Tanzania · Safari

4-Day Serengeti and Ngorongoro Wildlife Safari from Arusha

4 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest non-flooded caldera
02 Look out for Africa's Big Five across Serengeti and Ngorongoro
03 Enjoy multiple game drives through the Serengeti's golden grasslands
04 Witness the Wildebeest Migration and Tanzania's rich birdlife

Explore Tanzania's lively nature on a thrilling safari to Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater, home to incredible wildlife and bird species. Witness the Wildebeest Migration, a stunning life-and-death display of thousands of wildebeests, and enjoy exciting game drives across these iconic landscapes. Descend into the crater and look out for wildebeests, zebras, elephants, leopards, black rhinos, and other remarkable animals along the way.

Spanning more than 20 kilometres in diameter, the Ngorongoro Crater is the largest non-flooded caldera in the world and is inhabited by some 25,000 animals.

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, Moshi, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arusha to Serengeti via Ngorongoro Highlands

Enjoy an early breakfast at the hotel before making your way to the Serengeti plains, passing through the Ngorongoro Highlands with amazing views of the crater below.
Your journey continues, and you will arrive in the Serengeti in the afternoon.
After entering Serengeti National Park, have lunch and then continue with a game drive. During this drive, you will begin to see wildlife such as zebra, impala, and giraffe, while also keeping watch for buffalo, cheetah, lion, leopard, elephants, and others.
Later, arrive at your lodge or camp, relax until dinner time, and then get some rest as you prepare for the next adventure in the iconic Serengeti Park.

Day 02

Full-Day Safari in Serengeti National Park

Immerse yourself in the splendour of the Serengeti, one of Africa's most celebrated wildlife reserves.
Discover the park's iconic creatures as you set out in a 4x4 on morning and afternoon safaris through the golden grasslands. With luck, you may spot all of Africa's

Day 03

Serengeti Game Drive to Ngorongoro Crater Rim

Enjoy the Serengeti this morning and look out for the park's wild denizens along the drive.
You may spot herds of zebras, perhaps a pride of lions, and other big cats such as cheetahs and leopards that like to stay around the Sayonara Valley. After lunch at a picnic site, start driving out of the park and head to the crater rim.
Here, enjoy the beautiful sunset with the magnificent view of the caldera opening up before your eyes.

Day 04

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Return to Moshi or Arusha

Spanning more than 20 kilometres in diameter, the Ngorongoro Crater is the largest non-flooded caldera in the world and is inhabited by some 25,000 animals.
Descend into this green-walled paradise early in the morning on safari. As you ride past herds of zebra and flocks of flamingos, keep your eyes peeled for a pride of lions or a lone leopard.
Enjoy a picnic lunch on the floor of the crater, then drive to Moshi or Arusha.

Where this trip takes you

Serengeti plains, Sayonara Valley, Ngorongoro Crater rim, Arusha

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

Park fees
All accommodations as shown in the itinerary
Professional driver/guide
All meals as specified in the itinerary
All transportation expenses (4x4 Toyota Safari Land Cruiser with a pop-top roof)
TANAPA fees
Drinking water

What's Not Included

Tipping for staff members (driver/guide)
Medical insurance
All beverages at the camp/lodge
Travel insurance
Visa
All accommodations before and after the safari
All accommodations not mentioned in the itinerary

What to bring

Passport with all the required visas for every country your African safari travels to and through.
A bit of cash, bank cards, and/or travellers' cheques. You can also use e-wallet apps these days to avoid carrying cards and cash.
Air tickets and travel vouchers for any pre-booked safari tours.
Your negative Covid-19 PCR test results as required by the countries you visit and the airlines you use. For details about the latest Covid-19 regulations relevant to your trip, contact us.
Vaccination certificates (yellow fever, etc.) where required. Some vaccinations need to be taken well in advance.
Medication: malaria prophylactics if advised, and any personal medication. Also take your prescription in case of an emergency if your medication gets lost, wet, or otherwise unavailable.
Travel insurance policy details, including your policy number and the contact details for claims and emergencies. Comprehensive travel insurance is a must, especially in the Covid-19 pandemic era.
Cell phone. Most globetrotters travel with a smartphone in order to stay in touch with family and friends, connect to Wi-Fi, and for emergencies.
Copies of your important documents: as a precaution, take a copy of your air tickets, travel insurance policy, vaccinations, visas, prescriptions, and passport.
A hard copy of your most important contact numbers in case you lose your phone.