4-Day Tanzania Safari — Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Manyara
First-timers wanting variety without committing a full week.
Four days lets you add a third park to the classic short itinerary. Most clients pair Tarangire and Ngorongoro with either Lake Manyara (tree-climbing lions, flamingos) or a cultural day in Mto wa Mbu — a relaxed, varied trip that still leaves time for a Zanzibar extension.
Sample 4-day itinerary
Fully customisable — change parks, lodges, dates or pace.
Day 1
Arusha → Tarangire
Afternoon game drive among Tarangire's elephant herds.
Day 2
Tarangire → Lake Manyara → Karatu
Morning in Tarangire, afternoon at Lake Manyara for tree-climbing lions and flamingos.
Day 3
Ngorongoro Crater
Full day on the crater floor — best chance at the Big Five in a single day.
Day 4
Karatu → Arusha
Optional Materuni waterfall and coffee tour, then drive back to Arusha.
Parks you'll visit
- Tarangire
- Lake Manyara
- Ngorongoro Crater
Who this trip is for
- Couples adding a safari to a Zanzibar holiday
- Travellers on tight schedules
- Families with young children who need a gentle pace
What's included
- Private 4×4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
- Senior English-speaking driver-guide
- All park, conservation and concession fees
- All meals on safari (B/L/D) and bottled water in the vehicle
- Airport transfers in Arusha or Kilimanjaro (JRO)
- Government taxes and 24/7 ground concierge
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FAQ
Should I do 3 or 4 days?+
Four days adds a park and a slower pace. If your flights allow it, the extra day is well worth it.
Can I add Zanzibar to a 4-day safari?+
Yes — we run direct charter flights from Arusha to Zanzibar so you skip the Dar layover.
Other durations
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