Tanzania · Safari

4-Day Tanzania Wildlife Safari with Big Five and Serengeti

4 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 See herds of elephants, prides of lions, leopards, wildebeests, and zebras in Tarangire National Park
  • 02 Spot the Big Five in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area
  • 03 Witness the unique sight of tree-climbing lions in Lake Manyara National Park
  • 04 Enjoy the beauty of the vast Serengeti plains while looking out for cheetahs, wild dogs, and spotted hyenas

Embark on a 4-day adventure through Tanzania's best wildlife parks, combining game drives in Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Lake Manyara. Encounter baboons, herds of elephants, lions, leopards, wildebeests, zebras, and more, while taking in the beauty of the vast Serengeti plains and the magnificent Ngorongoro crater landscape. This safari also offers the chance to spot the Big Five and witness Lake Manyara's famous tree-climbing lions alongside numerous bird species, including pink flamingos.

This safari also offers the chance to spot the Big Five and witness Lake Manyara's famous tree-climbing lions alongside numerous bird species, including pink flamingos.

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 No
Cities Arusha, Mount Kilimanjaro, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park
Languages Dutch, English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Arusha and Game Drive in Tarangire National Park

Upon arrival in Arusha, you will meet your safari driver, who will transfer you straight to Tarangire National Park for a game drive. After entering the park gate, you may be surprised to be welcomed by a troop of baboons. You will also have an opportunity to spot other wild animals, such as herds of elephants, prides of lions, leopards, wildebeests, zebras, giraffes, and more.

You will have your bush lunch inside the park. After a full-day game drive in Tarangire National Park, you will be driven to the campsite for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.

2
Day 02

Game Drive Across the Serengeti Plains

After breakfast in the morning, you will be picked up by your safari guide and driven to Serengeti National Park for a game drive. Here, you can spot several wild animals and enjoy the beauty of the Serengeti plains. You may also be able to see predators such as lions, leopards, spotted hyenas, wild dogs, and cheetahs, along with elephants, African cape buffalos, giraffes, warthogs, and different bird species.

After your game drive in Serengeti National Park, you will depart from the park and return to the campsite in the Karatu area for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.

3
Day 03

Early Morning Safari in Ngorongoro Conservation Area

On this day, you will set out on an early morning game drive to spot predators in action while hunting. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area offers easy access to seeing all of the Big Five wild animals, such as lions, leopards, African cape buffalos, elephants, and black rhinos.

You will have lunch inside the crater while enjoying the magnificent surrounding beauty of the Ngorongoro crater landscape. After the game drive in Ngorongoro, you will return to the campsite for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.

4
Day 04

Lake Manyara Game Drive and Return to Arusha

As this is the last day of your 4-day Tanzania camping safari, after breakfast in the morning, you will be picked up by your safari guide together with your luggage and a packed lunch in lunch boxes, then head to Lake Manyara National Park for a game drive.

This park is famous for its tree-climbing lions as well as its huge number of bird species, including pink flamingos. After a day full of memories, you will be driven back to Arusha for departure.

Tarangire National Park, Serengeti plains, Ngorongoro crater landscape, Lake Manyara National Park

Where this trip takes you

Tarangire National Park, Serengeti plains, Ngorongoro crater landscape, Lake Manyara National Park

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Arusha 6 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All park fees (entry fees, transit, and crater fees)
  • Three meals a day while on safari
  • Mineral water on board the safari vehicle
  • Unlimited mileage in a 4x4 safari vehicle with a driver-guide
  • Accommodation on a full-board basis
  • Government taxes
  • Professional tour guide

What's Not Included

  • Tanzania visa: $50 per person on arrival. USA and CANADA passport holders: USD 100
  • Personal expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
  • International and domestic flights
  • Optional tours (balloon rides: USD 500 per person, etc.)
  • Tips and any items of a personal nature

Know before you go

  • Tanzania camping safari offers a lifetime experience, as you can explore a combination of four famous national parks within Tanzania, such as Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater.

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 4 days finish where they began, in Arusha.

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