Tanzania · Safari

4-Day Tanzania Safari through Arusha, Manyara and Ngorongoro

4 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Enjoy a thrilling game drive in Lake Manyara National Park
02 Observe tree-climbing lions, the Big Five, and a variety of birds
03 Explore the Ngorongoro Crater, the most densely populated African wildlife area in the world
04 Discover Ngurdoto Crater and the Momella Lakes in Arusha National Park

Embark on this 4-day safari tour through Arusha National Park, Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater. Discover the 3 km-wide Ngurdoto Crater, see the beautiful Momella Lakes, and marvel at Lake Manyara's famous tree-climbing lions along the branches of the acacia trees. Experience Tarangire's savannah plains and herds of elephants, then explore the Ngorongoro Crater, where wild animals and local people coexist. This itinerary highlights some of northern Tanzania's remarkable wildlife areas.

Discover the 3 km-wide Ngurdoto Crater, see the beautiful Momella Lakes, and marvel at Lake Manyara's famous tree-climbing lions along the branches of the acacia trees.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Arusha, Moshi, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park, Arusha National Park

Languages English, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arusha National Park Game Drive to Momella Lakes and Ngurdoto Crater

Accommodation: Arusha hotel
Depart your hotel in Arusha or Moshi in the morning after breakfast and drive to Arusha National Park. Upon entering the park, embark on a game drive to various attractions such as the Momella Lakes and Ngurdoto Crater. You will also pass under a fig tree (Ficus thonningii) large enough for a safari jeep to drive beneath, where you may wish to stop for photos. At noon, head to a picnic area for lunch. At 4 pm, leave Arusha National Park and return to your hotel in Arusha town.

Day 02

Tarangire Safari and Transfer to Lake Manyara

Accommodation: Client's selection of public campsite, tented campsite, or lodge
After breakfast, travel by 4x4 Jeep Land Cruiser to Tarangire National Park and begin your safari. After entering the park, enjoy a game drive until lunchtime. Stop at a picnic spot for lunch, where you can observe various animals gathering at the river for drinking water. Continue with an afternoon game drive in Lake Manyara National Park until evening, then head for dinner and your overnight stay.

Day 03

Full-Day Wildlife Viewing in Lake Manyara National Park

Accommodation: Client's selection of public campsite, tented campsite, or lodge
After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park. The park is an excellent place for photographers and one of the best places to see wildlife. You may spot tree-climbing lions and many other members of the Big Five. For birdwatchers, Lake Manyara is an ideal area to observe and photograph birdlife, including large flocks of flamingos, circling birds of prey, and the colourful lilac-breasted roller. Later, drive to your lake hotel or camp for dinner and a good night's sleep at your hotel or camp.

Day 04

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Return to Arusha

Wake up early in the morning and enjoy a healthy breakfast before descending into the Ngorongoro Crater with a packed lunch for more than six hours of game viewing. The Ngorongoro Crater is the most densely populated African wildlife area in the world. It is home to a wide variety of animals, including herds of wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, eland, warthog, hippo, and elephant, as well as a large population of predators such as lion, hyena, jackal, cheetah, and leopard roaming the crater floor. After a picnic lunch, continue with a short game drive in the crater. In the late afternoon, ascend to Ngorongoro Gate and return to Arusha or Moshi town.