Tanzania · Safari

4-Day Serengeti and Ngorongoro Safari with Big 5 Game Drives

4 Days Round trip from Karatu Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Observe the breathtaking wildebeest migration in Serengeti National Park
  • 02 Look out for one of the rare rhinos alongside the Big 5 in Ngorongoro Crater
  • 03 Enjoy a scenic drive through Tanzania's Northern Safari Circuit near the Ngorongoro Crater
  • 04 Have a picnic lunch on a kopje in the vast Serengeti savannah

Embark on this popular 4-day safari to two of the most impressive destinations on Tanzania's Northern Safari Circuit: Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Experience and explore the breathtaking wildebeest migration in the Serengeti and look out for one of the rare rhinos in Ngorongoro Crater alongside the elusive Big 5. With scenic drives, rewarding game viewing, and time in two of Tanzania's most celebrated wildlife areas, this safari offers an unforgettable short adventure.

The endless golden savannah, with splotches of colour created by the vegetation and wildlife, makes it easy to understand why the Serengeti is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa.

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, Mount Kilimanjaro, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Languages English, French, German, Spanish, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Arrival and Transfer from Kilimanjaro Airport

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  • Upon arrival, our driver will pick you up from Kilimanjaro Airport. He will be waiting for you outside the exit with a name sign and will bring you to the lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.
  • Settle into your accommodation, ready to start your safari proper in the morning.

Accommodation: Crater Rim View Karatu

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Day 02

Scenic Drive to Serengeti National Park

  • An appetizing breakfast will be served at the camp, followed by a drive to Serengeti National Park.
  • We will take the scenic route to the Serengeti, which will allow us to travel near the Ngorongoro Crater.
  • There is a possibility of spotting game along the way. The endless golden savannah, with splotches of colour created by the vegetation and wildlife, makes it easy to understand why the Serengeti is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa.
  • We will stop so that you can enjoy your picnic lunch on a kopje, a small hill in a generally flat area.
  • We will proceed further into the Serengeti for a leisurely game drive.
  • You will spend the night at the camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Kontiki Serengeti Camp

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Day 03

Full-Day Game Drive in the Serengeti

  • The day will begin in the center of the majestic Serengeti.
  • After a nourishing breakfast, we will continue our journey into the plains.
  • Since we have a full day of game driving, you will likely view hundreds of the diverse animals that find their home within the Serengeti's endless plains.
  • This day will likely offer sightings of the African mammals that make the park famous - lions, leopards, elephants, cheetahs, and water buffalo - all within a few feet of the jeep.
  • Depending on the time of year, visitors will also have the chance to view thousands of zebra and wildebeest on their Great Migration. The hundreds of bird species, both endemic and migrating from the Eurasian region, are a special bonus for bird watchers.
  • Later in the evening, continue to the Kontiki Camp for dinner and your overnight stay.

Optional activity:

Rise early for an unforgettable hot air balloon safari, followed by breakfast.

4
Day 04

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive and Return to Arusha

  • We will depart for the Ngorongoro Crater early in the morning, as it is a wonderful time to spot game while leaving the Serengeti.
  • We will go on a game drive with a picnic lunch inside the crater. The majority of the animals tend to reside within the crater due to its elevated structure.
  • There is a high possibility of spotting every member of the 'Big 5'.
  • The crater was formed millions of years ago when a large volcano erupted.
  • You can expect to encounter zebra, hippo, wildebeest, and cackling hyenas. There are graceful flamingos along the Soda Lake, and vultures are constantly circling the sky in search of discarded carcasses.
  • Storks and geese are popular water birds in the crater.
  • Your trip will come to an end, and you will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight.
  • Alternatively, continue to your booked hotel for an overnight stay in Arusha.
Serengeti National Park, picnic on a kopje, Ngorongoro Crater

Where this trip takes you

Serengeti National Park, picnic on a kopje, Ngorongoro Crater

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Karatu 4 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 labelled as optional
  • Service 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 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 flight
  • 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.
  • The power adapter to fit the UK-style electrical socket

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

Your 4 days finish where they began, in Karatu.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room €1,354.00 — €2,766.00
Double Sharing €1,354.00 — €1,885.00

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