Tanzania · Safari

4-Day Tanzania Safari through Tarangire Serengeti and Ngorongoro

4 Days Round trip from Babati Rural Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Tarangire National Park, home to Tanzania's largest population of elephants and iconic baobab trees
02 Experience game drives along the Tarangire River, a vital water source that attracts diverse wildlife
03 Visit Olduvai Gorge, a world-famous archaeological site with shifting sands and fascinating history
04 Discover the Serengeti National Park's endless plains and abundant wildlife, including lions, cheetahs, and leopards
05 Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, the largest unbroken and unflooded volcanic caldera in the world
06 Spot Africa's Big Five, including the elusive black rhino, within the Ngorongoro Crater

Experience the best of Tanzania's wildlife and landscapes on this 4-day safari through Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater. Discover Tarangire's iconic baobab trees and large elephant herds, travel past scenic viewpoints over Lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro Crater, and explore the endless plains of the Serengeti in search of lions, cheetahs, leopards, zebras, giraffes, and buffalos. The journey also includes a visit to Olduvai Gorge and a game drive inside the Ngorongoro Crater, where you may spot the endangered black rhino alongside a remarkable variety of wildlife.

The journey also includes a visit to Olduvai Gorge and a game drive inside the Ngorongoro Crater, where you may spot the endangered black rhino alongside a remarkable variety of wildlife.

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 Yes

Cities Arusha, Moshi, Babati, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park

Languages English, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Transfer to Tarangire National Park and Game Drives

Depart from Moshi or Arusha at approximately 7:00 AM after breakfast.
Drive for approximately 4 hours to reach Tarangire National Park, passing Lake Manyara en route.
Arrive at Tarangire National Park around 11:00 AM, complete the entrance procedures, and begin a 2-hour morning game drive.
Break for lunch at around 1:00 PM within the park.
Continue with an afternoon game drive for approximately 3 hours.
Transfer to your accommodation in or near Tarangire for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 02

Journey to Serengeti via Ngorongoro and Olduvai Gorge

Enjoy breakfast at your accommodation in Tarangire.
Embark on a scenic 5-hour drive towards Serengeti National Park.
En route, enjoy views of Lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro Crater from designated viewpoints.
Pass through Maasai villages and curio shops, with opportunities to learn about local cultures and purchase souvenirs.
Visit Olduvai Gorge and explore the shifting sands, an important paleoanthropological site.
Proceed to the main entrance of Serengeti National Park and capture memorable photographs.
Engage in a game drive en route to your accommodation in Central Serengeti.

Day 03

Full-Day Serengeti Game Drive and Transfer to Ngorongoro Rim

Begin the day with breakfast at your Serengeti accommodation.
Set out for a full-day game drive, exploring the vast, endless plains of the Serengeti.
Cover various regions from Central to Eastern and Southern Serengeti during the morning and afternoon game drives.
Enjoy a picnic lunch within the park at designated picnic areas.
Continue game drives until around 4:00 PM before exiting the Serengeti and proceeding towards the Ngorongoro Crater Rim for an overnight stay.

Day 04

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive and Return to Moshi or Arusha

Begin the day with breakfast before descending into the Ngorongoro Crater, the largest unbroken and unflooded volcanic caldera in the world.
Enjoy a 3-hour morning game drive within the crater.
Visit the famous hippo pool and enjoy a picnic lunch with picturesque views.
Continue with a 2-hour afternoon game drive.
Visit Lake Magadi to observe flamingos and other bird species.
Spot a variety of wildlife, including wildebeest, zebras, elephants, buffalos, hyenas, jackals, elands, and Thomson's gazelles.
If fortunate, spot the endangered black rhino.
Depart the conservation area and begin the journey back to Moshi through Mto wa Mbu town.
Explore cultural activities and shops in Mto wa Mbu, with an opportunity to purchase souvenirs and learn about local Tanzanian tribes.
Arrive in Moshi or Arusha in the evening, concluding the safari.