4-Day Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro

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Duration

4 Days / 3 Nights

Difficult Level

Medium

Minimum Age

6 Years

Best time

All year round

Tour Overview

Embark on an unforgettable four-day luxury journey through the most celebrated landscapes of Northern Tanzania. This expertly curated safari weaves together the diverse ecosystems of Tarangire, the iconic plains of the Serengeti, and the magnificent wildlife amphitheater of the Ngorongoro Crater. Travel in comfort with seamless logistics, staying in premier lodges and enjoying private game drives that bring you face-to-face with Africa’s most spectacular wildlife. From vast elephant herds to the drama of the Great Migration and the quest for the Big Five, this tour offers a complete and immersive Tanzanian adventure.

Itinerary details

Day 1

Tarangire

Your adventure begins as you are collected from your lodge or the airport in Arusha. Carrying picnic lunches, you journey towards the iconic baobab-studded landscapes of Tarangire National Park. The day is dedicated to exploring this hidden gem, renowned for its massive herds of elephants and the life-sustaining Tarangire River. Your game drive offers sightings of diverse wildlife, from lions stalking the savanna to leopards lounging in ancient trees. As the afternoon wanes, you depart for your luxury accommodation.
You will spend the night at the Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge, a haven of comfort located a scenic drive from the park. Here, you can relax, enjoy a delicious dinner, and reflect on the day’s sightings. Meals today include lunch and dinner, with drinking water provided.

Lake Manyara Serena Lodge

Day 2

Serengeti

After breakfast, you bid farewell to Tarangire and set out for the world-famous Serengeti National Park. The journey itself is a scenic transition into the vast, golden grasslands that define this iconic ecosystem. You will enjoy a full day of game viewing, stopping for lunch at a picturesque spot within the park. Be on the lookout for the great migrating herds and the resident predators—lions, cheetahs, and leopards—that follow them, a timeless display of nature’s circle of life.

Your home in the wilderness is the Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge, perfectly situated inside the Central Serengeti. This luxury lodge offers stunning views and a chance to listen to the sounds of the African night. All meals are included today, with drinking water provided as you settle into the heart of the savanna.

Serengeti Serena Lodge

Day 3

Ngorongoro Crater

Wake early for a final, magnificent game drive in the Serengeti, taking advantage of the cool, active morning hours. After this farewell exploration, you journey southeast in the afternoon towards the highlands of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The landscape transforms into rolling green hills, offering breathtaking vistas. Your destination is the magnificent crater rim, where you will check into your lodge with anticipation for the next day’s descent.

You will spend the night at the spectacular Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge, perched directly on the crater’s edge. From here, you can gaze into the caldera, the world’s largest intact volcanic crater. All meals are included, allowing you to dine with a panoramic view of one of Africa’s greatest natural wonders.

Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge

Day 4

Arusha

This final morning offers a breathtaking climax to your safari. After an early breakfast, you descend the steep walls into the Ngorongoro Crater—a unique, self-contained ecosystem often called the “Garden of Eden.” Your morning game drive here is a quest for the Big Five, with excellent chances to spot the rare black rhino, large prides of lion, elephants, buffalo, and leopard amidst grasslands, forests, and soda lakes teeming with flamingos.

Following an unforgettable exploration, you ascend the crater and begin your journey back to Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport, where your safari concludes. A picnic lunch is provided en route. Meals on this final day include breakfast and lunch, with dinner not included as you depart with a lifetime of memories.

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Price includes

All meals and accommodations during the entire safari
A very high quality safari land cruiser with pop-up roof
A professional English speaking safari guide
Unlimited mineral water during the entire safari
Kilimanjaro tea/coffee during game drive
All park fees for all the national parks
Unlimited game drives
All transfers
Flight from Arusha to Zanzibar
Zanzibar activities as in the itinerary
Mto wa mbu cultural walk
Flying doctors rescue cover

Price excludes

Visas
International flights
Lodge and Guides Tips
Drinks at the lodges
All personal related

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