4-Day Big Five Safari in Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Tarangire

4 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Search for the Big Five, including lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, and black rhinos
  • 02 Witness the endless plains of the Serengeti and the Great Migration, depending on the season
  • 03 Discover Tarangire National Park, renowned for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and diverse birdlife
  • 04 Experience the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the world's largest intact volcanic caldera

Experience a 4-day Northern Tanzania safari through three of the country's most iconic wildlife destinations. Explore Tarangire National Park, the endless plains of Serengeti National Park, and the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater on expertly guided game drives. Search for the Big Five, witness large elephant herds, lions, leopards, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, and hundreds of bird species in their natural habitats. Travel through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area and enjoy breathtaking landscapes, diverse ecosystems, and incredible wildlife encounters on this classic Tanzania safari adventure.

At a glance

What this trip includes

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

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arusha or Moshi to Tarangire National Park Safari

  • Meet your private safari guide and depart from Arusha or Moshi.
  • Drive to Tarangire National Park.
  • Enjoy an afternoon game drive through the park.
  • Spot large elephant herds, buffalo, giraffes, antelopes, and a variety of bird species.
  • Admire the park's iconic baobab trees and scenic savannah landscapes.
  • Continue wildlife viewing before heading to your lodge or camp.
2
Day 02

Tarangire to Serengeti via Ngorongoro Conservation Area

  • Enjoy breakfast before departing for Serengeti National Park.
  • Travel through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
  • Carry a picnic lunch for the journey.
  • Arrive in the Serengeti and begin an afternoon game drive.
  • Search for elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, elands, topis, hartebeests, impalas, Grant's gazelles, and predators.
  • Continue exploring the endless plains before reaching your accommodation.
3
Day 03

Full-Day Serengeti Game Drive to Ngorongoro

  • Depart after breakfast with a picnic lunch.
  • Spend the morning exploring the Serengeti during an exciting game drive.
  • Search for the Great Migration, depending on the season.
  • Observe lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, zebras, wildebeests, and other wildlife.
  • Continue wildlife viewing before driving to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area in the afternoon.
4
Day 04

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Return to Arusha or Moshi

  • Enjoy an early breakfast before descending into the Ngorongoro Crater.
  • Spend the morning on a game drive inside the world's largest intact volcanic caldera.
  • Search for the Big Five, including lions, elephants, leopards, buffaloes, and black rhinos.
  • Observe hippos, zebras, wildebeests, hyenas, and a wide variety of birdlife.
  • Ascend from the crater in the afternoon.
  • Drive back to Arusha or Moshi, or transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Arusha 5 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Full-board accommodation in en-suite tented camps and safari lodges
  • Private professional safari guide
  • Authentic Maasai cultural experience
  • Extended Toyota Land Cruiser for safari travel
  • Private 4×4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof for game viewing
  • Round-trip airport transfers
  • All national park entrance fees
  • All Ngorongoro Crater conservation and entry fees
  • All meals during the safari
  • Airport meet and greet service on arrival and departure
  • Safari vehicle equipped with an ice chest, bottled mineral water, and wildlife guidebooks
  • Government taxes, VAT, and service charges related to accommodation and included meals

What's Not Included

  • Tanzania tourist visa fee of USD 50 per person on arrival, or USD 100 for USA and Canada passport holders
  • Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, and beverages
  • Meals not specified in the itinerary
  • Optional activities such as a hot air balloon safari at USD 500 per person
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Personal items and additional expenses

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Kilimanjaro International Airport, Kilimanjaro Airport Road, 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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