4 Days Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safari

Trip Overview

Ready for a quick yet unforgettable African adventure? Our 4-day safari tour covers three of Tanzania’s most iconic destinationsTarangire National Park, the legendary Serengeti, and the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater. Perfect for those with limited time, this well-crafted itinerary delivers Big Five sightings, breathtaking landscapes, and cultural encounters — all within four magical days.

From ancient baobabs and elephant herds in Tarangire, to lion prides on the Serengeti plains, and rhinos in the Crater — you’ll get a taste of everything that makes Tanzania a safari paradise.

Travel with Sarah J Travel & Tours, and enjoy well-organized, guided safaris, comfortable accommodations, and an experience that will stay with you forever.

📅 Tour at a Glance

  • Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights

  • Destinations: Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater

  • Tour Style: Private Tour

  • Accommodation: Mid-range or luxury lodges/tented camps

  • Starting/Ending Point: Arusha

  • Best Time to Go: Year-round (June–October for the best wildlife)

Itinerary Details

Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, your safari begins with a scenic drive to Tarangire National Park — home of the giants! Famous for its large herds of elephants and century-old baobab trees, Tarangire is a photographer’s dream. You’ll enjoy a full-day game drive with picnic lunch in the bush.

  • Overnight: Farm of Dreams Lodge

  • Meals: Lunch & Dinner

Today, the journey continues to the legendary Serengeti — land of endless plains and the Great Migration. You’ll enter through the Ngorongoro highlands and descend into the vast Serengeti ecosystem. Enjoy afternoon game drives en route to your camp.

  • Overnight: Kon Tiki Serengeti Camp

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast and a morning game drive in the Serengeti, you’ll journey to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. This UNESCO World Heritage site is often called Africa’s “Garden of Eden” for its rich biodiversity.

  • Overnight: Marera Valley Lodge

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Rise early for a full-day game drive inside the Ngorongoro Crater — one of the world’s largest intact calderas. Home to nearly every species found in East Africa, this is your best chance to spot the endangered black rhino.

After a picnic lunch by the hippo pool, you’ll ascend the crater and head back to Arusha, ending your unforgettable safari adventure.

  • Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

What’s Included

  • Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
  • Professional English-speaking safari guide
  • Park entrance fees & crater service fee
  • Full-board accommodation (lodges or camps)
  • Drinking water during the safari
  • Government taxes & fees

What’s Not Included

  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and personal expenses
  • Optional activities (e.g., balloon safari)

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