Tanzania · Safari

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

4 Days Round trip from Arusha Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Discover Lake Manyara National Park, known for tree-climbing lions, flamingoes, and diverse birdlife
  • 02 Spot elephants, giraffes, hippos, and zebras in their natural habitat
  • 03 Explore Serengeti National Park, home to Africa's Big Five and the famous wildebeest migration
  • 04 Experience thrilling game drives across open savannahs and varied landscapes
  • 05 Visit the UNESCO-listed Ngorongoro Crater, one of the best places to see the endangered black rhino

Experience a 4-day Tanzania safari through three of the country's most iconic destinations: Lake Manyara, Serengeti National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater. Witness tree-climbing lions, vibrant birdlife, and lush vegetation in Lake Manyara, then continue to the endless plains of Serengeti to track Africa's Big Five and, if timed right, observe the dramatic wildebeest migration. Your journey ends at the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with dense wildlife populations, including the endangered black rhino.

Your journey ends at the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with dense wildlife populations, including the endangered black rhino.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Arusha, Moshi, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Moshi or Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park

  • Depart early in the morning from Moshi or Arusha.
  • Drive to Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its diverse birdlife and lush vegetation.
  • Enjoy game viewing and photography opportunities.
  • Spot flamingoes, pelicans, storks, hippos, giraffes, gazelles, warthogs, and possibly the tree-climbing lions.
  • Have a picnic lunch inside the park.
  • Continue with afternoon game drives.
  • Transfer to your lodge or tented camp for dinner and overnight stay.

Meal Plan: Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast

2
Day 02

Lake Manyara to Serengeti National Park

  • Have an early breakfast at your lodge.
  • Depart for Serengeti National Park through the Ngorongoro Highlands.
  • Arrive in Serengeti by midday and enjoy a hot lunch.
  • Begin afternoon game drives in Serengeti.
  • Look out for Africa's Big Five and experience the wildlife-rich plains.
  • During migration season, witness herds of wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle crossing the savannah.
  • Spot predators including lions, cheetahs, hyenas, jackals, and vultures.
  • Return to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight.

Meal Plan: Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast

3
Day 03

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

  • Start with an early breakfast at your accommodation.
  • Embark on a final morning game drive in Serengeti.
  • Return to camp for a hot lunch and check out.
  • Drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area with scenic views along the way.
  • Arrive at your lodge on the crater rim in the evening.
  • Check in, have dinner, and relax.

Meal Plan: Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast

4
Day 04

Ngorongoro Crater Tour to Arusha or Moshi

  • Have breakfast and collect your packed picnic lunch.
  • Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a six-hour game drive.
  • Explore the floor of the caldera, a UNESCO World Heritage Site rich in wildlife.
  • Look out for black rhinos, elephants, lions, hippos, antelope species, flamingoes, and other water birds.
  • Enjoy your lunch at a picnic site near a hippo pool.
  • Ascend from the crater in the afternoon and drive back to Arusha or Moshi.
  • Transfer to your hotel or airport for onward travel.

Meal Plan: Lunch, Breakfast

Lake Manyara National Park lakeshore and birdlife, the open savannah of Serengeti National Park, the floor of Ngorongoro Crater

Where this trip takes you

Lake Manyara National Park lakeshore and birdlife, the open savannah of Serengeti National Park, the floor of Ngorongoro Crater

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Arusha 5 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transport in a modified 4WD Land Cruiser or Land Rover with a photographic roof
  • Certified, experienced, English-speaking safari guides
  • All wildlife reserve entry fees
  • All camping gear (please bring your own sleeping bag)
  • 3 meals a day during the trip
  • All game drives as mentioned
  • Airport transfer and drop-off
  • All taxes and VAT
  • Drinking water while on safari (2 litres per person per day)
  • Concession and camping fees

What's Not Included

  • International airfare and flights
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Gratuities for the safari guide and camp staff
  • Travel insurance
  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and beverages at the camp
  • Any government-imposed increase in taxes or park fees

What to bring

  • Light, neutral-colored clothing
  • Warm jacket for early mornings and evenings
  • Comfortable walking shoes or boots
  • Wide-brimmed hat for sun protection
  • Sunscreen with high SPF
  • Insect repellent
  • Binoculars for wildlife viewing
  • Reusable water bottle
  • Small personal first-aid kit
  • Camera with extra batteries and memory cards
  • Sleeping bag suitable for cool nights
  • Travel pillow
  • Head torch or flashlight with spare batteries
  • Quick-dry travel towel

Know before you go

  • Other language-speaking safari guides, including French, Spanish, and German, are available on request for a supplement of $25 per day, subject to availability.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Hotel in Arusha, 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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