Duration
4-Day
Tarangire National Park, Tanzania
4-Day Classic Wildlife & Cultural Experience Safari
Overview
This 4-day safari offers you the opportunity to encounter the "Big Five" and other fascinating wildlife, as well as immerse yourself in a cultural experience as you meet with local communities at Lake Eyasi. We provide full board during the safari, a dedicated English-speaking guide, exclusive use of a well-equipped jeep (complete with mineral water, power sockets, and binoculars), and carefully selected accommodations.
Plan snapshot
Quick Facts
Route
Arusha to Arusha
Via Tarangire NP, Lake Eyasi, Ngorongoro Crater
Country & park
Tanzania / Tarangire National Park
Style
Mid-range safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
5 years
Activities
game drives
Accommodation
Marera Valley Lodge - Mid-range lodge 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP – Lunch & Dinner Included
Meals
Lunch & Dinner Included; All Meals Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
USD
Rates
Rates Per Person
USD
Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
n/a* USD
$1,372 USD
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027
n/a* USD
$1,372 USD
Before booking
Important To Know
This tour is not available to solo travelers or groups larger than 14 people.
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour accepts children who are 5 years and older. Children under 12 receive a discount.
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Route
country
Tanzania
Start
Arusha (Day 1)
Day 1
Tarangire NP
Day 2
Lake Eyasi
Day 3
Ngorongoro Crater
Day 4
Lake Manyara NP
End
Arusha (Day 4)
Tour Features
Mid-range tour
This mid-range tour uses lodges.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can be customized
You can request changes to this tour.
Not for solo travelers
Solo travelers cannot book this private tour.
5
Minimum age of 5 years
The minimum age for this tour is 5 years.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives
Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
A transfer from and back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost
Accommodation & Meals
Day 1
Marera Valley Lodge
Mid-range lodge 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP – Lunch & Dinner Included
Lunch & Dinner Included
Day 2
Marera Valley Lodge
Mid-range lodge less than 1hr drive from Lake Eyasi – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 3
Marera Valley Lodge
Mid-range lodge 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 4
End of tour
(No accommodation)
Breakfast & Lunch Included
Day By Day
Tour step
Arrival
A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Arusha - Tarangire National Park
You’ll be picked-up from the lodge early in the morning with a boxed lunch in hand to start your journey to Tarangire National Park. After a game drive, you’ll return to the lodge for dinner and your overnight stay. Tarangire National Park is renowned for its vast elephant herds, the Tarangire River, and diverse landscapes, ranging from seasonal swamps to savannas. Be prepared for the possibility of seeing lions stalking their prey or leopards leisurely observing you from the treetops. Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Tarangire National Park Stay: Marera Valley Lodge Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP Meals: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinks not included
Day 2
Lake Eyasi
After breakfast, our safari guide will chauffeur you to Lake Eyasi, where an encounter with the local Hadzabe people awaits. Renowned for their hunting prowess, you'll have the unique opportunity to join them in a hunting expedition to gain insight into their traditional hunting techniques. Once your time with the Hadzabe concludes, you'll be introduced to another fascinating group—the Datoga people, who are known for their exceptional blacksmithing skills. You can also take a leisurely stroll around Lake Eyasi and explore the local villages in the vicinity. Later you’ll be transported back to the lodge for dinner and your overnight stay. Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Lake Eyasi All meals included Drinks not included
Destination: Lake Eyasi Stay: Marera Valley Lodge Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Lake Eyasi Meals: All meals included Drinks not included
Day 3
Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, we’ll embark on a journey to Ngorongoro for a game drive within the Ngorongoro Crater. We’ll carry lunch boxes to eat along the way. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the lodge. The Ngorongoro Crater is the world's largest uninterrupted caldera and one of Africa’s natural wonders. With a resident population of approximately 30,000 large mammals—including buffaloes, lions, elephants, cheetahs, and rhinos—and a diverse array of bird species such as flamingos, eagles, and buzzards, you can expect to see a wide variety of wildlife in a short amount of time. Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater All meals included Drinks not included
Destination: Ngorongoro Crater Stay: Marera Valley Lodge Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater Meals: All meals included Drinks not included
Day 4
Lake Manyara Park
After breakfast, we’ll set out for Lake Manyara National Park with packed lunch boxes in hand. After our game drive in the park, we'll transfer you to either Arusha or the Kilimanjaro Airport, which will conclude your safari. Lake Manyara is renowned for its arboreal lions, who are skillful at concealing themselves among the tree branches. A bustling colony of baboons also inhabits the forest, and they may accompany you along the road from the moment you enter the park. Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Lake Manyara National Park Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinks not included
Tour step
End of tour
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
Included
Park fees (For non-residents)
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
All Taxes/VAT
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Excluded
International flights (From/to home)
Roundtrip airport transfer
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
Drinks
Getting There
This tour starts and ends in Arusha
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
Fly to/from Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO - Check price) near Arusha. Or fly to/from Arusha Airport (ARK - Check price) via Dar es Salaam or Nairobi (Kenya)
A transfer from and back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Offered by
Serengeti Smile
5.0 operator rating
1,054 reviews
SERENGETI SMILE is the Best Tour Operator organizing Wildlife Safaris, Beach Holidays, Mountains Trekking, and Cultural Tours in Tanzania. We organize highly professional Safaris and Holidays to the most magnificent destinations offering an amazing experience for a lifetime.
