Tanzania · Safari

4-Day Tanzania Safari through Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro

4 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Witness the vast African wildlife across Tanzania's national parks
  • 02 Visit the famous volcanic caldera of Ngorongoro Crater
  • 03 Spot Africa's Big Five: elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo, and rhinoceros
  • 04 Enjoy multiple game drives through renowned wildlife reserves
  • 05 Watch the exciting Wildebeest Migration in Serengeti National Park

Embark on this incredible wildlife safari through Tanzania's world-famous national parks, including Tarangire, Serengeti National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater. Enjoy multiple game drives to spot a wide range of wildlife, such as lions, hartebeests, buffalos, zebras, giraffes, elephants, reedbucks, and expansive species of birds. You may also have the chance, if lucky, to witness the thrilling Wildebeest Migration.

Leaving the highlands behind, we will descend into the heart of wild Africa - Serengeti National Park - with its endless plains rolling into the distance as far as the eye can see.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Budget
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Arusha, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tarangire National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arusha to Tarangire National Park Safari

  • Pick up from your hotel in Arusha at 8:30 AM and drive to Tarangire National Park.
  • Enjoy a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch. The park consists of natural vegetation, mainly Acacia woodland and giant African baobab trees, with huge swamp areas in the south. Both the river and the swamps act like a magnet for wild animals during Tanzania's dry season. Tarangire National Park is reputed to contain some of the largest elephant herds in Africa. This African national park is also home to three rare species of animals - the greater kudu, the fringed-eared oryx, as well as a few ashy starlings.

Accommodation: Sun Bright Tented Camp, Whistling Thorn or Fanaka Lodge

2
Day 02

Journey to Serengeti via Karatu and Ngorongoro

  • After breakfast, we will head towards Serengeti National Park via the beautiful high-lying farmland of Karatu and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
  • Leaving the highlands behind, we will descend into the heart of wild Africa - Serengeti National Park - with its endless plains rolling into the distance as far as the eye can see. We head to the central park area, known as the Seronera area, one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park. It features the Seronera River, which provides a valuable water source to this area and therefore attracts wildlife well representative of most of the Serengeti's species.
  • We will arrive in time for lunch and enjoy an afternoon game drive in Serengeti National Park.

Accommodation: Seronera Public Camp, Heritage Luxury Lodge, Domel Lodge or Serengeti Wilderness Camp

3
Day 03

Morning Game Drive and Transfer to Ngorongoro

  • Have an early breakfast and meet your guide to enjoy a final morning game drive in Serengeti National Park.
  • Then depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with an en-route game drive and picnic lunch. Ngorongoro is a special conservation area and not a national park. The whole area is managed by both animals and the local Maasai people, who graze their cattle alongside the indigenous wildlife.

Accommodation: Simba Public Camp or Rhino Lodge.

4
Day 04

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive and Return to Arusha

  • After breakfast, descend into the crater and enjoy a 5-hour game drive. Ngorongoro Crater is one of the most densely crowded African wildlife areas in the world and is home to an estimated 30,000 animals, including some of Tanzania's last remaining black rhinos. Supported by a year-round water supply and fodder, the crater sustains a vast variety of animals, including herds of wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, eland, warthog, hippo, and giant African elephants. Another big draw to this picturesque national park is its huge population of predators, including lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs, and the ever-elusive leopard.
  • We will enjoy a picnic lunch on the crater floor.
  • Late in the afternoon, drive back to Arusha and drop off at your hotel.
Tarangire National Park baobab trees, Seronera area of Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater floor

Where this trip takes you

Tarangire National Park baobab trees, Seronera area of Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater floor

The route

Where you'll travel

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

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Airport transfer
  • Hotels in Arusha city
  • Transport
  • Camping/lodge safari according to the itinerary
  • Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle
  • Professional, English-speaking guide
  • Professional, English-speaking safari cook
  • Overnight stays in safari tents
  • Camping equipment (tents, sleeping mats, chairs, tables, etc.)
  • Meals according to the itinerary
  • Mineral water
  • All mentioned activities
  • All national park fees

What's Not Included

  • Sleeping bag
  • Flights
  • Optional activities
  • Alcoholic and soft drinks
  • Visa fees
  • Tips
  • Personal spending money for souvenirs, etc.
  • Travel insurance

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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