TARANGIRE, SERENGETI & NGORONGORO CRATER 4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS

Experience the ultimate Northern Tanzania circuit in four unforgettable days. This classic itinerary takes you from the baobab-dotted landscapes of Tarangire National Park to the vast, endless plains of Central Serengeti, culminating with a descent into the UNESCO World Heritage Ngorongoro Crater.

DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY

DAY 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park – Karatu

Your safari adventure begins with a morning pick-up from Arusha and a drive to Tarangire National Park, renowned for its giant baobab trees and massive elephant herds. Enjoy a full-day game drive exploring the park's diverse wildlife along the Tarangire River. In the late afternoon, exit the park and travel to the lush highlands of Karatu for dinner and overnight stay.

Meals: Lunch (Picnic Box), Dinner
Overnight: Karatu area

DAY 2: Karatu – Serengeti National Park (Central / Seronera)

After breakfast, set off towards the iconic Serengeti National Park. The journey takes you through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area, passing traditional Maasai villages and rolling highland landscapes. Upon entering the Serengeti, enjoy an afternoon game drive as you head towards your camp in the Central Serengeti (Seronera region). Experience a golden African sunset over the endless plains before enjoying dinner.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic Box), Dinner
Overnight: Central Serengeti

DAY 3: Full Day in Serengeti National Park

Spend a full day exploring the heart of the Serengeti. Central Serengeti (Seronera) is famous for its high concentration of big cats—lions, leopards, and cheetahs—as well as resident herds of herbivores. You can opt for an early morning game drive followed by breakfast, or a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch in the wild, maximizing your time to track wildlife and observe natural animal behavior.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic Box), Dinner
Overnight: Central Serengeti

DAY 4: Central Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha

An early morning departure brings you from the Serengeti back to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend 600 meters into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for an extraordinary game drive inside the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera. Spot the "Big Five" alongside thousands of grazers and flamingos on the soda lakes. After a picnic lunch inside the crater, ascend and begin your return drive to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon/evening.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic Box)

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

This itinerary features 1 night in Karatu and 2 nights inside Central Serengeti National Park:

Option 1: Mid-Range (Comfortable safari lodges & authentic tented camps – e.g., Eileen's Trees Inn in Karatu / Central Serengeti Tented Camp)
Option 2: Luxury (High-end lodges and exclusive luxury safari camps)

PRICING & INCLUSIONS

Pricing depends on the number of guests, travel dates/season, and selected accommodation category (Mid-Range or Luxury). Exact rates are provided upon request.

Included in the price:

Private transport in a customized 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof for optimal game viewing
Professional, licensed English-speaking safari driver/guide
Round-trip transfers from/to Arusha
3 nights accommodation in the chosen category
All national park entrance fees (Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro)
Ngorongoro Crater service permit/vehicle fee
Transit fees through Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Meals as specified in the itinerary
Mineral drinking water inside the vehicle throughout the safari