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

Spend two nights at Siringit Serengeti Camp, then explore the floor of Ngorongoro Crater and enjoy a picnic lunch amid its wildlife.

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Duration
4 days
4 stops
Stays
2 stays
Guide price
From US$2,711
per person
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Private tour

The journey

Journey overview

You'll embark on a 4-day luxury safari through Tanzania’s iconic northern circuit. You'll begin with the diverse landscapes of Tarangire, famous for large groups of elephants. You'll spend two days in the endless Serengeti, tracking predators and herds on the golden plains, while enjoying top-tier luxury lodges. You'll conclude with a full day in Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site teeming with wildlife, before returning to Arusha with unforgettable memories.

  • 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
  • Suitable for solo travelers
  • Minimum age of 2 years

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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

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

After a delightful breakfast, depart Arusha to Tarangire National Park, Upon arrival, embark on a full-day game drive through the park's diverse landscapes, where the Tarangire River attracts an abundance of wildlife throughout the year. Keep watch for elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, wildebeests, elands, and a remarkable variety of birdlife, while your professional safari guide shares fascinating insights into the park's rich ecosystem. Enjoy a gourmet picnic lunch at a scenic location within the park before continuing your afternoon exploration, visiting different wildlife-rich areas in search of memorable sightings and exceptional photographic opportunities. As the golden light settles across the plains, depart Tarangire and drive through the picturesque Great Rift Valley to the charming town of Karatu. Arrive at the elegant Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge, where luxurious comfort provide the perfect setting to relax.
  • Luxury lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
02Day 2

Day 2

Lodge to Serengeti National Park

After an early breakfast, you'll depart your luxury lodge and drive through the highlands of Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where sweeping landscapes and Maasai villages offer stunning views. En route, you’ll stop at a viewpoint overlooking the Ngorongoro Crater before continuing toward Serengeti. Entering the Serengeti, you’ll be greeted by endless savannahs dotted with acacia trees and rocky outcrops. This is predator territory, home to lions, cheetahs, and leopards. Along the way, you may spot elephants, giraffes, buffalo, and, depending on the season, the spectacle of the Great Migration. Arriving at your luxury tented camp or lodge, you'll enjoy a gourmet lunch before embarking on an afternoon game drive, where golden light makes for perfect photography. As dusk falls, you'll return to your accommodation, where personalized service, fine dining, and a luxurious atmosphere ensure your comfort in the heart of the wild.
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
03Day 3

Day 3

Full-Day at the Magical Serengeti National Park

You'll wake up to a breathtaking Serengeti sunrise and enjoy breakfast before setting out for a full-day game drive. Today offers the chance to delve deeper into the park’s rich ecosystems, from riverine areas where hippos wallow to the open plains that serve as hunting grounds for predators. Keep your eyes open for herds of wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, and giraffes, along with elusive leopards in the trees. A picnic lunch in the bush allows you to stay out all day, maximizing wildlife encounters while surrounded by one of the most spectacular natural settings on earth. After lunch, you'll continue exploring less-visited regions of the park, guided by your driver who uses expertise to find the best sightings. As evening approaches, you'll return to your luxury lodge or camp. Here, you can unwind with sundowners, indulge in a multi-course dinner, and fall asleep to the distant calls of lions and hyenas under a starlit African sky.
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
04Day 4

Day 4

Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

After an early breakfast, you'll depart Serengeti with game viewing en route to the Ngorongoro Crater. You'll descend 600 meters to the crater floor, often called the “Garden of Eden” for its dense concentration of wildlife. You'll spend the day exploring this unique ecosystem, where you can spot elephants, hippos, large prides of lions, spotted hyenas, and even the rare black rhino. Lake Magadi, at the center of the crater, attracts flamingos and other bird species, adding color to the scenery. You’ll enjoy a picnic lunch inside the crater before continuing with more wildlife viewing in this world-famous natural wonder. In the afternoon, you'll ascend to the rim and begin your drive back to Arusha, arriving in the early evening. This marks the end of your unforgettable 4-day luxury safari, a journey that combined breathtaking landscapes, incredible wildlife encounters, and the comfort of Tanzania’s finest lodges and camps. You will be dropped off at a hotel in Arusha/ Airport.
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Stays

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