4 Days Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safari

Three Iconic Parks • Big Five Encounters • Endless African Skies

OVERVIEW


An unforgettable journey through three of Northern Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife havens. From Tarangire’s elephants and baobabs, to the endless plains of Serengeti, and the dramatic caldera of Ngorongoro — it’s wildlife, landscapes, and memories in just four days.

ITINERARY


DAY 1 – Arusha ➜ Tarangire National Park

Morning – Pick-up from Arusha at 7:30 a.m. and drive (~2.5 hrs) to Tarangire.

Game Drive – Game drive through baobab-studded plains, famous for large elephant herds and predators.

Picnic Lunch – Picnic inside the park.

Evening – Overnight stay at a lodge/camp near or inside Tarangire.
(Suggested lodge: Tarangire Safari Lodge.)

DAY 2 – Tarangire ➜ Serengeti National Park

Morning – Scenic drive via Ngorongoro Highlands to Serengeti.

Game Drive – Enter Serengeti through Naabi Hill Gate, explore Seronera Valley known for big cats and abundant wildlife.

Picnic Lunch – Picnic inside the park.

Afternoon – Visit Serengeti Visitor Center and continue exploring before checking into camp.
(Suggested camp: Sound Of Silence Tented Camp.)

DAY 3 – Serengeti ➜ Ngorongoro Crater

Morning – Full-morning game drive in Serengeti. Capture early activity: lion hunt, cheetah sprint, leopard sightings, etc.

Game Drive – • The Central Serengeti (Seronera region) is known for its resident wildlife, especially big cats, all year round.

Picnic Lunch – Picnic inside the park.

Afternoon – After lunch, depart Serengeti and head toward Ngorongoro. Enjoy scenic drive. Arrive at your lodge/camp in Ngorongoro conservation area or on the crater rim. Overnight there.
(Suggested lodge: Ngorongoro Serena for crater-rim views.)

DAY 4 – Ngorongoro Crater ➜ Arusha

Early Start – Descend into Ngorongoro Crater at sunrise. Spend several hours game driving on the crater floor: expect buffalo, elephants, many bird species, hippos, possibly rhinos, great views.

Spot the “Big Five,” hippos wallowing in pools, and flocks of flamingos on Lake Magadi.

Picnic Lunch – Picnic on the crater floor surrounded by wildlife.

Afternoon – Begin the drive back to Arusha, arriving around 5:00 p.m.
(Optional drop-off at Kilimanjaro Airport for evening flights.)

Included ✔: 4x4 pop-roof safari vehicle • Professional English-speaking guide • Park & conservation entry fees • 3 nights full-board accommodation • All meals specified • Bottled water

Not Included ✖: International/domestic flights • Tips & gratuities • Optional activities (e.g. balloon safari) • Drinks & personal expenses • Travel insurance

TRANSFERS


Transfers can be arranged between the airport, Arusha and between hotels, restaurants and attractions, either on a seat-in-coach basis, or the private hire of an entire vehicle. All pick-up times are arranged to tie in with flight departures and scheduled tours. Our guides work to this timetable, collecting guests from each hotel en route to their intended destination.

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