, drive to Ngorongoro Simba Campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 04

Ngorongoro Crater Exploration and Return to Arusha

Catch an early breakfast before descending more than 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area supports a vast variety of animals, including herds of wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, eland, warthog, and giant African elephants. Another major draw of this picturesque national park is its dense population of predators, including lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs, and the ever-elusive leopard.
Visit Lake Magadi, a large but shallow alkaline lake in the southwestern corner that is one of the main features of the crater. A large number of flamingos, hippos, and other water birds can be seen here.
Take a late afternoon drive to Arusha for dinner.
Stay overnight in Arusha or take a flight.