4-Day Tanzania Safari through Tarangire Serengeti and Ngorongoro

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Tarangire National Park's massive elephant herds and baobab-studded landscapes
• 02 Travel across the vast Serengeti plains, renowned for abundant wildlife and the Great Migration
• 03 Descend into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a thriving ecosystem
• 04 Enjoy four days of rewarding game drives across three of Tanzania's major northern circuit parks

Embark upon an unforgettable 4-day safari through Tanzania's iconic wildlife landscapes, from Tarangire's elephant-rich terrain and baobab-studded scenery to the vast Serengeti plains famed for abundant wildlife and the Great Migration. Continue to the awe-inspiring Ngorongoro Crater, where a thriving ecosystem shelters diverse wildlife within dramatic crater walls. This compact itinerary offers an excellent balance of major northern circuit parks and rewarding game drives before returning to Arusha with remarkable safari memories.

Embark upon an unforgettable 4-day safari through Tanzania's iconic wildlife landscapes, from Tarangire's elephant-rich terrain and baobab-studded scenery to the vast Serengeti plains famed for abundant wildlife and the Great Migration.

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 No

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

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Arusha to Tarangire's Elephant Country

• After breakfast, you will depart from Arusha for Tarangire National Park.
• As you enter Tarangire National Park, get ready for a day filled with diverse wildlife encounters. The park is known for its massive elephant herds, baobab-studded landscapes, and rich birdlife.
• Embark on thrilling game drives, capturing glimpses of lions, giraffes, zebras, and more.
• As the sun sets, drive to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.

2

Day 02

Through Ngorongoro to the Serengeti Plains

• After breakfast, you will drive up into the cooler regions of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. There will be a chance to stop and see the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater.
• You will then transit through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area to the Serengeti, entering the south of the park.
• The Serengeti is truly spectacular. It is famous for its vast open grasslands, which allow for excellent sightings of wildlife.
• While it boasts abundant wildlife, it is perhaps best known for the annual Great Migration.
• Vast numbers of wildebeest, zebra, and antelope move in an annual pattern, constantly seeking fresh grazing. The migration can be found during any given month; you just need to know where to look!

3

Day 03

Serengeti Game Drive to Ngorongoro Crater Rim

• After an early breakfast, you will continue with a game drive in the Serengeti until the afternoon.
• Leave the captivating landscapes of Serengeti National Park behind as you embark on a journey to Ngorongoro Crater.
• Witness the seamless transition from the endless savannas of the Serengeti to the awe-inspiring caldera of Ngorongoro.
• Arrive at the crater rim and settle into your accommodation, surrounded by panoramic views.
• Prepare for an unforgettable game drive on the crater floor tomorrow, where you'll encounter diverse wildlife in this natural wonder.

4

Day 04

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Return to Arusha

• Embark on an early morning and afternoon game drive within the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Witness a thriving ecosystem as you encounter diverse wildlife, including rhinos, lions, and various bird species, all framed by the crater's dramatic walls.
• After this enriching experience, begin your journey back to Arusha.
• As you traverse the landscapes one final time, reflect on the incredible safari memories you've collected.
• Arrive in Arusha, where your unforgettable wildlife adventure concludes, leaving you with cherished tales of the Tanzanian wilderness.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Park fees (for non-residents)
• All activities
• All accommodation (unless listed as an upgrade)
• A professional driver/guide
• All transportation
• Amref Flying Doctor
• All taxes/VAT
• Roundtrip airport transfer
• Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
• Drinks (as specified in the day-by-day section)
• Binoculars

What's Not Included

• International flights (from/to home)
• Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
• Tips (tipping guideline: US$10.00 pp per day)
• Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)

What to bring

• When packing your bags for a safari, the most important thing is not to go to extremes. Those who are used to traveling with minimal luggage may be puzzled by the search for the most necessary things in the endless expanses of the African savannah. But prudent tourists who bring too many things run the risk of enjoying the beautiful nature by looking through a narrow slit in their bags. Therefore, remember the main safari rule: travelers move around the parks with their luggage on SUVs, unless your program starts and ends at the same hotel, in which case you can leave your luggage there. If there are too many bags, they will be carried on the roof of the car, and you will lose the chance to ride with the roof open and take beautiful photos of animals. This mainly concerns large groups, since all Land Cruisers are seven-seaters. You can take even three pieces of luggage, but if you are 6-7 people, you should prepare your luggage with some caution. Despite keeping luggage minimal, you should not suffer from a lack of comfort.

Know before you go

• This is the perfect balance of attractions and time. The 4-day Tanzania Express is the best itinerary for seeing as much as possible when you're on a tight time budget. You'll visit three of the northern circuit's major parks: Serengeti National Park, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and Tarangire National Park. Enjoy four days of incomparable game driving that will show you the best that Africa has to offer.
• Maasai Boma Visit is offered and can be arranged on request.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Kilimanjaro International Airport, Kilimanjaro Airport Road, Tanzania

Tour start

Arusha, Tanzania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.