4-Day Luxury Tanzania Safari: Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Tarangire
Overview
Experience the finest of northern Tanzania on an unforgettable Luxury Lodge Tanzania Safari: Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Tarangire. Designed for travelers seeking exceptional wildlife, comfort and authentic African experiences, this private safari combines some of Tanzania’s most remarkable landscapes with carefully selected luxury lodges and intimate safari camps. Explore the vast Serengeti plains on expertly guided game drives, where lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebras and vast herds of wildebeest can be encountered in their natural environment. Depending on the season and location of the herds, your journey may also provide opportunities to experience the extraordinary Great Wildebeest Migration, including dramatic predator encounters and river crossings when conditions align.
Continue to the Ngorongoro Crater, a spectacular volcanic landscape and one of Tanzania’s most rewarding wildlife areas, where a full-day crater safari can reveal an exceptional concentration of wildlife, including elephants, lions, buffalo, hippos, hyenas and, with some luck, the endangered black rhinoceros. The journey then continues to Tarangire National Park, renowned for its ancient baobab trees, seasonal wetlands and impressive elephant populations. Here, you can enjoy a quieter and more intimate safari atmosphere while discovering lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest and numerous bird species against a distinctive northern Tanzanian landscape.
Tour Plan
Morning:
Depart from Arusha after breakfast and drive to Tarangire National Park, known for its large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees.
Game Drive Highlights:
- Spot herds of elephants, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeests.
- Look for predators like lions, cheetahs, and leopards.
- Observe unique bird species, with over 500 species recorded in the park.
Lunch:
Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park, surrounded by nature.
Afternoon:
Continue exploring the park during an afternoon game drive. Tarangire’s landscape of woodlands, riverbeds, and open plains provides diverse wildlife viewing opportunities.
Evening:
Transfer to your lodge or tented camp for check-in. Relax and enjoy a sundowner as the sun sets over the savannah.
Accommodation: Luxury lodge or tented camp near Tarangire
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Morning:
After breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park, one of Africa’s most famous wildlife destinations. Drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and enjoy the stunning scenery along the way.
Lunch:
Arrive at your lodge or camp in Serengeti and enjoy lunch.
Afternoon:
Head out for an afternoon game drive on the Serengeti plains. Look out for big cats such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards, as well as vast herds of wildebeests and zebras.
Game Drive Highlights:
- Spot lions lounging in the shade or hunting on the plains.
- Look for elephants and buffalo near waterholes.
- Observe hippos and crocodiles in the Serengeti’s rivers.
Evening:
Return to your lodge or camp for dinner and relaxation. Spend the night under the stars in the heart of the Serengeti.
Accommodation: Luxury lodge or tented camp in Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Morning:
Enjoy an early morning game drive in Serengeti, the best time to spot wildlife activity. Witness the sunrise over the plains and watch predators on the hunt.
Breakfast:
Return to your lodge for breakfast before departing for Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Lunch:
Stop for a picnic lunch en route to Ngorongoro Crater.
Afternoon:
Arrive at your lodge or camp near the crater rim. Spend the afternoon at leisure, enjoying the views of the surrounding landscape.
Evening:
Savor dinner at your lodge and relax in preparation for the crater tour the next day.
Accommodation: Luxury lodge near Ngorongoro Crater
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Morning:
After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive. The crater is home to an incredible concentration of wildlife, including the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhinoceros).
Game Drive Highlights:
- Spot black rhinos grazing on the crater floor.
- Watch hippos wallowing in the central lake.
- Observe lion prides and possibly a leopard resting in the trees.
- Flamingos, zebras, and gazelles are commonly seen around the waterholes.
Lunch:
Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic spot inside the crater.
Afternoon:
Continue your journey to Lake Manyara National Park. This park is known for its tree-climbing lions and diverse birdlife. After a brief game drive, head back to Arusha for drop-off at your hotel or Kilimanjaro International Airport.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
This 4-Day Tanzania Northern Circuit Safari provides an incredible opportunity to experience Tanzania’s diverse wildlife and landscapes, with luxury accommodations and expert guides.
Prices
| Quantity | 1 PAX | 2 PAX | 3-5 PAX | 6-10 PAX | 10+ PAX |
| Price/Day | $ 1950 | $1820 | $ 1750 | On Request | Price On Reqest |
Included/Excluded
- Private 4x4 pop-up-roof safari Land Cruiser
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- Private safari experience throughout the journey
- All airport and hotel transfers included as specified
- All national park entrance fees
- Serengeti National Park fees
- Ngorongoro Conservation Area and crater fees
- Tarangire National Park fees
- All applicable conservation and tourism fees
- Luxury lodge and premium tented camp accommodation
- Full-board accommodation during the safari
- Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Picnic lunches during selected full-day game drives
- Bottled drinking water during safari
- Unlimited game drives as scheduled
- Big Five wildlife viewing opportunities
- Great Wildebeest Migration viewing opportunities, season permitting
- Wildlife photography opportunities
- Professional wildlife and ecosystem interpretation
- Cross-border safari arrangements between Kenya and Tanzania
- Kenya–Tanzania border transfer assistance
- Vehicle fuel and operational costs
- Professional driver-guide services
- Safari vehicle insurance and standard operating expenses
- Accommodation taxes and applicable service charges
- All activities specifically stated in the itinerary
- Selected cultural experiences where included in the itinerary
- 24-hour safari assistance and emergency support
- Personalized safari planning and itinerary coordination
- Pre-arrival travel assistance
- Arrival and departure assistance
- Flexible private game-drive scheduling
- Special dietary arrangements when requested in advance
- Honeymoon and special-occasion arrangements upon request
- Luggage assistance during transfers
- Complimentary safari briefing before departure
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Alcoholic beverages & tips
- Personal expenses
