Tanzania · Safari

4-Day Luxury Safari in Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater

4 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Tarangire National Park and spot large herds of elephants and diverse bird species
02 Admire ancient baobab trees scattered across Tarangire's savannah
03 Discover the vast plains of the Serengeti and encounter abundant wildlife
04 Witness the Great Migration if traveling during the seasonal movement of wildebeest and zebra
05 Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Embark on a 4-day luxury safari through northern Tanzania, exploring Tarangire National Park, the vast Serengeti plains, and the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater. Witness diverse wildlife including elephants, lions, and the Big Five, enjoy scenic drives through iconic landscapes, and experience the magic of the Great Migration in one of Africa's most renowned safari circuits.

Embark on a 4-day luxury safari through northern Tanzania, exploring Tarangire National Park, the vast Serengeti plains, and the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

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

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arusha to Tarangire National Park Safari

Meet your private guide and vehicle in Arusha.
Drive to Tarangire National Park, arriving in time for an afternoon game drive.
Explore the park's vast savannahs and spot large herds of elephants, buffalo, giraffe, and antelope.
Observe wildlife gathering around the Tarangire River, especially during the dry season (June to October).
Admire the iconic baobab trees scattered throughout the park.
Identify some of the over 550 bird species, including the Kori Bustard, the heaviest flying bird in the world.

Stay overnight at a lodge or tented camp in or near the park.

Day 02

Tarangire to Serengeti via Ngorongoro

Eat breakfast at your lodge or camp.
Pack a picnic lunch and drive towards the Serengeti via the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Travel approximately 4.5 hours across diverse landscapes.
Enter the Serengeti and begin an afternoon game drive upon arrival.
Spot buffalo, elephants, giraffe, and various antelope species such as eland, topi, hartebeest, impala, and Grant's gazelle.

Stay overnight at a lodge or tented camp within the Serengeti.

Day 03

Final Serengeti Game Drive to Ngorongoro

Wake up early and have breakfast.
Set out with a picnic lunch for a final game drive in the Serengeti.
Explore the endless plains of Tanzania's oldest and most famous national park.
Discover why the Serengeti is world-renowned for hosting the Great Migration.
Look for large herds of wildebeest and zebra if traveling during the migration season.
Depart in the afternoon for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Arrive and stay overnight at a lodge near the crater rim.

Day 04

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive to Arusha or Moshi

Eat an early breakfast and descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive.
Visit one of the most unique wildlife sanctuaries on Earth, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Explore the floor of the world's largest intact volcanic caldera.
Watch for the Big Five: buffalo, elephant, rhino, lion, and leopard.
Discover over 25,000 large mammals that inhabit the crater.
Drive through the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands in the afternoon.
Return to your hotel in Arusha or Moshi for overnight or onward travel.