Office In
Tanzania
Size
50-100 employees (Founded in 2020)
Member Of
Tanzania Tourist Board & AMREF FLYING DOCTORS INSURANCE
Tour Types
Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
Destinations
Tanzania
Traveler feedback
Reviews
Overall
5.0/5Communication
5.0/5Accuracy
5.0/5Value
5.0/5Safety clarity
5.0/5Cultural value
5.0/5Professional & experienced
We have just completed a 5 day safari across Tarangire, Serengeti, Ndutu & Ngorongoro. We have the best experience of our lives. The booking process was smooth and any questions we had were answered sufficiently and quickly. We were lucky to have Zack as our guide who was absolutely brilliant. We felt safe at all times, he was a very skilled driver even in difficult conditions. Zacks knowledge and experience was superb, his eye for spotting different animals and choosing what routes to take really made our experience and meant we were able to see some incredible sightings. We saw more than we ever expected we would thanks to Zack including a serval cat, 3 leopard sightings, 4 rhinos, many close elephant and lion encounters and so so much more. We would recommend Serengeti smile to anyone thinking of coming to Tanzania, we have truly had the most amazing time and are feeling very grateful for the experience we’ve had.
Laura · United Kingdom
Outstanding Safari Experience – We saw it all!
We had an unforgettable 4-day safari for 4 people thanks to our exceptional guide Pius Meiliar. He was incredibly polite, calm, and attentive to our every need. Thanks to his expertise and dedication, we managed to spot not only the Big 5, but also the Ugly 5 and Small 5, always getting us close enough for the perfect photos. His eye for detail was amazing—he pointed out everything from lions and rhinos to "Pumbas," unique lizards, and tortoises. Communication was seamless, and the daily itinerary he planned was comprehensive and perfectly structured. We highly recommend him to anyone looking for an authentic and full safari experience! The overall experience relative to the price was more than great, offering truly exceptional value for everything we experienced.
Despoina Kontou · Greece
The best!
Our safari guide in Tanzania, Pius Meiliar, was absolutely AMAZING!!! 🤩 We truly don’t have enough words to describe how incredible he was! With great experience, outstanding knowledge, and genuine passion for wildlife, he gave us some of the most magical moments of our lives. He had an incredible ability to spot animals and always positioned us perfectly to experience every scene up close — it felt like we were inside a live documentary! Thanks to him, we were able to see all of the Big Five, which made our experience even more unforgettable. Always smiling, kind, patient, and full of positive energy, Pius made our safari not only exciting but also completely safe and comfortable. Pius Meiliar made our adventure truly unforgettable, and we highly recommend him to anyone who wants an authentic and extraordinary safari experience in Tanzania! 🦁🌍✨
Tasos Papamanolis · Greece
Once in a lifetime experience!
Our safari experience was absolutely amazing thanks to our guide, Pius Meiliar. Thanks to his incredible knowledge, experience, and sharp eye, we were able to spot all of the Big Five with ease. He always knew where to go and how to position the vehicle perfectly, while also explaining animal behavior in a clear and engaging way. We felt completely safe and well taken care of throughout the safari. Truly an unforgettable experience and highly recommended!
Tasos · Greece
Practical answers
Tour FAQs
Are rates charged per person?
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
Which currency is this tour priced in?
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
Can children join this tour?
This tour accepts children who are 5 years and older. Children under 12 receive a discount.
Can this tour start on my preferred date?
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can the itinerary be customized?
You can request changes to this tour.
Where do travelers stay during this tour?
Marera Valley Lodge - Mid-range lodge 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP – Lunch & Dinner Included. Meals: Lunch & Dinner Included
Where does this tour start and end?
This tour starts and ends in Arusha
Are airport transfers included?
A transfer from and back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost
Operator policy
Terms and Conditions
Disclaimer
This tour is offered by Serengeti Smile, not SafariBookings.
This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
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