4 Days Serengeti and Ngorongoro Safari

Trip Overview

This 4-day Tanzania Safari takes you to three of the most famous wildlife destinations in Africa—Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater. It is designed for travelers who want to see the best wildlife, witness world-class landscapes, and enjoy a classic African safari experience in a short time.

Your journey begins in Tarangire, the land of giant elephants, thousand-year-old baobab trees, and peaceful river valleys. Here you will see large herds of elephants, lions hiding in the tall grass, and many colorful birds. From Tarangire, you will continue to the endless plains of Serengeti, home to the Great Migration and the Big Five. The Serengeti is full of wildlife action—hunting lions, running wildebeests, grazing zebras, and beautiful sunset views over the savannah.

The adventure ends in the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site often called the Garden of Eden because of its stunning beauty and high number of animals living in a small, natural volcanic bowl. You will have a great chance to see black rhinos, lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, hyenas, and many more.

With comfortable lodges or luxury camps, professional safari guides, and well-planned game drives, this safari offers unforgettable memories and a true taste of Tanzania’s natural wonders.

Price from

$2,050 per person

(Based on 2 or more Adults)

Trip Itinerary

Day 1: Arusha - Tarangire National Park

Your safari begins early in the morning as your guide picks you up from your hotel in Arusha. After a briefing, you will drive to Tarangire National Park, a beautiful wilderness known for its huge elephant population. As you enter the park, you will see large herds of elephants walking slowly under the shade of giant baobab trees—the symbol of Tarangire.

Your game drive continues along the Tarangire River, the main water source for animals, especially during the dry season. You may see lions, leopards, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, warthogs, and many species of birds. Tarangire is also famous for tree-climbing pythons and rare animals like the fringe-eared oryx and kudu.

In the afternoon, you will stop for a picnic lunch inside the park before continuing your game drive. Later, you will head to your lodge where you will relax, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the next day’s journey.

Overnight: Tarangire area lodge / tented camp
Meals: Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, you will drive toward the legendary Serengeti National Park, passing through the highlands and Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, you will enjoy spectacular views of landscapes, Maasai villages, and wildlife roaming freely.

When you enter the Serengeti, you will find yourself in the heart of Africa’s most famous park—wide open plains filled with animals. Depending on the season, you may witness parts of the Great Migration, where millions of wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles move in search of fresh grass.

Your afternoon game drive will take you across the endless plains as you search for lions, cheetahs, elephants, crocodiles, hyenas, giraffes, hippos, and hundreds of bird species. Your guide will stop at beautiful viewpoints where you can take photos of the landscape and wildlife.

In the evening, you will arrive at your luxury camp or lodge in the Serengeti, enjoy a warm dinner, and relax under the starry African sky.

Overnight: Serengeti lodge / luxury tented camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

This morning, you will wake up early for a sunrise game drive—one of the best wildlife moments in the Serengeti. The golden light of the sunrise creates magical views, and animals are very active during this time. You may see lions hunting, cheetahs running across the plains, and elephants moving slowly toward the watering points.

After the game drive, you will return to the camp for breakfast. Later, you will continue with another short game drive as you make your way toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. On the way, you may stop at interesting points like Maasai bomas (optional) or viewpoints overlooking the crater.

As you arrive at your lodge near the crater rim, you will enjoy breathtaking views of the Ngorongoro Crater from above. Your evening will be spent at the lodge relaxing and enjoying a delicious dinner.

Overnight: Ngorongoro crater rim / Karatu lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today is the highlight of your safari! After an early breakfast, you will descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the most beautiful wildlife destinations in the world. The crater is like a natural zoo with more than 25,000 animals living in a protected volcanic bowl.

As you explore the crater floor, you may see:

  • Black rhinos

  • Lions and lionesses

  • Hyenas

  • Massive elephants with long tusks

  • Hippos relaxing in the water

  • Zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, gazelles

  • Many colorful birds

Your guide will take you to the beautiful Hippo Pool and other key wildlife areas. Around midday, you will enjoy a picnic lunch near one of the viewpoints inside the crater.

After lunch, you will continue your game drive before beginning your journey back to Arusha. You will arrive in the late afternoon, marking the end of your unforgettable 4-day Tanzania safari adventure.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Included

  • All park entry fees
    4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • Professional English-speaking safari driver-guide
  • All meals as per itinerary
  • Drinking water during the safari
  • Full accommodation (lodges or tented camps)
  • Airport/hotel transfers
  • Ngorongoro Crater descent fee
  • Government taxes

Exclusions

  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips for driver-guide
  • Personal expenses (souvenirs, extra drinks, etc.)
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Optional activities not included in the itinerary

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