Embark on a thrilling 4-day Tanzania safari that showcases three of the country’s most iconic wildlife destinations: Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and the world-renowned Ngorongoro Crater. This compact yet immersive journey begins in Arusha and offers an ideal mix of game drives, scenic landscapes, and luxurious comfort. Explore Tarangire’s baobab-dotted plains teeming with elephants, marvel at the boundless savannas of the Serengeti rich with predators and plains game, and descend into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its dense population of wildlife. This safari combines unforgettable experiences with handpicked accommodations for a truly memorable East African adventure.
| 1 Person | 2 People | 3 People | 4 People |
|---|---|---|---|
| $2,790 | $1,886 | 1,680 | 1,505 |
| 1 Person | 2 People | 3 People | 4 People |
|---|---|---|---|
| $2,892 | $1,991 | 1,732 | 1,571 |
Depart from Arusha after breakfast and journey southwest to Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and scattered baobab trees. The park is particularly rich in wildlife during the dry season when animals gather around the Tarangire River. Enjoy a game drive through the park followed by a picnic or hot lunch. Afterward, drive to the Karatu highlands for overnight in a peaceful lodge nestled among coffee farms and forests.
Accommodation Options:
Standard: Karatu Safari Lodge
Alternative: Ngare Lodge
Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner
After an early breakfast, drive via the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area en route to Serengeti National Park, with stops along the way for photo opportunities or a visit to a Maasai village (optional). Once inside the Serengeti, enjoy a picnic lunch and begin your first exciting game drive. Arrive at your intimate tented camp in Central Serengeti by sunset and unwind as the sounds of the savannah settle in.
Accommodation Options:
Standard: Intimate Camp Seronera
Alternative: Serengeti Wild Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Start your day with a sunrise game drive in Serengeti to capture the golden hour and witness predator activity. After breakfast at camp or packed to-go, continue game driving as you head southeast toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, you may choose to stop at Olduvai Gorge, one of the most important paleoanthropological sites in the world (optional). Arrive near the Ngorongoro Crater rim in time for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation Options:
Standard: Ngorongoro Wild Camp
Alternative: Intimate Camp Zebra
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive on the crater floor—home to Africa’s densest concentration of wildlife, including lions, elephants, hyenas, buffaloes, flamingos, and the rare black rhino. After a picnic lunch near a hippo pool, ascend the crater and begin your return drive to Arusha, where you’ll arrive by late afternoon. Optional drop-off at Kilimanjaro International Airport or your Arusha hotel.
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
All park entry fees and conservation fees
Ngorongoro Crater descent fees
Accommodation as listed (or similar)
Meals as specified per day
Private 4×4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof for game viewing
Professional English-speaking driver-guide
Bottled drinking water during the safari
Government taxes and VAT
International & domestic flights
Airport transfers (unless specified)
Travel insurance
Visa fees for Tanzania
Tips and gratuities to driver/guide and staff
Personal expenses (laundry, drinks, souvenirs)
Optional activities (e.g., Maasai village visit, Olduvai Gorge)
