Tanzania · Safari

4-Day Ngorongoro and Serengeti Safari with Crater Game Drives

4 Days Round trip from Ngorongoro Crater Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Experience the diverse wildlife within the unique Ngorongoro Crater
  • 02 Witness the stunning Great Migration and endless landscapes of Serengeti National Park
  • 03 Enjoy full-day game drives exploring the rich biodiversity of Tanzania
  • 04 Spot East Africa's last black rhinos and flamingos at Lake Magadi

Enjoy a 4-day safari through two of Tanzania's most iconic wildlife destinations: the Serengeti Plains, the heart of wild Africa, and the remarkable Ngorongoro Crater. Explore the Serengeti's vast 14,500-square-kilometre wilderness, where every day brings a new landscape and a new adventure, and discover Ngorongoro Crater, home to one of the highest concentrations of game in Africa. With full-day game drives and rich wildlife viewing throughout, this journey offers an unforgettable safari experience.

Enjoy a 4-day safari through two of Tanzania's most iconic wildlife destinations: the Serengeti Plains, the heart of wild Africa, and the remarkable Ngorongoro Crater.

From the itinerary

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, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive

  • Descend into the crater and enjoy an amazing panoramic view.
  • After breakfast, descend to the crater for a full-day game drive in what is known as the 8th natural wonder of the world. It is a very unique, world-famous caldera with the most abundant wildlife, and it is home to more than 120 species of mammals.
  • Visit saline lakes such as Lake Magadi, which is a magnet for flamingos and other birds.
  • See East Africa's last black rhinos, as well as birds such as the secretary bird, white stork arriving from Europe during the wet season, crowned cranes, and ostriches.
  • After the thrills and excitement of the day, enjoy a picnic lunch in the park.
  • Enjoy sunset views and dinner at the lodge.
2
Day 02

Drive Through Ngorongoro to Serengeti

  • After breakfast, start the drive past the unique and gorgeous Ngorongoro Conservation Area to the Serengeti. The most intriguing yet amazing natural legend of the timeless African landscape rolls before your eyes when the wildebeest embark on the most important journey of their lives: the amazing migration, often referred to as the "Eighth wonder of the world."

Dinner and overnight stay will be at the lodge.

3
Day 03

Full-Day Serengeti Game Drive

  • After breakfast, go on a full-day game drive in Serengeti National Park. The most intriguing yet amazing natural legend of the timeless African landscape rolls before your eyes when the wildebeest embark on the most important journey of their lives: the amazing migration, often referred to as the "Eighth wonder of the world."

Dinner and overnight stay will be at the lodge.

4
Day 04

Morning Game Drive and Departure

  • Leave the park after a morning game drive in Serengeti National Park.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Ngorongoro Crater 3 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Arusha airport/hotel pick-up and drop-off transfers
  • Ground transport while on safari in a 4x4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof hatch to enable easy viewing and photography, with guaranteed window seats
  • Services of a knowledgeable English-speaking professional tour driver-guide
  • Game drives as detailed in the itinerary
  • Full-board accommodation in lodges in single, double, twin, or triple rooms
  • All park entrance fees, including government taxes
  • Ngorongoro Crater service fees
  • Flying Doctor tourist air ambulance evacuation cover in case of emergency while on safari
  • Government taxes and local levies
  • 1.5 litres of mineral water per day while on safari
  • Starts in Arusha and ends in Arusha

What's Not Included

  • All personal travel and baggage insurance
  • International and domestic flights
  • All airport taxes and visas
  • Items and services of a personal nature
  • Olduvai Gorge entrance fees
  • Canoeing safari
  • Any optional activities such as village visits, balloon safaris, night game viewing, guided nature walks, etc.
  • Extras at the lodges or camps, tips and gratuities, portage, telephone, laundry, etc.
  • Drinks and beverages not included in the itinerary
  • Tour driver-guide gratuities
  • Hotel accommodation in Arusha before and after the safari - can be arranged on request
  • Any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary

What to bring

  • Passport/ID
  • Camera
  • Hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Torch
  • Extra clothes
  • Painkillers
  • Drinks and snacks

Know before you go

  • Drink plenty of water from one of those travel water bottles.
  • Keep yourself covered from the sun.
  • Stay limber.
  • Take antimalarial medicine.
  • Bring a small medical kit with some basic necessities for emergencies.
  • Get some shut-eye.
  • Take it easy on your stomach.
  • Wear comfortable sneakers, sandals, or walking shoes.
  • Bring a windbreaker or fleece jacket.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Kilimanjaro International Airport, Kilimanjaro Airport Road, Tanzania
Tour start
Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 days finish where they began, in Ngorongoro Crater.

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