4-Day Tanzania Safari | Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater & Tarangire National Park

Upon arrival at Arusha Airport, you will be greeted by your guide who will assist you with your luggage and provide a brief overview of the itinerary. Afterward, you will embark on a scenic drive to Tarangire National Park, which is approximately a two-hour journey.

Once you arrive at Tarangire, prepare for an exciting game drive. This park is renowned for its large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. During the game drive, keep an eye out for various wildlife species including lions, zebras, and giraffes. A picnic lunch will be provided in the park, allowing you to enjoy your meal amidst the stunning African landscape. In the evening, you will head to the Lodge for dinner and overnight accommodation.

ACCOMMODATIONS:
BASIC: Omega View hotel Karatu
STANDARD: Bougainvillea Safari Lodge
COMFORT: Tarangire Osupuko Lodge
SEMI-LUXURY: Tarangire Elephant Springs

The famous Serengeti National Park is home to thousands of animals. Its endless plains stretch from northern Tanzania to southern Kenya. Covering approximately 14,763 square kilometers in northern Tanzania, the park forms part of the larger Serengeti ecosystem, which extends into Kenya’s Maasai Mara.
Upon arrival at the park entry gates, take a short break to enjoy your picnic lunch before heading out on an afternoon game drive. The Serengeti is renowned for its vast plains and abundant wildlife, including the “Big Five” and many other species.

ACCOMMODATIONS:

BASIC: Zuhumath Serengeti Tented Camp

STANDARD: Kon Tiki Serengeti Tented Camp

COMFORT: Dove Serengeti Tented Camp

SEMI-LUXURY: Sametu Serengeti Tented Camp

Day 3: Serengeti National Park – Ngorongoro Highlands

The great migration is Serengeti’s most famous natural event, involving over 1.5 million wildebeest, accompanied by hundreds of thousands of zebras and gazelles. These animals move continuously throughout the Serengeti ecosystem in search of fresh grazing and water.
Key migration periods:
• December- March; southern Serengeti and Ndutu area (calving season)
• April- June; western corridor migration movement.
• July- October; northern Serengeti and Mara river crossings.
• November; return movement towards the southern plains.

Spend the morning exploring the sweeping plains and tracking iconic species before enjoying a packed picnic lunch amidst the wilderness.

In the afternoon, depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most extraordinary natural wonders on Earth. The scenic drive takes about two hours. Upon arrival, settle into your lodge on the crater’s rim or nearby highlands, where you can unwind and enjoy dinner while reflecting on the day’s adventures.

ACCOMMODATIONS:

BASIC: Omega View hotel Karatu (located outside Ngorongoro)

STANDARD: Ngorongoro Kuhama Camp (located inside Ngorongoro)

COMFORT: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge (located inside Ngorongoro)

SEMI-LUXURY: Ngorongoro Lion's Paw (located inside Ngorongoro)

Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha

After breakfast at your lodge, descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a morning game drive. The crater floor hosts a wide range of wildlife including lions, elephants, hippos, and flamingos. Spend the morning exploring before departing around midday.
Ngorongoro crater supports one of the highest concentatio0ns of wildlife in Africa, with more than 25000 large animals inhabiting the crater floor. Common wildlife species include lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, gazelles, hippos, and spotted hyenas. The crater is also one of the best places in Tanzania to observe the endangered black rhinoceros. Permanent t water sources and abundant grazing areas enable wildlife to remain within the crater throughout the year.

Exit the Crater in the afternoon for a leisurely drive back to Arusha. Upon arrival, you will be dropped off at your hotel or transferred to the airport for your onward journey.