Tanzania · Safari

4-Day Tanzania Safari from Arusha with Serengeti and Ngorongoro

4 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

African Elephants at Tarangire National Park

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Marvel at the enormous termite mounds and historic baobab bushes in Tarangire National Park
02 Experience the golden savannah landscapes of Serengeti National Park, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa
03 Look out for rare rhinos and other members of the Big 5 in Ngorongoro Crater
04 Observe hippos, migratory birds, flamingos, storks, ibis, and cranes around the crater's lakes

Explore this popular 4-day safari through three of the most impressive parks and regions on Tanzania's Northern Safari Circuit. Enjoy the huge elephant population in Tarangire National Park, experience the breathtaking wildebeest migration in the Serengeti, and look out for one of the rare rhinos in Ngorongoro Crater. Along the way, take in golden savannah landscapes, abundant wildlife, and some of Tanzania's most rewarding game-viewing areas.

With the animals in the 'oasis' created in the crater, there is a high chance of spotting every member of the 'Big 5'.

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 Not applicable

Cities Arusha, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arusha to Tarangire National Park Safari

Leave Arusha in the morning and journey to Tarangire National Park.
Explore the park and marvel at the enormous termite mounds and historic baobab bushes.
Enjoy the picturesque scenery and observe the abundant wildlife, including the impressive elephant population.
- African elephants are the largest land mammals and can weigh as much as seven tons.
Spot lions, giraffes, warthogs, ostriches, impalas, cheetahs, mongoose, buffaloes, and baboons.
After the game drive, head to Lake Manyara for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 02

Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti via Ngorongoro

Travel to Serengeti National Park via Ngorongoro after a delicious breakfast.
Take the scenic route to the Serengeti, with a chance to spot game near the Ngorongoro Crater.
Enjoy the infinite golden savannah, with patches of shade created by the vegetation and wildlife, making it easy to understand why the Serengeti is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa.
Stop for a picnic lunch on a kopje, a small hill in an otherwise flat area.
Proceed further into the Serengeti for a leisurely game drive.
Spend the night in the Serengeti.

Day 03

Early Serengeti Game Drive to Ngorongoro Crater

Begin the day with an early morning game drive inside the Serengeti.
Enjoy the melodies of the birds as the returning daylight illuminates the landscape.
Follow the footprints on the ground to track down potential predators.
Journey towards the Ngorongoro Crater.
Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 04

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive and Return to Arusha

Begin the day with an early morning breakfast.
Head to Ngorongoro Crater early, as this is an excellent time to spot animals.
Enjoy a game drive across the crater and stop for a picnic lunch at a small lake in the park.
Observe the hippos and migratory birds at the lake.
- With the animals in the 'oasis' created in the crater, there is a high chance of spotting every member of the 'Big 5'.
- Ngorongoro Crater was formed over two million years ago and is a perfectly unbroken caldera.
Spot playful zebras, lumbering hippos, rapid wildebeest, and cackling hyenas in the crater.
Observe flocks of graceful flamingos along the Soda Lake, as well as hungry hawks and vultures circling the sky.
See beautiful storks, ibis, and cranes, popular waterbirds in the crater.
Start the journey back to Arusha after a lovely afternoon of animal sightings.