4 Days Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater
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Overview
The 4-Day Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater safari offers an exceptional wildlife experience, taking you through three of Tanzania’s most iconic national parks, each renowned for its diverse ecosystems and abundant wildlife. This adventure allows you to immerse yourself in the heart of East Africa’s wilderness, offering an unforgettable journey for wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.
Your journey begins in Tarangire National Park, famous for its vast landscapes and dense concentrations of elephants. The park is dotted with ancient baobab trees and a variety of other wildlife, including lions, zebras, and giraffes. Tarangire’s river is a central hub, drawing many animals during the dry season, providing incredible opportunities for game viewing. The park’s relatively quieter atmosphere compared to the Serengeti makes it an excellent spot for observing animals in their natural habitats without the large crowds often seen in more popular locations.
Next, you’ll head to the Serengeti National Park, one of the world’s most celebrated wildlife destinations. The Serengeti’s endless plains are home to an extraordinary variety of animals, including the “Big Five” (lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards, and rhinoceros), along with cheetahs, giraffes, hippos, and numerous bird species. The Serengeti is also world-famous for the Great Migration, where millions of wildebeests and zebras cross the plains in search of fresh grazing grounds, an event that attracts predators and offers dramatic displays of nature’s raw power. Regardless of the timing of your visit, the Serengeti promises an awe-inspiring experience, with game drives across its vast savannahs revealing nature’s spectacle.
Included/Exclude
- Park fees
- All activities
- All accommodation
- A professional driver/guide All transportation
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer Meals
- Drinks
- International flights
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour Tips
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.) Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Tour Plan
On the first day of your safari, you will arrive in Arusha, a charming city located at the foot of Mount Meru, known as the gateway to Tanzania’s northern safari circuit. Arusha is a vibrant hub for wildlife enthusiasts, adventurers, and those about to embark on one of East Africa’s most exciting journeys. Upon your arrival, you will be greeted by a knowledgeable guide who will provide a warm welcome and assist with your transfer to your accommodation.
Depending on your arrival time, you can take some time to relax and settle into your hotel or lodge, enjoying the stunning views of Mount Meru and the surrounding landscape. Arusha offers a range of accommodation options, from luxurious lodges to more modest guesthouses, ensuring a comfortable stay before you begin your safari adventure.
After breakfast you will be picked from your hotel and head straight to Tarangire, known as "the land of giants." Your safari guide will take you on a 2-hour journey through Maasai land, ending at the Tarangire gate. After a captivating game drive in the afternoon, you'll enjoy a picnic lunch by the river. Tarangire is famous for an annual migration that rivals the Serengeti's, particularly notable for the large gatherings of elephants along the riverbanks during the Dry season. The day concludes with another game drive and then drive to Karatu for an overnight stay and dinner.
Accommodation: Farm of Dream Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Following breakfast, we'll travel to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, crossing the Ngorongoro Highlands on our way to the Serengeti gate. The day will be spent exploring Serengeti National Park with exciting game drives. Renowned as Africa's most celebrated park, the Serengeti covers over 14,000 square kilometers of savannah, home to lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, elephants, and a rich diversity of other wildlife.
Accommodation: Ikoma tented camp Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Today, excitement builds as you set off for Serengeti National Park, the world's most renowned wildlife sanctuary. After a hearty breakfast, you'll journey through the vast Serengeti, where the endless plains stretch to the horizon, embodying the Maasai name meaning "endless plains." Covering 14,000 square kilometers, this iconic landscape is home to the Big Five—elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion, and leopard—as well as the graceful impala, offering a truly remarkable wildlife experience.
Accommodation: Ngorongoro tented camp Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, descend into the stunning Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive in one of Africa's most densely populated wildlife areas, home to around 30,000 animals, including some of Tanzania's last black rhinos. Covering 8,000 square kilometers, the Ngorongoro Crater is the largest intact volcanic caldera in the world, offering an awe-inspiring view. In the late afternoon, return to Arusha lodge or airport.
Accommodation: No accommodation Meal: Breakfast & Lunch
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