Tanzania · Safari

4-Day Serengeti and Ngorongoro Migration Safari on a Budget

4 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Experience the stunning Serengeti migration and wildlife on thrilling game drives
02 Visit the iconic Olduvai Gorge and immerse in Maasai culture if desired
03 Explore the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, home to nearly 30,000 animals
04 Look out for the last remaining Black Rhinos in the Ngorongoro Crater

Do you want to spot the Serengeti migration but do not have much time and are on a budget? Then this safari is the perfect solution for you. In only four days, visit Serengeti and Ngorongoro, two of Tanzania's best national parks. Your guide will take you in search of the migration, and if you are lucky, you can spot the amazing herds of animals.

Enjoy the game and vegetation in the unbroken caldera, which is home to almost 30,000 animals, including the last remaining Black Rhinos.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Shared

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

Day 01

Arusha to Serengeti National Park

Pick up from your hotel or home and depart at 8:00 for Serengeti National Park. Enjoy a game drive en route, with an optional stop at Olduvai Gorge and/or a Maasai village along the way.
Set off on a late afternoon game drive.

Dinner and overnight at a lodge or camp.

Meal Plan: (L, D)
Approx. transit time: 4 hrs

Day 02

Full-Day Serengeti Safari

Spend the whole day game viewing in Serengeti with morning and afternoon game drives.
After the safari, return to the lodge or tented camp for dinner and overnight.

Meal Plan: (B, L, D)

Day 03

Serengeti to Ngorongoro

After breakfast, set out on a morning game drive in the park, departing Serengeti for Ngorongoro with a picnic lunch en route.

Dinner and overnight on the rim of the crater at the lodge or camp.
Meal Plan: (B, L, D)
Approx. transit time: 3 hrs

Day 04

Ngorongoro Crater Tour and Return to Arusha

After an early breakfast, descend into the Crater for a crater tour and game viewing, with a picnic lunch at the hippo pool site. Enjoy the game and vegetation in the unbroken caldera, which is home to almost 30,000 animals, including the last remaining Black Rhinos.
At the end of the day, drive back to Arusha, arriving at about 5:00 pm and transferring to your designated hotel.

Meal Plan: (B, L)
Approx. transit time: 3 hrs

Where this trip takes you

Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Olduvai Gorge

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Arusha 3 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

All park entry and full-board accommodation fees
Transport in a private 4WD Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof, ideal for game viewing and sightseeing
Fully qualified, English-speaking driver-guide
Meals as per itinerary
2 litres of mineral water per person per day
Services of a cook and all camping equipment (tents, pillows, chairs, tables, kitchen gear, etc.) for campers

What's Not Included

Tips for your driver-guide and cook
Soft drinks/alcohol
Sleeping bags (bring your own) - for campers only
Flights
Airport transfers
Accommodation and meals in Arusha before and after the safari are not included
Expenses of a personal nature such as passport/border pass, travel/baggage insurance, laundry, and beverages