4-Day Tanzania Wildlife & Crater Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival in Arusha city

Upon landing at Kilimanjaro International Airport, your safari driver will greet you and transfer you to Arusha, a journey of about an hour. You’ll stay overnight at The Charity Hotel, an ideal spot to rest before heading into the bush the following day. The hotel offers bed and breakfast, with dinner available at an extra cost, or you can explore nearby restaurants to sample local African cuisine. The city center is within easy walking distance, allowing you to enjoy a leisurely evening in Arusha before your adventure begins.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

The Charity Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Arusha to Tarangire National park

After breakfast we will pick you up from your lodge and drive to Tarangire National Park (approx. 2–3 hours). Enjoy a morning game drive spotting Tarangire' s largest elephant herds, graceful giraffes, zebras and wildebeest. During the dry season, animals gather near the river, making wildlife viewing spectacular. You may also spot the park’s unique baobab trees. Lunch will be at a scenic picnic spot inside the park followed by an afternoon game drive until evening. You will then transfer to Eileen's Trees inns for overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park

Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)

High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Eileen's Trees Inn

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Lake Manyara National park

After breakfast, you will drive to Lake Manyara National Park via the southern gate approximately 1.5–2 hours. On arrival in the morning, enjoy a game drive through this stunning park, known for its alkaline lake, lush Rift Valley scenery, and diverse birdlife. See troops of baboons, elephants, giraffes, hippos, buffalos, impalas, wildebeests, warthogs, and majestic fig trees. With some luck, lions and leopards may be spotted resting in trees or near waterholes. Lunch will be served at a scenic picnic spot, followed by an afternoon game drive before heading to Kankari lodge for evening arrival.

Main Destination:

Lake Manyara National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October (Easier to spot animals)

High Season July to March (The northern section gets crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

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LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

Kankari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Lake Manyara NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Ngorongoro crater to Arusha

After breakfast, you'll drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area (approx. 3–4 hours), carrying picnic lunch boxes for the day. Upon arrival and registration, descend into the crater for an unforgettable game drive in the “Eighth Wonder of the World.” This UNESCO World Heritage Site hosts a rich biosphere, with around 25,000 large mammals roaming its plains, forests, and lakes. Expect sightings of rare black rhinos, elusive leopards, majestic lions, and vibrant flamingos. After a thrilling day of wildlife viewing, you will drive back to Arusha (approx. 3–4 hours) in the afternoon and evening for your onward journey home.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

Show more

ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Non-alcoholic drinks

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.