Tanzania · Safari

4-Day Tanzania Safari to Serengeti, Tarangire and Ngorongoro

4 Days Round trip from Arusha Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore three of Tanzania's major Northern Circuit safari destinations
  • 02 Enjoy game viewing in Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater
  • 03 Maximize your chances of spotting abundant wildlife in just 4 days
  • 04 Spend your nights in luxury lodges

This 4-day tour offers an excellent introduction to Tanzanian wildlife through three of the country's major Northern Circuit parks: Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater. Enjoy rewarding game viewing across diverse landscapes and maximize your chances of spotting many animals in a short amount of time. Along the way, stay in comfortable lodges and travel from Arusha through some of Tanzania's most celebrated safari destinations.

This 4-day tour offers an excellent introduction to Tanzanian wildlife through three of the country's major Northern Circuit parks: Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater.

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, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arusha to Tarangire National Park Safari

  • After breakfast, meet the tour guide and begin the 2-hour drive from your hotel in Arusha to Tarangire National Park.
  • Enjoy a full-day game drive in Tarangire until later in the evening, then head to the lodge for a hot shower and a good meal.

Overnight at Lake Manyara Serena Hotel.

2
Day 02

Drive to Serengeti via Ngorongoro Conservation Area

  • After breakfast, depart early in the morning and drive towards Serengeti National Park via the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
  • With a transit game drive along the way, arrive in the Serengeti and spend the rest of the day game viewing.

Overnight at Serengeti Serena Lodge.

3
Day 03

Morning Game Drive in Serengeti and Transfer to Ngorongoro

  • After breakfast, go for a game drive inside the Serengeti until lunchtime.
  • Then start driving to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge for comfort, crater viewing, and its nature-friendly location.

4
Day 04

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive and Return to Arusha

  • Early in the morning, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive until later in the afternoon.
  • Then ascend and begin the drive back to Arusha city.
  • Get dropped off for an overnight stay or continue to Kilimanjaro International Airport for departure.
Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater

Where this trip takes you

Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater

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

  • Park fees (for non-residents)
  • All activities (unless labelled as optional)
  • All accommodation (unless listed as an upgrade)
  • English-speaking Arusha tour guide
  • All transportation (unless labelled as optional)
  • All taxes/VAT
  • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinks (as specified in the day-by-day section)

What's Not Included

  • International flights (from/to home)
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (tipping guideline: $10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Any government-imposed increase in taxes and/or park fees

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Arusha, 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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Estimated room rates

Single Room $1,980.00 — $2,350.00
Double Sharing $1,980.00

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