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Private safari journey · Tanzania

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

Explore the Serengeti on an afternoon game drive, then descend into Ngorongoro Crater for wildlife viewing and lunch near the hippo pool.

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Duration
4 days
5 stops
Stays
3 stays
Guide price
From US$1,836
per person
Best for
Luxury tour
Private tour

The journey

Journey overview

Embark on a 4-day luxury lodge safari through Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. Watch elephants roam beneath giant baobabs, witness wildlife action on the vast Serengeti plains, and descend into the Ngorongoro Crater—home to the Big Five. Enjoy luxurious lodges, stunning landscapes, and expert-guided game drives. Perfect for travelers seeking a short yet unforgettable adventure in the African wilderness.

  • 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

Tarangire National Park

You'll be picked up from your hotel and driven to Tarangire National Park with packed lunch boxes. Enjoy a Game drive through the park, observing and photographing diverse wildlife until midday. Lunch will be served at a scenic picnic site within the park. After lunch, continue exploring the park with an extended game drive until late afternoon. Later, drive to the lodge in Karatu for dinner and 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 at Serengeti, enjoy a brief stop at Naabi Gate for lunch. Continue with an afternoon game drive, exploring the park’s breathtaking landscapes and abundant wildlife until early evening, just before sunset. Later, proceed to your luxury lodge in Serengeti for dinner and an overnight stay.
  • Luxury lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
03Day 3

Day 3

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands

After breakfast, drive to Ngorongoro Highlands, while spotting wildlife in Serengeti along the way. Take in the breathtaking landscapes and diverse wildlife as you make your way to your lodge. Arrive in the afternoon and unwind with a relaxing evening.
  • 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

After breakfast, descend into the Crater for a guided game drive, followed by lunch at the picnic site near the hippo pool. In the afternoon, enjoy a short game drive before ascending from the Crater and continuing to your hotel or the airport in Moshi.
  • 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

The exact inclusion list is confirmed for your dates before you commit.

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

Rates and dates

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From

US$1,836

per person

Guide price

US$2,276 per person

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Before you plan

Journey details

Best for

Luxury tour

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Journey pace

3 stays

3 nights across 4 days.

Rooms

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Listing updated

28 Aug 2026

Rates, timing and lodge availability are checked again for your dates.

Experiences on this journey

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