Tanzania · Safari

4-Day Tanzania Wildlife Safari with Tarangire Serengeti and Ngorongoro

4 Days Round trip from Arusha Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Elephant spotting in Tarangire National Park
  • 02 Travel the scenic route near Ngorongoro Crater on the way to Serengeti
  • 03 See the endless golden savannah and diverse wildlife of Serengeti National Park
  • 04 Look out for one of the rare rhinos in Ngorongoro Crater

Explore three of the most impressive parks on Tanzania's Northern Safari Circuit on this popular 4-day safari. Experience the large elephant population in Tarangire National Park, travel through spectacular savannah landscapes to Serengeti National Park, and look out for one of the rare rhinos in Ngorongoro Crater. This journey combines classic game drives with camping in the heart of Tanzania's most celebrated wildlife areas.

The endless golden savannah, with its beautiful colours created by the vegetation and wildlife, makes it easy to understand why the Serengeti is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Budget
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Arusha, Moshi, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tarangire National Park
Languages English, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Moshi/Arusha to Tarangire National Park Safari

You will be picked up in the morning and travel to Tarangire National Park. The picturesque scenery and diverse birdlife help create the tranquil ambience of the park. The great elephant population is an extremely amazing sight. African elephants are the largest land mammals, and adult males can weigh as much as seven tonnes. When your game drive ends, we will take you to Fanaka Campsite, where you will spend the night.

2
Day 02

Tarangire to Serengeti National Park via Ngorongoro

You will wake up early and have breakfast, then drive to Serengeti National Park. We will take the scenic route to the Serengeti, which allows us to travel near the Ngorongoro Crater. The endless golden savannah, with its beautiful colours created by the vegetation and wildlife, makes it easy to understand why the Serengeti is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa. We will stop so that you can enjoy your picnic lunch on a kopje. We will then proceed further into the Serengeti for a leisurely game drive. You will spend the night at the Serengeti Camp, where comprehensive camping facilities are available.

3
Day 03

Central Serengeti Game Drive to Ngorongoro Crater Rim

We will begin the day in central Serengeti with lunch and game viewing. The wildlife in the Serengeti is extremely diverse. There are regular sightings of lions, leopards, elephants, cheetahs, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, elands, wild dogs, gazelles, crocodiles, giraffes, monkeys, baboons, hippos, rhinos, and antelopes. The various bird species also include a few migrants from the Eurasia region. We will then drive to the campsite near the crater rim, where a delectable dinner will be served. You will spend the night at Simba Camp.

4
Day 04

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive to Moshi

We will depart for the Ngorongoro Crater early in the morning, as it is a wonderful time to spot game. We will go on a game drive with a picnic lunch inside the crater. The majority of the animals tend to reside within the crater due to its elevated setting.

Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park's golden savannah, Ngorongoro Crater

Where this trip takes you

Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park's golden savannah, 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

  • Transport in a 4x4 Land Cruiser with an open roof
  • Camping and park fees
  • Tent and mattress
  • Professional English-speaking safari guide and chef
  • Breakfasts, lunches, and dinners
  • 1.5 bottles of water per day, plus tea and coffee with meals

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Visa and passport fees
  • Increases in park fees, where applicable
  • Accommodation and meals in Moshi
  • Personal items
  • Sleeping bag
  • Tips for the safari guide and chef
  • Soda and alcoholic beverages
  • Extra activities, such as hot air ballooning in Serengeti

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Moshi, 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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