Overview
Set off on an unforgettable 4-day Tanzania Safari, where you’ll discover the breathtaking landscapes and diverse wildlife of Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and the remarkable Ngorongoro Crater. Whether you prefer budget, mid-range, or luxury accommodations, you can tailor the experience to your preferences and budget.
Your journey begins at the awe-inspiring Tarangire National Park, renowned for its large elephant herds. Next, you’ll explore the vast plains of the Serengeti, famous for the magnificent migration of over a million wildebeest and 250,000 zebras. The adventure concludes at the Ngorongoro Crater, where you’ll experience stunning vistas and the incredible diversity of wildlife on the crater floor.
This 4-day Tanzania Safari is perfect for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts, offering a remarkable exploration of Northern Tanzania’s iconic national parks.
Tour Highlights:
Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park.
Your exciting safari begins today! You’ll be picked up by our professional driver-guide from your hotel in Arusha, followed by a safari briefing. Then, you’ll set off on a scenic drive to Tarangire National Park, famed for its large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees, some of the oldest and largest in Africa.
From the open roof of your safari vehicle, you’ll experience the park’s seasonal swamps, savannahs, and the wildlife-rich Tarangire River. Keep your eyes peeled for a variety of wildlife, including elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, and an array of bird species. After an eventful day, you’ll head to your lodge for a delicious dinner and a comfortable overnight stay.
Accommodation:
✓ Name: Heart and Soul Lodge /nsya lodge/ Kizumba Campsite
✓ Type: Hotel
✓ Level: Mid-range
Day 2: Mto wa mbu to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, you’ll journey through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, passing the Malanja Depression on your way to the world-renowned Serengeti National Park. You’ll make a quick stop at Naabi Hill Gate, where you can stretch your legs with a short walk around the Naabi Hill Kopjes, massive granite boulders offering stunning views.
After a picnic lunch at the gate, you’ll continue with afternoon game drives in the expansive Serengeti, whose name is derived from the Maasai word ‘Siringet,’ meaning ‘endless plains.’ As the plains stretch far and wide, you’ll have ample opportunities to spot the park’s incredible wildlife. In the evening, you’ll stay at your lodge, or if you’ve opted for a camping safari, you’ll sleep at Seronera Campsite.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
✓ Name: Serengeti Heritage Camp / Serengeti safari lodge/ Pimbi Campsite
✓ Type: Tented Camp / Campsite
✓ Level: Mid-range
Day 3: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Start your day with an early morning game drive in the Serengeti, perhaps visiting the hippo pools or the Seronera Visitor’s Center. After a hearty bush breakfast, you’ll continue your exploration of the Serengeti, gradually making your way back to Naabi Hill Gate. By early afternoon, you’ll cross into the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where you’ll settle in for dinner and an overnight stay at your lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
✓ Name: Rhino Lodge/ ang’ata lodge/kudu/highview / Simba Campsite
✓ Type: Tented Camp / Campsite
✓ Level: Mid-range
Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
After an early breakfast, you’ll descend over 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site teeming with wildlife. Thanks to its year-round water supply, the crater hosts an incredible array of animals, including wildebeest, zebras, buffalo, elands, warthogs, hippos, and the giant African elephant.
The crater is also known for its dense population of predators, such as lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs, and the elusive leopard. A visit to Lake Magadi, a shallow alkaline lake in the southwestern corner, offers sightings of flamingos, hippos, and other water birds. After a thrilling day, you’ll return to Arusha for dinner and an overnight stay or transfer to Zanzibar. (Accommodation can be arranged upon request at an additional cost.)
Accommodation: To be confirmed
Inclusions:
The Package Includes:
Transportation and wildlife drives in a customized 4WD Land Cruiser equipped with a photographic roof hatch
Services of a highly experienced female safari driver/guide
All park and concession fees as outlined in the itinerary
All scheduled game drives
Ample mineral water during game drives
Three nights on a full-board basis at quality lodges as specified in the itinerary or similar accommodations
Meals as detailed in the itinerary
Tanzania government value-added tax (VAT)
coffee, snacks and tea during the safari
a bottle of wine/champagne
The Package Excludes:
Personal expenses
flights
Tips/gratuities for the safari guide (suggested: US$30 per person per day) and lodge staff (tipping is appreciated but should be done separately)
Accommodation in Arusha before and after the safari (can be arranged at additional cost upon request)
Travel insurance
Visa fee (50 USD / 100 USD for American and Irish passport holders, payable upon arrival)
Drinks and beverages at lodges
Prices