Tanzania · Safari

4-Day Tanzania Wildlife Safari with Serengeti and Ngorongoro

4 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Serengeti National Park on morning and afternoon game drives
02 Visit Olduvai Gorge and/or a Maasai Village en route to the Serengeti
03 Discover the abundant wildlife of the Ngorongoro Crater
04 Descend into the unbroken caldera for a scenic crater tour
05 See diverse ecosystems and the last remaining Black Rhinos

Embark on a 4-day budget wildlife safari through Tanzania's iconic landscapes, with game drives in Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater. Spend a full day exploring the Serengeti's wild beauty, with the option to visit Olduvai Gorge and/or a Maasai Village along the way. Discover the Ngorongoro Crater's abundant wildlife and descend into its unbroken caldera for close-up views of diverse ecosystems. This shared safari offers an immersive experience in two of Tanzania's most celebrated wildlife destinations.

After an early breakfast, descend into the Crater for a crater tour and game viewing, with a picnic lunch at the hippo pool site.

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 No

Cities Arusha, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Journey to Serengeti National Park

Pick up from your hotel or home and depart at 8:00 AM for Serengeti National Park, with a game drive en route and an optional stop at Olduvai Gorge and/or a Maasai Village along the way. Following the late afternoon game drive, you will have dinner and an overnight stay at a lodge or camp.

Meal Plan: (L, D) Approx. transit time: 4 hrs

Day 02

Full-Day Game Viewing in the Serengeti

This is your full day for game viewing in the Serengeti, with morning and afternoon game drives. Return to the lodge or tented camp for dinner and overnight once more.

Meal Plan: (B, L, D)

Day 03

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater Rim

After breakfast, you will have a morning game drive in the park before departing the Serengeti for Ngorongoro, with a picnic lunch en route. You will have dinner and an overnight stay on the crater rim at a lodge or camp.

Meal Plan: (B, L, D) Approx. transit time: 3 hrs

Day 04

Ngorongoro Crater Tour and Return to Arusha

After an early breakfast, descend into the Crater for a crater tour and game viewing, with a picnic lunch at the hippo pool site. Enjoy the wildlife and vegetation in the unbroken caldera, home to almost 30,000 animals, including the last remaining Black Rhinos. At the end of the day, drive back to Arusha, arriving around 5 p.m., and transfer to your designated hotel.

Meal Plan: (B, L) Approx. transit time: 3 hrs

Where this trip takes you

Arusha, Serengeti National Park savanna, Olduvai Gorge, Ngorongoro Crater rim

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Arusha 3 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

All park entry and full-board accommodation fees
Transport in private 4WD Land Cruisers with pop-up roofs, ideal for game viewing and sightseeing
Services of a fully qualified English-speaking driver-guide
Meals as per the itinerary
2 L of mineral water per person per day
Services of a cook and all camping equipment (tents, pillows, chairs, tables, kitchen gear, etc.) for campers

What's Not Included

Tips for your driver-guide and cook, soft drinks, alcohol, or personal items
Sleeping bags (bring your own) for campers only
Flights and airport transfers
Accommodation and meals in Arusha before and after the safari are not included
Expenses of a personal nature, such as passport/border pass, travel/baggage insurance, laundry, and beverages

What to bring

Rather warm sleeping bag for warmer nights - check if you are required to bring one yourself or if it is provided
Additional blanket for colder nights
Small pillow
Head torch and spare batteries
Travel quick-dry towel
Bottled water
Some snacks and cookies
Deodorant for those days you don't want to step into an ice-cold shower
Toilet paper or tissues (many toilets don't provide toilet paper)
Camera to capture those wild lions and other animals
Spare batteries and memory cards (there won't be many power sockets, so make sure everything is fully charged)
Battery pack for phones or other devices to charge via USB

Know before you go

Visa: Whether on vacation or business, most foreign visitors to Tanzania need to obtain a visa.
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