Tanzania · Safari

4-Day Tanzania Wildlife Safari with Ngorongoro and Tarangire

4 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

Spot Lioness at Tarangire National Park, Tanzania, Africa

Home Of Elephants, Tarangire National Park, Tanzania, Africa

Giraffe at Lake Manyara, Tanzania, Africa

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest volcanic caldera
02 Visit Lake Manyara, one of Africa's best parks for birdwatchers
03 See old baobab trees and diverse landscapes across the safari route
04 Discover Maasai cultural bomas
05 Experience Tarangire National Park, home to Tanzania's largest elephant population

Discover Tanzania on a short but intense wildlife safari crafted for time-constrained travellers. Explore Lake Manyara National Park, one of the best parks in Africa for birdwatchers, continue to the world-famous Ngorongoro Highlands, and search for wildlife in Tarangire National Park, home to Tanzania's largest elephant population. Along the way, admire diverse landscapes and look out for cape buffalo, rhinoceros, hippopotamus, and many other animals. Travel safely while following all regulations and measures in place.

Drive through this relatively small but diverse park, home to thousands of flamingos and over 500 other bird species.

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 Yes

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

Languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Arusha and Check-in at Ilboru Lodge

Meet your local representative at the airport and drive to your accommodation in Arusha.

Stay overnight at Ilboru Lodge.

Day 02

Lake Manyara National Park Game Drive

Have breakfast and drive to Lake Manyara National Park.
Drive through this relatively small but diverse park, home to thousands of flamingos and over 500 other bird species.
See monkeys, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, elephants, and, with some luck, lions lounging in the trees.
Admire the diverse landscapes, including primate-filled woodlands and baobab-dotted cliffs.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park and continue with an afternoon game drive.
Head to your accommodation, where you can relax and enjoy dinner.

Overnight at Endoro Lodge.

Day 03

Ngorongoro Crater Wildlife Safari

Enjoy breakfast and afterwards drive to the Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest volcanic caldera.
Witness the Big Five, various plains animals such as wildebeest, gazelles, reedbucks, and more than 500 bird species.
Have lunch at a picnic site and continue with more game viewing in the crater.
Finish your afternoon game drive and head back to your accommodation in Karatu in time for dinner.

Overnight at Endoro Lodge.

Day 04

Tarangire National Park and Return to Arusha

Savour breakfast and make a short drive to Tarangire National Park, well known for its large elephant herds.
Experience the seasonal swamps, savanna, and Tarangire River in search of many animals, including zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, elephants, and giraffes, from the open roof of the vehicle.
Catch a glimpse of a lion stalking its prey or leopards watching and relaxing in the trees above if you get lucky.
Enjoy lunch in the park.
Transfer back to Arusha, where your wildlife journey comes to an end.