Tanzania · Safari

4-Day Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Safari from Arusha

4 Days Round trip from Arusha Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Enjoy game viewing in Tanzania's famous northern circuit national parks
02 Get up close with the African Big Five
03 Explore Tarangire National Park on a full-day game drive
04 Travel through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area en route to Serengeti
05 Descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a final game drive

This 4-day safari takes you through Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater, with game viewing in some of the most famous parks of Tanzania's northern circuit. Depending on wildlife conditions at the time, the itinerary may include Tarangire National Park or Lake Manyara National Park as the best location for game viewing. With a high chance of spotting the Big Five - lion, elephant, rhino, leopard, and buffalo - this tour is ideal for travellers who want a short safari packed with rewarding wildlife encounters.

This 4-day safari takes you through Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater, with game viewing in some of the most famous parks of Tanzania's northern circuit.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Arusha, Zanzibar, 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

Depart from your hotel in Arusha at 8:30 am and drive for about 2 hours to Tarangire National Park with your tour guide.
Enjoy a full-day game drive and see many animals inside the park, including elephants, lions, buffaloes, different species of antelopes, zebras, giraffes, and many others.

Dinner and overnight at the accommodation.

Day 02

Tarangire to Serengeti via Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Proceed with your lunch box towards Serengeti early in the morning after breakfast via the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Stop along the way for wildlife viewing during an en-route game drive. The baboons will welcome you to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. It will take you about 3 hours to get to Serengeti.

Dinner and overnight.

Day 03

Morning in Serengeti and Transfer to Ngorongoro

Go on a morning game drive inside Serengeti National Park and spot the diverse wildlife found there.
After an early hot lunch, start driving towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. You can also stop by a Masai village for an excursion on this day as an optional activity at an extra cost.
Arrive at the Ngorongoro Conservation Area around 5 pm at Simba Campsite for camping.

Dinner and overnight.

Day 04

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive and Return to Arusha

After breakfast, start driving towards Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive until lunchtime.
Then drive back to Arusha for your overnight stay or for your evening flight to Zanzibar, home, or any other pre-decided destination.