f you have only four days to explore Tanzania but dream of visiting its iconic wildlife destinations, including the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire or Lake Manyara, this safari is an excellent choice. With two nights in the Serengeti, you will have more time to discover its breathtaking landscapes and incredible wildlife. It is the perfect adventure for travelers with limited time who still want to experience the magic of Tanzania's most famous national parks.
Discover the wonders of Tanzania on this unforgettable 4-day safari through its iconic wildlife destinations. Enjoy two nights in the legendary Serengeti National Park, where vast plains, abundant wildlife, and breathtaking landscapes create an extraordinary African safari experience. Explore the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater and another spectacular national park, Tarangire or Lake Manyara, depending on your itinerary. Perfect for travelers with limited time, this adventure combines incredible wildlife encounters, scenic beauty, and authentic African experiences in just four days.
You'll be picked up from your hotel at 8 am and start a beautiful journey across the Great Rift Valley to Lake Manyara for a full day game drive. Although small in dimension (205 sq miles), the park has breathtaking scenery and is well famous for its lush acacia forest, giant figs, mahogany trees, as well as to a growing population of baboons and blue monkeys. Permanent residents of this park also include giraffes, elephants, impalas and a huge amount of buffaloes. The lake is also home to a large number of hippos. The landscapes of Lake Manyara are something that can not be described in words. Some extra tours are possible, including a bike tour or a boat excursion. Late in the afternoon, you'll return to the camp for dinner. Possibility to downgrade or upgrade your accommodation level. NOTE: You can replace this park with Tarangire NP or add an extra day and visit both.
After an early breakfast, depart towards the most famous National park in the world, the Serengeti. The drive itself, although long, is spectacular. This will be an unforgettable moment for anyone seeing it for the first time. As you progress well into the Serengeti, you will see why the name means, in the local language, "endless plains". The park has 6,900 sq miles (18,000 sq km) and for most of it, the plains will stretch to the horizon defying your senses and perception of distances. It is the home to the great migration of 2 million wildebeests, hundreds of thousands of zebras and all kinds of antelopes. As for the big cats and large predators, it's the place of choice to look out for lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, with many television scenes like the famous River Crossings having been filmed in this park. Arrive in time for a fantastic afternoon game drive.
Wake up to the beauty of the African wilderness and enjoy breakfast at the luxurious Melia Serengeti Lodge before heading out for a full-day game drive across the endless plains of Serengeti National Park. Explore different wildlife-rich areas in search of Africa's iconic animals, including lions, elephants, giraffes, leopards, cheetahs, zebras, and wildebeest. With a picnic lunch enjoyed in the heart of the wilderness, you will have plenty of time to experience the Serengeti's incredible landscapes and remarkable wildlife encounters. After an exciting day of exploration, return to Melia Serengeti Lodge for a relaxing evening, a delicious dinner, and an overnight stay surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness.
After an early breakfast, depart from Serengeti to the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater with packed lunch boxes for an unforgettable game drive. Descend into the crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its breathtaking scenery and remarkable concentration of wildlife. Explore its diverse habitats in search of lions, elephants, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, hippos, and the endangered black rhino. Enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by the spectacular crater landscape before beginning your journey back to Arusha. Arrive in the late afternoon, marking the end of your memorable Tanzania safari.
Hand-picked luxury lodges and exclusive tented camps in prime wildlife areas, with spacious en-suite rooms, fine dining and outstanding views.
Hand-picked luxury lodges and exclusive tented camps in prime wildlife areas, with spacious en-suite rooms, fine dining and outstanding views.
Hand-picked luxury lodges and exclusive tented camps in prime wildlife areas, with spacious en-suite rooms, fine dining and outstanding views.
The safari offers opportunities to spot Africa's iconic wildlife, including lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, African buffaloes, black rhinos, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, hyenas, hippos, warthogs, and various bird species. The Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater provide exceptional wildlife-viewing experiences throughout the year.
It starts from $2,650 per person. The final price depends on your travel dates, group size and choice of lodges, so ask us for an exact quote.
Private 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof. Professional English-speaking safari guide. Two nights' accommodation at Melia Serengeti. accommodation in Manyara luxury Escarpment All national park and conservation fees. All game drives as per the itinerary. Meals as specified in the itinerary. Drinking water during game drives. Picnic lunches during safari. Airport transfers (if specified). Government taxes and VAT, Park entrance and conservation fees, Professional English-speaking safari guide/driver, 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof, All game drives as described in the itinerary, Accommodation as per the itinerary, Meals as listed for each day, Bottled drinking water during game drives and Transfers from your Arusha hotel or Kilimanjaro Airport.
International flights, Tanzania visa fees, Travel insurance, Tips for your guide and lodge staff, Alcoholic drinks and personal expenses and Optional activities (e.g. hot-air balloon safari).
June to October offers excellent wildlife viewing, while Tanzania remains rewarding for safaris throughout the year.
It starts and ends in Arusha.
Yes. Every itinerary can be adjusted to your pace and interests: add a night, swap a lodge, or combine it with Kilimanjaro or Zanzibar. Just ask.
Skip the long drives and fly straight into the heart of the Serengeti for three days of big cats, vast plains and, in season, the Mara River crossings.
The classic northern-circuit safari: Tarangire’s elephants, two nights on the endless Serengeti plains and a full day in the Ngorongoro Crater.
A relaxed luxury safari with time to enjoy Tarangire’s baobab landscapes and a full morning in the Ngorongoro Crater.
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