Introduction

Get a taste of Tanzania’s wild beauty with this 4-day mid-range safari, perfect for travelers seeking authentic wildlife experiences with comfort and value. Journey through some of the country’s most iconic national parks, including Tarangire, Lake Manyara, and the Ngorongoro Crater, where you’ll encounter elephants, lions, flamingos, and breathtaking landscapes. Stay in cozy, well-selected lodges and tented camps, enjoy expertly guided game drives, and soak in the magic of the African wilderness. This short yet unforgettable adventure offers the perfect touch of wilderness, ideal for a quick escape into nature.

Highlights

Serengeti National Park

Lake Manyara National Park

Ngorongoro Crater

Map

Tanzania

Start Point: Arusha

Day 1

Tarangire NP Marera Valley Lodge

Day 2 - 3

Serengeti NP Embalakai Serengeti Camp

Day 4

Ngorongoro Crater (No accommodation)

End Point: Arusha

Day 1

Tarangire National Park

This is the moment you've been waiting for: your Tanzanian safari starts here. You have so much to look forward to and we'll get your trip underway as soon as we give you an introduction to our team and explain what lies ahead.

We think you’ll be impressed with Tarangire National Park. Most visitors love the distinct shapes of the baobab trees silhouetted against the sky that make this place feel like a fairy-tale African landscape. Or visitors remember the elephants that roam in family bands everywhere throughout the park. If you’re lucky, you’ll also encounter the big cats – lions especially, but also cheetahs and leopards – that are always a possibility here. And there’s a fair degree of certainty that you will tick wildebeest, giraffe, hippo, buffalo and zebra off your wildlife-viewing list.

Activities Day 1

Morning till Afternoon

Explore fantastic Tarangire on a guided game drive that will take you out among the baobab trees to look for lions, elephants and more.

Afternoon

Take a break in your day by enjoying lunch with us this in Tarangire National Park.

Late Afternoon till Early Evening

You'll be joining us in Tarangire National Park for a guided game drive. It's a fantastic opportunity to see some of the animals you came so far to see.

Rest of Day

Relax and generally take it easy to allow yourself to both process and recover from all of the excitement that you’ve enjoyed on your safari so far.

Accommodation Day 1

Marera Valley Lodge

Lodge Class: Mid-Range

The rooms at Marera Valley Lodge are like understated temples to good taste and you'll sleep well here. Although you're close to Karatu, you're nicely removed from the main road that connects Ngorongoro Crater with Lake Manyara National Park. The well-kept lawns and swimming pool, not to mention the fine restaurant and sweeping views of the Crater Highlands, all add to the appeal of staying here.

Meal Plan Lunch & Dinner

Day 2 & 3

Serengeti National Park

You won’t find many better national parks in Africa than the Serengeti, which has few rivals when it comes to both the numbers and variety of animals. Track down the annual migration of wildebeest and zebra. Enjoy the vast horizons that are perfect for spotting predators (especially lions, leopards, cheetahs and spotted hyenas) and their prey (buffaloes, impalas and kongoni), as well as elephants and giraffes. If you’re really lucky you’ll see a hunt, one of the most exhilarating sights anywhere in the wild. And at every turn, revel in its beauty, with flat-topped acacia trees silhouetted against the setting sun, and so many other classic African safari images.

Activities Day 2

You'll enjoy the safari experience of a lifetime on your guided game drive through Serengeti National Park. A guide will help you look for big cats, elephants and more as you drive through so many classic safari landscapes.

Afternoon

We'll take you to enjoy the sunset and a sundowner at one of our favorite places in Serengeti National Park.

Activities Day 3

Early Morning

It's time for you to go on a guided game drive in Serengeti National Park early this morning. No matter how many times you go, you'll never grow tired of the experience.

Optional Day 3

Early Morning

Take to the skies over the Serengeti with us on a hot-air balloon safari. This early morning excursion promises wonderful views, lots of wildlife, and a whole new perspective on this special place.

Accommodation Day 2 & 3

Embalakai Serengeti Camp

Tented camp Class: Luxury

Welcome to one of the best camps in the Serengeti, with gorgeous, wood-floored safari tents surrounded by savannah and close to the Nyabogati River. Embalakai Camp is deep in some of the park's busiest wildlife areas, but nicely removed from most other safari camps. Dine under the stars, listen to lions roaring in the night, and otherwise enjoy the classic safari scenery.

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro is a special place and the first time that you descend onto the crater floor is like no other safari experience in Africa. This is a world unto itself, one where you’ll encounter the crater’s 600-strong population of hyenas, as well as critically endangered black rhinos. You’ll also find elephants with larger-than-average tusks, and more than 50 lions living in the crater. But it’s the sheer beauty of Ngorongoro that will most likely live longest in your memory. From early morning, mist rises from the crater, revealing steep, forested walls, secret waterways where hippos wallow, and a world of abundant wildlife hidden away from the rest of the world.

Your safari in Tanzania will come to an end, bringing to a close your time in this remarkable country. We're sure that you have had the most wonderful time.

Activities Day 4

Early Morning

On your guided game drive through Ngorongoro Crater early this morning, your expert guide will introduce you to this remarkable place and help you find lions, spotted hyenas and black rhinos.

Transfer by Road, Ngorongoro Crater to Kilimanjaro Airport

4 Days - Touch of Wilderness - Mid-Range

4 Days - Touch of Wilderness - Mid-Range

Introduction

Highlights

Tarangire National Park

Activities Day 1

Morning till Afternoon

Afternoon

Late Afternoon till Early Evening

Rest of Day

Marera Valley Lodge

Serengeti National Park

Activities Day 2

Afternoon

Activities Day 3

Early Morning

Optional Day 3

Early Morning

Embalakai Serengeti Camp

Ngorongoro Crater

Activities Day 4

Early Morning

Pricing

Detailed Price Information

Overview Tour

4 Days / 3 Nights

4 Days - Touch of Wilderness - Mid-Range

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4 Days - Touch of Wilderness - Mid-Range

Introduction

Highlights

Tarangire National Park

Activities Day 1

Morning till Afternoon

Afternoon

Late Afternoon till Early Evening

Rest of Day

Marera Valley Lodge

Serengeti National Park

Activities Day 2

Afternoon

Activities Day 3

Early Morning

Optional Day 3

Early Morning

Embalakai Serengeti Camp

Ngorongoro Crater

Activities Day 4

Early Morning

Pricing

Detailed Price Information

Overview Tour

4 Days / 3 Nights

4 Days - Touch of Wilderness - Mid-Range

From Price

Included

Excluded