4-Day Private Mid-Range Thrilling Safari

The itinerary

1. 1

   Overview

   • 4-Day Private Mid-Range Thrilling Safari
   • Arusha · Tarangire · Serengeti · Lake Manyara · Ngorongoro Crater
   • Duration
   • 4-day
   • Tour Type
   • Lodge Safaris, Private Safaris
   • Places Visited
   • Arusha, Tarangire, Serengeti, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater
   • Transport
   • Private 4×4 Safari Vehicle
   • Free Cancellation
   • Cancel up to 30 days before
2. 2

   Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park

   • After breakfast, you will meet your driver-guide for a short safari briefing before departing for Tarangire National Park. The park stretches along the Tarangire River and is characterized by rolling hills, acacia woodlands, vast swamps, and iconic baobab trees.
   • During the dry season, the river and swamps attract large concentrations of wildlife, making Tarangire one of the best places in Tanzania to see elephants in large herds. You may also encounter rare species such as the greater kudu, fringe-eared oryx, and ashy starling, alongside giraffes, zebras, and buffaloes.
   • Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park, followed by an afternoon game drive until late evening. Afterwards, transfer to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
   • Safari Season Overview – Tarangire
   • Accommodation:Suricata Boma Lodge – Mid-range lodge (1–2 hrs from Tarangire)
   • Meals & Drinks:Lunch & Dinner (Breakfast not included)All drinks (except spirits/liquor)
3. 3

   Day 2: Full Day in Serengeti National Park

   • Today is dedicated to wildlife viewing in the Serengeti. Your game drives will focus on areas where the Great Migration is most active, depending on the season.
   • Predators such as lions, leopards (often seen resting in acacia trees), and cheetahs follow the migrating herds closely. During the short rains (November–December), herds move south, while in the long rains (April–June), they migrate north. Since movement depends on rainfall, your guide will use experience and local knowledge to locate the best wildlife viewing opportunities.
   • Safari Season Overview – Serengeti
   • Accommodation:Land of Nature Camp – Mid-range tented camp (Central Serengeti)
   • Meals & Drinks:All meals includedAll drinks (except spirits/liquor)
4. 4

   Day 3: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

   • Today you will descend over 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater for an exceptional game drive. This UNESCO-listed natural wonder supports an extraordinary concentration of wildlife due to its permanent water sources and fertile grazing grounds.
   • You may see wildebeests, zebras, buffaloes, elands, warthogs, hippos, and large herds of elephants. The crater is also home to a high density of predators including lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs, and the elusive leopard.
   • Visit Lake Magadi, a shallow alkaline lake that attracts flamingos and a variety of water birds. In the late afternoon, ascend the crater and transfer to your lodge in Karatu for overnight.
   • Safari Season Overview – Ngorongoro
   • Accommodation:Farm of Dreams Lodge – Mid-range lodge (Karatu area)
5. 5

   Day 4: Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha

   • After breakfast, proceed to Lake Manyara National Park for a final game drive. The park is famous for its diverse ecosystems and birdlife, with over 400 species recorded.
   • The alkaline lake attracts large flocks of flamingos, along with pelicans, storks, and cormorants. Lake Manyara is also known for its tree-climbing lions, as well as elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and hippos.
   • After your safari, return to Arusha or transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your onward journey.
   • Safari Season Overview – Lake Manyara
   • Accommodation:No accommodation (End of tour)
   • Meals & Drinks:Breakfast & Lunch (Dinner not included)All drinks (except spirits/liquor)
   • $1708/pp
   • $1483/pp
   • BEST VALUE
   • $1330/pp
   • $1262/pp
   • $1197/pp
   • All Park entrances & taxes
   • Accommodation during safari
   • All Meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner),
   • A professional driver/guide
   • soft drinks & water (bottled water 3litres or more a day)
   • Transportation in a custom safari 4×4 with a viewing roof and guaranteed window seating
   • Safari vehicles have an inverter for charging batteries, communications radio, electric cooler, and filtered water
   • Tips for guides
   • International and domestic flights
   • Additional accomodation before and at the end of the tour
   • Roundtrip airport transfer
   • Tanzania Visa fee
   • Balloon in Serengeti (Price is $600per person)
   • Note: We have a discount for kids under 15 years old
   • Sarah & James T.
   • United Kingdom · Feb 2025
   • ★★★★★
   • "Our guide Emmanuel was incredible — he spotted a leopard and two lion cubs that three other vehicles completely missed. The most magical experience of our lives."
   • Marco & Lucia B.
   • Italy · Jan 2025
   • "The private setup meant we could spend 45 minutes with a cheetah and cubs without feeling rushed. The lodges were far beyond what we expected."
   • David & Carol M.
   • United States · Mar 2025
   • "As first-time safari travelers, we were nervous. From the moment we arrived, Serengeti African Tours took care of everything. The Ngorongoro Crater literally took our breath away."
   • Lars & Ingrid H.
   • Sweden · Mar 2025
   • "Booked through SafariBookings and couldn't be happier. Every detail was handled perfectly. Guide Abouh is extraordinary — his knowledge of wildlife is encyclopaedic."
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   • $1,708/person
   • From
   • $1,708
   • per person · 4-day · all-inclusive
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   • Address
   • Pangani Street, Arusha Tanzania – East Africa
   • Phone
   • +255 762 468 213
   • Email
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