4-Day Tour Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater Tanzania Safari

Overview

Overview

This 4-Day Tour Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater Tanzania Safari carefully crafted Tanzania African Safari takes you through three of Tanzania’s premier national parks, each offering unique landscapes and diverse wildlife experiences. From the baobab-studded plains of Tarangire to the endless savannahs of Serengeti, your Tanzania African Safari promises unforgettable encounters with Africa’s most iconic animals. This compact yet comprehensive itinerary ensures you experience the very essence of what makes Tanzania African Safari adventures so legendary among wildlife enthusiasts worldwide.

Your Tanzania African Safari journey encompasses the famous Northern Safari Circuit, featuring Tarangire National Park’s elephant gatherings, Serengeti’s Great Migration spectacle, and Ngorongoro Crater’s Big Five encounters. Each destination on this Tanzania African Safari offers distinct ecosystems and wildlife viewing opportunities, from seasonal river crossings to permanent resident populations. The itinerary maximizes your Tanzania African Safari experience by strategically timing game drives during peak animal activity periods. Professional guides enhance your Tanzania African Safari with expert knowledge of animal behavior, local cultures, and conservation efforts throughout the region.

This Tanzania African Safari adventure culminates with the world-renowned Ngorongoro Crater, often called Africa’s Eden for its incredible wildlife density and natural beauty. The crater’s 600-meter-deep caldera creates a natural wildlife sanctuary where predators and prey coexist in remarkable harmony during your Tanzania African Safari exploration. Ancient volcanic activity formed this UNESCO World Heritage Site, making it a geological wonder as well as a wildlife paradise. Your Tanzania African Safari concludes with profound appreciation for East Africa’s natural heritage and unforgettable memories of close encounters with Africa’s most magnificent creatures.

Tour Highlights

Day 1: Arrival and pick up from Kilimanjaro International Airport, transfer to Tarangire National Park

Day 2: Transfer to Serengeti National Park for classic game drives and wildlife viewing

Day 3: Proceed to a full day Serengeti exploration and wildlife photography opportunities

Day 4: Continue with the Ngorongoro Crater game drive and transfer back to Arusha

Price Includes

Price Includes

Park fees for Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater

All activities as mentioned in the itinerary

Ground transport per 4WD custom safari vehicle

Bottled water in the safari vehicle throughout the journey

Full board accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary (breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Service of an English-speaking driver-guide

Driver allowances and accommodation

All mentioned activities except for the optional ones

Game drive fuel and vehicle maintenance

Crater service fees and permits

Price excludes

Price Excludes

Tanzania Visa fees

International and internal flights

Personal needs such as gratuities, beverages, souvenirs

Visa processing and application fees

Air ticket costs (international and domestic)

Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary

Laundry fees and personal clothing care

Tips for driver-guide and lodge staff

Life insurance and travel insurance coverage

Other drinks apart from water (alcoholic and soft drinks)

Personal equipment and safari gear

Medical expenses and vaccinations

Itineraries

Day 1Arrival and pick up from Kilimanjaro International Airport, transfer to Tarangire National Park
Your Tanzania African Safari begins with arrival and pick up from Kilimanjaro International Airport, where our professional driver-guide welcomes you to this incredible East African adventure. The scenic transfer to Tarangire National Park covers 120 kilometers and takes approximately 2.5 hours through rural Tanzanian landscapes dotted with traditional Maasai bomas and acacia trees. Upon entering Tarangire, your Tanzania African Safari immediately reveals why this park is famous for its massive elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and diverse wildlife populations. The afternoon game drive introduces you to this Tanzania African Safari paradise, where over 550 bird species and large mammals including lions, leopards, and buffalo roam freely across 2,850 square kilometers of pristine wilderness.
Day 2Transfer to Serengeti National Park for classic game drives and wildlife viewing
Transfer to Serengeti National Park continues your Tanzania African Safari with a journey to Africa's most famous wildlife destination, departing Tarangire at 7:00 AM for this legendary ecosystem. The 145-kilometer drive takes approximately 3.5 hours via the Great Rift Valley and Ngorongoro Conservation Area, offering spectacular highland scenery and cultural encounters with local communities. Entering Serengeti marks a pivotal moment in your Tanzania African Safari as you witness the endless plains that support the world's largest terrestrial mammal migration. Your first Serengeti game drive during this Tanzania African Safari reveals why this 14,750-square-kilometer ecosystem attracts wildlife enthusiasts from around the globe, with abundant predator sightings and massive herbivore concentrations creating unforgettable photographic opportunities
Day 3Proceed to a full day Serengeti exploration and wildlife photography opportunities
Proceed to a full day of intensive Serengeti exploration, maximizing your Tanzania African Safari wildlife viewing opportunities in this world-renowned ecosystem. Early morning and late afternoon game drives during your Tanzania African Safari offer optimal conditions for observing predator activity, with lions, leopards, and cheetahs most active during cooler temperatures. The vast Serengeti plains support over 1.5 million wildebeest, 200,000 zebras, and 300,000 Thomson's gazelles, making every moment of your Tanzania African Safari filled with incredible wildlife encounters. Your comprehensive Serengeti experience includes visits to the Seronera River Valley, famous kopjes (rock outcroppings), and seasonal migration corridors that define this Tanzania African Safari as truly exceptional among African wildlife adventures.
Day 4Continue with the Ngorongoro Crater game drive and transfer back to Arusha
Continue with the grand finale of your Tanzania African Safari by descending into Ngorongoro Crater, often called the "Eighth Wonder of the World" for its spectacular wildlife concentrations. The morning descent into this 610-meter-deep caldera reveals why Ngorongoro is considered the highlight of any Tanzania African Safari, with its 260-square-kilometer floor supporting approximately 25,000 large mammals year-round. Your Tanzania African Safari crater exploration offers excellent opportunities to spot the Big Five, including the rare black rhinoceros, making this destination absolutely essential for serious wildlife photographers. The afternoon transfer back to Arusha covers 180 kilometers in 3 hours, concluding your incredible Tanzania African Safari with drop-off at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha accommodations, leaving you with lifetime memories of East Africa's greatest wildlife spectacle.

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