Tanzania · Safari

4-Day Tanzania Safari to Tarangire, Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater

4 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

Elephants at sight in Tarangire National Park

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Ngorongoro Crater and look for the rare endangered black rhino
02 See big herds of elephants and iconic Baobab trees in Tarangire National Park
03 Enjoy a game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, home to tree-climbing lions
04 Spot varied birdlife, hippos, lions, and gazelles in Lake Manyara
05 Travel with an expert safari guide through some of Tanzania's most famous parks

Cover some of Tanzania's most famous national parks on this 4-day safari from Arusha. Explore Tarangire National Park, known for its gigantic elephants, Baobab trees, and Masai giraffes, then continue to Ngorongoro Crater for the chance to see tree-climbing lions and the rare black rhino. Also enjoy a game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, home to varied birdlife, hippos, lions, and gazelles, with your expert safari guide.

Explore Tarangire National Park, known for its gigantic elephants, Baobab trees, and Masai giraffes, then continue to Ngorongoro Crater for the chance to see tree-climbing lions and the rare black rhino.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Arusha, Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Meru, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Arusha

Get picked up from the airport and drive to Green Mountain Hotel.
On the way, you might see Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru, depending on the day's clouds. The hotel is located 55 kilometres from Kilimanjaro International Airport. Arusha is famous for its tropical climate and has an estimated population of 5 million.

Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 02

Tarangire National Park Game Drive

Depart from Arusha at 8 am with a packed lunch for Tarangire National Park, a 2-hour drive, with your Tanzania tour/safari guide.
Proceed with a full-day game drive in this park, famous for its big herds of elephants and Baobab trees.

Later, at 5 pm, drive to Twiga Lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 03

Ngorongoro Crater Safari

After an early breakfast, depart for Ngorongoro Crater at 6 am with a packed lunch.
Proceed with a full-day crater tour.
Have lunch by the hippo pool, where you are expected to see lions, herds of elephants, and the rare endangered black rhino.

Later, at 4 pm, drive back to Twiga Lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 04

Lake Manyara National Park and Return to Arusha

After breakfast, proceed with a half-day game drive inside Lake Manyara National Park from 7 am till 1 pm, home to tree-climbing lions and various birdlife, hippos, lions, and gazelles.
Have lunch at camp and return to Arusha by 5 pm for drop-off in town or at your hotel.