Tanzania · Safari

4-Day Tanzania Safari through Ngorongoro, Tarangire and Lake Manyara

4 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Experience thrilling game drives across Arusha, Tarangire, Ngorongoro, and Lake Manyara National Parks
  • 02 See the world's largest uninterrupted caldera at Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa's Natural Wonders
  • 03 Look out for Tarangire's large elephant herds across landscapes of savannah, swamps, and riverine parkland
  • 04 Spot Lake Manyara's famous arboreal lions and its numerous forest baboon colonies

Embark on a captivating 4-day safari that combines thrilling wildlife encounters with unforgettable landscapes across Arusha National Park, Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara National Park. Witness the majestic Big Five and other rare animal species across diverse terrains, from lush rainforest and acacia scrubland to sprawling savannah and the world's largest uninterrupted caldera. Travel with expert guidance in a private, fully equipped pop-up 4x4 safari land cruiser, with full-board accommodation and safari meals included throughout the journey.

This park contains the largest uninterrupted caldera in the world and is one of the Natural Wonders of Africa.

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, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park, Arusha National Park
Languages English, French, German, Spanish, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arusha National Park Game Drive and Walking Safari

  • You will be picked up from your accommodation early in the morning and begin a stunning drive to Arusha National Park with lunch boxes in hand. After the game drive, a park ranger will accompany you on a stroll through the park.
  • Once the game drives are complete, we will take you to the lodge for dinner and check-in. Numerous rare animal species may be seen throughout the park, including the African elephant, Cape buffalo, hippo, zebra, giraffe, and even the camera-shy wildebeest.
  • The park also features intriguing landscapes, including a vast open savannah that gives way to a lush rainforest after a stretch of acacia scrubland.

Accommodation: Africa Safari Lake Manyara

2
Day 02

Tarangire National Park and Elephant Country

  • You will be picked up from the lodge early in the morning and start a beautiful journey to Tarangire National Park while carrying lunch boxes.
  • Tarangire National Park is well known for its large elephant herds and its diversity of landscapes, from seasonal swamps to savannah, with the Tarangire River winding its way through the parklands.
  • You may have the chance to see lions stalking their prey or leopards watching while relaxing in the trees above.
  • Once the game drives are done, we will drive you to your lodge for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Africa Safari Lake Manyara

3
Day 03

Ngorongoro Crater Wildlife Safari

  • After breakfast, you will depart for Ngorongoro for a game drive inside Ngorongoro Crater while carrying lunch boxes. Once the game drives are done, we will transfer you to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
  • This park contains the largest uninterrupted caldera in the world and is one of the Natural Wonders of Africa.
  • It is home to about 30,000 large mammals that reside here all year round, including buffaloes, lions, elephants, cheetahs, and rhinos, as well as many varieties of birds such as flamingos, eagles, and buzzards. Be ready to see many animals here within a short time.

Accommodation: Africa Safari Lake Manyara

4
Day 04

Lake Manyara National Park and Return to Arusha

  • After breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park for game drives while carrying lunch boxes.
  • The park is famous for its arboreal lions, which hide among the branches of the trees.
  • It is also known for the numerous colonies of baboons that populate the forest and accompany you along the road from the moment you enter the park.
  • Once the game drives are finished, we will transfer you to Arusha, where the safari ends.
Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire River and elephant country, Lake Manyara National Park

Where this trip takes you

Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire River and elephant country, Lake Manyara National Park

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Arusha 5 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All applicable park entry fees as per the program
  • Government taxes and local levies
  • Unlimited game drives and all activities, unless labeled as optional
  • Services of an English-speaking professional driver-guide
  • All taxes/VAT
  • Pick-up and drop-off at the airport
  • Picnic lunch or hot lunch on safari, depending on the onward program
  • Meals on a full-board basis and accommodation on safari as indicated in the shared program, unless listed as an upgrade
  • Unlimited drinking water, as specified in the day-by-day section
  • Refreshments during the safari in the safari vehicle
  • Private transport in a customized pop-up top 4x4 safari Land Cruiser with plugs to charge mobile phones and cameras, an intercooler to keep drinks cold, and a full AC system

What's Not Included

  • International flights (from/to home)
  • Domestic flight
  • Medical/luggage insurance
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (tipping guideline: US$10-20 per person per day)
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa entry fees upon arrival at the airport, etc.)
  • Government-imposed increases in taxes and/or park fees
  • Any extra orders at meals are not included. Set-menu meals are part of the package.

What to bring

  • Camera and memory cards
  • Sweater or fleece pullover to keep warm
  • Sturdy boots or sandals
  • Sun hat
  • Sunglasses
  • T-shirts or polo shirts (2-5, depending on how often you want to change)
  • Lightweight long-sleeved shirts
  • Shorts
  • Long trousers
  • Socks
  • Sleepwear
  • Travel towel
  • Thermal underwear, gloves, and a warm hat (during May-Sept)
  • Raincoat and rain trousers (during the rainy season, Mar-May and Oct-Dec)
  • Binoculars
  • Sunscreen
  • Wet wipes
  • Insect repellent
  • Personal toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothbrush, eye drops, etc.)
  • Malaria tablets
  • Flashlight or headlamp
  • Chargers and extra batteries for your camera, phone, etc.
  • Power adapter for UK-style electrical sockets

Know before you go

  • This tour starts and ends in Arusha.
  • The operator can help you select your international or domestic flights, but you must book them yourself.
  • Fly to or from Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO - check price) near Arusha. Alternatively, fly to or from Arusha Airport (ARK - check price) via Dar es Salaam or Nairobi, Kenya.
  • A transfer to and from the airport is included.
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Arusha, 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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Estimated room rates

Single Room €964.00 — €2,604.00
Double Sharing €964.00 — €1,573.00

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