Tanzania · Safari

4-Day Tanzania Safari from Moshi with Serengeti and Ngorongoro

4 Days Round trip from Moshi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 See Lake Manyara's famous tree-climbing lions and large flocks of flamingos
02 Journey through the beautiful highlands of Karatu into the endless plains of the Serengeti
03 Enjoy game drives in the wildlife-rich Seronera area of Serengeti National Park
04 Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with diverse wildlife

Embark on an unforgettable Tanzanian safari adventure from Moshi through Lake Manyara, Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater. See Lake Manyara's famous tree-climbing lions and vast flocks of flamingos, then journey across the beautiful highlands of Karatu into the endless plains of the Serengeti for thrilling game drives. You may also choose an optional hot air balloon flight over the Serengeti by pre-arrangement. The tour concludes with a half-day safari in the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its remarkable concentration of wildlife.

See a wide variety of animals, including one of Africa's largest concentrations of elephants, Manyara's famous tree-climbing lions, and large flocks of flamingos attracted by the algae in the lake.

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 Yes

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

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

From Moshi to Lake Manyara National Park

Meet your professional tour guide/driver in Moshi town for a short safari briefing, then travel to Lake Manyara National Park.
Arrive in time for lunch at the lodge.
Head into Lake Manyara National Park, one of Tanzania's most dramatically located wildlife areas, consisting of a massive but shallow soda lake covering two-thirds of the park at the foot of the Great Rift Valley's western escarpment.
See a wide variety of animals, including one of Africa's largest concentrations of elephants, Manyara's famous tree-climbing lions, and large flocks of flamingos attracted by the algae in the lake.

Distance: 203 km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included.

Day 02

Lake Manyara to Serengeti via Karatu and Ngorongoro

After breakfast, head towards Serengeti National Park via the beautiful high-lying farmland of Karatu and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Leave the highlands behind and descend into the heart of wild Africa - Serengeti National Park - with its endless plains rolling into the distance as far as the eye can see.
Continue to the central park area known as Seronera, one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park. The Seronera River provides a valuable water source and attracts wildlife representative of most of the Serengeti's species.
Arrive in time for lunch and enjoy an afternoon game drive in Serengeti National Park.

Distance: 205 km

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included.

Day 03

Serengeti Game Drive and Transfer to Ngorongoro

Be one of the fortunate few to glide in a hot air balloon over the Serengeti Plains, available at supplementary cost by pre-arrangement. Float silently above the awakening bush while spotting wildlife and enjoying the amazing scenery of Africa, across rivers and over numerous small villages.
Eat breakfast at the lodge.
Enjoy an early game drive in the Serengeti and, around the afternoon, depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Arrive in time for dinner at the lodge or campsite and spend the night there.

Dinner and overnight as per the standard and type of accommodation option requested.

Distance: 145 km

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included.

Day 04

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Return to Moshi

Get up for an early breakfast.
Descend over 600 meters into the crater for a half-day safari tour to view wildlife. A large number of flamingos, hippos, and other water birds can usually be seen here.
Visit Lake Magadi, a large but shallow alkaline lake in the southwestern corner, which is one of the main features of the crater.
Start driving to your Moshi hotel in the afternoon after lunch.

Distance: 273 km

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch included.

Where this trip takes you

Lake Manyara's flamingo shores, Seronera plains of Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater wildlife basin

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Moshi 5 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Transport in 4X4 Toyota Land Cruisers with pop-up roof for game viewing
Park entry fees
Government fees & taxes
18% VAT on tour fees & services
Full-board accommodation while on safari in the above-mentioned suite tented camps and lodges
Ngorongoro Crater service fees
Private English-speaking guide
All meals while on safari
Enough bottled mineral water throughout the safari
Transfers to & from the International Airport and Moshi
3-man tents for 2 people, chairs, tables, and sleeping mats (camping safari)

What's Not Included

Alcoholic beverages, sodas, and items of a personal nature
Laundry service
Pre- and post-safari accommodation in Moshi/Arusha
Flights
Travel insurance
Other safari add-ons
Optional tours (balloon rides in Serengeti: USD 550 per person, etc.)
Tips for the driver guide and cook. Tipping is per group, not per person.
- Driver guide: $20/day
- Cook: $10/day (for budget camping safari)

What to bring

Personal items for safari

Know before you go

Tanzania safari will be 4 days.
Tour info: This unforgettable tour will take you to Serengeti Plains National Park, the heart of wild Africa and a massive wilderness of 14,500 square km, where every day brings a new landscape and a new adventure. Your African safari will also take you to the Ngorongoro Crater, featuring one of the highest concentrations of game in Africa. Here, you will witness an amazing spectacle of African wildlife inside a self-contained world featuring an unbelievable concentration of animals. Lastly, your trek will take you to Lake Manyara National Park, one of Tanzania's most dramatically located wildlife areas, consisting of a shallow but huge soda lake at the foot of the Great Rift Valley's western escarpment. The size of this national park makes it perfect for a one-day game drive and it is famous for its unique tree-climbing lions.
Ngorongoro: Supported by a year-round water supply and fodder, Ngorongoro National Park supports a vast variety of animals, including herds of wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, eland, warthog, hippo, and giant African elephants. Another big drawcard to this picturesque national park is its dense population of predators, including lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs, and the ever-elusive leopard, which sometimes requires a trained eye to spot.
This is a suggested or sample Tanzanian safari itinerary - it can be adapted to suit your own personal needs and preferences, or any seasonal changes and migratory animal movements. As with all African safaris, tours, travel, and other trekking packages, the guides have offered a wide variety of accommodation options - directly impacting the total safari cost - in order to provide the widest possible tour budget options. Should you require any further assistance or more detailed information regarding African safaris, tours, travel, trekking packages, or even an African photographic safari, please contact one of the travel consultants directly.
Departure dates: The departure dates for all African safaris trekking packages are totally flexible according to your own personal needs. Please contact us for further and more detailed information, as well as information on photographic packages, safaris, and other trekking packages into Tanzania.
Please note that this itinerary is subject to change, with or without prior notice, according to local conditions and park rules. The order of places visited could also be changed according to the guide's decision.

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