Tanzania · Luxury Safari

4-Day Luxury Safari in Tanzania with Serengeti and Ngorongoro

4 Days Round trip from Lake Manyara Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Discover Lake Manyara National Park, home to thousands of flamingos and tree-climbing lions
  • 02 Experience the central Serengeti with its year-round wildlife sightings and awe-inspiring landscapes
  • 03 Explore the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the few places on Earth where you can see all Big Five animals at once
  • 04 Look out for elephants, hippos, zebras, hyenas, baboons, and abundant birdlife across the safari

Embark on an unforgettable 4-day safari adventure through Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater. Witness diverse wildlife in their natural habitats, from flamingos and tree-climbing lions to the Big Five, while travelling through breathtaking African landscapes. Enjoy game drives across some of Tanzania's most celebrated parks, with full-board accommodation and expert guiding throughout the journey.

Meander along bush tracks and explore the lake, which is home to thousands of flamingos.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Arusha, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara
Languages English, French, Italian, Spanish, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park Safari

  • Arrival (the day before)

You'll be collected from the airport or hotel.

Accommodation before the tour departs can be arranged at an extra cost.

After breakfast, your driver-guide will collect you and transfer you to Lake Manyara National Park for a game drive until sunset. The journey from Arusha to the park takes approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes, with picnic lunch boxes included.

Meander along bush tracks and explore the lake, which is home to thousands of flamingos. Follow the river's twists and turns as you discover elephants drinking and playing in the water. More than 350 bird species have been observed here, including large flocks of more than 2 million flamingos. Don't miss the amazing moments of seeing tree-climbing lions, elephants, and monkeys. You may also spot hippos, gazelles, warthogs, wildebeest, waterbucks, zebras, hyenas, and baboons.

Dinner and overnight stay will be at Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge - FB.

2
Day 02

Central Serengeti Game Drive

Wake up early at 5:45 am and enjoy a cup of freshly brewed Tanzanian coffee. Then depart for Serengeti National Park, travelling for 4-5 hours with your packed lunch boxes. You will explore the central part of the Serengeti, which is surrounded by wildlife all year long.

The central Serengeti is known for its many leopards, baobab trees, and towering acacias. Because of the Seronera River, this area supports resident animals such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs throughout the year. In the central Serengeti, you will also be able to appreciate more geographical features, and if any part of the migration is in this side of the Serengeti, you may still be able to see it.

At the appropriate time, you will be transferred to Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay - FB.

3
Day 03

Sunrise Serengeti and Ngorongoro Conservation Area

You will have a sunrise game drive in the Serengeti wilderness until 11:00 am. During the sunrise game drive, you have the option to take a balloon safari at an extra cost. Return to camp for breakfast, then travel with your picnic lunch boxes to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where a game drive will be conducted at the crater rim.

The Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority administers this conservation area. The crater is home to about 25,000 large animals, including lions, black rhinos, wild hunting dogs, and golden cats. It also supports the largest animal migration of about 1 million wildebeests, 72,000 zebras, and 350,000 gazelles. The beauty of the scenery is characterized by the fact that it remains one of the places on Earth where you may see all of the Big Five at once: lion, leopard, bull elephant, African buffalo, and black rhino. You also have the option of visiting the Maasai people, including an optional visit to a Maasai boma and meeting with the village elder, who will introduce you to the traditional Maasai lifestyle and culture that has been maintained successfully for centuries and continues to thrive in our ever-changing world.

Later, at the appropriate time, you will be taken to your accommodation. At Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge, you will have dinner and spend the night - FB.

4
Day 04

Ngorongoro Crater Tour and Return to Arusha

Have breakfast, then enjoy time to explore the famous Ngorongoro Crater on a game drive before returning to Arusha. Your journey will take you through this tremendous landscape, constantly changing as animals move to and fro in search of pasture, water, or easy prey. In the afternoon, ascend to the rim and drive back for about 4 hours to Arusha town for your further arrangements.

Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater

Where this trip takes you

Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Lake Manyara 4 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transport and game drives on safari based on the exclusive use of a 4x4 vehicle
  • Services of our professional driver-guide throughout the safari
  • Full-board accommodation while on safari
  • Lunch box from Arusha
  • Game drives, as indicated in the itinerary
  • Park & reserve entrance fees
  • Concession fees
  • Bottled mineral water in our vehicle while on safari
  • All government taxes, VAT, and levies

What's Not Included

  • International airfares
  • Transfer to and from Kilimanjaro Airport
  • Meals not mentioned and drinks of choice
  • Items of a personal nature, such as laundry and telecommunication bills
  • Optional activities available on safari not included above in the inclusions
  • Travel, baggage, and medical insurance - highly recommended
  • Tips and gratuities to hotel/camp staff, driver-guides, etc.
  • Any deviation from the above programme
  • All travel baggage and medical insurance, which is highly recommended
  • Any deviation from the main programme

What to bring

Travel Documents

  • Valid passport
  • Tanzania visa, available at the airport upon arrival, USD $100 payable in cash only; $50 for residents of the UK/European Union
  • Copy of travel and/or medical evacuation insurance
  • Personal medical/dental insurance cards
  • Credit card (Visa and Mastercard are most widely accepted)
  • Cash in U.S. dollars (bills must be crisp, new-format, issued in 2016 or later, with no tears)

Essential Gear

  • Binoculars
  • Camera and a good telephoto lens, plus a waterproof/dustproof bag
  • Sunglasses, preferably polarized
  • Hat for sun
  • Personal toiletries (soap, shampoo, conditioner, and lotion are provided by some camps/lodges)
  • Hand sanitiser
  • Basic medical kit, plus malaria tablets and prescription medications
  • Glasses (if you wear contacts)
  • Chargers and extra batteries for electronics such as phones, cameras, and lights

Clothing

  • Sweater or fleece pullover
  • Lightweight waterproof hiking shoes or boots
  • Waterproof sandals
  • Shirts (golf shirts or T-shirts)
  • Lightweight long-sleeved shirts
  • Pair of shorts
  • Pairs of long pants
  • Swimsuit (if you will be visiting Zanzibar Island or other water areas)
  • Undergarments and socks; women might consider a sports bra (for bouncy jeeps)
  • Sleepwear
  • Rain gear (if travelling during the rainy season, March-May and Oct-Dec)

Please note: Bright and white colours are not recommended for safari.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Arusha, Tanzania
Tour start
Lake Manyara, Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 days finish where they began, in Lake Manyara.

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Single Room $1,914.00 — $3,062.00
Double Sharing $1,914.00 — $2,401.00

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