4-Day Tanzania Big Five Safari – Tarangire • Serengeti • Ngorongoro
Experience an unforgettable 4-day Tanzania Big Five Safari visiting Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. See lions, elephants, leopards, buffalo, rhinos, and more.
Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable 4-Day Tanzania Big Five Safari through three of Tanzania’s most spectacular wildlife destinations: Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater.
This carefully designed safari offers an incredible opportunity to experience Tanzania’s diverse landscapes and abundant wildlife while searching for Africa’s legendary Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino. From the elephant-filled plains of Tarangire to the endless savannahs of the Serengeti and the breathtaking wildlife sanctuary of the Ngorongoro Crater, every day brings a new adventure.
The safari is ideal for travelers looking for a short Tanzania safari packed with exceptional wildlife experiences, combining game drives, stunning scenery, and comfortable accommodation in some of the country’s most renowned safari destinations.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park – Karatu
Your adventure begins with a morning departure from Arusha, heading towards Tarangire National Park. The park is renowned for its spectacular scenery, dominated by ancient baobab trees, seasonal wetlands, and the Tarangire River, which attracts large concentrations of wildlife during the dry season.
Enjoy a full-day game drive in search of elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes, zebras, giraffes, wildebeests, and numerous antelope species. Tarangire is particularly famous for its impressive elephant herds and offers excellent opportunities for wildlife photography.
After your game drive, continue to your accommodation in the Karatu area for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Meals: Lunch & Dinner
- Accomodations: Marera Valley Lodge
Day 2: Karatu – Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, depart for the legendary Serengeti National Park, passing through the scenic landscapes of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. As you approach the Serengeti, the landscape transforms into vast, seemingly endless grasslands.
Enjoy an en-route game drive as you enter the park, with opportunities to spot lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and potentially elusive leopards.
Depending on the season and wildlife movements, your guide will take you to areas with the best possible game-viewing opportunities. Spend the afternoon exploring the Serengeti before heading to your lodge or camp for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Accomodations: Kon Tiki Serengeti Camp
Day 3: Full-Day Serengeti National Park – Ngorongoro
Rise early for an exciting morning game drive in the Serengeti. The early hours are among the best times to observe wildlife, as predators are often active and the cooler temperatures encourage animals to move.
Continue exploring the Serengeti’s rich ecosystems, searching for the Big Five and other iconic African wildlife. Depending on the season, you may also witness the spectacular Great Migration, when millions of wildebeests and zebras move across the Serengeti ecosystem.
After lunch, enjoy another game drive before departing towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Arrive at your accommodation on the crater rim or in the Karatu area, where you can relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Accomodations: Kon Tiki Serengeti Camp
Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha
After an early breakfast, descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for a full morning game drive. Often described as one of Africa’s greatest wildlife destinations, the crater is home to a remarkable concentration of animals.
Explore the crater floor in search of lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, hippos, wildebeests, hyenas, and, with some luck, the endangered black rhino. The crater’s unique ecosystem and dramatic scenery make it an unforgettable highlight of your Tanzania safari.
After your game drive and a picnic lunch, ascend from the crater and begin your journey back to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon or evening.
- Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Price Includes
- Airport pick-up and drop-off (if required)
- Private 4×4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- All park entrance fees
- Full-board meals during the safari
- Bottled drinking water
- Picnic lunches
- Government taxes and VAT
Price Excludes
- International and domestic flights
- Tanzania Visa
- Travel insurance
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Personal expenses
- Tips for guide and camp staff
- Items of personal nature
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