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Private safari journey · Tanzania

4-Day Luxury Safari in Tanzania’s Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater

Descend into Ngorongoro Crater in the morning, then continue toward the Serengeti with an en-route game drive through its wildlife-rich plains.

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Duration
4 days
4 stops
Stays
2 stays
Guide price
From US$2,654
per person
Best for
Luxury tour
Private tour

The journey

Journey overview

You'll embark on an unforgettable 4-day safari, exploring Tanzania’s top wildlife destinations. You will begin at Lake Manyara, famed for tree-climbing lions and flocks of flamingos. Then, you'll journey into Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage site teeming with the Big Five and breathtaking landscapes. You'll continue into the boundless plains of Serengeti, known for incredible game drives and the great migration.

  • Activities: game drives
  • Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
  • Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle We can help select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself A transfer from and back to the airport is included
  • Luxury tour
  • Private tour
  • Can start any day
  • Can be customized
  • Suitable for solo travelers
  • Minimum age of 5 years

Availability

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Listing last checked on 28 Aug 2026

Journey route

Route

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Day by day

Your itinerary

01Day 1

Day 1

Arusha - Lake Manyara National Park Tour

You'll embark on a thrilling journey from Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park, where lush forests meet alkaline waters teeming with birdlife and wildlife. You depart early to maximize your time for a scenic drive through the vibrant Tanzanian countryside before entering the park. You'll explore the landscapes, from groundwater forests to open plains and acacia woodlands. Marvel at the famous tree-climbing lions, large troops of baboons, graceful elephants & flocks of flamingos skimming the lake’s shimmering surface. You'll enjoy a picnic lunch at the designated Msasa Picnic Site, offering panoramic views and tranquility in the heart of nature. After savoring your meal amidst the sounds of the wild, you continue your game drive, spotting giraffes, hippos, and possibly elusive leopards. As the day concludes, you journey to the charming The Manor Ngorongoro for an evening of relaxation, comfort, and a memorable overnight surrounded by beautiful gardens and warm hospitality.
  • Luxury+ lodge located less than 1hr drive from Lake Manyara NP
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks
02Day 2

Day 2

Ngorongoro Scenic Tour - Central Serengeti (Transit & Game Drive en-route)

You'll begin your adventure with a morning descent into the world-renowned Ngorongoro Crater, a natural amphitheater sheltering an extraordinary density of wildlife. You will enjoy breathtaking scenes of grazing zebras, playful antelope, large elephant herds, and, if lucky, sightings of endangered black rhinos. Seek out prides of lions and elusive cheetahs on the crater floor, all set against a scenic backdrop of rolling plains and shimmering lakes. You'll pause at midday for a picnic lunch at the tranquil Ngoitoktok Picnic Site, where hippos wallow nearby, and the vistas are truly unforgettable. After lunch, you ascend the crater walls for a picturesque drive toward the legendary Serengeti. Relish a captivating en-route game drive, spotting wildlife along your journey into the endless plains. You'll arrive at Kubukubu Tented Lodge, your comfortable sanctuary in Serengeti, ready to relax under the vast African sky and swap stories by the campfire.
  • Luxury lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks
03Day 3

Day 3

Serengeti National Park Game Drive

You'll spend two immersive days exploring the endless savannahs of Serengeti National Park, renowned for its spectacular wildlife diversity. Each morning, you will set out at dawn as golden light sweeps the plains, tracking prides of lions, leopards resting in trees, and elephants moving through acacia woodlands. Eyes peeled for cheetahs and large herds of grazing antelope. At midday, you'll enjoy a picnic lunch at the scenic Seronera Picnic Site, where its tranquil setting offers shade and opportunities to spot wildlife at the nearby river. In the late afternoon, you'll witness dramatic predator activity and the breathtaking Serengeti sunset. You return each evening to the comfort of Kubukubu Tented Lodge, where you’ll unwind to the symphony of the wild and share tales by the campfire beneath star-filled skies.
  • Luxury lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks
04Day 4

Day 4

Farewell to the Wild

You'll wake to a Serengeti sunrise and enjoy a final breakfast at camp, surrounded by the sounds of the bush. You'll embark on a last game drive across the plains, with chances to spot elephants, lions, and the vibrant birdlife that thrives in the morning light. Relish a memorable picnic lunch at Seronera Picnic Site, a tranquil spot shaded by acacias and often visited by passing wildlife. Afterwards, you'll journey through sweeping landscapes toward Arusha, stopping for scenic views and reflections along the way, before your airport transfer, your heart full of unforgettable safari memories.
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Stays

Where you will stay

Accommodation is subject to confirmation for your dates.

What’s included

The exact inclusion list is confirmed for your dates before you commit.

Included in this journey

  1. Park fees (For non-residents)
  2. All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  3. All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
  4. A professional driver/guide
  5. All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  6. All Taxes/VAT
  7. Roundtrip airport transfer
  8. Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  9. Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Not included

  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Rates and dates

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From

US$2,654

per person

Guide price

US$3,129 per person

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Journey details

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Journey pace

2 stays

3 nights across 4 days.

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Listing updated

28 Aug 2026

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