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Private safari journey · Tanzania

4-Day Luxury Safari in Tanzania: Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater

Take a sunrise game drive in the Serengeti, then explore Ngorongoro Crater and enjoy a picnic lunch by a hippo pool before returning to Arusha.

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Duration
4 days
4 stops
Stays
3 stays
Guide price
From US$2,194
per person
Best for
Luxury tour
Private tour

The journey

Journey overview

Experience the best of Tanzania’s northern safari circuit on this 4-day luxury adventure. This tour is designed purposely for travelers who want a high-end safari in a short time frame, this journey takes you to three iconic destinations Lake Manyara, the Serengeti, and the Ngorongoro Crater offering unforgettable wildlife encounters, stunning landscapes, and top-tier accommodation throughout.

  • 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
  • Not for solo travelers
  • Minimum age of 1 year

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 to Lake Manyara National Park

Your guide will meet you in Arusha after breakfast for a short safari briefing. Depart in a private 4x4 luxury safari vehicle to Lake Manyara National Park (approx. 2.5 hours). The park is a scenic gem, famous for its tree-climbing lions, flocks of flamingos, and lush groundwater forests. Enjoy a relaxed game drive with a picnic lunch by the lake. In the afternoon, check in to your luxury lodge set on the escarpment with panoramic views of the Great Rift Valley. Enjoy sundowners and a gourmet dinner.
  • Luxury lodge located on the escarpment above Lake Manyara NP
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
02Day 2

Day 2

Lake Manyara to Serengeti National Park

After an early breakfast, depart for the world-renowned Serengeti National Park, passing through the highlands of Karatu and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enter the Serengeti via the Naabi Hill Gate and begin your game drive and route to your luxury tented camp. Spend the afternoon exploring the endless savannahs, tracking prides of lions, herds of wildebeest, and more. Enjoy a fireside dinner under the stars at your luxury camp in the heart of the Serengeti.
  • Luxury lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
03Day 3

Day 3

Serengeti National Park- Ngorongoro Crater

Start your day with a sunrise game drive in the Serengeti the best time to catch predators in action. Return for a hearty breakfast, then begin your journey to the Ngorongoro crater, enjoying game viewing along the way. Arrive at your luxury lodge near the crater rim by evening. Unwind with sweeping views and indulge in a gourmet dinner surrounded by highland serenity.
  • Luxury lodge located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
04Day 4

Day 4

Ngorongoro crater to Arusha Town

After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best places in Africa to see the Big Five. Explore the rich ecosystem of this ancient volcanic caldera, home to lions, rhinos, elephants, hippos, and flamingos. Enjoy a picnic lunch by a hippo pool before beginning your return drive to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon.
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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. Drinking water (On all days)

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$2,194

per person

Guide price

US$2,363 per person

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Journey details

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Journey pace

3 stays

3 nights across 4 days.

Rooms

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Listing updated

28 Aug 2026

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