Tanzania · Safari

4-Day Northern Tanzania Safari with Serengeti and Ngorongoro

4 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Spot black rhino, elephants, lions, and other species indigenous to East Africa
02 Safari through iconic acacia-dotted landscapes renowned for diverse wildlife
03 Visit the Ngorongoro Crater, a breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage Site
04 Explore the endless plains of Serengeti National Park, home to the great migration

Sign up for an unforgettable 4-day safari through Northern Tanzania's most popular destinations, including Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater. Traverse this pristine wilderness while witnessing lions, elephants, zebras, and various fascinating species in their natural habitat. Visit the Ngorongoro Crater, a breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage Site where the dense concentration of wildlife within the caldera offers an extraordinary spectacle. Capture stunning photographs and create lasting memories against the backdrop of Tanzania's most remarkable ecosystems.

It is one of the very rare locations on the continent where you can witness the black rhino.

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 Not applicable

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

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Lake Manyara Game Drive in the Great Rift Valley

Start a beautiful journey across the Great Rift Valley to Lake Manyara for a full-day game drive.
Enjoy the park's breathtaking scenery, including lush acacia forests, giant figs, mahogany trees, and the growing population of baboons and blue monkeys, as well as giraffes, elephants, hippos, impalas, and buffaloes.
Return to the camp for dinner late in the afternoon.

Day 02

Across the Endless Plains of Serengeti National Park

Depart towards Serengeti National Park, the most famous national park in the world, which covers 6,900 sq miles (18,000 sq km) of plains.
Enjoy the spectacular drive through the endless plains of the park, home to the great migration of 2 million wildebeests, hundreds of thousands of zebras, and all kinds of antelopes.
Look out for lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas, with many television scenes, including the famous River Crossings, filmed in this park.

Day 03

Sunrise Safari and Transfer to Ngorongoro

Start the day early for an incredible game drive and witness one of the best sunrises.
Return to the camp for a rewarding brunch and proceed to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, one of the Natural Wonders of the World.
- The crater spreads across 102 sq miles and has 2,000 ft high walls, making it virtually Noah's Ark.
- It is home to almost every species of wildlife that is indigenous to East Africa.
- It is one of the very rare locations on the continent where you can witness the black rhino.
- The crater has a river, several swamps, a soda lake with a great concentration of flamingos, a forest, and open plains.
- It is also famous for its elephants, which are the largest in the world and have huge tusks.

Day 04

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Return to Arusha

Start the day early and descend into the Ngorongoro Crater floor for an incredible morning of wildlife viewing in one of the most stunning places on earth.
Have a picnic lunch near the beautiful Hippo Lake.
After lunch, enjoy time for a short game drive, and then ascend the crater.
Exit the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and travel towards Arusha.
Expect to be back in Arusha around 5 p.m.