4 Days Serengeti – Ngorongoro Safari

Overview

Experience the magic of Tanzania’s most iconic safari destinations on this 4-day journey. From the endless plains of the Serengeti to the dramatic landscapes of the Ngorongoro Crater, this safari offers breathtaking scenery and world-class wildlife encounters.

Day by Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arusha → Serengeti National Park

Depart from Arusha and drive through the picturesque landscapes of the Great Rift Valley, heading toward Serengeti National Park. As you enter the park, marvel at its sweeping savannah plains, dotted with acacia trees and volcanic soils. Enjoy an afternoon game drive, where you may encounter elephants, giraffes, lions, and countless wildebeests and zebras.

  • Overnight: At your chosen lodge or camp in Serengeti


Day 2: Full-Day Safari in Serengeti

Spend the entire day exploring the Serengeti, home to the world’s most famous ecosystem. The park’s vast plains, rocky outcrops (kopjes), and endless skies create the perfect backdrop for incredible wildlife sightings. Depending on the season, you might witness the Great Migration or spot predators like lions, cheetahs, and leopards alongside grazing herds. Bird enthusiasts will also be delighted by the park’s rich avian life.

  • Overnight: At your chosen lodge or camp in Serengeti


Day 3: Serengeti → Ngorongoro Highlands

Enjoy a morning game drive in Serengeti before travelling toward the Ngorongoro Highlands. Along the way, take in beautiful scenery, including rolling hills and montane forests. Arrive at the crater’s rim and marvel at the spectacular views of the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the world’s largest intact calderas.

  • Overnight: At your chosen lodge or camp on the crater rim or nearby


Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater Exploration → Return to Arusha

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa’s natural wonders. This unique ecosystem of grasslands, lakes, and swamps is home to a remarkable density of wildlife, including elephants, hippos, antelopes, zebras, and possibly the Big Five. After a rewarding day of game viewing, drive back to Arusha, where your safari concludes.

Inclusion and Exclusion

  • Park fees
  • All activities (unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation (full board) as stated in the itinerary
  • All ground transportation and gas as per itinerary days (4×4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof for game viewing)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Mineral water
  • All Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
  • 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.)
  • Alcohol drinks
  • Services not mentioned in the program
  • Travel insurance and medical repatriation
  • Items of a personal nature