4 Days Tarangire, Lake Manyara & Ngorongoro Crater Safari Tour (2025/2026/2027)

What is included in a 4-Day Tarangire, Lake Manyara & Ngorongoro Crater Safari Tour?
This safari includes full-day game drives in Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara, and Ngorongoro Crater. It covers Big Five sightings, a private 4×4 safari vehicle, a professional guide, accommodation, park fees, meals, and transfers from Arusha. Ideal for wildlife lovers, couples, and families travelling to Tanzania in 2025/2026/2027.

Discover the magic of Northern Tanzania on this 4-Day Tarangire, Lake Manyara & Ngorongoro Crater Safari Tour 2025/2026/2027 — a compact yet immersive experience through some of the most iconic parks on the Northern Circuit. Ideal for travellers short on time yet eager for Big Five sightings, this itinerary offers exceptional game viewing, breathtaking landscapes, and authentic cultural moments.

Your journey begins in Tarangire National Park, known for its dense elephant population and towering baobabs. Next, explore the rich birdlife and tree-climbing lions of Lake Manyara National Park, a biodiverse gem nestled at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment. Finally, descend into the world’s largest intact caldera—the Ngorongoro Crater, home to over 25,000 animals including rhinos, lions, and hippos.

This 4-day Tanzania safari is perfect for couples, families, and photographers seeking close wildlife encounters, scenic beauty, and expert-guided experiences. It includes full-board lodges, a 4×4 private vehicle, park fees, and all transfers from Arusha. Combine this safari with a Zanzibar beach holiday for the ultimate East Africa adventure.

👉 For more Tanzania safari options, explore our Tanzania Safari Packages or learn how to plan a family safari in Tanzania.
✅ External travel planning resource: Tanzania Tourism Board

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🦁 4 Days Tarangire, Lake Manyara & Ngorongoro Crater Safari Tour (2025/2026/2027)

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🗓 Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park – Elephant Kingdom Begins

Your adventure starts with a scenic drive from Arusha to Tarangire National Park. Known as the “Elephant Playground of Tanzania,” this park is famous for its large herds of elephants and centuries-old baobab trees. Enjoy a full-day game drive in your private 4×4 safari vehicle as you encounter buffalo, lions, giraffes, zebras, and migratory birds. After a picnic lunch by the Tarangire River, continue exploring the vast savannah and swamps that attract hundreds of animals in the dry season.

Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Tarangire Safari Lodge / Similar

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🗓 Day 2: Tarangire – Lake Manyara National Park – Tree-Climbing Lions & Birdlife Paradise

After breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park, nestled between the Great Rift Valley and the soda lake. This compact park offers a lush forest, groundwater springs, and rich birdlife, including flamingos, pelicans, and hornbills. Keep an eye out for the famous tree-climbing lions, elephants, hippos, and blue monkeys. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park, followed by more game viewing before heading to your lodge in Karatu for an overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Manyara Serena Lodge / Farm of Dreams Lodge

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🗓 Day 3: Full-Day Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive – Into the Lost World

Today, descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera. This natural wonder is home to an incredibly dense population of wildlife, including black rhinos, lions, leopards, elephants, hyenas, and large herds of wildebeest and zebras. Enjoy a full-day safari with a picnic lunch on the crater floor. This is one of the best places in Africa to spot the Big Five in one location.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Same as the previous night in Karatu

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🗓 Day 4: Return to Arusha – Cultural Stop or Airport Drop-Off

After breakfast, begin your return journey to Arusha. Optionally, you may stop at a Maasai cultural village or a local craft market to shop for souvenirs. We’ll drop you off at your Arusha hotel or Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), depending on your travel plans.

Meals: Breakfast
End of Safari

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💰 Price Breakdown – 4 Days Tanzania Safari (Per Person)

Note: Prices vary depending on season, group size, and accommodation category (budget, mid-range, or luxury).

🌍 Custom quotes available for private groups, families & solo travellers.
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✅ What’s Included

• ✔️ Pick-up and drop-off at Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport

• ✔️ Private 4×4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof

• ✔️ All park entry fees for Tarangire, Lake Manyara, and Ngorongoro Crater

• ✔️ Professional English-speaking safari guide

• ✔️ Full-board accommodation (3 nights)

• ✔️ Daily game drives & wildlife viewing

• ✔️ Bottled mineral water throughout the safari

• ✔️ Government taxes & levies

• ✔️ AMREF Flying Doctor Emergency Evacuation

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❌ What’s Not Included

• ❌ International flights

• ❌ Visa fees ($50 USD per adult)

• ❌ Travel insurance

• ❌ Tips to guide & camp staff

• ❌ Personal expenses (drinks, laundry, souvenirs)

• ❌ Optional Maasai village visit ($20)

• ❌ Pre/post-safari hotel in Arusha (can be arranged on request)

🌴 Suggested Zanzibar Extension – 4 Days of Beach Bliss After Safari

✈️ Fly from Arusha to Zanzibar after your Northern Circuit Safari to unwind on pristine white-sand beaches with turquoise waters.

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🌍 Ready to Explore Tanzania’s Northern Circuit in Just 4 Days?

Don’t miss this perfect blend of wildlife, landscape, and culture. Whether you’re looking for a short getaway, a romantic adventure, or a family safari, this 4-Day Tarangire, Lake Manyara & Ngorongoro Crater Safari offers unforgettable moments in nature’s most stunning theatres.

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