4 Days Tanzania Luxury 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: Kitela lodge or similar (family-friendly)

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: Kubukubu Tented Lodge (or similar)

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 Lions Paw Lodge

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