Tanzania · Safari

4-Day Tanzania Safari to Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater

4 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Admire the wildlife and iconic baobab trees in Tarangire National Park
02 Experience the endless golden savannah of the Serengeti, one of Africa's seven natural wonders
03 Explore the awe-inspiring Ngorongoro Crater and look for the "Big Five"
04 Enjoy a picnic on a kopje in the Serengeti
05 See hippos, flamingos, and migratory birds around Ngorongoro's small lake and Soda Lake

Embark on an unforgettable 4-day Tanzania safari through Tarangire National Park, the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara. Admire Tarangire's iconic baobab trees and remarkable wildlife, then journey across the Serengeti's endless golden savannah, one of the seven natural wonders of Africa. Explore the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, where you may encounter the "Big Five" amid one of the continent's most awe-inspiring landscapes. This adventure also includes the beauty of Lake Manyara, with its hippos and birdlife.

The endless golden savannah, with patches of shade created by vegetation and abundant wildlife, makes it easy to see 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 Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

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

Languages English, French, German, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arusha to Tarangire and Overnight at Lake Manyara

We leave Arusha in the morning and travel to Tarangire National Park, where you can admire the large termite mounds and historic baobab trees. The picturesque landscape and abundant wildlife help create the tranquil atmosphere of Tarangire National Park. The special elephant population is an utterly wonderful sight. African elephants are the largest land mammals, and males can weigh up to seven tons. The wildlife of Tarangire also includes lion, giraffe, warthog, ostrich, impala, cheetah, mongoose, buffalo, and baboon.
After a break, we continue to Lake Manyara, where you can have dinner and spend the night.

Day 02

Scenic Drive to Serengeti National Park

We drive from Ngorongoro to Serengeti National Park shortly after a delicious breakfast.
We take the scenic route into the Serengeti, allowing us to travel close to the Ngorongoro Crater.
There is a chance to spot wildlife along the way. The endless golden savannah, with patches of shade created by vegetation and abundant wildlife, makes it easy to see why the Serengeti is one of the seven natural wonders of Africa.
We stop so you can enjoy your picnic lunch on a kopje, a small hill in an otherwise flat area.
We continue deeper into the Serengeti for more wildlife viewing before spending the night in the Serengeti.

Day 03

Early Game Drive and Transfer to Ngorongoro

We start the day with an early morning game drive in the vast Serengeti. The savannah is a living landscape, and the air is filled with the melodies of birds as the growing daylight begins to illuminate the entire area.
Your guide watches the tracks on the ground to help locate predators.
We then travel to Ngorongoro Crater.

Dinner and overnight stay are provided.

Day 04

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Return to Arusha

After an early morning breakfast, we head to Ngorongoro Crater, as this is an excellent time to spot animals.
On this day, we enjoy a game drive through the crater and stop for a picnic at a small lake in the park.
The lake is home to many hippos and migratory birds, making it a rewarding stop for visitors. Because of the animals in the "oasis" created in the crater, there is an excellent opportunity to recognize each member of the "Big Five." The area is home to some of Africa's mightiest animals: the fierce lion, the massive elephant, the stealthy leopard, the charging rhino, and the mighty water buffalo.
Ngorongoro Crater is undoubtedly an awe-inspiring site. It was formed more than two million years ago when a massive volcano erupted and collapsed, leaving a magnificently intact crater known as a caldera.
Expect to see playful zebras, lumbering hippos, swift wildebeest, and cackling hyenas in this remarkable crater. Flocks of graceful flamingos line Soda Lake, while hawks and vultures soar through the sky looking for their next meal. Beautiful storks, ibis, and cranes are also popular waterfowl in the crater, making this a sight not to be missed.
After a lovely afternoon of wildlife viewing, we begin our journey back to Arusha.