4-Day Mid-Range Safari in Northern Tanzania Parks
Overview
This 4-day mid-range safari offers an immersive experience through Northern Tanzania’s iconic national parks, including Tarangire National Park, the Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara National Park. Enjoy comfortable lodges, daily game drives, and the opportunity to witness Tanzania’s rich biodiversity and stunning landscapes.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Start with an early morning pick-up from your hotel in Arusha, followed by a 2-hour drive to Tarangire National Park. Enjoy a game drive upon arrival, spotting elephants, lions, zebras, and various antelope species. Have a picnic lunch in the park and continue exploring in the afternoon. In the evening, check into your mid-range lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 2: Tarangire to Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, depart for Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a 3-hour drive offering stunning views. Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full day game drive, observing a high concentration of wildlife, including the Big Five. Have a picnic lunch by the hippo pool and continue exploring. Ascend in the evening and head to your lodge on the crater rim for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 3: Ngorongoro to Lake Manyara National Park
Start with an early breakfast, then drive to Lake Manyara National Park, about 2 hours away. Enjoy a game drive in the park, famous for its tree-climbing lions and flamingos. Have a picnic lunch with lake views and continue exploring in the afternoon. Drive to your lodge near Lake Manyara, enjoy dinner, and spend the night.
Day 4: Lake Manyara to Arusha
Begin with breakfast, followed by a final game drive in Lake Manyara. After a picnic lunch, depart for Arusha, arriving in the early evening for drop-off at your hotel or the airport.
- Lodge accommodation for 3 nights
- Full board meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle
- Pick-up and drop-off from Arusha
- Game drives in Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Park entry fees and crater service fees
- Drinking water throughout the safari
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Optional activities (e.g., Maasai village visit, balloon safari)
- Personal expenses (tips, drinks, laundry, souvenirs)
- Accommodation before and after the safari
- Airport transfers not specified in the itinerary