4 Days Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro

Overview

This 4-day safari is ideal for travelers who want to explore northern Tanzania’s top wildlife destinations in a short period. The journey begins in Tarangire National Park, known for its large elephant herds and baobab-studded landscapes. Next, you visit the Serengeti National Park, where endless plains host lions, cheetahs, elephants, and wildebeests, including the seasonal Great Migration. Finally, the adventure concludes at the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its high concentration of wildlife, including the Big Five. The safari offers a mix of thrilling game drives, scenic drives through the Rift Valley, and comfortable budget or mid-range accommodation options.

Highlights

Explore Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro in four days
Witness elephants, lions, cheetahs, wildebeests, and the Great Migration
Game drives in diverse landscapes: savannah, crater, and highlands
Budget or mid-range accommodations available for comfort and affordability

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

Depart early from Arusha or Moshi and drive to Tarangire National Park. Spend the day on game drives, exploring areas rich with elephants, giraffes, lions, and other wildlife. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park before heading to a nearby lodge or campsite in Mto wa Mbu or Karatu for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 2: Tarangire – Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, depart for the Serengeti National Park, driving through scenic landscapes and Maasai villages along the way. Arrive for an afternoon game drive in the Seronera area, known for predator sightings and the Great Migration during season. Overnight at a public campsite or mid-range lodge in Serengeti.

Day 3: Full Day Serengeti Exploration – Ngorongoro

Start early with a sunrise game drive in Serengeti to maximize wildlife sightings, then continue exploring the plains for lions, cheetahs, elephants, and wildebeests. After lunch, drive toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, stopping at scenic viewpoints, and arrive at a lodge or campsite on the crater rim for dinner and overnight.

Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha

Descend early into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive. Spot elephants, buffaloes, zebras, hippos, lions, and possibly black rhinos while exploring the crater floor. Enjoy a picnic lunch at the hippo pool before ascending and returning to Arusha or Moshi, marking the end of your safari adventure.