4-Day Lake Manyara, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Budget Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park

Start your day with a picturesque journey from Arusha to the stunning Lake Manyara National Park. Following breakfast, dive into a full-day game drive through the park’s rich and varied terrain. Discover an impressive array of wildlife buffalo, giraffes, zebras, and more set against the dramatic backdrop of the Great Rift Valley escarpment.

As the sun sets, relax with a delicious dinner and overnight stay at Fig Tree Lodge & Camp, where the starlit African sky and sounds of the wild offer the perfect end to an unforgettable day.

Main Destination:

Lake Manyara National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October (Easier to spot animals)

High Season July to March (The northern section gets crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

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LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

Fig Tree Lodge & Camp

• Budget hotel located just outside Lake Manyara NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Serengeti National Park

Set off early from your accommodation with our expert driver guide, embarking on a scenic 4-hour journey through Tanzania’s breathtaking landscapes route to the legendary Serengeti National Park famed for its endless plains and dramatic skies.

Spend the day immersed in thrilling game drives, tracking iconic wildlife across the vast savannah. As evening falls, enjoy a hearty dinner and unwind at Nyani Campsite, surrounded by the tranquil sounds of the Serengeti under a canopy of stars.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)

High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Central Serengeti National Park

Begin your day with an early morning game drive through the Serengeti, when the cool air stirs wildlife into motion and golden light bathes the vast plains. Watch the savannah come alive as predators and prey begin their daily rhythm.

Return to the lodge for a hearty breakfast on the deck, soaking in the sweeping views. Afterward, journey onward to the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater. Descend into this natural wonder, where lush grasslands and roaming elephant herds await.

As the day ends, relax in comfort at your crater rim campsite. Enjoy a delicious dinner embraced by the tranquil sounds of nature and the unforgettable beauty of the Ngorongoro highlands.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On the crater rim of Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

After breakfast at Ngorongoro Simba Campsite, set out early for a thrilling descent into the Ngorongoro Crater often called the "Garden of Eden" for its breathtaking beauty and remarkable concentration of wildlife. Enjoy a captivating game drive through this UNESCO World Heritage Site, where lions, elephants, buffalo, and rare black rhinos roam freely.

Pause midday for a scenic packed lunch surrounded by the crater’s peaceful landscapes. In the afternoon, continue exploring its diverse habitats before beginning your journey back to Arusha. As you drive, take in the final sweeping views of Tanzania’s unforgettable wilderness concluding your safari with memories to last a lifetime.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

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ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.