4-Day Northern Tanzania Safari – Mid-Range & Tented Camp Experience

Discover the wonders of northern Tanzania on this 4-day safari combining comfort, nature, and unforgettable wildlife encounters. Explore Tarangire’s elephant-filled savannah, Lake Manyara’s diverse habitats, and the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater — while staying in beautiful mid-range lodges and authentic tented camps.

Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights
Destinations: Arusha • Tarangire National Park • Lake Manyara NP • Ngorongoro Crater
Safari Type: Mid-Range Lodges + Tented Camps
Starting/Ending: Arusha, Tanzania

Safari Highlights

Stay in mid-range lodges and luxury tented camps with ensuite rooms.
Experience Tarangire’s huge elephant herds & ancient baobabs.
See Manyara’s tree-climbing lions, flamingos & hippos.
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater — home to the Big Five.
Enjoy stunning viewpoints, cultural interactions & scenic drives.

🗓️ Itinerary Overview

Day 1: Arusha → Tarangire National Park

Depart Arusha after breakfast and drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for elephants, baobab trees, and predators along the Tarangire River. Enjoy a full-day game drive.

Accommodation (Mid-Range Tented Camp):
⭐ Tarangire Simba Lodge / Sangaiwe Tented Lodge / Tarangire Tortilis Camp
Meals: Lunch & Dinner

Day 2: Tarangire → Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, travel through the Ngorongoro highlands toward the Serengeti. Enjoy a long, scenic drive with a game drive en route. Afternoon and sunset game drive in central Serengeti (Seronera), known for big cats — lions, leopards, and cheetahs.

Accommodation (Mid-Range Tented Camp inside Serengeti):
⭐ Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp
⭐ Tanzania Bush Camps
⭐ Serengeti Osinon Tented Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Serengeti → Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Early-morning sunrise game drive — the best time to spot predators on the move.
Return for brunch, then begin your journey toward Ngorongoro with a game drive en route.

Arrive at your lodge on the crater rim/highlands in the evening.

Accommodation (Mid-Range):
⭐ Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge
⭐ Ngorongoro Tortilis Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater → Arusha

Early descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s natural wonders. Enjoy a 5–6 hour game drive with chances to see the Big Five — especially black rhino and lions.

Picnic lunch by the hippo pool, then drive back to Arusha.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch