4 Days
4-Day Tanzania Safari Express: Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro & Tarangire
Three parks, one smooth loop — tree-climbing lions and flamingos at Lake Manyara, the Big Five odds of Ngorongoro, and Tarangire’s elephant herds, staying at handpicked eco-lodges along the way.
Tour Highlights
Tree-Climbing Lions
Search Lake Manyara for lions in the acacia trees and flocks of pink flamingos.
The Ngorongoro Crater
Your best chance to see the Big 5 in one day.
Elephants of Tarangire
Massive herds beneath ancient baobab trees.
Diverse Landscapes
Groundwater forests, a soda lake, a volcanic caldera, and savannah woodlands.
Day by Day
Arrival & Rest Day in Arusha
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to your hotel in Arusha. Rest and prepare for the safari ahead. Dinner and overnight in Arusha.
Lake Manyara National Park
Game drive through a park known for tree-climbing lions lounging in acacia trees, large flocks of flamingos, and herds of buffalo and elephant. Spot giraffes, zebras, hippos, and over 400 bird species through the groundwater forest and acacia woodlands. Drive to Karatu for dinner and overnight.
Ngorongoro Crater
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater — a 600-meter-deep volcanic caldera and the best place to see the Big 5 in one morning, including the black rhino. See hippos, flamingos on Lake Magadi, and spotted hyenas. Dinner and overnight at Karatu.
Tarangire National Park & Return to Arusha
Game drive through Tarangire, famous for massive elephant herds, ancient baobabs, and tree-climbing pythons. Spot lions, zebras, giraffes, wildebeest, and buffalo, plus waterbucks and impalas in the swamps and woodlands, before driving back to Arusha for dinner and overnight — end of safari service.
Departure
Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight.
What's Included
- Airport transfers on arrival and departure
- All game drives in a 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- Park entry fees for Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire
- Ngorongoro Crater descent fee
- Meals as specified (breakfast, lunch, dinner on all days)
- Accommodations as specified in the itinerary
- Bottled drinking water during game drives
- Government taxes and levies
What's Not Included
- International flights to/from Kilimanjaro International Airport
- Travel insurance (highly recommended)
- Visa fees (available on arrival)
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages (except water)
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, laundry, phone calls)
- Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
