4-Day Big Five Safari in Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater Tanzania
Highlights
Arusha, Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Locations Covered
Arusha, Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area
nature, cultural, Wildlife
Private Tour
4 Days
Easy
English
Description
Experience an exciting four day wildlife safari across Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania. Enjoy scenic game drives while searching for elephants, lions, buffaloes, leopards and rhinos across diverse landscapes. Explore the vast Serengeti plains and visit the Ngorongoro Crater known for its remarkable wildlife density. Discover Tarangire’s famous baobab landscapes and abundant elephants while travelling through some of East Africa’s most iconic safari destinations with unforgettable wildlife encounters and breathtaking natural scenery.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Arusha Town to Tarangire National Park to Karatu
- Enjoy early morning breakfast followed by a meet and greet with the customer service representative.
- Depart with picnic lunch for a direct drive from Arusha Town to Tarangire National Park.
- Experience a game drive in Tarangire National Park, renowned for its large elephant population and impressive baobab landscapes.
- Observe herds of elephants roaming freely, families of elephants around ancient baobab trees, and wildlife feeding on acacia bark.
- Enjoy scenic views of the Maasai Steppe and distant mountains while exploring the park.
- Drive in the evening to the lodge in Karatu for dinner and overnight stay at Farm of Dreams Lodge.
Main destination: Tarangire National Park
Accommodation: Farm of Dreams Lodge mid range lodge located near Karatu
Meals and drinks: All meals and drinking water during game drives other drinks not included
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Day 2: Karatu Area to Serengeti National Park
- Enjoy early breakfast and depart with picnic lunch for a drive to Serengeti National Park via the Ngorongoro Conservation Area while enjoying a game drive en route.
- Look out for the Big Five including lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards and rhinos, along with other wildlife such as hippos, zebras, wildebeests, cheetahs, hyenas and Thomson’s gazelles.
- Explore the Seronera area, known as a wildlife rich region where thousands of animals can be observed and where the great wildebeest migration may be seen depending on the season.
- Enjoy another afternoon game drive in the park before dinner and overnight stay at Enkirari Wilderness Camp.
Main destination: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Enkirari Wilderness Camp luxury tented camp located inside Serengeti National Park
Meals and drinks: All meals and drinking water during game drives other drinks not included
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Day 3: Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
- Enjoy early breakfast and depart with picnic lunch for another game drive in Serengeti National Park.
- Look out for the Big Four including lions, elephants, buffaloes and hippos along with many other wildlife species.
- Depart in the afternoon for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area via the historic Olduvai Gorge, known as the cradle of humankind where early hominid remains were discovered by Louis Leakey.
- Visit a traditional Maasai Boma to experience the culture and lifestyle of the Maasai people.
- Continue with a game drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area while travelling to the lodge near the Ngorongoro Crater.
- Arrive for dinner and overnight stay at Ngorongoro Safari Lodge.
Main destination: Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Safari Lodge luxury lodge located inside Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Meals and drinks: All meals and drinking water during game drives other drinks not included
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Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha Town
- Enjoy breakfast before descending into the Ngorongoro Crater, often referred to as the Eighth Wonder of the World.
- Explore the vast caldera formed by dramatic geological movements that created the Great Rift Valley.
- Enjoy a game drive inside the crater while observing a wide variety of wildlife including lions, elephants, rhinos, buffaloes, leopards, hippos, zebras, wildebeests, cheetahs, hyenas, Thomson’s gazelles and more than 400 bird species.
- Continue the game drive until late afternoon while searching for the Big Five.
- Ascend to the crater rim and drive back to Arusha for drop off at the hotel of your choice.
Main destination: Ngorongoro Crater and Arusha
Accommodation: No accommodation end of the tour
Meals and drinks: Breakfast lunch and drinking water during game drives other drinks not included
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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| 1 to 1 | /person |
| 2 to 2 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 10 | /person |
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This is a private tour |
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