4 Days Tanzania Mid-Range Safari: Fly Out to Zanzibar

Day 1: Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park

• Morning: Depart from Arusha after an early breakfast. Your safari guide will pick you up from your accommodation or a designated meeting point.

• Midday: Arrive at Lake Manyara National Park, known for its diverse habitats and abundant wildlife. Enjoy a game drive through the park, where you can spot tree-climbing lions, elephants, hippos, and a variety of bird species.

• Afternoon: Stop for a picnic lunch within the park, surrounded by the natural beauty of Lake Manyara. Continue your game drive, exploring different areas of the park and maximizing your wildlife sightings.

• Evening: Depart Lake Manyara and head to your accommodation for the night. Check-in, have dinner, and relax after a day of safari adventures.

• Accommodation: Mid-range lodge or camp near Lake Manyara.

Day 2: Lake Manyara to Ngorongoro Crater

• Morning: After breakfast, drive to the nearby Ngorongoro Conservation Area, home to the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater. Enjoy stunning views as you descend into the crater floor for a game drive.

• Midday: Have a picnic lunch by the hippo pools or a scenic spot within the crater. Continue your game drive, exploring the crater’s diverse landscapes and spotting wildlife such as lions, buffalo, and rhinos.

• Afternoon: As the day draws to a close, ascend from the crater and drive to your accommodation. Check-in, relax, and enjoy dinner with views of the surrounding scenery.

• Accommodation: Mid-range tented Camp.

Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater to Serengeti National Park

• Morning: After breakfast, depart from the Ngorongoro Crater and drive to Serengeti National Park. Enjoy a game drive en route, providing opportunities for wildlife sightings along the way.

• Midday: Stop for a picnic lunch at a scenic spot, surrounded by the vast plains of the Serengeti. Continue your journey into the park, soaking in the breathtaking landscapes and anticipating the wildlife encounters to come.

• Afternoon: Arrive at your accommodation in the Serengeti in the late afternoon. Check-in and relax before dinner, perhaps enjoying a sundowner overlooking the plains.

• Accommodation: Mid-range lodge or camp in Serengeti National Park.

Day 4: Serengeti National Park to Zanzibar

• Morning: Wake up early for a sunrise game drive in the Serengeti, when wildlife is most active. Your guide will take you to prime viewing spots, increasing your chances of spotting predators on the hunt or herds of grazing herbivores.

• Midday: Return to your accommodation for a late breakfast. Afterward, pack your belongings and prepare for departure.

• Afternoon: Transfer to the Serengeti airstrip for your flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival in Zanzibar, your safari adventure comes to an end. You can either continue your journey on the island or catch your onward flight home.

• Accommodation: None (flight to Zanzibar).

This itinerary offers a diverse safari experience, allowing you to explore the unique ecosystems of Lake Manyara, the Ngorongoro Crater, and the iconic Serengeti National Park, before ending your adventure with relaxation in Zanzibar.