Overview
Experience an unforgettable 4-day safari through Tanzania’s most celebrated wildlife destinations. Begin your journey in Tarangire National Park, renowned for its impressive elephant populations and iconic baobab trees. Continue to the endless plains of Serengeti National Park, where you can witness spectacular wildlife and, seasonally, the famous Great Migration. Conclude your adventure with a game drive inside the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its remarkable concentration of wildlife. This safari offers the perfect opportunity to discover Tanzania’s diverse landscapes, rich biodiversity, and extraordinary wildlife encounters.
Trip Highlights
- Mid-range tour: This mid-range tour uses lodges and tented camps.
- Private tour: This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
- Can start any day: If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
- Can be customized: You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
- Not for solo travelers: Solo travelers cannot book this private tour.
- Suitable for all ages: This tour is suitable for children of all ages.
Itinerary
Your safari will start in the morning by being picked up from your hotel in Arusha and drive to Tarangire, Tarangire National Park offers an unforgettable safari experience, renowned for its large elephant herds and striking baobab trees. A game drive here takes you through diverse landscapes, from open plains to lush swamps, where you'll encounter wildlife such as giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and various antelope species. The park is also home to predators like lions, leopards, and cheetahs. Birdwatchers will be delighted with the park's rich birdlife, including over 500 species. It's a perfect blend of nature and wildlife.
Main Destination:
Tarangire National Park
Accommodation:
Heart and Soul Lodge
Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
Non-alcoholic drinks
Today’s journey takes you from Karatu to the Serengeti, passing through the Ngorongoro Gate, followed by a game drive in Serengeti from the afternoon and evening.
Serengeti National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the most famous wildlife reserves in the world. Known for its vast plains and diverse ecosystems, the park offers a spectacular wildlife experience, including the Great Migration of wildebeest, zebra, and gazelles. Visitors can encounter the "Big Five" – lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and rhinos – along with cheetahs, giraffes, and hundreds of bird species. Serengeti's scenic beauty and abundance of wildlife make it a must-visit for safari enthusiasts.
Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Serengeti Wildebeest Camps
Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
All meals included
Non-alcoholic drinks
Today, you will enjoy another exciting game drive in the Serengeti, starting in the morning and continuing through the afternoon, giving you more time to explore the park and observe its abundant wildlife in their natural habitat. After the game drive, you will depart the Serengeti and drive to Karatu, where you will arrive in the evening for your overnight stay.
Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Farm of Dreams Lodge
Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town)
All meals included
Non-alcoholic drinks
Today’s safari begins early in the morning with a descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, where you will spend the day exploring its breathtaking landscapes and rich wildlife. You will enjoy an extensive game drive on the crater floor, discovering its remarkable beauty and diverse animal life until later in the afternoon.
After a day of exploring the stunning Ngorongoro Crater, known for its diverse wildlife and breathtaking views, you'll begin your journey back to Arusha. As you drive, enjoy the scenic landscapes and small villages along the way. Upon arrival in Arusha you will dropped off in your hotel, you can relax at your hotel, reflecting on the unforgettable safari experience. This marks the end of your adventure, leaving you with lasting memories of Tanzania’s incredible wildlife and natural beauty.
Main Destination:
Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
Non-alcoholic drinks
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- Park fees (For non-residents)
- All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Cost Excludes
- International flights (From/to home)
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
FAQs
The 4-Day Tarangire & Serengeti Safari with Ngorongoro Crater includes accommodation, park entrance fees, meals as specified in the itinerary, transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle, professional guide services, and exciting game drives in Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater.
The 4-Day Tarangire & Serengeti Safari with Ngorongoro Crater offers opportunities to see the Big Five, large elephant herds, lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, hippos, and a wide variety of bird species.
Yes, the 4-Day Tarangire & Serengeti Safari with Ngorongoro Crater is an excellent choice for first-time visitors, providing a well-rounded safari experience that showcases three of Tanzania’s most famous wildlife destinations.
The 4-Day Tarangire & Serengeti Safari with Ngorongoro Crater can be enjoyed year-round, although the dry season from June to October offers outstanding wildlife viewing, while the green season features lush scenery and excellent birdwatching.
For the 4-Day Tarangire & Serengeti Safari with Ngorongoro Crater, pack lightweight neutral-colored clothing, comfortable walking shoes, a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, insect repellent, binoculars, a camera, and any personal medications.
The 4-Day Tarangire & Serengeti Safari with Ngorongoro Crater is the perfect choice for travelers seeking an unforgettable safari that combines Tarangire’s famous elephant herds, the wildlife-rich plains of the Serengeti, and the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, all within four exciting days.
