Tour info
Destination
Duration
3 days
Tour Type
Age
Any
About This Tour
Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights
Start: Arusha | End: Arusha
Destinations: Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park & Ngorongoro Crater
πΏ Safari Overview
Explore the ultimate northern Tanzania safari circuit on this immersive 4-day journey. From Tarangireβs baobab-studded landscapes to the vast plains of the Serengeti and the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, this itinerary offers a chance to witness Africaβs iconic wildlife, diverse ecosystems, and unforgettable scenery β all in one adventure.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arusha β Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, meet your professional driver-guide at 7:30 AM for a safari briefing before departing 188 km southwest to Tarangire National Park. Famous for its towering baobab trees and vast elephant herds, Tarangire offers outstanding wildlife viewing β particularly during the dry season, when thousands of animals congregate along the life-giving Tarangire River.
Expect to see zebras, giraffes, wildebeests, lions, leopards, gazelles, and more as you explore the parkβs rolling savannahs and seasonal swamps.
Dinner and overnight at your selected accommodation:
β Camping | Standard Lodge | Mid-range Lodge | Luxury Lodge
(Meals: Lunch & Dinner)
Day 2: Tarangire β Serengeti National Park
After an early breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park, traveling through the scenic highlands of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Stop for breathtaking views from the Ngorongoro Crater rim and learn from your guide about the craterβs fascinating geological history.
Enter Serengeti via Naabi Hill Gate, enjoying game drives en route. This legendary park is home to the Great Migration and an incredible concentration of predators β including lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and leopards β following the vast herds of wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles across the plains.
Dinner and overnight at your selected accommodation:
β Camping | Standard Lodge | Mid-range Lodge | Luxury Lodge
(Meals: Lunch & Dinner)
Day 3: Serengeti β Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Start your day with a sunrise game drive across the Serengeti plains, when the soft morning light reveals the parkβs vibrant wildlife activity. After breakfast, begin your journey back toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with game viewing along the way.
Optional stop at Olduvai Gorge β one of the worldβs most significant paleoanthropological sites β to explore its ancient fossils and early human tools.
Continue to your lodge or camp in or near the Ngorongoro Conservation Area for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation options:
β Camping | Standard Lodge | Mid-range Lodge | Luxury Lodge
(Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater β Arusha
After an early breakfast, descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater β a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africaβs most remarkable natural sanctuaries. With over 26,000 animals, the crater provides exceptional opportunities to spot all of the Big Five: lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and the critically endangered black rhino.
Enjoy a picnic lunch at the scenic Gorigor Hippo Pool, where you can relax, stretch your legs, and watch hippos wallow amid flocks of waterbirds.
After your game drive, ascend from the crater and drive back to Arusha (approximately 190 km), arriving in the late afternoon.
(Meals: Breakfast & Lunch)
**End of Trip β But your adventure in Tanzania doesnβt have to end here!**
β Included in the Safari Package:
β Transport in a custom 4x4 Toyota Land Cruiser (open-roof for game viewing)
β All park entrance fees
β Accommodation and meals as per itinerary
β Services of a professional English-speaking safari guide
β Daily supply of bottled mineral water
β Crater descent and all game drives
β Not Included:
β International flights
β Visa and travel insurance
β Tips for driver/guide.
β Personal expenses (souvenirs, snacks, laundry, etc.)
β Alcoholic beverages