4-Day Tanzania Safari: Manyara, Serengeti & Crater — Elzi Adventure Tours
A Scenic 4-Day Safari Through Tanzania’s Greatest Parks
This 4-day, 3-night Tanzania safari takes you through the country’s most legendary landscapes—from Lake Manyara’s lush escarpments to the boundless plains of Serengeti and into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater. Perfect for travelers short on time but hungry for adventure, you’ll travel in pop-up roof safari vehicles, enjoy comfortable lodges, and witness some of Africa’s most iconic wildlife and scenery.
Itinerary at a Glance
🦩 Day 1: Arusha to Lake Manyara – Game drive and lodge stay
🦁 Day 2: Lake Manyara to Serengeti via Olduvai Gorge – Wildlife en route
🐆 Day 3: Serengeti to Ngorongoro – Game drive and crater rim overnight
🌋 Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater – Crater game drive and return to Arusha
Day-by-Day Itinerary
🦩 Day 1: Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park
🚙 Depart from Arusha with a picnic lunch
🦜 Game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, known for diverse birdlife and tree-climbing lions
🏕️ Dinner and overnight at a lodge near Manyara
🍽 Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Lake Manyara to Serengeti via Olduvai Gorge & Ndutu
🍳 Breakfast at lodge
🦴 Drive through Olduvai Gorge, a historic archaeological site
🦓 Game drive en route through Ndutu region into Serengeti National Park
🏕️ Dinner and overnight at a Serengeti lodge
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
🐆 Day 3: Serengeti Game Drive to Ngorongoro
🦒 Morning Serengeti game drive with picnic or hot lunch
🚙 Afternoon drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
🏕️ Dinner and overnight at a lodge on the crater rim
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
🌋 Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
🐘 After breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive
🍱 Picnic lunch inside the crater
🚙 Depart around 14:30 hrs to return to Arusha town
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Why Choose This Safari?
✔️ See Tanzania’s top three wildlife destinations in just four days
✔️ Visit the UNESCO-listed Ngorongoro Crater and the legendary Serengeti
✔️ Experience Olduvai Gorge, a window into early human history
✔️ Travel in safari vehicles with pop-up roofs for prime game viewing
✔️ Enjoy comfortable lodge stays in iconic locations
✔️ Ideal for first-time safari travelers, couples, or short-stay visitors
📝 Note: This itinerary is subject to change based on weather conditions and other factors to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all participants.