4-Day Classic Tanzania Safari | Serengeti, Tarangire & Lake Manyara National Parks

Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park
Your Northern Tanzania safari begins with a morning pickup from your hotel in Arusha by your professional safari guide in a private 4x4 safari vehicle. From here, you'll travel approximately 2.5 hours to Tarangire National Park, enjoying scenic views of rural Tanzania, Maasai villages, and the picturesque Great Rift Valley landscapes along the way.
Upon arrival, begin your first exciting game drive through one of Tanzania's most wildlife-rich national parks. A picnic lunch will be served at a designated picnic site, where you may spot wildlife gathering near the Tarangire River.
Famous for its impressive elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and diverse wildlife, Tarangire National Park is home to lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, antelopes, and over 500 recorded bird species. The Tarangire River, the park's permanent water source, attracts large numbers of animals throughout much of the year, making for exceptional game viewing.
In the late afternoon, you'll leave the park and drive to your selected lodge for dinner and a relaxing overnight stay.
Accommodation Options
• Basic: Omega View Hotel
• Mid-Range: Marera Valley Lodge
• Comfort: Tarangire Osupuko Lodge
• Semi-Luxury: Moonbow Lodge
Meals: Lunch and Dinner.

Day 2: Tarangire – Serengeti National Park
After an early breakfast, you'll depart for the world-famous Serengeti National Park, travelling through the spectacular Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The journey offers breathtaking views of the highlands before descending towards the vast plains that have made the Serengeti one of Africa's most iconic safari destinations.
Along the way, you'll have the opportunity to visit the historic Olduvai Gorge (optional), one of the world's most significant archaeological sites. Often referred to as the "Cradle of Humankind," the site is renowned for the groundbreaking discoveries made by Dr. Louis and Dr. Mary Leakey, which have greatly advanced our understanding of early human evolution.
After lunch, continue into the endless plains of Serengeti National Park, where your afternoon game drive begins. Home to the Great Migration and an incredible concentration of wildlife, the Serengeti offers outstanding opportunities to spot lions, elephants, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, hyenas, and many other species in their natural habitat.
As the sun begins to set over the savannah, you'll head to your selected safari camp or lodge for dinner and an overnight stay surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness.
Accommodation Options
• Basic: Zuhumath Tented Camp
• Mid-Range: Kon Tiki Serengeti Tented Camp or Heritage Central Tented Camp
• Comfort: Dove Luxury Serengeti Camp
• Semi-Luxury: Sametu Camp or Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Day 3: Full Day Serengeti National Park
After an early breakfast, set out for a full day of game drives in the world-famous Serengeti National Park. Accompanied by your experienced safari guide, you'll explore different areas of the park in search of Africa's incredible wildlife while taking in the breathtaking scenery of the endless plains.
Depending on the season, you may witness part of the spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration, where more than two million wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles move across the Serengeti ecosystem in search of fresh grazing. This extraordinary natural event attracts predators such as lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas, providing unforgettable opportunities to observe the drama of the African wilderness.
Throughout the day, you'll have excellent chances to spot a wide variety of wildlife, including elephants, buffaloes, wildebeests, giraffes, hippos, crocodiles, and numerous antelope species. With a little luck, you may even encounter all members of Africa's famous Big Five. A picnic lunch will be enjoyed at one of the park's designated picnic sites, allowing you to make the most of your time in this remarkable wilderness.
As the day draws to a close, return to your selected safari camp or lodge for dinner and another memorable overnight stay in the heart of the Serengeti.
Accommodation Options
• Basic: Zuhumath Tented Camp
• Mid-Range: Kon Tiki Serengeti Tented Camp or Heritage Central Tented Camp
• Comfort: Dove Luxury Serengeti Camp
• Semi-Luxury: Sametu Camp or Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

## Day 4: Serengeti National Park – Lake Manyara National Park – Arusha / Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)

After an early breakfast, you'll enjoy a final morning game drive as you exit the world-famous Serengeti National Park. This is another excellent opportunity to spot wildlife during one of the most active times of the day before continuing through the spectacular Ngorongoro Conservation Area towards Lake Manyara National Park.

Upon arrival, enjoy a game drive through this compact yet diverse national park, renowned for its lush groundwater forest, open grasslands, acacia woodlands, and the alkaline Lake Manyara. The park is home to elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, and an impressive variety of birdlife, with over 400 bird species recorded. Lake Manyara is also famous for its tree-climbing lions, although sightings cannot be guaranteed.

A picnic lunch will be served during your visit before you continue your journey back to Arusha. Upon arrival, you will be dropped off at your hotel or transferred directly to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your onward flight, bringing your unforgettable Northern Tanzania safari to a close.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch.
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#What's Included

* Private 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof for optimal wildlife viewing and photography.
* Professional English-speaking driver-guide.
* Park entry fees for Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and Lake Manyara National Park.
* Ngorongoro Conservation Area transit fees.
* Accommodation as specified in your selected package category.
* Meals as indicated in the itinerary.
* Bottled drinking water during game drives.
* Picnic lunches during safari game drives.
* Government taxes and VAT.
* Airport pickup in Arusha or at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) at the start of the safari.
* Hotel drop-off in Arusha or transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) after the safari.

#What's Excluded

* International and domestic flights.
* Tanzania visa fees.
* Travel and medical insurance.
* Accommodation before or after the safari unless specified.
* Alcoholic and soft drinks unless included by the accommodation.
* Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls and souvenirs.
* Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary (including the Olduvai Gorge Museum visit).
* Tips and gratuities for your safari guide and lodge staff.