Tanzania · Luxury Safari

4-Day Luxury Tanzania Safari with Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire

4 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Enjoy game drives in Tarangire National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater
02 See Lake Manyara's famous tree-climbing lions
03 Visit the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
04 Spot the endangered black rhinoceros and other Big Five wildlife
05 Photograph Momella Lakes, Ngurdoto Crater, and Arusha National Park landmarks

A 4-day Tanzania luxury safari takes you through the Northern Circuit's best and most popular wildlife parks, with time to enjoy game drives across Tarangire, Lake Manyara, and the Ngorongoro Crater. This journey offers a day in each park, combining classic safari landscapes with excellent wildlife viewing. From the famous tree-climbing lions of Lake Manyara to the rich wildlife of Ngorongoro, the tour showcases some of Tanzania's most sought-after safari destinations.

A 4-day Tanzania luxury safari takes you through the Northern Circuit's best and most popular wildlife parks, with time to enjoy game drives across Tarangire, Lake Manyara, and the Ngorongoro Crater.

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 Not applicable

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

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arusha National Park Game Drive from Arusha or Moshi

After breakfast, you'll depart from your Arusha or Moshi accommodation and drive to the park. After entering the park, you will embark on a game drive. Your drive will take you past park landmarks such as the Momella Lakes and Ngurdoto Crater, sometimes known as "Little Ngorongoro."
Your safari vehicle will also pass under the Fig Tree (Ficus thonningii), whose roots have grown to form an arch large enough for a safari car - even elephant-sized - to pass underneath. You may stop, get out of the car, and take pictures. During lunch, you will stop at a picnic site where you will have your meal. After that, proceed with the game drive. At around four, you will leave the national park for Arusha, where you will spend the night.

Day 02

Tarangire National Park Safari to Manyara

After breakfast, hop into a four-by-four elongated Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof, specially designed for African safaris. You will then proceed to Tarangire National Park, where you will enjoy a game drive until lunchtime.
You will stop at a picnic site where you will have lunch, then continue with the afternoon game drive. At around four, you will depart from the national park and drive to Manyara for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 03

Lake Manyara National Park Wildlife Viewing

After breakfast, you'll enter Lake Manyara National Park. The park is truly a photographer's playground and offers some of the best game viewing in the world. You can expect to see many of Africa's most well-known animals, with the tree-climbing lions being a particular treat. These proud predators lounge in acacia trees, practically begging to be photographed. Birdwatchers will find Lake Manyara an absolute delight, with a wide variety of birds found throughout the park.
Even a novice can expect to be amazed by large flamingo flocks, circling birds of prey, and the brightly coloured lilac-breasted roller. You'll then retire to the campsite at the crater rim for dinner and a good night's rest.

Day 04

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Return to Arusha

After breakfast, you'll enter the Ngorongoro Crater, sometimes considered the 8th Wonder of the World. Home to over 120 species of mammal, including the fabled Big Five, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area is one of the most sought-after safari destinations in the world. It's a perfect place to see the endangered black rhinoceros enjoying a solitary meal out on the grass plains, as well as large numbers of hippopotami enjoying the cool water.
The crater also features an extensive bird population, including geese, storks, and vultures. The lovely flamingos on Soda Lake will grace your visit. From the comfort of your open-top vehicle, you'll be able to observe and photograph some of Africa's most recognizable animals. The crater is home to many predators, including lions, leopards, cheetahs, jackals, hyenas, and a large population of wildebeest, zebras, antelope, Cape buffalo, and more. It is truly one of Africa's premier safari destinations.
Our highly skilled guides will impress you with their ability to track down animals. This is a skill that a book cannot teach and that only a selected few can perform. After the thrills and excitement of the day, you will have a picnic lunch by the park's famous hippo pool. Your trip will end in the late afternoon, after which you will drive back to Arusha.