4-Days Tanzania Joining Safari 2026-2027

4-Day Tanzania Joining Safari Highlights:

• Day 1: Game drive in Lake Manyara National Park (flamingos, tree-climbing lions), overnight in Karatu.

• Day 2: Journey to Serengeti National Park, first game drive, overnight in Serengeti.

• Day 3: Sunrise game drive in Serengeti, explore the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, overnight in Karatu.

• Day 4: Explore Ngorongoro Crater (Big Five, rhinos), return to Arusha.

• Bonus: Affordable group safari in a shared 4x4 vehicle.

Overview

This 4-day joining safari takes you to three of Tanzania’s most popular national parks. It's perfect for travelers who want to experience a variety of wildlife and landscapes in a short amount of time. The safari starts and ends in Arusha and is done in a shared vehicle, making it affordable and a great way to meet fellow travelers. You’ll begin with a visit to Lake Manyara National Park, where you may see flamingos, monkeys, elephants, and even tree-climbing lions. Then, you’ll head to the vast Serengeti National Park for an overnight stay and a chance to spot big cats and large herds of animals across the open plains. Finally, you’ll explore the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, a natural wildlife sanctuary with a high chance of seeing the Big Five, including endangered black rhinos. With experienced guides, comfortable accommodation, and group spirit, this safari is a great way to see the best of Tanzania on a budget.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park - Karatu

Your safari begins with morning pickup from your hotel in Arusha around 7:30 AM. After a short briefing, you'll drive about 2 hours to Lake Manyara National Park, located at the base of the Great Rift Valley. This small but scenic park is known for its lush forest, birdlife, and tree-climbing lions. You’ll enjoy a game drive and have a picnic lunch inside the park. Look out for elephants, hippos, baboons, giraffes, and pink flamingos along the lake shore. In the late afternoon, you’ll drive to the highland’s town of Karatu, where you’ll spend the night.

·         Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight in Karatu (lodge or campsite depending on package)

Day 2: Karatu – Serengeti National Park

After an early breakfast, you’ll leave Karatu and travel through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area on your way to Serengeti National Park. The drive takes several hours, but you’ll enjoy beautiful views of the highlands and may see wildlife along the way. Once inside the Serengeti, you’ll enjoy your first game drive across the endless plains, home to lions, elephants, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, wildebeest, zebras, and more. The Serengeti is one of the best places in Africa to spot wildlife in its natural habitat.

·         Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight inside Serengeti (public campsite or budget tented lodge)

Day 3: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands (via game drive)

Today you’ll wake up early for a sunrise game drive in the Serengeti, the best time to see animals when they are most active. You might spot predators returning from a night of hunting or see herds of wildebeest grazing as the sun comes up. After a few more hours exploring, you’ll begin the drive back through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with stops for photos or a picnic lunch. By late afternoon, you’ll arrive in Karatu, where you’ll relax and enjoy dinner.

·         Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight in Karatu (lodge or campsite depending on package)

Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater - Return to Arusha

After breakfast, you’ll drive to the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the most famous wildlife areas in the world. You’ll descend into the crater and spend several hours on a game drive across the crater floor, which is home to rhinos, lions, zebras, hippos, buffalo, and many other animals. You’ll have a picnic lunch near a hippo pool, then drive back to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon between 4:00–5:00 PM. The guide will drop you off at your hotel or a central point in Arusha.

·         Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Not included (return to your hotel in Arusha)

Included

• Shared 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
• English-speaking safari driver/guide
• Park and crater entry fees
• 3 nights’ accommodation (Serengeti and Karatu - lodge or camping)
• Meals as per itinerary (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
• Bottled drinking water during safari
• Pick-up and drop-off in Arusha

Excluded

• International or domestic flights
• Travel insurance and visa fees
• Tips for guide and lodge/camp staff
• Drinks at lodges (alcohol and soft drinks)
• Optional activities (e.g. Maasai village visit, balloon safari)
• Personal expenses (laundry, snacks, souvenirs)