Tanzania Wildlife Safari

Safari summary

4-day Tanzania Safari: Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater.

Lake Manyara National Park
Lake Manyara National Park is one of the most scenic parks in Tanzania, located at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment. The park covers an area of 330 square kilometers, with nearly a third of it occupied by the lake itself, which is often covered in flamingos and other migratory birds. This soda lake, fringed by lush vegetation, is a major feature of the park and plays a crucial role in the area's wildlife ecosystem.

The park is most famous for its tree-climbing lions, a rare behavior in the animal kingdom that has made this park an icon of Tanzania’s wildlife. The lions are often found lounging in the branches of acacia trees, providing a unique and stunning sight for visitors. In addition to lions, Lake Manyara is home to large populations of elephants, zebras, giraffes, wildebeests, and buffaloes. These animals can often be spotted in the open savannahs or grazing along the lake’s shore.

Lake Manyara’s diverse habitats also support a wide variety of bird species. It is a birdwatcher's paradise, with over 400 bird species recorded within the park. In addition to flamingos, you can expect to see pelicans, geese, herons, and a wide variety of raptors, including eagles. The park’s lush forests, grassy plains, and swamp areas provide a range of opportunities for birdwatching and photography, especially at the lake's edge.

Beyond the animal sightings, the park offers spectacular views of the Great Rift Valley escarpment and provides opportunities for game drives through its varied terrain, which includes woodlands, wetlands, and grassy plains.

Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park, one of the most famous safari destinations in the world, is renowned for its vast, endless plains that stretch out to the horizon. Located in the northern part of Tanzania, Serengeti covers an area of over 14,000 square kilometers, making it one of the largest national parks in the country. The park is home to a rich diversity of wildlife, including the Big Five—lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, and rhinos—as well as cheetahs, giraffes, wildebeests, and zebras.

One of Serengeti’s most remarkable events is the Great Migration, one of the largest animal migrations in the world. Every year, more than 1.5 million wildebeests, along with hundreds of thousands of zebras and gazelles, move in a massive circular route across the park in search of fresh grazing. This spectacle, coupled with the predators that follow the herds, creates a thrilling and dramatic scene in the park, providing a once-in-a-lifetime experience for visitors.

Serengeti's varied landscapes—ranging from vast open plains to riverine forests, and from grasslands to rocky outcrops—provide the perfect setting for game drives. The park is also renowned for its night skies, and visitors may opt for a night game drive to witness the park's nocturnal creatures, such as hyenas, wild dogs, and leopards, as they come to life after dark.

The Serengeti is also home to numerous bird species, including bustards, vultures, eagles, and storks. It’s a birdwatcher's dream, especially during the migration period, when migratory birds from Europe and Asia join the local species.

Ngorongoro Crater
The Ngorongoro Crater is one of the most stunning natural wonders on the planet. Often referred to as the "Garden of Eden", it is a massive collapsed volcano that forms a caldera, measuring about 19 kilometers in diameter. The crater floor is a self-contained ecosystem, providing fertile ground for a wide variety of wildlife. As a result, it is one of the best places in the world to view a large number of animals in a single day.

The Ngorongoro Crater is home to a vast array of wildlife, including the Big Five—lions, elephants, rhinos, buffaloes, and leopards. The black rhino population in the crater is one of the most concentrated in the world, making it a unique location to spot these endangered creatures. The crater also has large populations of wildebeests, zebras, and hippos, as well as a significant presence of predators like hyenas, cheetahs, and lions. The high density of wildlife in the crater is due to its unique geographic structure, which keeps animals within its rim and creates a natural haven for species all year round.

In addition to the wildlife, the Ngorongoro Crater is famous for its stunning landscapes. The rim of the crater offers breathtaking panoramic views over the floor below, which is covered in lush grasslands, forests, and wetlands. The soda lake at the base of the crater is home to flamingos and other waterfowl, providing an added spectacle to the region's biodiversity. The rich volcanic soil of the crater provides abundant food for herbivores, which in turn supports a thriving predator population.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Game drives
	Activity level	Easy activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Lake Manyara Ngorongoro Crater Serengeti

Fine details

Safari highlights

• Bird watching—with professional guide
• Night game drives
• Photography safari—with professional guide

What’s included?

• Accommodation
• Airport transfers
• Meals
• Park fees
• Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

• International flights
• Tips and gratuities
• Visas