Tanzania · Safari

4-Day Tanzania Wildlife Safari with Serengeti and Ngorongoro

4 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Tree-climbing lions in Lake Manyara National Park
  • 02 Endless plains and spectacular nature of Serengeti National Park
  • 03 Visit Olduvai Gorge, a world-renowned archaeological site
  • 04 Easy opportunity to spot all the big five wild animals in Ngorongoro Crater

Embark on a 4-day wildlife safari through some of Tanzania's most iconic landscapes, from Lake Manyara National Park and its famous tree-climbing lions to the endless plains of Serengeti National Park. Along the way, visit the world-renowned Olduvai Gorge and continue to Ngorongoro Crater, where you will have an easy opportunity to spot all the big five wild animals. This safari brings together remarkable wildlife viewing, spectacular scenery, and some of the country's most celebrated natural areas.

Along the way, visit the world-renowned Olduvai Gorge and continue to Ngorongoro Crater, where you will have an easy opportunity to spot all the big five wild animals.

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 No
Cities Arusha, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara
Languages Dutch, English, Esperanto, French, German

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park Safari

As your 4-day Tanzania lodge safari begins, you will relax in your customized 4x4 safari vehicle as you are driven from Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park. The park is known for its famous tree-climbing lions and a large number of bird species, especially pink flamingos. After a full-day game drive, you will be driven to the lodge for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay. Your safari driver will brief you on the next day's activities.

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Day 02

Lake Manyara to Serengeti via Olduvai Gorge

After breakfast, you will be picked up and driven to the endless plains and spectacular nature of Serengeti National Park. It takes around four hours to reach the park, with a visit to Olduvai Gorge en route. After reaching Naabi Gate, you will have lunch before proceeding with the program and being driven to the lodge for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.

3
Day 03

Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After breakfast, you will head to Ngorongoro Conservation Area for a game drive. You will have lunch at a picnic area and then be driven straight to the lodge for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay. Your safari driver will brief you on the next day's activities.

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Day 04

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive and Return to Arusha

On the final day of your safari, you will wake up early for breakfast and proceed with a game drive inside the Ngorongoro Crater. This is the only park with an easy opportunity to spot all the big five wild animals simultaneously. You will have lunch at the picnic site while enjoying the beauty of the surrounding nature and the Ngorongoro landscape. After lunch and a full-day game drive, you will be driven back to Arusha for departure or an overnight stay.

Tree-climbing Lake Manyara National Park, Olduvai Gorge, the endless plains of Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater

Where this trip takes you

Tree-climbing Lake Manyara National Park, Olduvai Gorge, the endless plains of Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater

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 park fees (entry fees, transit, and crater fees)
  • Three meals a day while on safari
  • Mineral water on board the safari vehicle
  • Unlimited mileage in a 4x4 vehicle with a safari driver-guide
  • Accommodation on a full-board basis
  • Government taxes
  • Professional tour guide

What's Not Included

  • Tanzania visa: $50 per person on arrival; USA and CANADA passport holders pay USD 100
  • Personal expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
  • International and domestic flights
  • Optional tours (balloon rides USD 500 per person, etc.)
  • Tips and any items of a personal nature

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Kilimanjaro Airport Road, 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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