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Private safari journey · Tanzania

4-Day Luxury Safari in Tanzania: Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater

Combine private game drives across the Serengeti’s plains with a night at a lodge on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater.

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Duration
4 days
4 stops
Stays
3 stays
Guide price
From US$1,923
per person
Best for
Luxury tour
Private tour

The journey

Journey overview

Embark on a 4-Day Ultimate Luxury Safari Escape and explore Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro. Enjoy thrilling game drives in a private 4x4 safari jeep, witness Africa’s iconic wildlife, and capture breathtaking landscapes. Relax each night in luxury lodges offering comfort and stunning views. This safari combines adventure, style, and unforgettable African experiences for discerning travelers.

  • Activities: game drives
  • Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
  • Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle We can help select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself A transfer from and back to the airport is included
  • Luxury tour
  • Private tour
  • Can start any day
  • Can be customized
  • Not for solo travelers
  • Minimum age of 1 year

Availability

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Listing last checked on 28 Aug 2026

Journey route

Route

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Day by day

Your itinerary

01Day 1

Day 1

Transfer from Kilimanjaro/Arusha Airport to Tarangire National Park for Safari

Program of the Day: Begin your adventure as your private safari guide picks you up from Arusha Airport or your hotel. Travel in a comfortable 4x4 safari jeep to Tarangire National Park, where a full-day game drive awaits. Enjoy expertly guided wildlife spotting, from majestic elephant herds and graceful giraffes to elusive lions and leopards. A gourmet lunch picnic is served amidst the park’s stunning landscapes. After an exhilarating day, retreat to your luxury lodge for relaxation, fine dining, and an overnight stay in comfort. About Tarangire National Park: Tarangire is famed for its dramatic landscapes and the lifeline Tarangire River, where wildlife congregates during the dry season. Witness elephants, giraffes, bushbucks, and hartebeests in their natural habitat, while predators roam the Savannah, creating unforgettable safari moments. Activities of the Day: Game drive.
  • Luxury lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
02Day 2

Day 2

Transfer from Karatu to Serengeti National Park

Program of the Day: Rise early and enjoy a hearty breakfast before departing for the iconic Serengeti National Park. Spend the day on private game drives in a comfortable 4x4 safari jeep, spotting Africa’s most spectacular wildlife, from lions and cheetahs to zebras and wildebeests. After a gourmet lunch, continue exploring the park’s vast plains and hidden corners, capturing unforgettable moments before retreating to your luxury lodge or camp for relaxation, dinner, and overnight stay. About the Serengeti: The Serengeti is legendary for its endless grasslands and exceptional wildlife diversity. Its climate and vegetation have remained largely unchanged for millions of years, creating a pristine ecosystem. While the park hosts abundant wildlife year round, the Great Migration is its most celebrated natural spectacle, drawing travelers from around the world. Activities of the Day: Game drives.
  • Luxury lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
03Day 3

Day 3

Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater Rim – Overnight Stay

Program of the Day: Rise early for an unforgettable game drive in Serengeti National Park, as the golden morning light illuminates the vast plains and wildlife comes to life. Witness the drama of the Serengeti: endless herds of wildebeest, zebras, and antelopes moving across the Savannah, while lions, leopards, and cheetahs play their role in the circle of life. After a rewarding morning safari, enjoy a gourmet lunch before departing for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. By late afternoon, arrive at your luxury lodge perched on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, offering breathtaking panoramic views of this natural wonder. Staying on the crater rim provides a unique advantage: the following morning, you can descend at first light to witness an incredible concentration of wildlife in the freshest hours of the day. Activities of the Day: Game drive.
  • Luxury lodge located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
04Day 4

Day 4

Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport – Departure/Home or Onward Travel

Program of the Day: After a hearty breakfast, descend into Ngorongoro Crater for your final unforgettable game drive in a private 4x4 safari vehicle, with lunch boxes provided. This UNESCO World Heritage Site hosts around 30,000 large animals year-round, offering some of Africa’s densest wildlife encounters. Spot buffaloes, elephants, lions, cheetahs, and the rare black rhino, while bird lovers can enjoy flamingos, eagles, buzzards, and more. After this immersive Crater experience, you will be comfortably transferred back to Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport, concluding your safari journey. Activities of the Day: Private game drive.
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Stays

Where you will stay

Accommodation is subject to confirmation for your dates.

What’s included

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Included in this journey

  1. Park fees (For non-residents)
  2. All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  3. All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
  4. A professional driver/guide
  5. All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  6. All Taxes/VAT
  7. Roundtrip airport transfer
  8. Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  9. 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

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From

US$1,923

per person

Guide price

US$2,333 per person

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3 stays

3 nights across 4 days.

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Listing updated

28 Aug 2026

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