4-Day Tanzania Safari through Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro

4 Days Round trip from Airport Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Witness the Great Migration across the Serengeti plains as wildebeests and zebras move in search of fresh grass
02 Explore Tarangire, Serengeti, and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area in search of Africa's iconic Big Five
03 See Tarangire National Park's immense elephant population among its striking baobab trees
04 Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with exceptional wildlife density
05 Take in the diverse landscapes of the Tanzanian wilderness, from vast plains to crater floor habitats

Explore Tanzania's iconic northern safari circuit across Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy game drives in search of the Big Five and other wildlife, from Tarangire's immense elephant population and baobab-dotted landscapes to the endless plains of the Serengeti. Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to witness an extraordinary concentration of animals in a remarkable natural enclosure. The tour includes airport transfer, accommodation, meals, and breakfast for a seamless safari experience.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

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

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arusha to Tarangire National Park Game Drive

After breakfast at 7:30 in the morning, depart for Tarangire National Park, arriving at around 10:00 for game viewing until the evening. You will explore this beautiful park until 5:00, when you exit the park.

Lesser kudu, eland, lion, gerenuk, elephants, wildebeest, and impala can be found in this beautiful park, which is noted for its multitude of baobab trees and its tree-climbing lions.

Dinner and overnight at the lodge in Karatu.

Day 02

Drive to Serengeti and Afternoon Game Viewing

After an early breakfast at 6:30 in the morning, drive to Serengeti National Park. Lunch will be at a picnic site.

Spend the afternoon game viewing in the endless plains of the Serengeti for a chance to see leopards, cheetahs, zebras, and gazelles, or a pride of lions lounging in the shade.

Return to your lodge or public campsite for dinner and overnight.

Day 03

Full-Day Serengeti Game Drive

Depart for an early morning game drive around your lodge or public campsite, then return to the lodge for breakfast.

In the mid-morning, at around 10 o'clock, continue with a full-day game drive, during which you will visit different areas within the Serengeti. Lunch will be at a picnic site, and the return time to the hotel will be 5:30 in the evening.

Dinner and overnight at the lodge or public campsite.

Day 04

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Return to Arusha

After breakfast at 6:30 in the morning, depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where you will descend 2,000 feet (over 600 meters) to the floor of the crater.

Explore the forest areas inhabited by monkeys and elephants, and look for rhino. You may also see flamingos at the lake area and observe the open savannah, where lions hunt for food. Lunch will be at the picnic site, and you will exit the park at 5:30 in the evening.

Dinner and overnight at the lodge, allowing for relaxation or optional activities.
The next day, we will take you from Karatu to the airport for your departure.

The route