Tanzania · Safari

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

4 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

Lion spotted in Lake Manyara National Park

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Spot flamingos, hippos, and other water birds at Lake Magadi in Ngorongoro Crater
02 Look for wildebeest, zebra, elephants, leopards, and lions in Serengeti National Park
03 Visit Olduvai Gorge Museum, one of the world's most important paleoanthropological sites
04 Observe Lake Manyara's famous tree-climbing lions on a game drive

Explore some of Tanzania's most popular national parks on this 4-day safari from Arusha. Visit Ngorongoro Crater, known for flamingos and other birdlife, continue to Serengeti National Park, home to the great wildebeest migration, and discover Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions. Along the way, stop at Olduvai Gorge Museum, considered one of the most important paleoanthropological sites in the world.

Visit Ngorongoro Crater, known for flamingos and other birdlife, continue to Serengeti National Park, home to the great wildebeest migration, and discover Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Private

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 to Ngorongoro Crater Safari

After breakfast, depart from Arusha for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Upon arrival, check in at the Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge.
Go on a game drive down into the Ngorongoro Crater to spot various species of wild animals, including the black rhino, which is rarely seen in other parks.
Visit Lake Magadi, where you can spot several flamingos, hippos, and other water birds.

Day 02

Ngorongoro to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park through the beautiful landscapes of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Arrive in time for lunch and enjoy an afternoon game drive in Serengeti National Park. Spot wildebeest, zebra, gazelle, buffalo, elephant, leopard, lion, hippopotamus, Serengeti kopjes, and different types of birds.
Return to the Seronera Wildlife Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 03

Serengeti Game Drive and Transfer to Lake Manyara

After breakfast, go on a game drive with a packed lunch.

In the afternoon, depart for Lake Manyara National Park. Make a stop at Olduvai Gorge Museum.
Upon arrival, check in at the Lake Manyara Wildlife Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 04

Lake Manyara Safari and Return to Arusha

After an early morning breakfast, go on a game drive until the afternoon to spot tree-climbing lions, bushbuck, baboon, buffalo, badger, elephant, giraffe, warthog, zebra, African wild cat, African golden cat, bat-eared fox, cheetah, civet, hyena, jackal, and leopard.