Tanzania · Safari

4-Day Tanzania Safari to Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire

4 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Spot diverse wildlife in Tarangire National Park's rolling savannah
02 Witness the abundant wildlife of Ngorongoro Crater, including the Big Five
03 Visit historic Olduvai Gorge, where ancient human fossils were discovered
04 Experience thrilling game drives in the iconic Serengeti National Park

Embark on an exhilarating 4-day safari through Tanzania's most iconic parks. Experience Tarangire's rolling savannahs, rich birdlife, and remarkable wildlife, descend into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater for a chance to spot the Big Five, and explore the vast plains of the Serengeti. Along the way, visit historic Olduvai Gorge, where ancient human fossils were discovered, and enjoy memorable game drives across some of East Africa's most celebrated landscapes.

You will stop at Olduvai Gorge to visit the site where fossils of a distant human ancestor, believed to be about 1.8 million years old, were discovered.

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 Yes

Cities Arusha, Mount Kilimanjaro, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tarangire National Park

Languages English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arusha to Tarangire National Park Safari

At 8:30 AM, depart for Tarangire National Park with a packed lunch, passing through the open plains south of Arusha town.
During the dry season from May to October, Tarangire has the greatest concentration of wildlife outside the Serengeti ecosystem. Its wetlands in the southeastern part of the park support over 300 varieties of birds.
With fewer tourists than other parks, Tarangire's rolling savannah, with thousands of baobab and acacia trees, offers a great chance to enjoy Africa's wilderness and solitude.
You will enjoy a full-day game drive, followed by dinner and an overnight stay at Twiga Campsite.

Day 02

Tarangire to Ngorongoro Crater Adventure

After breakfast, depart for Ngorongoro Crater with a packed lunch, passing through the forested slopes of the Ngorongoro Crater Highlands before arriving at the rim.
You will descend into the crater, one of the world's most densely crowded game areas and home to nearly 40,000 animals.
Here, you will have a good chance to see the Big Five: lion, leopard, rare Black Rhino, buffalo, and elephants.
Along with the Big Five, you will also see herds of wildebeest, zebra, and Thomson's gazelle.
After a picnic lunch, you will continue your game drive, depart the crater, and arrive at your accommodation just before dusk for dinner and an overnight stay at Simba Campsite (Crater Rim).

Day 03

Ngorongoro Highlands to Serengeti via Olduvai Gorge

Today, you descend through the forested slopes of the Ngorongoro Highlands en route to the Serengeti.
You will stop at Olduvai Gorge to visit the site where fossils of a distant human ancestor, believed to be about 1.8 million years old, were discovered.
You will enjoy an afternoon and evening game drive en route, then arrive at Seronera Campsite in time for dinner after a game drive through the central Serengeti.

Day 04