4-Day Essential Tanzania Safari

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

Arusha to Tarangire - Elephant Paradise

After breakfast, depart Arusha and drive approximately 2.5 hours south to Tarangire National Park. Famous for hosting the largest elephant herds in Tanzania - sometimes 300+ animals congregating around the Tarangire River - the park is a true wildlife paradise. Beyond elephants, the iconic giant baobab trees provide a dramatic backdrop for game viewing. Spend the afternoon on a game drive spotting lions, leopards, zebras, wildebeest, and hundreds of bird species. Overnight at Tarangire Safari Lodge.

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:

Tarangire Safari Lodge

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Tarangire NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Tarangire to Lake Manyara

Start the day with an early morning game drive in Tarangire, maximizing wildlife sightings before the midday heat. Then drive north to Lake Manyara National Park. Despite its compact size, Lake Manyara is incredibly diverse: lush groundwater forests teeming with monkeys and birds, open grasslands where you may spot buffalo and zebra, and the shallow alkaline lake famous for thousands of flamingos. Lake Manyara is world-renowned for its tree-climbing lions - a unique behavior rarely seen elsewhere. Overnight at Moonbow Lodge.

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

Show more

LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

Moonbow Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located on the escarpment above Lake Manyara NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Ngorongoro Crater - World Wonder

Today is the absolute highlight of the safari. Rise early and descend into the Ngorongoro Crater - the world's largest intact volcanic caldera, stretching 19km across and dropping 600 meters to the crater floor. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to over 25,000 animals including the endangered black rhino, lions, elephants, zebras, wildebeest, and hippos. Enjoy a full day of game drives on the crater floor with a packed picnic lunch beside the hippo pool. The density of wildlife here is unmatched. Overnight at Farm of Dreams Lodge near Karatu.

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

White RhinoOccasional

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Farm of Dreams Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Ngorongoro to Arusha - Departure

After an early breakfast, enjoy a morning at leisure or take an optional walk along the Ngorongoro Crater rim for stunning panoramic views. Then begin the scenic drive back to Arusha through the fertile highland villages, with opportunities to stop at scenic viewpoints and a colorful Maasai cultural market. Arrive in Arusha with wonderful safari memories. Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight home. Tour ends.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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