4-Day Best Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Trip
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4-Day Best Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Trip

Ngorongoro & Serengeti & Tarangire

Overview

4-day journey

A classic joining safari through Tarangire's elephant herds, a full day and a sunrise game drive in the Serengeti tracking the migration, and a Big Five descent into the Ngorongoro Crater — shared 4x4, real value.

4 days
Duration
Easy
Physical rating
Private
Group type
All ages
Minimum age
Day by day

The itinerary

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1

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

You'll be picked up from your lodge early in the morning to begin a scenic journey to Tarangire National Park, with packed lunch boxes provided. Tarangire is mostly known for its large herds of elephants and diverse landscapes, ranging from seasonal swamps to vast savannah, with the Tarangire River flowing through the park. During your game drive, you'll have the chance to witness lions stalking their prey, leopards lounging in trees, and abundant herds of buffalo, zebras, giraffes, and wildebeest. After an exciting day of wildlife viewing, you'll head to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

2

Karatu to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, you'll depart for Serengeti National Park to begin your exciting wildlife safari. A delicious lunch will be served at a scenic spot within the park. In the afternoon, you'll continue your game drive, exploring the park's incredible wildlife. The Serengeti is famous for its magnificent migration of zebras, antelopes, and wildebeest, and you'll have excellent opportunities to witness resident predators like leopards, cheetahs, and lions playing their vital roles in the circle of life. You'll have dinner and an overnight stay at your camp.

3

Serengeti National Park to Karatu

You'll wake up early to experience the magic of a morning game drive in Serengeti National Park, when animals are most active. During this drive, you'll have the chance to observe the spectacular migration of zebras, antelopes, and wildebeest, along with resident predators including leopards, cheetahs, and lions. In the afternoon, you'll depart for Karatu, where you'll overnight at a lodge conveniently located near Ngorongoro Crater, giving you the perfect opportunity to descend into the Crater early the next morning.

4

Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

fter breakfast, you'll descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for an exciting game drive. The Ngorongoro Crater is the largest intact caldera in the world and one of Africa's natural wonders, home to approximately 30,000 large mammals. You'll have the opportunity to see black rhinos, lions, elephants, cheetahs, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, and hyenas, as well as a wide variety of bird species including flamingos, eagles, and buzzards. Be prepared for an incredible wildlife experience where you'll see many animals in a short amount of time. Once the game drive is complete, you'll be transferred back to Arusha, where the tour ends.

Included

  • Park fees (For non-residents)

    Every park entry permit and conservation fee for the parks on your itinerary is paid in advance — nothing to arrange or pay at the gate.

  • All activities (Unless labeled as optional)

    Every activity named in your day-by-day itinerary — anything marked optional is priced separately.

  • All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)

    A room or tent for every night on the itinerary, at the tier described — any upgrade is priced separately.

  • A professional driver/guide

    An experienced local driver-guide who handles navigation, wildlife spotting, and park logistics throughout the trip, and speaks fluent English.

  • All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)

    Transport between every stop on your itinerary — anything marked optional is priced separately.

  • All Taxes/VAT

    Government taxes, VAT and standard service charges are already built into your quoted price.

  • Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

    Every meal named in your day-by-day itinerary — which ones vary by day, so check your specific schedule.

  • Drinking water (On all days)

Not included

  • International flights (From/to home)

    Flights to and from Tanzania are not included — we can recommend routes and airlines on request.

  • Roundtrip airport transfer

    Airport pickup and drop-off isn't included on this trip — let us know if you'd like it arranged.

  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour

    Any hotel nights before your trip starts or after it ends aren't included — we're happy to arrange these on request.

  • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)

    Tipping your driver-guide and camp staff is customary but discretionary, and not included in the trip price.

  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)

    Souvenirs, personal shopping and other individual spending money aren't included.

  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

    If the Tanzanian government raises taxes or park fees after booking, that increase is passed on rather than absorbed into your quoted price.

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Traveller stories

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Dorine M11 months ago
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Grateful experience

As a solo female traveler, I felt super safe and well taken care of the entire time.

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Dagmar P1 month ago
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Private Safari 6 days

I can only highly recommend the young company Tanzalux for organizing a private safari.

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Sylvanus T9 months ago
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An unforgettable vegetarian journey with Tanzalux Safaris

I highly recommend Tanzalux for anyone wanting a special, personalized safari.

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Lucas G2 months ago
TripAdvisor

Our 3-day camping safari with Tanzalux was simply fantastic! Everything was perfectly organized.

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Victoria Goodluck3 months ago
★★★★★
Posted on Google

Back in April, I joined a day trip to Tarangire National Park with Tanzalux Safaris, and it was truly one of the best experiences I have ever had…

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Danai Vicha5 months ago
★★★★★
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I've had an amazing experience with Tanzalux Safaris, would 1000% recommend! Thank you for making my trip so special🫶

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ikigo simbila5 months ago
★★★★★
Posted on Google

I recently visited Meru Waterfalls in Arusha and got to do some of the activities there, honestly it was such a great experience and I really enjoyed it.

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Hadija Shebe5 months ago
★★★★★
Posted on Google

Our guide Dullah Mr Rastaman had the best vibe. I would like to recommend other people not to miss it, Tarangire is the best national park.

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Tumain Hope4 months ago
★★★★★
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Our tour guide Nasri was very friendly and welcoming from the first day we met him. He knows Tarangire very well and explained many things during the safari.

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Linnah Kimaro4 months ago
★★★★★
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As a grandmother in the group, I would like to share my happiness with Tanzalux Safaris. Me, my daughters, and my grandson went on a short trip to Tarangire National Park…

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