4 Days Tarangire, Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Safari
A well-balanced northern circuit covering Tarangire's elephants and baobabs, the Ngorongoro Crater's Big Five, and Lake Manyara's birdlife and tree-climbing lions.
About this safari
This 4 Days Tarangire, Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Safari from Arusha offers a well-balanced Tanzania northern circuit experience covering three diverse wildlife destinations. The safari includes Tarangire National Park, known for large elephant herds and baobab trees, Ngorongoro Crater, one of the best wildlife viewing areas in Africa, and Lake Manyara National Park, known for birdlife, groundwater forest, elephants and occasional tree-climbing lions.
This itinerary is ideal for travellers who want a short safari with varied landscapes, strong wildlife encounters and comfortable lodge stays while starting and ending in Arusha.
What you'll experience
- Pick up from Arusha hotel or airport
- Game drive in Tarangire National Park
- Overnight stay in Karatu near Ngorongoro
- Descend into Ngorongoro Crater for wildlife viewing
- Visit Lake Magadi, known for flamingos and hippos
- Explore Lake Manyara National Park with game drives
- Stop at Mto wa Mbu for local experience and crafts
- Enjoy a guided walking safari near Lake Manyara
- Travel in a private 4×4 safari Land Cruiser
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
Your day-by-day journey
Arusha to Tarangire National Park, Elephant Game Drive and Transfer to Karatu
You will be picked up from your hotel in Arusha or from the airport and meet your safari guide for a short briefing. Proceed to Tarangire National Park, known for its large elephant herds, baobab trees and seasonal wildlife concentrations. Upon arrival, begin a game drive in the park while looking for elephants, zebras, giraffes, lions, leopards, buffaloes, wildebeests and antelopes. After the game drive, enjoy lunch and later continue to Karatu for check-in, dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Karatu Tented Lodge
Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive, Big Five Wildlife and Lake Magadi
After breakfast, drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the crater for a game drive. The Ngorongoro Crater is home to over 25,000 animals, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, hyenas and, with luck, the rare black rhino. You will also visit Lake Magadi, a seasonal lake that attracts flamingos and other bird species. Enjoy your packed lunch in the crater before continuing with wildlife viewing. Later, ascend and return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation: Karatu Tented Lodge
Lake Manyara National Park Game Drive, Mto wa Mbu and Walking Safari
After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park, a scenic park known for groundwater forest, lake views and birdlife. On the way, stop at Mto wa Mbu where you may visit craft shops and interact with the local community. Proceed into the park for a game drive while looking for elephants, baboons, monkeys, buffaloes, giraffes, antelopes and bird species including flamingos along the lake shore. After lunch, enjoy a guided walking safari near the park. This experience allows you to explore the environment on foot and observe smaller wildlife, plants and tracks with guidance from trained rangers. Later, return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Twiga Lodge
Morning Game Drive in Lake Manyara and Return to Arusha
After breakfast, head out for a short morning game drive in Lake Manyara National Park. This gives you another opportunity to see wildlife before beginning your journey back to Arusha. After the game drive, drive back to Arusha with a packed lunch en route. Upon arrival, you will be dropped off at your preferred location or at the airport for your onward travel. This marks the end of your 4-Day Tarangire, Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Safari.
4 Days Tarangire, Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Safari
Inclusions & exclusions
What's included
- Airport transfers
- Park fees
- Private 4×4 safari Land Cruiser
- Professional English-speaking driver guide
- Ngorongoro Crater fees
- Meals and accommodation during the safari
- Drinking water during the safari
- Government taxes
What's excluded
- International flights
- Tanzania visa
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses such as laundry, beverages and telephone
- Hotel accommodation before or after the safari
- Tips and gratuities
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