Tanzania · Safari

4-Day Tanzania Safari through Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara

4 Days Round trip from Kilimanjaro Airport Rd Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater
  • 02 Enjoy thrilling game drives with opportunities to spot the Big Five
  • 03 Witness the seasonal Great Migration in the Serengeti
  • 04 Discover diverse landscapes, from alkaline lakes and lush forests to open grasslands and volcanic craters

Experience Tanzania's Northern Circuit on this 4-day private safari through Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, and the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater. Enjoy thrilling game drives across diverse landscapes, from alkaline lakes and lush forests to open savannahs and volcanic craters. Encounter remarkable wildlife including lions, elephants, buffaloes, rhinos, and leopards, with the chance to witness the famous Serengeti migration depending on the season.

Experience Tanzania's Northern Circuit on this 4-day private safari through Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, and the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Moshi, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Moshi to Lake Manyara and Afternoon Game Drive

  • Begin the day with breakfast at your hotel in Moshi.
  • Get picked up by your driver-guide to start your 4-day Tanzania private safari.
  • Drive to Lake Manyara National Park, which stretches along the 600-meter-high Rift Valley Escarpment.
  • Explore the park, known for its alkaline lake, rich birdlife with more than 400 species, and diverse landscapes.
  • Observe monkeys in the forest, giraffes and antelopes on the grasslands, and elephants under the acacia trees.
  • Search for the famous Manyara tree-climbing lions during your afternoon game drive.
  • Enjoy a picnic lunch within the park and continue with an afternoon of game viewing.
  • In the evening, drive to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Meal Plan: Lunch, Dinner.

2
Day 02

Through the Crater Highlands to Serengeti National Park

  • Have breakfast at the lodge before starting your journey towards Serengeti National Park.
  • Pass through the fertile crater highlands where farmers cultivate wheat, corn, and coffee.
  • Drive past the Ngorongoro Crater on your way to the plains of the Serengeti, arriving around mid-day.
  • Experience the park's varied landscapes of grass plains, savannah, swamps, mountains, lakes, and kopjes where predators often hide.
  • Depending on the season, witness parts of the Great Migration involving over 2.5 million animals moving in search of food and water.
  • Learn from your guide about the migration's unpredictability, as it depends on rainfall patterns.
  • Spend the afternoon game viewing before heading to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay within Serengeti National Park.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

3
Day 03

Dawn Safari in Serengeti and Transfer to Ngorongoro

  • Wake up early for a dawn game drive, an excellent time to observe predators and active wildlife.
  • Return to the lodge for breakfast.
  • Continue with a late morning game drive in the Seronera region of Serengeti, known for its populations of wildebeests, zebras, lions, leopards, and cheetahs.
  • Enjoy a picnic lunch within the park.
  • In the afternoon, drive towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
  • Upon reaching the crater rim, marvel at the views of the 600-meter-deep Ngorongoro Crater.

Stay overnight at a lodge either on the crater rim or in Karatu town.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

4
Day 04

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive and Return to Moshi

  • Start the day early with breakfast at the lodge.
  • Descend the steep road into the Ngorongoro Crater for a morning game drive.
  • Discover the changing landscape from forested slopes to open savannah inside the crater.
  • Search for the Big Five: lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard.
  • Spot other animals including wildebeests, zebras, warthogs, hippos, and a variety of birds, with over 500 species recorded in the area.
  • Enjoy a picnic lunch within the crater.
  • Ascend from the crater in the afternoon and drive back to Moshi, arriving in the evening.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch.

Lake Manyara National Park, Seronera region, Ngorongoro Crater

Where this trip takes you

Lake Manyara National Park, Seronera region, Ngorongoro Crater

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kilimanjaro Airport Rd 4 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
  • Full-board accommodation during the tour
  • Certified, experienced, English-speaking safari guides
  • All wildlife reserve entry fees
  • All camping gear provided (please bring your own sleeping bag)
  • Three meals a day during the trip
  • All game drives as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Airport transfer on arrival and drop-off after the safari
  • All government taxes and VAT
  • Drinking water provided on safari (2 litres per person per day)
  • Concession and camping fees included

What's Not Included

  • International airfare and flights
  • Personal items such as souvenirs, travel insurance, and visa fees
  • Gratuities for the safari guide and camp staff
  • Travel insurance
  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and beverages at the camp
  • Government-imposed increases in taxes and/or park fees

What to bring

  • Lightweight, breathable clothing in neutral colors
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Wide-brimmed hat for sun protection
  • Insect repellent
  • High SPF sunscreen
  • Reusable water bottle
  • Small daypack for game drives
  • Light jacket or fleece for cooler mornings and evenings, especially in higher altitudes like Ngorongoro Crater
  • Sunglasses with UV protection
  • Personal toiletries and basic first-aid kit
  • Camera with extra batteries and memory cards
  • Binoculars for wildlife viewing

Know before you go

  • French-, Spanish-, or German-speaking guides are available at a supplement of $25 per day, subject to availability.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Hotel pickup in Moshi, Tanzania
Tour start
Kilimanjaro Airport Rd, Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 days finish where they began, in Kilimanjaro Airport Rd.

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