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Mid-range · Private safari
4-Day Nature of Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safari
You'll visit Tarangire, which offers the perfect introduction to Tanzania’s birdlife.
- 4 days / 3 nights
- Starts & ends in Arusha
- Mid-range lodges and tented camps
- Private pop-up roof 4x4
- 5.0 on Tripadvisor (94)
Trip overview
Your safari, at a glance
You’ll visit Tarangire, which offers the perfect introduction to Tanzania’s birdlife. Visit Serengeti, the country’s oldest and largest national park and Ngorongoro Crater, Africa’s “Garden of Eden”. It is unique tour taking you through Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro with magnificent views.
- Arusha
- Tarangire
- Serengeti
- Ngorongoro Highlands
Duration4 days / 3 nights
Comfort levelMid-range
Minimum age2 years
Start datesAny day
Destinations visited
Day-by-day itinerary
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We will depart from Arusha in the morning and head directly to Tarangire National Park, named after the river that runs through it which quenches the thirst of a variety of animals including giraffes, waterbucks, wildebeests, zebras and a high density of elephants. Tarangire is home to over 550 species of birds and its hilly landscape is dotted with baobabs and diverse grasses. After a morning game drive, you will enjoy a picnic lunch overlooking the river, before continuing wildlife viewing until leaving the park in the late afternoon.
- Stay
- Suricata Boma Lodge
- Meals
- All meals included
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After breakfast, we will start our journey to the Serengeti National Park. The Serengeti National Park which is home to the Big Five: rhinoceros, elephant, leopard, buffalo and lion. It is one of the greatest national parks in the world, spanning over 14,000sq km. The name Serengeti comes from a Maasai word meaning 'endless plains.'
Although populations fluctuate, there are an estimated 3 million large game animals in the Serengeti, including over 2,500 lions, 1.2 million wildebeests and over 200,000 zebras. You will also have the opportunity to see giraffes, baboons, colobus monkeys, gazelles, antelopes, crocodiles, hippos, waterbuck, hartebeests and more! This vast and varied park is home to more than 500 bird species including ostriches, vultures, martial eagles, kori bustards, crowned cranes and secretary birds.
You will enjoy a picnic or camp lunch before continuing for an afternoon game drive through the vast plains. A trip to the Serengeti at any time can never disappoint!
- Stay
- Safari Haven Serengeti Camp
- Meals
- All meals included
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After breakfast, you will enjoy a game drive to the main Serengeti gate and stop for a picnic lunch. Heading towards the Ngorongoro Crater, you will pass through varied landscapes and micro-climates—vast plains, sweeping hills and dense forests. You will arrive early evening at your selected accommodation.
- Stay
- Ngorongoro Tortilis Camp
- Meals
- All meals included
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After breakfast, you will drive to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s safari highlights. The name Ngorongoro is from a Maasai word meaning 'gift of life.'
You will begin by taking in the magnificent views from the crater rim before descending into the crater itself. You will have the opportunity to see elephants, lions, buffalo, zebra and many other species of animals and birds. You will enjoy a picnic lunch overlooking the hippo pool.
The Ngorongoro Crater is beautiful at any time of year teaming with wildlife. You may experience clear views of the crater bowl or mists rolling down into the base—either way, a memorable experience.
You will travel back to Arusha city in the early evening to your optional accommodation.
- Stay
- End of tour
- Meals
- Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
Where you’ll stay
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Night 3Safari prices
This tour is not available to solo travelers or groups larger than 4 people. Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country. This tour accepts children who are 2 years and older.
| Travel dates | 2 people | 3 people | 4 people | 7+ people |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,070 | $2,070 | $2,070 | Request a Quote |
| 2027 | $2,070 | $2,070 | $2,070 | Request a Quote |
All prices per person, in USD. Contact us for a custom quote.
What’s included
Included
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities (unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation (unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinking water (on all days)
Not included
- International flights (from/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
What to pack
Pack light, and bring layers: early mornings and the highlands can be cool, and afternoons are warm.
Clothing
- Light clothes in neutral colours
- Long sleeves and trousers for sun and insects
- A warm fleece or jacket for the highlands
- A sun hat
Footwear
- Comfortable closed shoes
- Sandals for the lodge or camp
Gear
- Binoculars
- Camera, spare batteries and memory cards
- A reusable water bottle
- Small daypack and power bank
Health
- Sunscreen and sunglasses
- Insect repellent
- Personal medication
- Hand sanitiser
What our guests say
5.0 Tripadvisor (94 reviews)5.0 SafariBookings (37 reviews)
“We managed to see all the Big 5 (multiple times) plus much more! The biggest highlight was our guides.”
“This was the best trip I have ever taken. Taswira went above and beyond anything I could have expected.”
“They learned what we were most interested in and comfortable with, and went way out of their way to accommodate each and all of us.”
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