Overview
This 4-day safari offers an unforgettable opportunity to encounter the Big Five and a remarkable variety of other wildlife in their natural habitat. Journey through Tanzania’s spectacular landscapes, enjoy breathtaking scenery, and experience the country’s rich biodiversity up close. Organized by a reputable Arusha-based tour operator, the safari includes full-board accommodation, a private English-speaking guide, and exclusive use of a well-equipped safari vehicle featuring complimentary bottled water, charging sockets, and binoculars to enhance your wildlife-viewing experience.
Trip Highlights
- Mid-range tour: This mid-range tour uses hotels.
- Private tour: This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
- Can start any day: If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
- Can be customized: You can request changes to this tour.
- Not for solo travelers: Solo travelers cannot book this private tour.
- Minimum age of 5 years: The minimum age for this tour is 5 years.
Itinerary
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our experienced driver-guide and transferred to your accommodation in Arusha. Here, you can unwind and prepare for the exciting adventures ahead. For a comfortable and relaxing stay, our partner, Njiro Legacy, offers an excellent retreat. If time permits, a guided tour of Arusha, including a visit to the local market, can be arranged for an immersive cultural experience.
Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
Njiro Legacy Hotel
Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)
Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
After breakfast, you'll embark on a scenic journey to Tarangire National Park for an exciting game drive. Renowned for its vast elephant herds, the park’s diverse landscape features acacia woodlands, iconic baobab trees, and expansive swamps that attract wildlife, especially during the dry season. Keep an eye out for rare species such as the greater kudu, fringe-eared oryx, and ashy starling. You'll enjoy a picnic lunch amidst nature before continuing your exploration. Later, you will return to the lodge to unwind, enjoy dinner, and settle in for an overnight stay.
Main Destination:
Tarangire National Park
Accommodation:
Omega View Hotel
Mid-range hotel located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
After breakfast, you'll head to the Ngorongoro Crater while carrying a lunchbox. You will descend 600 m into this magnificent crater for a full-day game drive. Once you finish the game drive, we will drive back to the lodge for relaxation, dinner, and our overnight stay.
The Ngorongoro Crater is one of the most densely crowded African wildlife areas in the world. It is home to an estimated 30,000 animals, including some of Tanzania’s last remaining black rhino. It supports a wide variety of animals, which include herds of wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, eland, warthog, hippo, and giant African elephants. As well as a dense population of predators, which includes lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs, and the ever-elusive leopard, which sometimes requires a trained eye to spot. You will enjoy a picnic lunch in the crater, after which you'll return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Main Destination:
Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation:
Omega View Hotel
Mid-range hotel located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
After breakfast, you'll journey to Lake Manyara National Park, renowned for its unique tree-climbing lions, large elephant herds, and thriving baboon population. The park’s diverse landscapes support a wide variety of wildlife, including wildebeest, buffalo, hippos, zebras, and antelopes, as well as over 400 bird species such as flamingos, pelicans, and storks. You'll enjoy an immersive game drive before transferring to Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport for your departure, marking the end of your unforgettable safari.
Once you finish the game drive, you will drive back to Arusha Airport or Kilimanjaro Airport for your air transfer, where your safari ends.
Main Destination:
Lake Manyara National Park
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- Park fees (For non-residents)
- All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinking water (On all days)
Includes/Excludes
- International flights (From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
FAQs
The 4-Day Big 5 Safari to Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Manyara includes park entrance fees, transportation in a private 4×4 safari vehicle, the services of a professional English-speaking guide, full-board accommodation, bottled drinking water, and exciting game drives in all three national parks.
The 4-Day Big 5 Safari to Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Manyara takes you to Tarangire National Park, the Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara National Park, each offering unique landscapes and exceptional wildlife-viewing opportunities.
Yes, the 4-Day Big 5 Safari to Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Manyara provides excellent opportunities to spot the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and the endangered black rhinoceros—especially in the Ngorongoro Crater.
Yes, the 4-Day Big 5 Safari to Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Manyara is perfect for families, couples, solo travelers, and first-time visitors looking for a comfortable and rewarding safari experience in Northern Tanzania.
For the 4-Day Big 5 Safari to Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Manyara, it is recommended to bring lightweight clothing in neutral colors, a warm jacket for cool mornings, comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, insect repellent, binoculars, and a camera.
The 4-Day Big 5 Safari to Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Manyara combines three of Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destinations into one unforgettable journey, offering diverse ecosystems, abundant wildlife, spectacular scenery, and an excellent chance to experience the country’s famous Big Five in just four days.
