Epic 4-Day Safari: Tanzania’s Top Wildlife Parks

Overview

This 4-day safari takes you through three of Tanzania’s most iconic parks — Lake Manyara, the Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater — offering a perfect blend of landscapes, wildlife, and adventure. From spotting tree-climbing lions and herds of elephants to witnessing the vast Serengeti plains and exploring the dramatic Ngorongoro Crater floor, each day is filled with incredible game viewing and stunning natural beauty. Whether it’s your first safari or a quick escape into the wild, this journey delivers unforgettable experiences in just four days.

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park

Your safari begins with a morning pick-up from your hotel in Arusha at 8:30 AM, heading straight to Lake Manyara National Park for a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch. As you enter the park, you’ll be surrounded by lush forest and beautiful scenery, home to baboons, blue monkeys, elephants, giraffes, and the famously elusive tree-climbing lions. During the right season, the lake is also a vibrant sight, with thousands of flamingos coloring the shoreline. After a full day of wildlife viewing, you’ll head to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight stay.

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Manyara Best View Lodge

 Lodge sits atop the Rift Valley, offering stunning views of Lake Manyara and beyond. The eco-friendly lodge features cozy rooms, an infinity pool, and local cuisine. It’s a peaceful base for exploring nearby parks and villages.

 
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Manyara’s Secret

 is an intimate boutique hotel overlooking Lake Manyara, offering beautifully designed private villas with pools for couples and families. Guests can enjoy peaceful privacy or socialize by the communal pool, dine at the restaurant, and relax by the nightly fire.

 
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Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge

 offers breathtaking views over Lake Manyara and beyond. Guests enjoy luxury rooms, a large pool, a spa, and starry nights by the fire.

 

After breakfast, the journey continues toward Serengeti National Park through the scenic highlands of Karatu and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. As you enter the Serengeti, the endless plains stretch as far as the eye can see. You’ll head into the Seronera area, known for its rich concentration of wildlife, especially around the Seronera River. Arriving in time for lunch, you’ll enjoy an afternoon game drive, spotting animals like lions, leopards, elephants, and herds of grazing zebras. The day ends with dinner and an overnight stay at a camp or lodge in Central Serengeti.

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Embalakai Serengeti Camp

Embalakai Serengeti Camp is a comfortable eco-friendly tented camp in Central Serengeti, close to top wildlife spots. It offers en-suite tents, local meals, and an authentic safari experience.

 
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Serengeti Sametu Camp

Serengeti Sametu Camp is an intimate safari camp on the edge of the Serengeti, offering luxury tents, stunning views, and close wildlife encounters.

 
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Nyota Luxury Tented Camp

Nyota Luxury offers an intimate safari experience in Central Serengeti, near the Orangi River. The camp features 16 spacious tents with hardwood floors, private verandas, and indoor and outdoor showers.

 

Enjoy a final morning game drive in the Serengeti after breakfast, making the most of the early hours when wildlife is most active. Later in the day, you’ll begin the drive toward Ngorongoro Conservation Area with a picnic lunch en route. Along the way, take in the changing landscapes as you ascend to the crater rim. By evening, you’ll reach your lodge or camp near the Ngorongoro Crater, where you’ll relax with a hearty dinner and get some rest before your final day of safari.

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Ngorongoro Marera Mountain

Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge offers cozy rooms with fireplaces and stunning views. Guests enjoy friendly service, tasty meals, and guided safari tours.

 
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Ngorongoro Lion’s Paw

Ngorongoro Lion’s Paw is a luxury lodge on the eastern rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, surrounded by acacia trees. It offers stunning crater views and quick access to early morning game drives.

 

 
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Ngorongoro Meliá Lodge

is a luxurious retreat on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, offering stunning views and elegant, Maasai-inspired accommodations. Guests enjoy world-class dining, a relaxing spa, and easy access to thrilling safari adventures.

 

Your last safari day begins early with a descent into the Ngorongoro Crater around 6:30 AM for a 5-hour game drive on the crater floor, home to over 30,000 animals, including black rhinos, lions, elephants, hyenas, and hippos. With its unique geography and high concentration of wildlife, the crater offers one of the best safari experiences in Africa. After a picnic lunch at the hippo pool, you’ll make your way back up the crater and begin the return drive to Arusha, arriving by around 6:00 PM, where your guide will drop you off at your preferred location, marking the end of an unforgettable 4-day adventure.

PRICE TABLE

Low season (April 1st - May 19th)
Tour Type2 Pax4 Pax6+ Pax
CLASSIC$000$000$000
LUXURY$000$000$000
PREMIUM$000$000$000
Mid season (the rest of the year)
Tour Type2 Pax4 Pax6+ Pax
CLASSIC$000$000$000
LUXURY$000$000$000
PREMIUM$000$000$000
High season (July + August + 20 Dec + 10 Jan)
Tour Type2 Pax4 Pax6+ Pax
CLASSIC$000$000$000
LUXURY$000$000$000
PREMIUM$000$000$000
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