4 Days Tanzania Camping Safari

A compact gem with surprising diversity—forests, lakes, hot springs, and wildlife. It’s famous for tree-climbing lions, large troops of baboons, and thousands of flamingos. A perfect mix of scenery and animals for a half or full-day visit.

Morning:

• After an early breakfast, your safari guide picks you up at your lodge or hotel in Arusha.
• Drive 2–2.5 hours to Lake Manyara National Park, a small but incredibly diverse park nestled between the Great Rift Valley and the alkaline lake.

Late Morning to Afternoon:

• Begin your family-friendly game drive through the park.
• Keep your eyes open for elephants, giraffes, monkeys, and baboons.
• The lake is often covered in pink from flocks of flamingos.
• You may even spot the rare tree-climbing lions, napping in the branches.
• Enjoy a picnic lunch in a shaded park area or at a scenic viewpoint.

Afternoon:

• Optional short visit to Mto wa Mbu village, where kids can taste fresh fruits, meet local artisans, and see banana farms (depending on timing and interest).
• Continue to your lodge in the lush Ngorongoro Highlands, where cool breezes and mountain views await.

Evening:

• Settle into your lodge or camp, relax with a warm meal, and maybe share stories around a fire.

Overnight: Manyara Campsite

Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner

Morning:

• Early breakfast, then set off on the scenic drive toward Serengeti National Park, passing through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
• Option to stop at the Olduvai Gorge Museum (optional), known as the "Cradle of Mankind."

Midday:

• Arrive in the Serengeti Plains and begin your first Serengeti game drive en route to your lodge or camp.
• These endless grasslands are alive with wildlife—zebra herds, wildebeest, gazelles, and stalking big cats.

Lunch:

• Enjoy a picnic lunch or boxed meal while on the move, surrounded by the vastness of the savannah.

Afternoon:

• Game drive continues into central Serengeti, the most iconic region for wildlife sightings.

Look out for lions lounging in the sun, cheetahs scanning the horizon, and elephants crossing your path.

Evening:

• Arrive at your camp or lodge just before sunset. A warm shower, hearty dinner, and the distant sound of hyenas set the mood for an unforgettable night.

Overnight: Seronera campsite

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Early Morning:

• Optional sunrise game drive—a magical time to see predators on the move and golden light over the plains.
• Return to camp for breakfast, then pack up and start your journey back toward Ngorongoro.

Midday:

• En route game drive as you exit Serengeti—more chances to spot lions, elephants, and even leopards.
• Stop for lunch on the way, possibly at a scenic picnic site.

Afternoon:

• Arrive in the Ngorongoro Highlands, where cool mountain air and green farmland offer a refreshing change from the plains.
• Optional short walk or cultural visit (time permitting).

Evening:

• Check into your lodge nestled in the highlands. Enjoy dinner and rest before your final safari day.

Overnight: Ngorongoro Simba Campsite

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Early Morning:

• Early breakfast, then descend into the Ngorongoro Crater—an ancient caldera that shelters over 25,000 animals.
• This is a top spot to complete your Big Five sightings.

Morning to Midday:

• Explore the crater floor with your guide on a game drive:
  • Lions, elephants, and massive buffalo are common.
  • If you’re lucky, you may spot a rare black rhino.
  • See flocks of flamingos and lazy hippos at Lake Magadi.
• Picnic lunch by the hippo pool—a classic safari experience.

Afternoon:

• Begin your drive back to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon or early evening.
• Drop-off at your hotel or airport for your onward journey.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch