Safari Tour: 4-Day Touch of Wilderness – Luxury Safari (Meliá Experience - Tanzania Safari Tour
4-Day Tanzania Safari Tour by African Vacation Tours
Offered by - African Vacation Tours
Tour Features
Experience the ultimate luxury safari across Tanzania’s Northern Circuit on this 4-day wilderness journey. Explore Lake Manyara, Serengeti National Park, and the iconic Ngorongoro Crater while staying in high-end lodges including Meliá Serengeti Lodge. Enjoy exclusive game drives, breathtaking scenery, and personalized service throughout your adventure.
| Luxury tour | This luxury tour includes high-end lodges and premium accommodations. |
| Can be customized | You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour. |
| Private tour | This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others. |
| Solo travel available | Solo travelers can book this tour. |
| Can start any day | If availability permits, this tour can start on any day. |
| No minimum age | There is no minimum age for this tour. |
| Transportation | This tour uses: Pop-up roof 4x4. |
Route & Activities
Tanzania
Activities Included
Accommodation & Meals
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
| Day | Accommodation | Meals |
| 1 | Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge No images available | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included |
| 2 | Meliá Serengeti Lodge No images available | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included |
| 3 | Ngorongoro Lion’s Paw Camp No images available | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included |
| 4 | Luxury Accommodation No images available | Breakfast Included |
Arrival (See Getting There for more details)
- 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 - Day 1: Arusha – Lake Manyara National Park
Depart Arusha in the morning and journey through the Great Rift Valley to Lake Manyara National Park. Enjoy a full-day game drive exploring lush forests, acacia woodlands, and lake shores filled with hippos, elephants, giraffes, and monkeys before returning to your luxury lodge for dinner and relaxation.
Main Destination: Lake Manyara National Park
Accommodation: Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 2 - Lake Manyara – Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, travel through scenic landscapes toward the legendary Serengeti National Park. Arrive in time for an afternoon game drive across endless plains filled with lions, elephants, cheetahs, and migrating herds. Enjoy a spectacular sunset before settling into your luxury stay at Meliá Serengeti Lodge.
Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Meliá Serengeti Lodge
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 3 - Serengeti – Ngorongoro Highlands
Begin with an early morning game drive in Serengeti, capturing wildlife at its most active and witnessing a stunning sunrise over the plains. After brunch, journey toward Ngorongoro Conservation Area for breathtaking views and sundowners near the crater rim before dinner and overnight at your luxury tented camp.
Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Lion’s Paw Camp
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 4 - Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha
Descend early into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive in one of Africa’s most extraordinary wildlife havens. Spot the Big Five and enjoy a picnic lunch by Hippo Lake. Later, ascend the crater and return to Arusha, marking the end of your luxury safari experience.
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast Included
End of tour (See Getting There for more details)
- Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
- A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
Excludes
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Rates Per Person
Jun 26, 2026 - Dec 26, 2027
*n/a = not available. This tour is unavailable for solo travelers.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
Excludes
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Getting There
Tanzania is a beautiful East African country with neighbours Kenya to the north and Mozambique to the south and the Indian Ocean to the east. It is known for its vibrant culture, wonderful national parks, diverse fauna and flora and of course the great wildebeest migration. If you are planning a safari trip to Tanzania then you should find out all about flights to Tanzania, passport and visa requirements.Tanzania’s main airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) located 13km/8mi southwest of Dar es Salaam. The latter is the entry point for visitors to the southern parks.Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is situated 46km/29mi east of Arusha, the gateway of Tanzania’s most popular Northern safari circuit.
This tour starts in Arusha and ends in Arusha, Tanzania
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
- Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/), but they can also be obtained through your local Tanzania Embassy or High Commission.
- Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.
Getting There
Tanzania is a beautiful East African country with neighbours Kenya to the north and Mozambique to the south and the Indian Ocean to the east. It is known for its vibrant culture, wonderful national parks, diverse fauna and flora and of course the great wildebeest migration. If you are planning a safari trip to Tanzania then you should find out all about flights to Tanzania, passport and visa requirements.Tanzania’s main airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) located 13km/8mi southwest of Dar es Salaam. The latter is the entry point for visitors to the southern parks.Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is situated 46km/29mi east of Arusha, the gateway of Tanzania’s most popular Northern safari circuit.
This tour starts in Arusha and ends in Arusha, Tanzania
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
- Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/), but they can also be obtained through your local Tanzania Embassy or High Commission.
- Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.
Offered By
African Vacation Tours
African Vacation Tours is a leading East African tour operator dedicated to creating unforgettable travel experiences through expertly planned safaris, beach holidays, mountain adventures, and tailor-made tours. With a passion for showcasing Africa's incredible wildlife, breathtaking landscapes, vibrant cultures, and rich heritage, we offer personalized itineraries that cater to solo travelers, couples, families, groups, and corporate clients.
Our travel experiences include wildlife safaris in world-renowned national parks, Great Migration adventures, Big Five safaris, luxury and budget travel, Mount Kilimanjaro climbing expeditions, Zanzibar beach holidays, gorilla and chimpanzee trekking, cultural and community tours, walking safaris, birdwatching, and multi-country journeys across East Africa. Every itinerary is carefully designed to match our clients' interests, budget, and travel style.
At African Vacation Tours, we are committed to delivering exceptional customer service, professional guiding, safety, comfort, and responsible tourism. We work closely with local communities, conservation partners, and trusted hospitality providers to ensure every journey supports sustainable tourism while providing authentic and meaningful experiences.
Whether you're seeking adventure, relaxation, wildlife encounters, or cultural discovery, African Vacation Tours is your trusted partner for exploring the beauty and diversity of Africa. Our mission is to transform every trip into a lifetime memory through personalized service, expert local knowledge, and unforgettable experiences.
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