
4-Day Safari: Lake Manyara, Serengeti & Ngorongoro
Traveler rating
4.6/5
Based on 10 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is 4-Day Safari: Lake Manyara, Serengeti & Ngorongoro worth booking?
4-Day Safari: Lake Manyara, Serengeti & Ngorongoro is a 96-hour experience in Arusha, Tanzania, from $1744 per person. It scores 56 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.6/5 rating across 10 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 56 / 100
- Rating
- 4.6/5 (10)
- Duration
- 96 hours
- From
- $1744 per person
Welcome to Tanzania, a country blessed with great flora and fauna. This is a group joining safari tour, where you will meet and mingle with other travelers from around the world. The tour takes you to Lake Manyara Nation
What you get
- National park entrance fees
- Driver/guide
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Breakfast
About this experience
Welcome to Tanzania, a country blessed with great flora and fauna. This is a group joining safari tour, where you will meet and mingle with other travelers from around the world. The tour takes you to Lake Manyara National Park, famous for Tree climbing lions, Serengeti National Park and finally Ngorongoro Crater, a large volcanic caldera within the area. You will then return to Arusha town. This Safari ensures you will see the very best of Tanzania's natural heritage and famous wildlife.
What's included
Included
- National park entrance fees
- Driver/guide
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Breakfast
Not included
- Gratuities
- Toiletries and towels
- Bathing soap and personal sanitaries
- Olduvai gorges tour.
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 20 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
4 Days Luxury private tour
4 to 4 star lodges and camp : This tour has the best accommodation. Lake Manyara serena lodge, Ngoro ngoro sopa lodge, Serena Serengeti lodge 5 star class of service Duration: 4 days 5 star class of meals 4*4 safari jeep Comfort and wildlife: This tour is suitable for clients on luxury trip. It is the best combination of luxury and wildlife exploration. Pickup included
4 days Lake manyara, Serengeti and ngorongoro group joining tour from Arusha
Pickup included
4 Days Mid Range hotels
Mid Range lodges: Twiga Lodge Manyara, Wild camp Serengeti, Rhino lodge Ngoro Ngoro 3* class of service Duration: 4 days Buffet Meals in the lodge 4*4 safari Jeep Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Languages
- de, en, it, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Kenya Bush Expeditions Tour and Travel
Know before you go
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Dress code is casual
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 10 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
9 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Good for families
2 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Traveler reviews
10 verified traveler reviews for 4-Day Safari: Lake Manyara, Serengeti & Ngorongoro. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Terrible guide!
Please note that Kenya Bush Expeditions operates as a contractor where they subcontract out services such as the cook, guide, etc. So our group was a mix of folks who booked through other agencies as well. This can be an issue as there’s no real accountability for quality of service. In our case, our guide was terrible- English skills were poor (couldn’t explain anything to us other than point out animals and their names), was lazy- did not even come to our group to highlight our schedule/itinerary day by day or even say good morning, or help us with bags, and was extremely dismissive when we wanted to stop to take pictures of animals. I let Kenya Bush know this was the case, but I’m not sure anything much will be done to remedy this. I would highly suggest using Nyange Adventures who operates very professionally and I noticed also had slightly nicer 4x4s. We used Nyange in booking our Mt Meru hike and they were awesome.
Response from the operator: Dear Kay, Greetings from Kenya, Thanks for letting our company know the challenges that you met during your tour. Your great concern is about the guide who was not helpful and less concerned. Just to let you know that we have acted on this issue. We like all our customers to enjoy their safari and have great time. Thank you very much for letting us know this.
via Tripadvisor
Unforgettable trip!
Amazing safari experience with great knowledgeable and friendly guides, Masulya and Martin, who made sure we got to meet every expected animal and answered all our questions (even the stupid ones!). We got to see the big 5s (except the rhinoceros): lions (even a few gazelle chases and kill); elephants, giraffes, a leopard with its young, zebras, ostriches, hippos, buffalos, all types of gazelles, gnous, etc. To make it a five star rating, some information about the type of accommodation to expect would have been useful. Sleeping in an unsupervised tent surrounded by wild animals was an interesting and unforgettable experience (although scary at first) but the amenities of each camp site (except the first night in the lodge) were dirty. Apart from that we enjoyed every minute of our safari. Thank you to Masulya and Martin for an unforgettable safari!
