Tanzania · Safari

4-Day Tanzania Safari through Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara

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 through Tanzania's Northern Safari Circuit on a 4-day camping safari

Head out on this soul-tingling journey through Tanzania's Northern Safari Circuit. Witness the immense diversity of fauna and flora as you keep an eye out for Africa's iconic wildlife across Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro. Experience the quintessential African safari while admiring the wildlife and the stunning skies on this 4-day tour.

Head out on this soul-tingling journey through Tanzania's Northern Safari Circuit.

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

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arusha to Lake Manyara and Game Drive

  • Get picked up from your hotel in Arusha and proceed to Lake Manyara.

  • Head on a day game drive in beautiful Manyara National Park. Catch glimpses of buffalo, giraffe, zebra, and many more species, all set against a stunning backdrop of the Great Rift Wall.

Dinner and overnight at Panorama Campsite.

Meal Plan - Lunch, Dinner.

2
Day 02

Scenic Journey to Serengeti National Park

  • Set out for the endless open plains and stunning skies of the Serengeti. This is the perfect opportunity for a scenic road trip, complete with a late evening game drive.

Dinner and overnight at Seronera Campsite.

Meal Plan - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

3
Day 03

Extended Serengeti Game Drive to Ngorongoro Rim

  • Get up early and head for an extended game drive in Serengeti.

  • Later, return to the camp for brunch and check out.

  • Drive to the Ngorongoro crater rim with game viewing en route.

  • Spend your evening at the crater rim.

Dinner and overnight at Simba Campsite.

Meal Plan - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

4
Day 04

Ngorongoro Crater Tour and Return to Arusha

  • After an early breakfast, proceed directly to the crater floor for a 6-7 hour crater tour with picnic lunches.

  • Later, proceed back to Arusha.

Meal Plan - Breakfast, Lunch.

Lake Manyara, Serengeti National Park plains, Ngorongoro Crater rim

Where this trip takes you

Lake Manyara, Serengeti National Park plains, Ngorongoro Crater rim

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 taxes/VAT
  • Ground transport in a comfortable safari vehicle for game viewing, photography, and touring
  • Accommodation in tents, camping gear, and the meal plan as mentioned in the itinerary
  • All park entrance fees, including government taxes
  • Services of an English-speaking Tanzanian driver-guide
  • All game drives as detailed in the itinerary
  • Bottled water during the safari
  • Start and end in Arusha

What's Not Included

  • International flights from home and back

  • Visa fees (if applicable)

  • Travel insurance

  • Money for tips

  • Soft drinks or alcoholic drinks

  • Other personal items

  • Visit the Masai village (optional)

  • Visit Olduvai Gorge Museum (optional)

Know before you go

  • Maasai village is USD 20 per person.

  • Olduvai Gorge and museum is USD 25 per person.

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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