Tanzania · Safari

4-Day Tanzania Wildlife Safari with Camping and Ngorongoro Crater

4 Days Round trip from Kilimanjaro Airport Rd Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Enjoy authentic interactions with the Maasai
  • 02 See vast herds of elephants, zebras, and wildebeests
  • 03 Visit large populations of flamingos in Lake Manyara National Park
  • 04 Explore Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Discover the breathtaking beauty of Tanzania's wildlife on this 4-day safari to Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater. With camping, this adventure offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the wild and witness some of Africa's most magnificent creatures.

Ngorongoro Crater is often defined as one of the wonders of the world, mistakenly called a Crater, but it is rather the world's largest unfolded volcanic caldera and a natural sanctuary for some of Africa’s densest animal populations.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Arusha, Mount Kilimanjaro, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Kilimanjaro International Airport

  • You will be picked up at the Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to Arusha town. You will meet your driver guide, who will brief you on your upcoming safaris, then rest until the next day morning.
2
Day 02

Arusha – Tarangire National Park

  • After breakfast, we will meet you at your lodge in Arusha for a short safari briefing, then drive to Tarangire National Park. 
  • On the way, you will pass through the middle of Arusha town for any last-minute purchase before heading to the bush. This Park is known for its vast elephant population and giant Baobab trees. Over 3000 elephant has been recorded in this park, moving around the Tarangire Lake Manyara ecosystem.
    Spot rare animal species like Greater Kudu, Fringed Eared Oryx and the Ash stalling. Lion, leopard, hyena, jackal, buffalo, giraffe, wildebeest Zebra &  antelopes.
  • In the late afternoon, drive to Migombani Public Campsite or similar close to Lake Manyara for sunset watching.

Overnight at Migomban Public Campsite close to Lake Manyara. 

All meals include.

3
Day 03

Tarangire – Ngorongoro Crater

  • After breakfast at your campsite, depart for Ngorongoro Crater. The drive is across the Great East African Rift Valley & along the high-lying farmland of Karatu; reach Ngorongoro gate for check-in before driving up to the crater viewpoint for some nice pictures of the crater floor from the rim. 
  • Then descend into the crater floor for a wonderful game drive (a picnic lunch will be served on the crater floor). Ngorongoro Crater is often defined as one of the wonders of the world, mistakenly called a Crater, but it is rather the world's largest unfolded volcanic caldera and a natural sanctuary for some of Africa’s densest animal populations. It is one of the few places where the rare black rhino can be observed in its natural habitat. The crater has about 2000 ft high walls, and very few animals are migrating in and out of the crater. 
  • See lions, Hyenas, Jackals, elephants, zebras, hippos, rhinos, antelopes and many bird species, including flamingos. Luckily, the ‘Big Five’ can be spotted in one day of game drives. 
  • End up this day by driving up & out of Ngorongoro conservation. On the way, during sunset, you will stop at Lake Manyara viewpoint for nice pictures of Lake Manyara & its forest from the edge of the Great East African Rift Valley. 
  • Drive down to Migombani Public Campsite or similar close to Lake Manyara.

Overnight at Migombani Campsite or Similar close to Lake Manyara. All meals included.

4
Day 04

Day 4 Lake Manyara National Park – Arusha

  • After breakfast at your campsite, drive to Lake Manyara National park for Game drives. Lake Manyara is a beautiful & evergreen park due to underground water streams that flow from the Great Rift Valley to the Lake. Park’s varied habitats with plenty of water and fodder attract a wide variety of wildlife, including herds of African elephants, buffalo, zebra, impala, hippos, giraffes and many antelopes. The famous Lake Manyara tree-climbing lions and other predators can be seen in this park. Massive but shallow soda lake is home to colourful flamingos and other aquatic birds feeding on algae and other water creatures.
  • Drive back to Arusha via Mto wa mbu town for overnight or drop off at the airport.
Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara National Park, Great East African Rift Valley

Where this trip takes you

Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara National Park, Great East African Rift Valley

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kilimanjaro Airport Rd 5 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • International or local flights
  • Alcoholic
  • Visa fees
  • Tips
  • Personal spending money for souvenirs, etc.
  • Travel insurance

What's Not Included

  • Alcoholic Drinks
  • International Flights
  • Tips & Gratuities
  • Travel Insurance

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Arusha, Tanzania
Tour start
Kilimanjaro Airport Rd, Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 days finish where they began, in Kilimanjaro Airport Rd.

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