Tanzania · Safari

4-Day Tanzania Safari through Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater

4 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Observe the wildebeest migration in Serengeti National Park
  • 02 Get a chance to view the Big Five in Ngorongoro Crater
  • 03 Spot ancient baobab trees in Tanzania's safari landscapes
  • 04 Marvel at giant crocodiles near the Gurmeti River

Embark upon a four-day safari adventure through Tanzania's most iconic destinations. Witness breathtaking wildlife up close, including the Big Five, and explore stunning landscapes in Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and the Ngorongoro Crater. Enjoy the comfort of full-board accommodations, a private 4x4 Jeep, and expert guidance. Immerse yourself in unspoiled nature and capture unforgettable memories of Africa's wilderness.

Witness breathtaking wildlife up close, including the Big Five, and explore stunning landscapes in Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and the Ngorongoro Crater.

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, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park
Languages English, French, German, Spanish, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park

  • After being picked up from your accommodation, you will take lunchboxes and head to Lake Manyara National Park for a game drive. Once your game drive is complete, we will take you to the lodge to rest, have supper, and spend the night.
  • The park is well known for its many baboon colonies that live in the forest and may follow you along the road as soon as you approach. It is also famous for its arboreal lions, which hide among the tree branches.

Accommodation: Africa Safari Karatu

2
Day 02

Wildlife Safari in Serengeti National Park

  • After breakfast, you will depart for Serengeti National Park for wildlife sightseeing.
  • Then, enjoy lunch at a suitable place inside the park. We will continue the game drive in the afternoon before reaching the lodge.
  • Serengeti National Park is well known for its great migrating herds of zebra, antelope, and wildebeest.
  • However, be ready to see resident predators such as leopards, cheetahs, and lions fulfilling their role in the circle of life.

Accommodation: Into wild Africa Serengeti

3
Day 03

Serengeti Game Drive and Transfer to Ngorongoro Rim

  • Today will start early with a magical game drive in Serengeti National Park.
  • Then, in the afternoon, depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where you will stay overnight on the crater rim.
  • This gives you a chance to descend into the crater early the following morning and see animals when they are at their most active.

Accommodation: Tortilis Ngorongoro

4
Day 04

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive to Arusha

  • After breakfast, you will descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for game drives.
  • Once the game drives are finished, we will transfer you to Arusha, where the safari will conclude.
  • The Ngorongoro Conservation Area is the world's largest uninterrupted caldera and one of Africa's natural wonders.
Endless plains of Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater rim, tree-lined Lake Manyara National Park

Where this trip takes you

Endless plains of Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater rim, tree-lined Lake Manyara National Park

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Arusha 5 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All applicable park entry fees as per the program
  • Government taxes and local levies
  • Unlimited game drives and all activities, unless labeled as optional
  • Services of an English-speaking professional driver-guide
  • All taxes/VAT
  • Pick-up and drop-off at the airport
  • Picnic lunch or hot lunch on safari, depending on the onward program
  • Meals on a full-board basis and accommodation on safari as indicated in the shared program, unless listed as an upgrade
  • Unlimited drinking water, as specified in the day-by-day section
  • Refreshments during the safari in the safari vehicle
  • Private transport in a customized pop-up top 4x4 safari Land Cruiser with plugs to charge mobile phones and cameras, an intercooler to keep drinks cold, and a full AC system

What's Not Included

  • International flights (from/to home)
  • Domestic flights
  • Medical/luggage insurance
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (tipping guideline: US$10-20 per person per day)
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa entry fees upon arrival at the airport, etc.)
  • Government-imposed increases in taxes and/or park fees
  • Any extra orders at meals are not included. Set menu meals are part of the package.

What to bring

  • Camera and memory cards
  • Sweater or fleece pullover to keep warm
  • Sturdy boots or sandals
  • Sun hat
  • Sunglasses
  • T-shirts or polo shirts (2-5, depending on how often you want to change)
  • Sleeve shirts (lightweight)
  • Shorts
  • Long trousers
  • Socks
  • Sleepwear
  • Travel towel
  • Thermal underwear, gloves, and a warm hat (during May-Sept)
  • Raincoat and rain trousers (during the rainy season, Mar-May and Oct-Dec)
  • Binoculars
  • Sunscreen
  • Wet wipes
  • Insect repellent
  • Personal toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothbrush, eye drops, etc.)
  • Malaria tablets
  • Flashlight or headlamp
  • Chargers and extra batteries for your camera, phone, etc.
  • Power adapter for UK-style electrical sockets

Know before you go

  • This tour starts and ends in Arusha.
  • The operator can help select your international or domestic flights, but you must book them yourself.
  • Fly to/from Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO - check price) near Arusha. Or fly to/from Arusha Airport (ARK - check price) via Dar es Salaam or Nairobi (Kenya).
  • A transfer from and back to the airport is included.
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Arusha, Tanzania
Tour start
Arusha, Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 days finish where they began, in Arusha.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room €1,469.00 — €3,145.00
Double Sharing €1,469.00 — €2,078.00

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