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4 DaysTarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania

4-Day Classic Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro

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Duration
4 Days
Destination
Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania
Tour type
Budget Safari
Starts
Arusha (Day 1)
Ends
Arusha (Day 4)

THE JOURNEY

Overview

You'll experience the highlights of Tanzania’s Northern Circuit on this 4-day safari through Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater. Travelling in comfort in a private 4x4 safari vehicle, with complimentary bottled mineral water available throughout the journey. You will also be accompanied by an experienced professional safari guide who will be with you throughout the trip.
Numbered route map showing Arusha - Tarangire National Park, Karatu - Serengeti National Park, Serengeti National Park - Karatu, Ngorongoro Crater - Arusha

ROUTE MAP

Your journey at a glance

A day-by-day route drawn directly from this itinerary.

Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania
  1. 1

    Day 1

    Arusha - Tarangire National Park

  2. 2

    Day 2

    Karatu - Serengeti National Park

  3. 3

    Day 3

    Serengeti National Park - Karatu

  4. 4

    Day 4

    Ngorongoro Crater - Arusha

DAY BY DAY

Expedition journey

01

Day 1

Arusha - Tarangire National Park

Today, we will pick you up from your accommodation in Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park for a game drive. A packed lunch box will be provided by us during the day. After the game drive, we will leave the park and take you to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay. Tarangire is famous for its large elephant herds, beautiful baobab trees, and diverse wildlife. During the game drive, you may see elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and many other animals.
Meals
Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Accommodation
Rim View Inn Budget hotel located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
02

Day 2

Karatu - Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, you will drive toward Serengeti National Park for a game drive, enjoying the beautiful landscapes of the Great Rift Valley and the surrounding areas along the way. Upon arrival in Serengeti, we will continue with a game drive, searching for wildlife across the endless plains. A packed lunch box will be provided by us during the journey and game drive. Once the game drive is done, we will take you to the camp for dinner and an overnight stay. Serengeti is Tanzania’s most famous national park and is well known for its vast plains, abundant wildlife, and the Great Migration. The park offers excellent opportunities to see lions, elephants, cheetahs, leopards, giraffes, zebras and wildebeest.
Meals
All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Accommodation
Serengeti Classic View Camp Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
03

Day 3

Serengeti National Park - Karatu

After breakfast, you will continue with a game drive in the Serengeti. After the game drive, you will enjoy a lunch box and drive to Karatu for an overnight near Ngorongoro. This gives you a chance to descend early down the Crater for game drives while animals are still active. Ngorongoro is home to the famous Ngorongoro Crater, a spectacular natural wildlife area surrounded by steep crater walls. It is known for its high concentration of wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest and, with luck, rhinos.
Meals
All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Accommodation
Rim View Inn Budget hotel located in Karatu (Town)
04

Day 4

Ngorongoro Crater - Arusha

After breakfast, you will descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive. A packed lunch box will be provided during the crater game drive. After the game drive, you will leave the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and drive back toward Arusha. Upon arrival in Arusha, we will drop you off in Arusha town near the Clock Tower, marking the end of your 4-day safari. The crater offers one of Tanzania's best wildlife experiences, with a chance to see a variety of animals in a relatively small area. Keep your eyes open for lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, zebras, wildebeest, and the endangered black rhino.
Meals
Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Accommodation
No accommodation (End of tour)

PLAN YOUR SAFARI

Rates per person

USD · Per person · Price depends on your group size

2 people
$1,536
per person
4 people
$1,208
per person
  • This tour is not available to solo travelers or groups larger than 5 people.
  • Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
  • This tour accepts children who are 5 years and older. Children under 12 receive a discount.

TRIP DETAILS

Inclusions & exclusions

Included

  • Park fees (For non-residents)
  • All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinking water (On all days)

Not Included

  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
  • Roundtrip airport transfer

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