Tanzania · Wildlife Safari

4-Day Tanzania Wildlife Safari through Tarangire Serengeti and Ngorongoro

4 Days Round trip from Moshi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Witness breathtaking wildlife herds in Tarangire National Park
02 Experience the vastness of the Serengeti's endless plains
03 Encounter diverse wildlife species in Seronera, the heart of the Serengeti
04 Marvel at the stunning Ngorongoro Crater, home to abundant wildlife
05 Enjoy panoramic views of the crater from Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge

Embark on a thrilling 4-day mid-range Tanzania wildlife safari through three of the country's most iconic parks. Start in Tarangire National Park, known for its massive elephant herds and varied landscapes, then continue to the Serengeti's endless plains and the wildlife-rich Seronera area. Conclude your journey at the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, where abundant wildlife and dramatic scenery create an unforgettable safari experience.

The park features a diversity of landscapes, including grasslands and acacia woodlands, and is well known for its vast elephant herds and the many animals that gather around the river and swamps.

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 Not applicable

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

Languages English, German, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arusha or Moshi to Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, you will pack your safari bags, and our driver will pick you up from your hotel in the morning. The safari then begins with a drive southwest to Tarangire National Park. The park features a diversity of landscapes, including grasslands and acacia woodlands, and is well known for its vast elephant herds and the many animals that gather around the river and swamps. In the late afternoon, you will leave the park and drive to a nearby lodge in Manyara, where you will spend the night.

Day 02

Drive to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, we head towards Serengeti National Park via the beautiful high-lying farmland of Karatu and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Continue to the centre of the park, known as the Seronera area, one of the richest wildlife habitats in the Serengeti. Arrive in time for lunch, then enjoy an afternoon game drive in Serengeti National Park. Dinner and overnight stay will be at Sopa Lodge.

Day 03

Serengeti Game Drive and Transfer to Ngorongoro

After a light early breakfast at Sopa Lodge, you will continue with a game drive in the Serengeti until lunchtime, followed by a game drive en route as you head to Ngorongoro and Sopa Lodge.

Day 04

Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha or Moshi

After breakfast, drive to Ngorongoro Crater and get ready to see the crater and its wildlife. You will have lunch inside the crater, and then around midday you will begin the drive out and return to Arusha or Moshi.

Where this trip takes you

Tarangire National Park elephant herds, Seronera area plains, Ngorongoro Crater wildlife

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Moshi 7 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

All entry fees in national parks as per itinerary
Arrival and departure airport transfers
Two nights in Arusha or Moshi before the safari
3 meals a day while on safari
Entry fees in Ngorongoro
Ngorongoro Crater fees
First aid kit
Services of an English/Spanish-speaking driver-guide
Transport based on an excellent 4×4 vehicle with an open roof for game viewing
Driver's salary and allowances
Park fees for vehicle and driver
Enough bottled water for the whole safari
Government taxes

What's Not Included

Extras at the lodges, i.e. drinks, telephone, laundry, etc.
International and internal flights
Tips - recommended
Extra activities
Sleeping bags
And all not listed above

What to bring

Packing list for safari
- 1-2 long-sleeved shirts
- Warm sweater or light jacket (the temperature in Ngorongoro falls to 0 degrees Celsius in the evening and in the morning)
- Regular, light shirts or T-shirts (preferably one for every day of safari)
- 1-2 pairs of light cotton trousers; avoid blue or black clothes, as these can attract tsetse flies and make your safari uncomfortable
- Shorts or a loose skirt for ladies
- Swimsuit/trunks (most lodges offer a swimming pool)
- A hat for the sun (a visor or another cap is also acceptable)
- Camera and memory cards
- Flashlight
- Binoculars
- Binoculars (8×32 or 10×42)
- Sunscreen
- Hand sanitiser and wet wipes
- Insect repellent
- Personal toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothbrush, eye drops, etc.)
- Malaria tablets
- Basic first aid kit and prescription medicines, although you will have first aid in the jeep
- You may realize that many travellers on safari wear khaki or neutral colours and avoid bright whites or fluorescent colours. There are several reasons for this: firstly, you will blend in with nature better by wearing neutral tones, whether you are walking or seated in the car; secondly, some areas of Tanzania are very dusty, and khaki-coloured items are less likely to show discolouration from safari dust than white garments.
Medications you should take on safari
- Remember, every Altezza safari vehicle is stocked with a basic first-aid kit. If you have prescription medications or special needs, please come prepared with your necessary medications.
- Antimalarial drugs (such as Malarone and Lariam)
- Tablets for motion sickness if you are susceptible
- Antihistamines for allergies (Claritin, Loratadine, Azelastine), which can be difficult to purchase in Tanzania
- Inhaler for asthma remedy, as the dust may aggravate asthmatic symptoms
Any prescription medications you may require.
- These pesky insects are only active in the early morning and evening, likely when you are already back at your accommodation for the evening. Alternatively, wearing a long-sleeved shirt can help deter mosquitoes as well.
  The equatorial sun is intense in Tanzania, and you are likely to be at a higher elevation throughout your Tanzanian safari, especially in Ngorongoro or the highlands. Choose a product with SPF 40 protection or higher to protect your skin.

Know before you go

Most partner hotels and lodges provide full room and board for our guests, meaning three full meals are provided each day. However, a safari's excitement and fresh air are known for building up quite an appetite. Here are some things you can buy in Tanzania before the safari.
- Biscuits, chips, cookies, or other packaged snacks
- Fruit (pre-washed or dried varieties)
- Chocolate bars
- Various mixtures of nuts
- Some fruits, such as bananas, or nuts, like cashews or peanuts, may easily be purchased locally as you drive through Tanzanian villages

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