4-Day Best Safari Adventure in Northern Tanzania

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

Arrival – Arusha City Tour & Hotel Stay

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you’ll be welcomed by your driver/guide and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. Depending on your arrival time, enjoy a brief city tour including visits to the local Maasai market, Cultural Heritage Centre, or the Arusha Clock Tower. This gives you a taste of local life, crafts, and culture before heading into the wilderness. Dinner and overnight in Arusha.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Arusha Planet Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Arusha – Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive

After an early breakfast, depart for Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best places in Africa to see the Big Five. Descend into the crater floor for a full-day game drive, where you may spot lions, elephants, rhinos, buffalos, and more – all in a stunning collapsed volcano setting. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the crater before continuing with game viewing. Later in the day, transfer to your lodge near Karatu for dinner and overnight.

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

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ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

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
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ngorongoro – Tarangire National Park Game Drive

Today you’ll head to Tarangire National Park, known for its vast herds of elephants, ancient baobab trees, and rich biodiversity. Enjoy a game drive through its unique landscapes as you search for wildlife including lions, giraffes, zebras, and more. Tarangire is especially lively during the dry season, when animals gather around the Tarangire River. Later, drive to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay near the park or in Mto wa Mbu.

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:

Kankari Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Lake Manyara National Park – Departure

After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park for your final game drive. This lush park is famous for its tree-climbing lions, hippos, and flocks of flamingos. Explore its diverse environments – from groundwater forests to open plains – and enjoy your last moments with Tanzania’s wildlife. After the game drive, begin your journey back to Arusha or to the airport for your onward flight.

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:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

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