This 4-day safari gives you a rich and balanced experience of Tanzania’s most iconic parks. From the giant baobabs and elephants of Tarangire, to the endless plains of Serengeti and the wildlife-dense floor of the Ngorongoro Crater, this trip offers unforgettable game drives, stunning landscapes, and the chance to witness Africa’s most celebrated animals in their natural habitat.
4 Days to Tarangire, Serengeti National Parks and Ngorongoro Crater
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- All national park and crater entry fees
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- English-speaking professional safari guide
- 3 nights’ accommodation (Tarangire/Karatu, Serengeti, Karatu)
- All meals as outlined
- Bottled drinking water during safari
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Arusha
- Government taxes and crater transit fees
- International/domestic flights
- Crater service fee (if not included in quote)
- Tips and gratuities
- Alcoholic drinks and personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Optional activities (e.g., cultural visits)
Tour Plan
07:30 AM – Pick-up in Arusha & Drive to Tarangire
Depart Arusha after breakfast and head to Tarangire, a park famous for its large elephant herds, baobab trees, and scenic savannahs.
10:00 AM – Game Drive in Tarangire
Begin your first game drive. Look out for lions, giraffes, wildebeest, zebras, and more than 500 species of birds. During the dry season, animals gather in large numbers near the Tarangire River.
01:00 PM – Picnic Lunch Inside the Park
Enjoy your lunch in a designated picnic site with views of the river or open plains.
03:30 PM – Continue Game Viewing & Transfer to Lodge
Wrap up your drive and head toward your lodge in the Lake Manyara/Ngorongoro area.
Overnight: Lodge in Mto wa Mbu or Karatu
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
07:00 AM – Depart for Serengeti
After breakfast, drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area en route to Serengeti. The journey offers incredible scenery through the highlands and plains.
12:30 PM – Picnic Lunch at Naabi Hill Gate
Stop for lunch at the gate with sweeping views of the Serengeti.
02:00 PM – Afternoon Game Drive in Serengeti
Explore central Serengeti (Seronera Valley), known for its abundant wildlife, including lions, cheetahs, elephants, zebras, and, seasonally, the Great Migration.
06:00 PM – Check-in at Camp or Lodge
Settle into your tented camp or lodge inside the park.
Overnight: Serengeti tented camp or lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
06:30 AM – Optional Sunrise Game Drive
Start early to catch predators in action and animals at their most active.
08:30 AM – Breakfast at Camp & Check Out
Enjoy breakfast and begin a final game drive as you make your way toward Ngorongoro.
01:00 PM – Picnic Lunch en Route
Stop along the way for lunch as you leave the Serengeti.
04:30 PM – Arrive at Lodge in Karatu or Crater Rim
Rest and relax ahead of your crater tour the next day.
Overnight: Lodge in Karatu or near the Crater
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
06:30 AM – Early Breakfast & Drive to Crater Floor
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best places in Africa to see the Big Five.
07:30 AM – Game Drive in the Crater
Explore this unique caldera, where wildlife is concentrated year-round. You might spot black rhinos, lions, buffalo, hippos, and thousands of flamingos at Lake Magadi.
12:00 PM – Picnic Lunch by a Hippo Pool
Enjoy lunch surrounded by nature in a designated picnic site.
01:30 PM – Ascend & Return to Arusha
Begin the drive back to Arusha after an incredible final game drive.
05:30–06:00 PM – Drop-Off in Arusha
Arrive in the evening. Drop-off at your hotel or airport.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
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