Tanzania · Safari

4-Day Tanzania Wildlife Safari through Serengeti and Ngorongoro

4 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Discover Tarangire National Park with its elephant herds and baobab trees
  • 02 Explore Serengeti National Park and the wildlife-rich Seronera region
  • 03 Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for exceptional game viewing
  • 04 Enjoy camping safaris with extended time inside Tanzania's top national parks

Explore northern Tanzania on this four-day group safari through Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater. Discover vast savannahs, ancient baobab trees, and abundant wildlife, including elephants, lions, and migrating wildebeest. Enjoy multiple game drives, picnic lunches, and unforgettable crater views while camping close to nature. Travel in a custom safari vehicle with an experienced guide for an immersive and affordable African wildlife adventure.

Descend 650 metres into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day crater game drive.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Budget
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Arusha, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tarangire National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arusha to Tarangire and Overnight in Mto Wa Mbu

  • Pick up from your hotel and meet your guide and chef.
  • Drive to Tarangire National Park, approximately two hours away.
  • Enjoy a game drive through Tarangire National Park, known for its ancient baobab trees and the largest concentration of elephants in Tanzania.
  • Observe a wide range of wildlife, including elephants, giraffes, wildebeest, zebras, lions, cheetahs, and leopards.
  • Stop at the Tarangire River picnic site for lunch while enjoying views of the river and surrounding wildlife.
  • Continue the afternoon game drive and exit the park at around 4:30 pm.
  • Drive to Mto Wa Mbu and check in at the campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.

Meals included: Lunch and dinner.

2
Day 02

Mto Wa Mbu to Serengeti via Ngorongoro

  • Enjoy breakfast at the campsite.
  • Drive from Mto Wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park, approximately six hours including stops, passing through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
  • Stop at the Ngorongoro Conservation Area gate and viewpoint to admire panoramic views of the crater.
  • Optionally visit a Maasai village to learn about the culture and traditions of the Maasai people.
  • Continue to Serengeti National Park, which covers an area of 14,750 square kilometres and is famous for the wildebeest and zebra migration.
  • Focus on the Seronera area in central Serengeti for wildlife viewing.
  • Enjoy lunch on arrival, followed by an afternoon and evening game drive in Seronera.
  • Experience sunset in the Serengeti and possibly witness predator activity.
  • Return to Seronera campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.
3
Day 03

Sunrise Game Drive and Transfer to Ngorongoro

  • Wake up early at 06:00 and enjoy a hot drink.
  • Depart for a morning game drive in the heart of Serengeti National Park, enjoying sunrise wildlife activity.
  • Return to the campsite for a late breakfast and lunch.
  • Drive towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with game viewing en route.
  • Arrive at Ngorongoro Simba Campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.
4
Day 04

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Return to Arusha

  • Enjoy breakfast at the campsite.
  • Carry a picnic lunch and drive to the Ngorongoro Crater descending gate.
  • Descend 650 metres into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day crater game drive.
  • Observe a variety of resident wildlife, with a chance to spot rhinoceros due to the permanent water sources.
  • Enjoy lunch inside the crater.
  • Ascend back to the crater rim and return to camp to collect camping equipment.
  • Drive back to Arusha, marking the end of the 4-day Tanzania safari.
Tarangire National Park, ancient baobab trees, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater

Where this trip takes you

Tarangire National Park, ancient baobab trees, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Arusha 4 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All park entrance fees and taxes
  • Accommodation during the safari at campsites
  • All meals, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • Soft drinks and bottled water, three litres or more per day
  • Camping equipment, including a sleeping bag, sleeping mattress, and tent
  • Transportation in a custom 4x4 safari vehicle with a viewing roof and guaranteed window seating
  • Safari vehicle with an inverter charging system, radio, electric cooler, and filtered water

What's Not Included

  • Tips for guides and cook
  • International and domestic flights
  • Tanzania visa fee
  • Balloon safari in Serengeti ($480 per person)

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Arusha Mjini, Tanzania
Tour start
Arusha, Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 days finish where they began, in Arusha.

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