4 Days Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater & Serengeti Safari
Discover the very best of Tanzania’s Northern Safari Circuit on this exciting 4-Day Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater & Serengeti Safari. This unforgettable journey takes you through three of Africa’s most spectacular wildlife destinations, offering incredible game viewing, breathtaking landscapes, and diverse ecosystems.
4 Days Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater & Serengeti Safari
Begin your adventure at Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its lush groundwater forests, abundant birdlife, and tree-climbing lions. Continue to the world-renowned Serengeti National Park, where vast endless plains support one of the highest concentrations of wildlife in Africa, including lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeests.
The safari also includes a visit to the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera. Often referred to as Africa’s “Garden of Eden,” the crater is home to an extraordinary concentration of wildlife, including the endangered black rhino and
Safari Highlights: 4 Days Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater & Serengeti Safari
- Explore Lake Manyara National Park, renowned for its lush forests, diverse birdlife, and tree-climbing lions.
- Visit the world-famous Serengeti National Park, home to vast plains and abundant wildlife.
- Experience thrilling game drives in search of the Big Five and other iconic African animals.
- Witness large herds of wildebeests, zebras, gazelles, and predators including lions, cheetahs, and leopards.
- Descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and wildlife haven.
- Excellent opportunities to spot endangered black rhinos in their natural habitat.
- Enjoy breathtaking views of the crater floor, escarpments, and surrounding highlands.
- Discover diverse ecosystems ranging from forests and lakes to open savannahs and volcanic landscapes.
- Outstanding wildlife photography and birdwatching opportunities.
- Witness spectacular African sunrises and sunsets throughout the safari.
- Stay in comfortable safari lodges or tented camps in prime wildlife-viewing locations.
- Perfect safari for wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, couples, and families.
Safari Iteniraries
Day 1: Arusha – Lake Manyara National Park
Early morning pick up from your hotel in Arusha at 8:00am for a drive to Lake Manyara National Park takes about 4 hours. After having a picnic lunch in Manyara, you start a late afternoon game drive, which is the best time to view animals in this park. When you approach it from the east, the Rift Valley escarpment looms on the horizon forming an impressive backdrop to the lake. In the tall trees of the ground water forest, monkeys leap from branch to branch, and on the escarpment, elephants stand in the shade. Other animals frequently seen are zebras, impalas, monkeys, giraffes, buffalos, hippos, and others.
Day 2: Lake Manyara National Park – Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, depart for the Ngorongoro crater for a full afternoon of tracking game with your guide on the crater floor. You will break for your picnic lunch at the Ngoitoktok springs picnic site. All the big five may be seen. Other species encountered are cheetah, grant’s and Thompson’s gazelle, common zebra, wildbeest and the spotted hyena. Flamingos may also be seen at the Crater Lake.
Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater – Serengeti National Park
Leave ngorongoro after breakfast for Serengeti via Oldupai Gorge takes 3 to 4 hours. Olduvai Gorge is an archaeological site located in the eastern Serengeti plains, in which early human fossils were first discovered. It has an amazing landscape that resulted from the same tectonic forces that created the Great Rift Valley millions of years ago. Arrive in time for lunch after lunch proceed for afternoon game drive in this unique park to see the many animals.
Day 4: Serengeti National Park – Arusha
Early morning game drive later return to your lodge for Breakfast. After breakfast check out with a short game drive en-route off Serengeti National park and drive to Arusha, drop off at your respective hotel or Airport.
Included in the Safari Cost
- Transport in a 4×4 Land Cruiser jeep with a pop up roof for easy viewing and photography
- 3 nights’ accommodation in a camp/lodge
- meals on full board basis
- Services of a professional English-speaking driver-guide
- All game drives as per the itinerary
- Park Entrance fee
- Bottled drinking water during safari
- Our assistance at any point
Excluded in the Safari Cost
- All International flights
- Personal expenses (e.g laundry, drinks etc)
- Optional activities (Masai village visit, hot air balloon etc.)
- Tips and gratuities