4-Day Big Five Safari in Tanzania with Serengeti Flight Return

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Tarangire National Park, famous for large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and over 500 bird species
• 02 Visit Serengeti National Park, home to lions, leopards, cheetahs, and the Great Wildebeest Migration (seasonal)
• 03 Descend into Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest unbroken volcanic caldera, with a chance to spot the Big Five and rare black rhinos
• 04 Experience spectacular sunrises and sunsets over the African plains on guided game drives

Embark on a thrilling 4-day private safari across Tanzania's most iconic wildlife destinations. Explore Tarangire National Park, with its majestic elephants and baobab trees, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater - Africa's natural wonder - and discover the endless plains of the Serengeti, teeming with predators and migratory herds. Enjoy private guided game drives, scenic landscapes, and breathtaking sunrise and sunset views while staying in comfortable accommodations along the way.

Explore Tarangire National Park, with its majestic elephants and baobab trees, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater - Africa's natural wonder - and discover the endless plains of the Serengeti, teeming with predators and migratory herds.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Arusha, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tarangire National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Arusha to Tarangire National Park Safari

• Pick-up from your accommodation in Arusha, followed by a short introduction from your guide.
• Drive to Tarangire National Park for a guided game drive, with a picnic lunch served inside the park.
• After the safari experience, continue to Karatu for dinner and an overnight stay.
• Tarangire National Park is named after the Tarangire River, the primary water source for wildlife during the dry season.
• The park is renowned for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and sightings of tree-climbing African pythons.

2

Day 02

Ngorongoro Crater to Serengeti National Park

• Enjoy breakfast, then collect packed lunch boxes before departing for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
• Descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa's natural wonders, formed by a massive volcanic eruption around two to three million years ago.
• Explore the crater's unique ecosystem, created by fertile volcanic soil and supporting the highest concentration of wildlife in Africa.
• Spot an incredible variety of animals, including lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, flamingos, and other bird species during a guided game drive.
• After the safari experience, continue your journey to Serengeti National Park for dinner and an overnight stay.
• The Ngorongoro Crater is the world's largest unbroken volcanic caldera, with a crater floor located approximately 1,800 metres above sea level and home to around 30,000 animals.

3

Day 03

Full-Day Game Drives in Serengeti National Park

• Spend a full day on game drives in Serengeti National Park, exploring its vast plains in search of wildlife with the expertise of your professional guide.
• Discover one of Africa's most iconic landscapes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site covering approximately 15,000 square kilometres in northern Tanzania.
• Encounter an extraordinary concentration of wildlife, including over two million herbivores, around 4,000 lions, 1,000 leopards, 550 cheetahs, and nearly 500 bird species.
• During the dry season, witness massive herds of migratory wildebeest and zebra crossing the plains.
• The Northern Serengeti also supports abundant resident wildlife such as lions, elephants, hippos, giraffes, crocodiles, and the rare oribi antelope.

4

Day 04

Morning Serengeti Safari and Flight to Arusha

• After breakfast, continue with a morning game drive in Serengeti National Park, offering one last opportunity to spot wildlife in its natural habitat.
• Enjoy a picnic lunch within the park, surrounded by the vast African plains.
• Following the game drive, your guide will transfer you to the Serengeti airstrip for your flight back to Arusha.
• Upon arrival, the tour concludes with unforgettable safari memories.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Park fees (for non-residents)
• All activities
• All accommodation (unless listed as an upgrade)
• A professional driver/guide
• All transportation
• All flights during the tour
• All taxes/VAT
• Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)

What's Not Included

• International flights (from/to home)
• Roundtrip airport transfer
• Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
• Tips (tipping guideline: US$10.00 per person per day)
• Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
• Government-imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
• Drinks

What to bring

• Comfortable light clothing (neutral colors: beige/khaki/olive)
• Warm sweater or jacket for early morning and evenings
• Comfortable walking shoes / safari boots
• Sun hat or cap
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen and lip balm
• Personal medications
• Insect repellent / mosquito spray
• Camera with extra batteries / memory cards
• Binoculars
• Reusable water bottle
• Travel documents (passport, visa)
• Travel insurance documents
• Small daypack for game drives
• Cash for tips, drinks, and souvenirs (USD/TZS)

Know before you go

• This tour is not available to solo travelers.
• Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
• This tour accepts children who are 3 years and older. Children under 12 receive a discount.
• Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. Flights may cost more, depending on travel dates. If so, your quote will reflect this.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Tanzania

Tour start

Tarangire National Park

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.