4-Day Exploring Tarangire, Ngorongoro, and Serengeti
Overview
Tour Overview
Tanzania Safari: Embark on a 4-day mid-range safari to Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire, and other remarkable destinations. Discover the marvels of the Ngorongoro
Day by Day
Itinerary
Tarangire National Park
Day 1Tarangire National Park Tarangire National Park You will be picked up early in the morning from your lodge or the airport to begin a beautiful journey to Tarangire National Park, carrying packed lunch boxes for the day. After an exciting game drive, we will return you to the lodge where you can relax and stay overnight. Tarangire National Park is famous for its large herds of elephants and diverse wildlife. You'll experience a variety of landscapes, from open savannahs to seasonal swamps, all shaped by the Tarangire River that winds through the park. You may witness lions stalking their prey and spot leopards lounging in the trees. After the game drive, we'll head back to your lodge where you can unwind, enjoy dinner, and spend the night. Main Destination: Tarangire National Park Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River) High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors) Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall) Wildlife in Tarangire NP ElephantAbundant GiraffeCommon LionCommon BuffaloAbundant ZebraAbundant WildebeestAbundant Show more HippoCommon HyenaOccasional LeopardRare CheetahRare Wild DogVery Rare White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone Accommodation: Kankari Lodge Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP +5 Photos +4 Photos Meals & Drinks: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Ngorongoro Crater to Serengeti National Park
Day 2Ngorongoro Crater to Serengeti National Park Ngorongoro Crater to Serengeti National Park Today, we recommend waking up early for breakfast and departing at 6:30 AM for Ngorongoro Crater. Why an early game drive? Wildlife is most active in the morning, and the views are stunning. If you're lucky, you’ll catch a beautiful sunrise from the crater rim. You’ll spend the day exploring this incredible place. After lunch, you’ll continue the transfer game drive to your accommodation in Serengeti, where you will have dinner and spend the night. You’ll never forget your first glimpse of the Ngorongoro Crater from above, gazing into this vast volcanic caldera feels like discovering a hidden world. The descent to the crater floor is equally thrilling, bringing you into a realm ruled by nature, where no one may stay overnight. Expect to see black rhinos, lions, hyenas, elephants, flamingos, and more. When it’s time to leave, you’ll find yourself looking back, trying to hold onto every moment. Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best) High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds) Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none) Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater Black RhinoCommon LionCommon BuffaloAbundant ZebraAbundant WildebeestAbundant HyenaAbundant Show more ElephantCommon HippoCommon LeopardOccasional GiraffeNone White RhinoNone CheetahNone Wild DogNone Accommodation: Central Serengeti Moyo Cam
Serengeti National Park to Karatu
Day 3Serengeti National Park to Karatu Serengeti National Park to Karatu You’ll start the day with an early morning game drive in Serengeti National Park, taking advantage of the cool, active hours when wildlife is most visible. After this magical experience, you’ll begin your journey to Karatu in the early afternoon. Your overnight accommodation will be in a comfortable lodge near the Ngorongoro Crater, preparing you for the next day's adventure. The following morning, you will descend into the crater at dawn, when animals are most active, for an unforgettable wildlife experience in this world-famous natural wonder. Main Destination: Serengeti National Park Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times) High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded) Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall) Wildlife in Serengeti NP ElephantCommon LionCommon CheetahCommon BuffaloAbundant ZebraAbundant WildebeestAbundant Show more GiraffeCommon HippoCommon HyenaCommon LeopardOccasional Black RhinoVery Rare Wild DogVery Rare White RhinoNone Accommodation: Martina's Retreat Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town) +7 Photos +6 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Game Drive in Lake Manyara and Transfer to Arusha/Kilimanjaro Airport
Day 4Game Drive in Lake Manyara and Transfer to Arusha/Kilimanjaro Airport Game Drive in Lake Manyara and Transfer to Arusha/Kilimanjaro Airport Rise and shine, as today marks the end of our safari. Today, you will depart for Manyara National Park. Lake Manayara National Park is nestled at the base of the Great Rift Valley. Known for its diverse landscapes, the park is home to iconic tree-climbing lions, elephants, giraffes, and a variety of bird species around the alkaline Lake Manyara. You'll enjoy a captivating game drive, exploring lush forests and open savannahs. Later, you'll return to Kilimanjaro airport, where your safari ends. You can arrive earlier depending on your scheduled departure time. Main Destination: Lake Manyara National Park Best Time To Visit June to October (Easier to spot animals) High Season July to March (The northern section gets crowded) Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall) Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP ElephantCommon GiraffeCommon BuffaloCommon ZebraCommon WildebeestCommon HippoCommon Show more LionOccasional HyenaOccasional LeopardRare Wild DogVery Rare White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone CheetahNone Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included) End of tour (See Getting There for more details)End of tour (See Getting There for more details) Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at th
What's covered
Included & Excluded
Included
- A transfer from and back to the airport is included
- What is included in this tour
Not Included
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
What travellers say
Verified Reviews
Great organisation, planes, 4x4, driver and guide, room for te night-club, dîner and breakfast. Very nice expérience, Many animals at Seregenti Park. Thanks a lot ! Corinne ( France)
Mike was a fantastic guide. We did a private tour as my wife is pregnant and we were unsure how the bumpy roads/nausea would go but Mike handled everything very well. Octavian was extremely professional and quick to respond when planning...
Well all I can say is excellent communication from the booking to the end of our safari, our driver Innocent was absolutely a delight to spend the days with him, very knowledgeable and friendly, he would go out the way to track any animals...
Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable about the animals as well as the culture of Tanzania. He worked hard to give us a great safari experience. He was always on the lookout for animals and helped give us a really cool experience with a...
We did a 4 day, 3 night safari to Tarangire, Ngorongo, Serengeti and Lake Manyara. It was an incredible trip! Once we got in the truck at the airport, the guide took it from there. We felt really well taken care of - we were able to relax...
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