4-Day Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro & Tarangire Safari Itinerary

Day 1 – Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park

Depart Arusha in the morning and travel to Lake Manyara, arriving in time for lunch. Stretching for 50 km along the base of the rusty-gold, 600-metre-high Rift Valley escarpment, Lake Manyara is a true scenic gem. Ernest Hemingway once described it as “the loveliest I had seen in Africa.”
The compact game-viewing circuit offers a wonderful microcosm of Tanzania’s diverse safari experience, from forests and wetlands to open lakeshore.
Enjoy an afternoon game drive to explore the park.
Meals and overnight at a lodge.

Day 2 – Lake Manyara to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Begin the day with a morning game drive in Lake Manyara before returning to the lodge for breakfast. Afterwards, depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area—one of the natural wonders of the world.
The Ngorongoro Crater is celebrated for its dramatic scenery and abundant wildlife, offering one of Africa’s most impressive safari experiences. To the north and west, it borders the Serengeti National Park, forming part of Tanzania’s vast northern circuit.
The town of Arusha lies a few hours to the east, nestled at the foot of Mount Meru and within sight of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Dinner and overnight at a lodge.

Day 3 – Ngorongoro to Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park. Following lunch, embark on an afternoon game drive to explore this unique park, famous for its tree-climbing pythons and dramatic landscapes.
During the dry season, the fierce sun draws moisture from the earth, turning the ground a dusty red and leaving the grasses brittle. The Tarangire River—reduced to a shadow of its wet-season flow—becomes a vital water source, attracting vast numbers of wildlife.
Tarangire is also known for its predators: pythons, lions and leopards often lounge in the branches of acacia and sausage trees, their movements cleverly disguised by the foliage.
Meals and overnight at a lodge.

Day 4 – Tarangire to Arusha

Enjoy a morning game drive in Tarangire National Park before returning to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, depart for Arusha, where your safari concludes and you continue to your next destination.