Tanzania · Safari

4-Day Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Manyara Wildlife Safari

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 Enjoy game viewing across the endless plains of the Serengeti
05 Spot tree-climbing lions, flamingos, and other birdlife in Lake Manyara

Explore Tanzania's renowned northeastern safari circuit as you travel through Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara. This 4-day wildlife safari offers classic game-viewing experiences across some of the country's most celebrated landscapes, from endless plains and volcanic caldera scenery to bird-rich lakeshores. Look out for the Big Five, great herds of wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, flamingos, and other remarkable wildlife while enjoying the stunning skies of Tanzania.

This 4-day wildlife safari offers classic game-viewing experiences across some of the country's most celebrated landscapes, from endless plains and volcanic caldera scenery to bird-rich lakeshores.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

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

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arusha Lunch and Drive to Ngorongoro

Start the tour with lunch in Arusha town at 12:30 pm.
Begin your drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area at 2 pm.

Rest for the night and enjoy dinner at the Ngorongoro Serena Lodge.

Day 02

Ngorongoro Crater Tour and Transfer to Serengeti

Embark on a descent of 2,000 feet (over 600 meters) to the floor of the crater for a half-day crater tour.
Explore the forest areas inhabited by monkeys and elephants, along with the lake area, where you may see flamingos.
Take a detour to the open savannah, where lions hunt for food.
Enjoy lunch after a good game drive at the designated lodge.
Take an afternoon drive to Serengeti National Park via Olduvai Gorge, where further sightings of animals are common.

After an intense day, enjoy a well-deserved rest at the Serengeti Serena Lodge.

Day 03

Morning Serengeti Game Viewing and Drive to Lake Manyara

Enjoy morning game viewing in the endless plains of the Serengeti for a chance to see the great herds of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles, followed by lion prides lounging in the shade.
Return to your lodge for lunch before departing for Lake Manyara.

Head in for dinner and an overnight stay at the Lake Manyara Serena Lodge.

Day 04

Lake Manyara Game Drive and Return to Arusha

Depart for a morning game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, whose inhabitants include hippos, monkeys, tree-climbing lions, flamingos, and other varieties of birdlife.
Drive back to Arusha for lunch at a renowned restaurant in town.