Tanzania · Safari

4-Day Tanzania Safari through Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro

4 Days Round trip from Arusha Hard pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Tarangire National Park, known for its ancient baobab trees and vast elephant herds
02 Enjoy full-day game drives to spot lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and diverse birdlife
03 Discover the central Serengeti (Seronera), renowned for its abundance of wildlife and big cats
04 Experience a sunrise game drive for the best chance to see predators in action
05 Visit the Ngorongoro Crater, a unique caldera ecosystem and one of Africa's top Big Five habitats

Embark on an unforgettable 4-day safari adventure through Tanzania's most iconic landscapes and wildlife reserves. Begin in Tarangire National Park, known for its majestic baobab trees, massive elephant herds, and diverse birdlife. Continue across the Great Rift Valley to the legendary Serengeti, where endless plains host thrilling encounters with lions, cheetahs, and migrating herds. Conclude with a descent into the awe-inspiring Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa's best places to spot the Big Five in a single game drive.

Continue across the Great Rift Valley to the legendary Serengeti, where endless plains host thrilling encounters with lions, cheetahs, and migrating herds.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Hard

Accommodation Included · Budget

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

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

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arusha to Tarangire National Park Safari

Begin the day with breakfast in Arusha.
Depart for Tarangire National Park, located approximately two hours away.
Enter the park and observe its ancient baobab trees, vast elephant herds, and diverse landscapes.
Embark on a full-day game drive in search of lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and a variety of bird species.
Enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated scenic area within the park.
Continue wildlife viewing throughout the afternoon.
Drive to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 02

Tarangire to Serengeti via Ngorongoro Highlands

Have breakfast at your lodge.
Drive through the Great Rift Valley and the highlands of Ngorongoro en route to Serengeti National Park.
Witness dramatic changes in scenery and spot Maasai communities along the way.
Arrive at Naabi Hill Gate, the entry point to Serengeti.
Begin your game drive as you enter the central Serengeti (Seronera), known for its abundance of wildlife and big cats.
Reach your lodge or tented camp for dinner and overnight.

Day 03

Sunrise Serengeti Game Drive to Ngorongoro Area

Wake early for a sunrise game drive to maximize chances of seeing predators in action.
Return to camp for breakfast.
Continue exploring the Serengeti during a mid-morning game drive.
Exit the park and travel toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Pass through varied ecosystems and spot more wildlife en route.
Arrive in the Karatu area for dinner and overnight at your lodge.

Day 04

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Return to Arusha

Start the day with an early breakfast.
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa's most remarkable wildlife habitats.
Explore the crater floor during a half-day game drive, with opportunities to see rhinos, elephants, lions, buffaloes, hippos, and flamingoes.
Stop for a picnic lunch at a designated site near the hippo pool.
Ascend from the crater and begin the drive back to Arusha.
Arrive in Arusha in the evening, marking the end of your safari experience.