Tanzania · Safari

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

4 Days Round trip from Tanzania Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley en route to Lake Manyara National Park
02 Full-day game drive in Lake Manyara among elephants, giraffes, baboons, hippos, and diverse birdlife
03 Two days of wildlife viewing across the iconic plains of Serengeti National Park
04 Witness the Great Migration of wildebeest and zebras, depending on the season
05 Spot the Big Five, including lions, elephants, leopards, buffaloes, and rhinos
06 Discover the dramatic landscapes of Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
07 Descend 600 meters to the crater floor for concentrated wildlife viewing

Embark on a thrilling 4-day safari across Tanzania's most iconic national parks. Begin with a game drive in the lush and scenic Lake Manyara National Park, known for its forests, flamingos, and tree-climbing lions. Continue to the vast Serengeti National Park for unforgettable wildlife encounters across the endless plains, home to the Big Five and the spectacular Great Migration. Conclude your adventure at the UNESCO-listed Ngorongoro Crater, often called the Eighth Wonder of the World, where you descend into a prehistoric caldera teeming with diverse wildlife.

Conclude your adventure at the UNESCO-listed Ngorongoro Crater, often called the Eighth Wonder of the World, where you descend into a prehistoric caldera teeming with diverse wildlife.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

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

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Explore Lake Manyara National Park

Begin with pickup from your hotel at 8:00 AM.
Drive across the scenic Great Rift Valley towards Lake Manyara National Park.
Enjoy a full-day game drive in this lush and compact park, known for its dense acacia forests and giant fig and mahogany trees.
Spot baboons, blue monkeys, giraffes, elephants, impalas, buffaloes, and numerous hippos around the lake.
Admire the diverse birdlife and enjoy breathtaking views of the lake and escarpment.
Transfer to your lodge in the evening.

Dine and relax at Naibala Lodge for an overnight stay.

Day 02

Journey to Serengeti National Park

Wake early for breakfast and depart for Serengeti National Park.
Drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying spectacular views along the way.
Enter the endless plains of the Serengeti, renowned for their vast landscapes and abundant wildlife.
Begin wildlife viewing upon arrival and capture your first sightings of lions, elephants, zebras, and wildebeest.
Check in to your accommodation in the heart of the Serengeti.

Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at Pumzika Classic Safari Camp.

Day 03

Full-Day Serengeti Game Drive

Start with an early breakfast and set out for a full day of game viewing.
Traverse the Serengeti plains in search of wildlife you may have missed the previous day.
Witness the spectacular migration of wildebeest and zebras, depending on the season.
Look out for predators such as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas following the herds.
Take in the sweeping landscapes and rich biodiversity that define the Serengeti experience.
Pause for a picnic lunch inside the park and continue with afternoon game drives.
Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay at Pumzika Classic Safari Camp.

Day 04

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Return to Arusha

Begin the day very early and drive to Ngorongoro Crater.
Descend 600 meters to the crater floor for a morning of unforgettable wildlife viewing.
Spot rhinos, lions, elephants, hippos, and a variety of birds in this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Stop for a scenic picnic lunch near Hippo Lake.
Ascend from the crater and begin your journey back toward Arusha.
Arrive in Arusha by late afternoon, marking the end of your safari adventure.