Departing Arusha

4 Days: Nairobi – Arusha,Manyara & Ngorongoro National Park

Duration

4 Days - 3 Nights

Safari Overview

Experience the magic of East Africa on this captivating 4-day cross-border safari adventure. Starting in Nairobi, Kenya, and traveling into northern Tanzania, this journey takes you through some of the region’s most iconic landscapes and wildlife-rich destinations.

After crossing into Tanzania and arriving in Arusha, your adventure begins with the scenic beauty of Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions, flocks of flamingos, and diverse habitats. The highlight awaits in the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa’s best places to spot the Big Five in a single day. This safari is ideal for travelers looking to connect Kenya and Tanzania in one seamless journey—packed with wildlife, culture, and unforgettable views in just four days.

Quick summary of the destination

Safari Plan

Day 1: Nairobi-Arusha
Pick up from your hotel in Nairobi at 7.30 am depart for Arusha town via Namanga border post for immigration formalities and arrive in Arusha in the afternoon to be transferred to your hotel spend the afternoon at leisure with safari briefing by one of our staff in Arusha,dinner and overnight in Arusha Annex hotel.

Day 2: Arusha-Lake Manyara
After breakfast leave your hotel at 8.30 am for forL.manyara National park arriving in time for lunch followed by afternoon game drive diner and overnight in your campsite.

Day 3: Lake Manyara-Ngorongoro Crater.
After breakfast leave lake manyara for Ngorongoro crater arriving in good time for lunch after lunch, descend 2000 ft (670m) into the crater floor for full day crater tour with break for lunch at Ngoitoktok springs picnic site. Black manned lions, rhinos, buffaloes, elephants and other grazing animals abound. Evening game drive, return to Ngorongoro wildlife campsite for dinner and overnight.

Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater-Arusha-Nairobi.
After breakfast and morning game drive, drive to Arusha for lunch and afterwards to Nairobi via Namanga border town arriving early evening.

Included/Exclude

Cost Includes

Cost Excludes

Visa
Airport Taxes- client pay direct
Tips
Laundry
Drinks
Items of a personal nature
Optional activities (e.g., Maasai village visit)

Kenya Tourist Seasons

High Season (Peak)
Months : July to October
Mid-December to mid-January
Why it’s peak:
Great Migration in the Maasai Mara (July–October)
Dry weather = easier wildlife spotting

Shoulder Season (Mid)
Months: January to March
June
Characteristics:
Still dry, but slightly hotter
Fewer tourists than in high season
Wildlife still abundant
June sees parks start to dry up ahead of migration

Low Season (Green / Rainy Season)
Months: April to May (long rains)
November (short rains)
Characteristics:
Wet and muddy – some roads and parks become harder to access
Lush landscapes, but wildlife may be harder to spot
Fewer tourists = quieter parks