4-Day Tanzania Safari through Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Lake Eyasi

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Tarangire National Park on wildlife-rich game drives
• 02 Experience authentic cultural encounters with the Hadzabe and Datoga communities
• 03 Discover the Ngorongoro Crater and its remarkable concentration of wildlife
• 04 Enjoy scenic game drives through Arusha National Park's forests, craters, and lakes

Discover Tanzania on a 4-day private safari through Tarangire National Park, Lake Eyasi, Ngorongoro Crater, and Arusha National Park. Enjoy guided game drives among elephants, lions, rhinos, and other wildlife, explore the world's largest intact caldera, and experience meaningful cultural encounters with the Hadzabe and Datoga communities. Travel through diverse landscapes of savannahs, crater floors, forests, and lakes while capturing memorable wildlife moments with expert guides and well-planned daily experiences.

Look out for large elephant herds, lions stalking prey, and leopards resting in trees along the Tarangire River.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Arusha, Babati, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tarangire National Park, Lake Eyasi, Arusha National Park

Languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Arusha to Tarangire National Park Safari

• Begin with an early morning pick-up from your hotel in Arusha and depart for Tarangire National Park with a packed lunch.
• Arrive at the park and embark on a scenic game drive through diverse landscapes, including savannahs, seasonal marshes, and riverine areas.
• Look out for large elephant herds, lions stalking prey, and leopards resting in trees along the Tarangire River.
• Continue the game drive through the afternoon while observing the park's rich wildlife.
• Transfer to the lodge later in the day.
• Enjoy dinner and spend the night at Kankari Lodge.

2

Day 02

Lake Eyasi Hadzabe and Datoga Cultural Experience

• Have breakfast at the lodge before travelling to Lake Eyasi.
• Visit the Hadzabe community and learn about their hunter-gatherer lifestyle.
• Join the Hadzabe people on a traditional hunting activity to gain insight into their survival techniques.
• Continue to the Datoga community and observe their traditional blacksmithing practices.
• Watch artisans forge tools and jewellery using age-old methods.
• Take a relaxed walk along the shores of Lake Eyasi and visit nearby villages.
• Return to the lodge in the late afternoon.
• Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at Kankari Lodge.

3

Day 03

Full-Day Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive

• Depart after breakfast and drive towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
• Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive.
• Enjoy a packed lunch during the game drive inside the crater.
• Spot large populations of elephants, lions, rhinos, buffaloes, and cheetahs.
• Observe a wide variety of bird species, including flamingos, buzzards, and eagles.
• Ascend from the crater in the late afternoon.
• Drive back to the lodge area.
• Have dinner and spend the night at Arusha Farm House.

4

Day 04

Arusha National Park and Departure

• Enjoy breakfast at the lodge before travelling to Arusha National Park with packed lunches.
• Take part in a game drive through mountain forests, volcanic craters, and the Momella Lakes.
• Spot giraffes, buffaloes, black and white colobus monkeys, and diverse birdlife.
• Conclude the game drive in the afternoon.
• Transfer to Arusha town or Kilimanjaro International Airport to end the safari.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Park fees (for non-residents)
• All activities (unless labelled as optional)
• All accommodation
• A professional driver/guide
• All transportation
• All taxes/VAT
• Round-trip airport transfer
• Meals
• Drinks (drinking water, non-alcoholic drinks, beer, and wine on the jeep)

What's Not Included

• International flights
• Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
• Tips (tipping guideline: $10-$15 pp per day)
• Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
• Any government-imposed increase in taxes and/or park fees

What to bring

• Long-sleeved shirts and trousers/convertible pants (sun & insect protection)
• Comfortable walking shoes
• A hat with a wide brim for sun protection
• Binoculars (8×42 or 10×42 recommended) are essential for spotting wildlife.
• Sunglasses with UV protection
• Insect repellent (DEET or picaridin) for mosquitoes and biting insects
• Passport (valid for at least 6 months)
• Travel insurance details (medical, trip cancellation, luggage)
• Tanzania visa (if required; check current entry rules before travel)

Know before you go

• Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
• This tour accepts children of all ages. Children under 5 are free. This tour starts and ends in Arusha.
• Fly to/from Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) near Arusha, or fly to/from Arusha Airport (ARK) via Dar es Salaam or Nairobi (Kenya).
• A transfer from and back to the airport is included.
• Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Arusha, Tanzania

Tour start

Babati Rural, Tanzania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.