Price Range:
- Budget: $1,200-$1,500 pp
- Mid-range: $1,800-$2,300 pp
- Luxury: $2,800-$4,500 pp
Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Luxury Wildlife Packages
Tim’s Jungle Safaris & Explorer Ltd invites you to embark on the Tanzania Classic Safari, a four-day journey through Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara, and the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater. This all-inclusive luxury adventure offers the chance to encounter the Big Five, marvel at the “8th Wonder of the World,” witness the iconic tree-climbing lions of Manyara, and explore Tarangire’s legendary baobab landscapes filled with vast elephant herds. Guided by certified safari experts, this journey combines world-class comfort with unforgettable wildlife encounters.
Itinerary
- Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park – The Land of Giants
Your safari begins in Arusha, where you will be picked up from your hotel or the airport in the morning. Travel through traditional Maasai lands en route to Tarangire National Park, celebrated for its towering 300-year-old baobabs and its immense elephant herds. Spend the day on a game drive, spotting lions, giraffes, buffalo, and more, before enjoying a breathtaking sunset by the Tarangire River. The evening concludes at your chosen accommodation, ranging from the luxurious Tarangire Treetops Lodge to the comfortable Tarangire Safari Lodge.
- Day 2: Lake Manyara National Park – Where Lions Climb Trees
After an early breakfast, continue to Lake Manyara National Park, home to the famous tree-climbing lions. Begin the day with a game drive, where you may encounter leopards, elephants, and rare antelope. Explore the shimmering alkaline lake, alive with flamingos, pelicans, and hippos. Guests may also choose an optional night game drive for a unique after-dark safari experience. Your overnight stay will be at the elegant Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge, the mid-range Lake Manyara Wildlife Lodge, or the budget-friendly Twiga Campsite.
- Day 3: Ngorongoro Highlands and Olduvai Gorge
Your journey continues with a sunrise game drive in Lake Manyara before ascending to the Ngorongoro Highlands at 2,200 meters above sea level. Along the way, visit the Olduvai Gorge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world’s most important paleoanthropological locations. Later, arrive at the Ngorongoro Conservation Area for spectacular views from the crater rim. Spend the night at your preferred accommodation, which could be the world-renowned Ngorongoro Crater Lodge, the charming Rhino Lodge, or the scenic Simba Campsite.
- Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater – The Greatest Wildlife Show on Earth
At dawn, descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable game drive across its floor. Known as “The Greatest Wildlife Show on Earth,” this UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to Africa’s highest density of Big Five animals. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the hippo-filled Lerai Forest, before continuing your exploration of the crater’s sweeping grasslands and acacia woodlands. In the afternoon, return to Arusha, with the option to visit a Maasai village for a cultural experience that provides the perfect conclusion to your safari.
Tour Inclusions:
✓ All park fees & conservation charges
✓ 4×4 safari jeep with pop-up roof
✓ Professional English-speaking guide
✓ All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
✓ 3 nights accommodation (your chosen tier)
✓ Airport transfers