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Private safari journey · Tanzania

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

Spend two nights at Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge, then descend into Ngorongoro Crater and enjoy a picnic lunch near the hippo pool.

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Duration
4 days
4 stops
Stays
2 stays
Guide price
From US$1,790
per person
Best for
Luxury tour
Private tour

The journey

Journey overview

Embark on a 4-day luxury safari through Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro. Witness large elephant herds among baobabs, explore the wildlife-rich plains of Serengeti, and descend into the ancient Ngorongoro Crater—one of the world’s largest intact volcanic calderas. Enjoy unforgettable game drives, stunning landscapes, and relax each night in luxury lodges that bring comfort to the heart of the wild.

  • Activities: game drives
  • Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
  • Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle & normal 4x4 vehicle International flights are booked separately A transfer from and back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost
  • Luxury tour
  • Private tour
  • Can start any day
  • Can be customized
  • Suitable 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

Arusha to Tarangire

Start your day with an early morning pick-up from the airport or your residence and drive to Tarangire National Park with packed lunch boxes. Upon arrival, enjoy a game drive through the park’s diverse landscapes and wildlife. Pause for lunch at a scenic picnic site, then continue exploring into the late afternoon. Later, head to a lodge in Mto Wa Mbu, set along the Rift Valley escarpment, for an overnight stay.
  • Luxury lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
02Day 2

Day 2

Serengeti National Park

After an early breakfast at the lodge, depart for Serengeti National Park with packed lunch boxes. Upon arrival, enjoy lunch at Naabi Gate before entering the park. Spend the afternoon on a game drive across the iconic plains, continuing into early evening and concluding before sunset. The day ends with a restful overnight stay at a luxurious lodge.
  • Luxury lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
03Day 3

Day 3

Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, set out for a full-day game drive in Serengeti National Park with packed lunch boxes. Pause midday to enjoy lunch at a scenic picnic spot before continuing your wildlife exploration through the afternoon. Later, return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
  • Luxury lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
04Day 4

Day 4

Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, drive to the Ngorongoro Highlands and stop at a scenic viewpoint along the crater rim. Descend into the Crater for a Carter tour, then enjoy lunch at the picnic site near the hippo pool. Afterward, continue with a short drive before ascending and returning to your hotel or the airport in Arusha.
  • 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. Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  8. Drinking water (On all days)

Not included

  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • 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$1,790

per person

Guide price

US$2,210 per person

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Journey details

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Journey pace

2 stays

3 nights across 4 days.

Rooms

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Listing updated

28 Aug 2026

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