Tanzania · Safari

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

4 Days Round trip from Lake Manyara Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Observe the wildebeest migration in the North Serengeti
02 Explore the Seronera area, one of the richest wildlife habitats in Serengeti National Park
03 Marvel at the wide variety of animals, including herds of wildebeest and zebra, in Ngorongoro Crater
04 Photograph Lake Manyara's tree-climbing lions, hippos, and colourful birdlife
05 Travel through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area into the vast plains of the Serengeti

Experience Lake Manyara's tree-climbing lions, hippos, and rich birdlife against the dramatic wall of the Great Rift Valley in East Africa. Continue to Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater to discover some of East Africa's most remarkable landscapes and wildlife. Travel from the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater into the Serengeti while spotting animals, birds, and reptiles along the way. This 4-day safari combines game viewing, bird watching, and classic northern Tanzania scenery.

Experience Lake Manyara's tree-climbing lions, hippos, and rich birdlife against the dramatic wall of the Great Rift Valley in East Africa.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

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

Languages English, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park Safari

Accommodation: Client's selection of public campsite, tented campsite, or lodge.
You will leave your hotel in Arusha early in the morning, right after breakfast, and drive to Lake Manyara National Park. The journey takes about 2 hours, passing through the town of Mto Wa Mbu along the way. After reaching the village market and attending a short briefing, you will enter Lake Manyara National Park. Lake Manyara National Park is one of the best places for photography and wildlife viewing in the world. You will have the chance to see many animals, including members of the Big Five, especially the famous tree-climbing lions among the acacia trees, which offer excellent photo opportunities. The bird-watching safari in Lake Manyara also reveals many bird species found near the lake, including large flocks of flamingos, circling birds of prey, and the colourful lilac-breasted roller. Then retire to your accommodation in Lake Manyara National Park for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 02

Lake Manyara to Central Serengeti via Ngorongoro

Accommodation: Client's selection of public campsite, tented campsite, or lodge.
After breakfast in Lake Manyara National Park, drive to Central Serengeti National Park through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. You will enter the heart of wild Africa, Serengeti National Park, known as the endless plain. Continue to the central Serengeti, specifically the Seronera area, one of the richest wildlife habitats in Serengeti National Park. With the Seronera River as a vital water source, this area supports a large concentration of wildlife and many of the Serengeti's animal species. You will arrive in time for lunch in the afternoon and then continue your safari in Serengeti National Park before dinner and an overnight stay at your hotel or camp.

Day 03

Serengeti Game Drive and Transfer to Ngorongoro

Accommodation: Client's selection of public campsite, tented campsite, or lodge.
After breakfast, proceed on a safari in Serengeti National Park with a packed lunch, following the wildebeest migration in the North Serengeti. You may see wildebeest, zebra, hartebeest, eland, antelope, hyena, and various species of birds in the trees, while also taking photos of the beautiful Serengeti landscapes and nature. After lunch, continue game viewing in the Serengeti towards the Serengeti Gate, then leave Serengeti National Park and head to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area for dinner and an overnight stay at your accommodation.

Day 04

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Return to Arusha or Moshi

Wake up to an early breakfast before descending into the Ngorongoro Crater with a boxed lunch for more than six hours of safari experience. The Ngorongoro Crater is one of the most densely populated wildlife areas in Africa. It is home to a wide variety of animals, including herds of wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, eland, warthog, hippo, and elephant, as well as a large population of predators such as lion, hyena, jackal, cheetah, and leopard that roam the crater floor. After a picnic lunch, enjoy a short game drive in Ngorongoro Crater. In the late afternoon, ascend to Ngorongoro Gate and return to Arusha or Moshi Town.