Response from the operator: Dear Client! We are overjoyed to hear that you had unforgettable safari experience with Kenya Bush expeditions. Thanks for crediting our guides in such a high rating. We are happy to hear that great efforts were done to make sure you saw as many animals as possible. Thank you very much and welcome for more camping safaris!
via Tripadvisor
Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro
Fantastic trip, seen a lot and good overnight stays. Everything was perfectly arranged. With our highly experienced guide Max, it has become an unforgettable journey. It was an unforgettable travel through Tanzania. Everything was perfectly arranged and with our very experienced guide Max, it was really wonderfull. Tanks to Max.
Response from the operator: Dear Kukaatje, Thank you for your great review. It was such a wonderful trip we had with you recently. Kenya bush expeditions tours and travel is committed to excellency in every safari we make. Its good to hear that you had unforgettable safari experience, perfection in planning and you were accorded great guided trip.
via Tripadvisor (translated)
A trip worth going
We booked this tour but somehow got assigned to an operator different than Kenya Bush. It was another local company and we joined another 4-people group who booked with that company originally. But all was fine. We got what we were promised. We got picked up from our hotel but arrived late to join the group (there was some miscommunication there). Our final itinerary was revised a little, basically skipping the Lake Maniama and stayed in Serengeti for one more day. It was based on the driver’s recommendation that Serengeti is better for seeing animals. So we went with the group. We saw almost everything, except for Rhinos. We spotted over forty lions, six chitchat and two leopards, countless elephants, giraffes and hippos, zebras, wildebeests. You name it. The driver was exceptionally knowledgeable. We truly had a great time and we became friends with the Argentine family we toured with!
Response from the operator: Dear Xiao, Thank you for rating us highly on these great channel. Its such great news to hear that you enjoyed our 4 days Tanzania camping expeditions. Its our mandate to make sure that our clients are accorded a true and memorable African safari. Africa is rich in wildlife and our tours will show all these. For sure, Serengeti is such a wonderful park to stay longer. Thanks for recognizing the great job of our experienced guides. Come for more tours!
via Tripadvisor
Nature lovers haven!!
i booked this tour after much online search. john was quick to respond and arranged my pick up from my arusha hotel swiftly; of course with a briefing the night before. Its such an amazing tour with camping so close to animals. We saw many animals and our guide had vast knowledge of where to get our animals thirsty heads! I would rather book this tour again. Really enjoyed meeting new friends!
Response from the operator: Dear Karl! It was great pleasure to had you in our camping safaris. Its wonderful to hear that you had a great time with us and enjoyed each and every bit of our safari. For sure, our guides are well trained for these tours. Thank you very much!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 96 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- 10+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $1744 to $3590
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 4
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by Kenya Bush Expeditions Tour and Travel, who run 17 experiences we rank across 6 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 58.3 and 1 in the 90+ Club.
See everything Kenya Bush Expeditions Tour and Travel runsWhy this scores 56
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4-Day Safari: Lake Manyara, Serengeti & Ngorongoro: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Arusha.
How much does 4-Day Safari: Lake Manyara, Serengeti & Ngorongoro cost?
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Prices start at $1744 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Arusha usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does 4-Day Safari: Lake Manyara, Serengeti & Ngorongoro take?
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Plan for about 96 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Arusha is not rushed.
Is 4-Day Safari: Lake Manyara, Serengeti & Ngorongoro worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 56 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.6/5 across 10 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable culture & history in Arusha, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule 4-Day Safari: Lake Manyara, Serengeti & Ngorongoro?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is 4-Day Safari: Lake Manyara, Serengeti & Ngorongoro suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 10. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 96-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book 4-Day Safari: Lake Manyara, Serengeti & Ngorongoro?
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Around 4 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Arusha can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Arusha and add a light layer if any part of the 96-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does 4-Day Safari: Lake Manyara, Serengeti & Ngorongoro start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Arusha within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Arusha?
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On Outty we rank every Arusha experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Materuni Waterfalls, coffee tour & Kikuletwa Hot Springs, 4 Days Group Camping Safari, 3 Days Serengeti & Ngorongoro Group Camping Safari. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Arusha?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Arusha?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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