Tanzania · Safari

4-Day Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Serengeti Safari from Arusha

4 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Spot large herds of elephants gathered around Tarangire's water sources
02 Explore Ngorongoro Crater, a large intact volcanic caldera with year-round wildlife
03 Travel across the vast Serengeti plains with game viewing en route
04 See Maasai communities in the Ngorongoro Highlands alongside roaming wildlife
05 Look out for diverse wildlife and birdlife, including wildebeests, zebras, buffalo, impala, gazelle, and flamingos

Enjoy a 4-day trip from Arusha to Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Serengeti National Park. This safari offers a fantastic opportunity to witness a diverse range of animals and birds, including elephants, wildebeests, zebras, buffalo, impala, gazelle, flamingos, and many more. Go on exciting game drives, descend into the crater, and admire the beauty of this unique ecosystem.

This safari offers a fantastic opportunity to witness a diverse range of animals and birds, including elephants, wildebeests, zebras, buffalo, impala, gazelle, flamingos, and many more.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Luxury

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

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

Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arusha to Tarangire National Park Safari

Pick up from the airport or any location around Arusha.
Drive 2-3 hours to Tarangire National Park.
Enjoy your first game drive in an open-roof safari vehicle for better viewing.
Have a picnic lunch in the park. Tarangire is a famous dry-season wildlife destination because many animals gather around water sources, including large herds of elephants.

Main destination: Tarangire National Park

Accommodation: Farm House Valley Lodge, tented camp located inside Tarangire NP.

Meals: All meals included. Drinks not included.

Day 02

Tarangire to Ngorongoro Crater Exploration

Depart from Tarangire River Camp in the morning and drive about 3 hours to Ngorongoro Crater.
Spend the afternoon exploring the crater, a large intact volcanic caldera with many resident animals. This self-contained ecosystem includes open plains, lakes, and small forests. Many animals can be seen here year-round, including the elusive rhino.

Overnight stay at a permanent tented camp with very comfortable tents, including solar-powered hot water showers.

Main destination: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Kubu Kubu Luxury Camping. Tented camp located inside Serengeti NP.
Meals: All meals included. Drinks not included.

Day 03

Transfer to Serengeti with Game Drive

Transfer to Serengeti and enjoy a game drive en route.
The drive from the Ngorongoro Crater rim, descending through the Ngorongoro Highlands onto the vast Serengeti plains, offers excellent game-viewing opportunities.
See the colorful robes of the Maasai people, who herd their cattle and goats in the Ngorongoro Highlands, often right alongside wildlife.
Enter the borders of Serengeti National Park and see wildlife roaming in even greater abundance.

Main destination: Serengeti National Park.

Accommodation: Kubu Kubu Luxury Camping. Tented camp located inside Serengeti NP.

Meals: All meals included. Drinks not included.

Day 04

Serengeti to Arusha Return

Return to Arusha. The schedule will depend on your plans after the safari.
If time permits, enjoy a morning game drive in the Serengeti before beginning the 7-hour drive back to Arusha.
Arrive in the late afternoon or early evening.

End of tour.

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

Transportation in a 4x4 safari vehicle.
Professional, English-speaking guide.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Mineral water.
All national park fees.

What to bring

Clothing:

Enough clothing.
Long-sleeved lightweight shirt for protection from the sun.
Sweater/jacket and pants for the cold temperatures experienced at night.
Hat with a hard brim.
Bathing suit.
Camp towel.
Socks.
Sandals.
Lightweight hiking shoes.
Short pants.
Sunglasses.

Personal Items:

Lip balm.
Toiletries, such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, and shampoo.
Ziploc bags for your camera and toiletries.
Bug repellent.
Hand wipes.

Other Items:

Camera with film or a digital camera.
Extra camera batteries.
Flashlight.
Binoculars.
Locks for baggage.
Video camera.
Wildlife guides.
Small backpack for the car.
Money belt.
Snacks.

Know before you go

Note:

You need a visa to enter Tanzania.
Make a photocopy or list of the following items: passports (including the page with the visa stamp), plane tickets, the yellow booklet showing your yellow fever vaccination, a list of all medications you might require, a list of all travelers' cheque numbers, money if possible, and a list of serial numbers for cameras, etc. Keep this list somewhere separate from where you keep these other items.
Keep track of your passport. Losing a passport can ruin the trip and cost considerable money during the time required to replace it.
In case of bag misplacement, report the problem to your air carrier inside the airport at the baggage claim before passing through customs, and fill out the required paperwork. Inform the tour staff so they can work with the airline to get your bags to you at the earliest convenience.
Accommodation can be included upon request at an extra cost.

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