Tanzania · Safari

4-Day Tanzania Wildlife Safari with Serengeti and Ngorongoro

4 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Marvel at giant crocodiles near the Gurmeti River
  • 02 Observe the wildebeest migration in Serengeti
  • 03 Get a chance to view the Big Five at Ngorongoro Crater
  • 04 See Tarangire's large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees
  • 05 Watch wildlife gather around the seasonal Tarangire River during the dry season

Embark on a thrilling wildlife adventure through Tanzania as you explore Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Marvel at giant crocodiles near the Gurmeti River, observe the wildebeest migration in Serengeti, and get a chance to view the Big Five at Ngorongoro Crater. Along the way, discover Tarangire's large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees, with the seasonal Tarangire River attracting a wide range of wildlife during the dry season.

Marvel at giant crocodiles near the Gurmeti River, observe the wildebeest migration in Serengeti, and get a chance to view the Big Five at 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, Tarangire National Park
Languages English, French, German, Spanish, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arusha to Tarangire Game Drives

  • You will be picked up from your lodge and depart for Tarangire National Park for game drives, carrying lunch boxes.
  • Once we finish the game drive, we will transfer you to the lodge for relaxation, dinner, and your overnight stay.
  • The park is famous for arboreal lions, which hide among the branches of the trees, and the numerous colonies of baboons that populate the forest. They will accompany you along the road from the moment you enter the park.

Accommodation: Kudu Lodge and Campsite (Camping)

2
Day 02

Wildlife Sightseeing in Serengeti National Park

  • After breakfast, you will depart for Serengeti National Park for wildlife sightseeing. Then, enjoy lunch in a suitable place inside the park. We will continue the game drive activity 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: Seronera Campsite Serengeti

3
Day 03

Morning Serengeti 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 inside the crater the following day, early in the morning, and see animals when they are at their most active.

Accommodation: SIMBA A Campsite Ngorongoro

4
Day 04

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drives and Return to Arusha

  • After breakfast, you will descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for game drives. Once we finish the game drives, we will transfer you to Arusha, where we will conclude the safari.
  • The Ngorongoro Conservation Area is the world's largest uninterrupted caldera and one of Africa's natural wonders.
Tarangire National Park baobabs, Serengeti National Park wildebeest migration, Ngorongoro Crater wildlife

Where this trip takes you

Tarangire National Park baobabs, Serengeti National Park wildebeest migration, Ngorongoro Crater wildlife

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Arusha 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 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 (unless listed as an upgrade) on safari, as indicated in the shared program
  • 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 full air conditioning

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 for safari guides: $10-20 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 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 to and from 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 €878.00 — €2,618.00
Double Sharing €878.00 — €1,578.00

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