4-Day Tanzania Safari to Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Experience the Big Five in Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro in a private safari vehicle
• 02 Enjoy luxury accommodations every evening after an adventurous day in the wilderness
• 03 Witness the great migration and diverse wildlife, including elephants and baobab trees
• 04 Explore the UNESCO-listed Ngorongoro Crater, home to 30,000 large mammals year-round

Embark on a 4-day safari adventure through Tanzania's iconic national parks, including Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. Experience thrilling game drives, witness the great wildebeest migration, and explore diverse landscapes while staying at luxurious lodges.

Inside the crater, you will have the opportunity to explore the spectacular landscape, relax in a unique environment, and spot all the Big Five animals, including lions, buffaloes, elephants, leopards, and black rhinos.

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, Babati, Mount Kilimanjaro, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tarangire National Park

Languages English, Italian, Japanese, Spanish, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Arrival and Game Drive in Tarangire National Park

• You will be picked up from the lodge or airport and begin your wonderful journey to Tarangire National Park with lunch boxes.
• Upon arrival, you will go on a game drive through the park. Tarangire National Park is well known for its large herds of elephants and iconic giant baobab trees. The park offers a diverse landscape, ranging from seasonal swamps to savannas, with the Tarangire River flowing through it. The river serves as the only source of water for wildlife during the dry season.
• You may have the opportunity to witness lions stalking their prey or leopards relaxing in trees above.
• After the game drive, you will drive back to the lodge for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay at Escarpment de Luxury.

2

Day 02

Journey to Serengeti and Afternoon Game Drive

• After breakfast, you will depart for Serengeti National Park for an exciting game drive.
• You will enjoy lunch at a suitable location inside the park before continuing your afternoon game drive.
• Serengeti National Park is famous for its great migration of wildebeests, zebras, and antelopes. The park is also home to resident predators such as leopards, cheetahs, and lions, which play an important role in the ecosystem.
• The great migration is the largest movement of wildebeests, zebras, and other herbivores, gathering together for the calving season. The best time to visit to observe wildebeest giving birth is from mid-December to early April every year.
• After the game drives, you will drive to the lodge, Suenos de Luxury, for dinner and an overnight stay.

3

Day 03

Morning in Serengeti and Transfer to Ngorongoro

• You will wake up early for a fantastic game drive in Serengeti National Park.
• In the afternoon, you will depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
• Ngorongoro Conservation Area is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the largest uninterrupted caldera in the world. The area is also known for its population of approximately 30,000 large mammals, such as buffaloes, lions, elephants, cheetahs, and rhinos, along with a variety of bird species like flamingos, eagles, and buzzards.
• You will experience numerous wildlife sightings in a short period of time.
• After the game drive, you will drive to the accommodation at Hhando Coffee Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

4

Day 04

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Departure

• After breakfast, you will descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive. The animals are more active during the morning hours, making it an ideal time for wildlife viewing.
• Inside the crater, you will have the opportunity to explore the spectacular landscape, relax in a unique environment, and spot all the Big Five animals, including lions, buffaloes, elephants, leopards, and black rhinos. You will also observe a variety of bird species, including flamingos at the crater lakes.
• After completing the game drive, you will be transported to Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport for your air transfer, marking the end of your safari.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Park fees (for non-residents)
• All activities (unless labeled as optional)
• All accommodation (unless listed as an upgrade)
• A professional driver/guide
• All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
• All taxes/VAT
• Round-trip airport transfer
• Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
• Drinking water (on all days)

What's Not Included

• International flights (from/to home)
• Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
• Tips
• Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
• Government-imposed increases in taxes and/or park fees

What to bring

• Clothing: lightweight, neutral-colored clothing; a warm jacket for cool mornings and evenings
• Footwear: comfortable walking shoes and sandals
• Sun protection: hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and lip balm
• Essentials: binoculars, camera, extra batteries, and a power bank
• Health: insect repellent and personal medications
• Documents: passport, visa (if required), travel insurance, and any required permits

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Kilimanjaro International Airport, Kilimanjaro Airport Road, Tanzania

Tour start

Babati Rural, Tanzania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.