Tanzania · Safari

4-Day Northern Tanzania Safari with Serengeti and Ngorongoro

4 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Spot large herds of elephants among Tarangire's ancient baobab trees
  • 02 See the Big 5 and the famous wildebeest migration alongside over 250000 zebras in Serengeti National Park
  • 03 Take in a breath-taking view of Ngorongoro Crater from the viewpoint
  • 04 Visit a Masai village and explore the culture of the community

Drive from Arusha to Tarangire National Park to see large herds of elephants among ancient baobab trees in one of northern Tanzania's most distinctive safari landscapes. Continue to Serengeti National Park for game drives in Seronera and the chance to see the Big 5 and the famous wildebeest migration alongside over 250000 zebras. Take in a breath-taking view over Ngorongoro Crater, visit a Masai village if you wish, and explore beautiful landscapes rich with indigenous East African wildlife.

Drive from Arusha to Tarangire National Park to see large herds of elephants among ancient baobab trees in one of northern Tanzania's most distinctive safari landscapes.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Budget
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
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

  • You will be picked up from your hotel in Arusha or Moshi early in the morning. Meet your guide, chef, and other clients, then drive for 2 hours to Tarangire National Park, famous for its diverse landscape. The park is particularly known for its abundance of ancient baobab trees and for having the largest concentration of elephants in the whole country, which provides unique chances to observe the interaction between elephant families.
  • Enjoy a game drive through the park depending on the reported sightings of animals, mostly predators such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards, as they are harder to spot. Herbivores like giraffes, wildebeest, zebras, and more are plentiful throughout the park.
  • Later, go to the Tarangire River picnic site and enjoy the beautiful view of the river and animals while having lunch. Small monkeys and baboons may try to scare you away from your lunch, but there is nothing to worry about.
  • After lunch, proceed with the game drive and exit the park at around 4:30 pm. Head to the campsite or lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Meals: Lunch & Dinner

2
Day 02

Tarangire to Serengeti via Ngorongoro

  • After breakfast, drive from Tarangire National Park to Serengeti National Park, which takes around 6 hours, including all stopovers, via the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
  • Stop at Ngorongoro Crater to enjoy a breath-taking view of the crater from the viewpoint for 20 minutes.
  • Visit the Masai village (optional) to explore the culture of the great Masai tribe, known for chasing lions for their kill and hunting them to be considered warriors, as well as the past tradition of drinking raw animal blood, for about 20-45 minutes.
  • Arrive at Serengeti National Park in the late afternoon and do a game drive in Seronera, the centre of Serengeti, until late evening. Experience the sunset in Serengeti while enjoying a close view of wild animals.
  • Later, head to the Seronera campsite or lodge and stay the night.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

3
Day 03

Serengeti Game Drive to Ngorongoro Rim

  • After an early breakfast, go on an early game drive to see several wild animals until afternoon.
  • Head to camp for lunch and leave the park while doing an en route game drive. Drive for 2 hours towards the Simba campsite near the rim of Ngorongoro Crater.
  • Upon arrival, have dinner and stay the night at Simba campsite.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

4
Day 04

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Return to Arusha

  • After an early breakfast at 6:15 am, descend into the crater to find the black rhino. Rhinos are the hardest animals to spot in this beautiful crater.
  • After lunch, do another game drive and ascend the crater. Return to the camp and pack for the trip back to Arusha town.
  • Transfer to the hotel in Arusha.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Tarangire National Park's ancient baobab trees, Seronera in Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater viewpoint

Where this trip takes you

Tarangire National Park's ancient baobab trees, Seronera in Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater viewpoint

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

  • Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle
  • Airport transfer, pick-up, and drop-off if applicable
  • Professional English-speaking guide and safari cook
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Mineral water
  • Overnight stays in tents
  • Tents, mattresses, and camping equipment
  • All national park fees
  • Sleeping bag
  • Airport transport

What's Not Included

  • Visit to Masai Village (Price: 10-20 USD)
  • Visa fees
  • Accommodation in Arusha can be arranged upon request.
  • Personal spending money for souvenirs, etc.
  • Tips
  • Travel insurance

What to bring

  • T-shirts and tank tops
  • Long-sleeved shirts (for protection from sunburns)
  • Shorts
  • Light long pants or convertible long-short pants
  • One pair of comfortable walking shoes
  • Heavy sweater, gloves, and toque if traveling in the cold season (June - August)

Know before you go

  • Visas are necessary.
  • You must tip your guide or driver.
  • Note: You can still view animals, mostly hyenas, from camps at Serengeti. There is close protection from active rangers, so there is no need to worry.

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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