4 Days Budget Tanzania Safari
This 4 Days Budget Tanzania Safari – Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara (Standard Camping) takes you on an adventure through the Northern Tanzania’s most iconic parks. This Tanzania safari journey starts at Lake Manyara, head into the endless plains of the Serengeti and end with a tour in the stunning Ngorongoro Crater.
Spend you days on this adventure spotting wildlife and your nights by the campfire, sleeping under the stars in comfortable tents.
Highlights of 4-Day Budget Tanzania Safari – Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara (Standard Camping)
Day 1: Arusha – Lake Manyara National Park
Day 2: Lake Manyara – Serengeti National Park
Day 3: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Highlands
Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha
Detailed Itinerary of 4-Day Budget Tanzania Safari – Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara (Standard Camping)
Day 1: Arusha – Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, you will meet a representative of African Vacation safaris and drive to Lake Manyara National Park which is a drive of approximately 2 hours. Set at the base of the Great Rift Valley, the park is a lush and scenic gem known for its varied landscapes and rich wildlife.
One of the highlights of Lake Manyara National Park is the rare tree climbing lion. Thsee lion are often spotted lounging in acacia tree a behavior seen in a few places across Africa. Catching a glimpse of them resting above the ground is a truly magical experience.
As you drive through Lake Manyara National Park in your safari vehicle, look out for elephants, zebras, giraffes and even cheetahs. Birdlife is abundant too in Lake Manyara National Park with flamingoes and storks dotting the lake’s edge. After a relaxed picnic lunch, enjoy an afternoon game drive before head to your campsite for dinner and overnight stay under the stars.
Main Destination: Lake Manyara National Park
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Migombani Campsite
Day 2: Lake Manyara – Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, you will embark on a journey to the iconic Serengeti National Park. This journey takes through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area where you will enjoy sweeping views of the iconic Ngorongoro Crater from a viewpoint along the way for an unforgettable sight.
As you drive across the vast southern plains, keep an eye out for wildlife. These open grasslands are home to large herds of wildebeests, zebras, antelopes, and even predators like lions and cheetahs. It is not uncommon to enjoy game viewing before you even reach the Serengeti Gate.
Along the way you will make a stop for a picnic lunch surrounded by the beauty of the African bush, then continue deeper into the heart of Serengeti. As the golden light of late afternoon settles over the plains, you will arrive at your campsite in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay under the starts in the middle of the wild.
Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Nyani Campsite
Day 3: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Highlands
Following a delicious breakfast, set out with a packed lunch for an early morning game drive in the Serengeti, exploring the park from around 08:00 to 14:30. This is your chance to fully experience what makes the Serengeti so legendary vast open plains, dramatic skies, and an incredible variety of wildlife. Keep your eyes out for lions, elephants, giraffes, leopards, and cheetahs in action. The morning hours in Serengeti offer the best light and activity, making it perfect for photography unforgettable sightings.
After enjoying your lunch in the heart of the bush, you will begin the journey toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, you will enjoy more wildlife viewing as you drive through changing landscapes and habitats. In the evening, you will arrive at your campsite, perched near the Ngorongoro Crater Rim, where you will enjoy a hearty dinner and settle in for the night surrounded by the sounds of nature.
Main Destination: Ngorongoro Highlands
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Simba Campsite
Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha
After an early breakfast, you will descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the most iconic natural wonders of the world for a game drive to witness the incredible wildlife that thrives here. Often called “Garden of Eden” Ngorongoro Crater is a vital sanctuary for a wide variety of animals. Expect to see large elephant bulls roaming the lush landscape and the rare black rhinos in the wild. Also, the crater hosts massive herds of wildebeests and zebras, alongside gazelles, hippos, buffaloes, lions, hyenas, serval cats and jackals. Over 400 bird species make Ngorongoro Crater their home, adding to the area’s vibrant ecosystem.
Around lunch time, you will enjoy a delicious meal at the crater’s base before you are transferred to Arusha. Depending on your schedule, you will be dropped off at the airport to catch your flight back home or to your next destination.
End of 4-Day Budget Tanzania Safari – Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara (Standard Camping)
