4-Day Safari: Ngorongoro, Serengeti & Lake Manyara

4 Days 3 Nights

Overview

This 4-day safari offers a compact yet unforgettable wildlife experience across Tanzania’s iconic parks. Begin with a game drive at Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions, elephants, and flamingos. Proceed to the vast plains of the Serengeti, home to abundant wildlife and the great migration (seasonal). End the safari with a descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the world’s most biodiverse conservation areas. This itinerary is ideal for travelers seeking maximum wildlife encounters in a short time.

Day 1 :

Arusha – Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, depart your hotel or lodge and drive to Lake Manyara National Park. Enjoy a full-day game drive, spotting elephants, hippos, giraffes, flamingos, and the famous tree-climbing lions. Lunch can be a packed lunch or at your lodge/camp, depending on preference. Continue the afternoon game drive before heading to your tented lodge or lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 2 :

Lake Manyara – Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, depart with a packed lunch for a scenic drive toward Serengeti National Park. Optional stop at Olduvai Gorge to learn about the archaeological significance and early human history. Continue to Naabi Gate for park entry and permits, then enjoy a game drive en route to your lodge or tented camp in the Serengeti. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Day 3 :

Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Start the day with an early morning game drive in the Serengeti, returning to the lodge for breakfast. Afterward, depart with a packed lunch toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy a game drive on the way, taking in the scenic landscapes and wildlife. Dinner and overnight at a lodge or tented camp on the crater rim.

Day 4 :

Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha

After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive. Spot lions, elephants, rhinos, buffalo, hippos, and a wide variety of bird species. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the crater. In the late afternoon, drive back to Arusha for hotel drop-off or airport transfer, concluding your safari.