Your tour starts and ends in Arusha! With the 4 days Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Kilimanjaro day hiking safari tour, you have a 4-day tour package taking you through Arusha, Tanzania, and 3 other destinations in Tanzania. 4 Days Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Kilimanjaro Day Hiking includes accommodation, an expert guide, meals, transport and more.
Life on Safari
After an early breakfast, your driver-guide will pick you up from Arusha and begin the journey to Serengeti National Park. The drive takes approximately 7 hours, passing through scenic landscapes and gradually opening into the vast, iconic plains of the Serengeti.
Upon arrival, you’ll experience the park’s breathtaking scenery—endless grasslands, dramatic skies, and abundant wildlife. After your first introduction to the Serengeti, continue to your campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.
Safari Season Overview – Serengeti
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Best Time to Visit | January–February and June–October |
| High Season | July–March (Seronera area can be busy) |
| Best Weather | June–October (dry season) |
Accommodation:
Budget camping (inside Serengeti)
Meals & Drinks:
Lunch & Dinner (Breakfast not included)
Non-alcoholic drinks
Start your day with a morning game drive in the Serengeti, offering a chance to spot predators and grazing wildlife in action. After an early lunch, continue your journey toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Along the way, your experienced guide will share insights into Tanzania’s wildlife, landscapes, and ecosystems. By late afternoon, arrive at the crater rim and settle into Simba Campsite, where you’ll enjoy dinner and overnight with stunning views of the surrounding highlands.
Safari Season Overview – Serengeti
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Best Time to Visit | January–February and June–October |
| High Season | July–March |
| Best Weather | June–October |
Accommodation:
Budget camping (Ngorongoro rim – Simba Campsite)
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Non-alcoholic drinks
After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of the best places in Africa to spot the endangered black rhino.
You’ll explore the crater floor, home to a dense concentration of wildlife including lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, and hippos. Enjoy a picnic lunch near the hippo pool, offering scenic views and close-up wildlife encounters.
In the afternoon, ascend the crater and drive back to Arusha (approximately 3 hours), where you’ll be transferred to your hotel.
Safari Season Overview – Ngorongoro
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Best Time to Visit | June–October (excellent wildlife viewing) |
| High Season | July–March |
| Best Weather | June–October (dry season) |
Accommodation:
Graceland Hotel – Budget hotel in Arusha
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast & Lunch (Dinner not included)
Non-alcoholic drinks
Although summiting Mount Kilimanjaro requires multiple days, today you’ll enjoy a rewarding day hike along the famous Marangu Route.
Your day begins with an early pickup from Arusha or Moshi, followed by a drive to Marangu Gate for registration. From here, you’ll trek through lush rainforest, home to colobus monkeys and a variety of birdlife.
Hike to Mandara Hut while enjoying picnic lunch along the way. After a short rest (30–45 minutes), descend back to the gate, where your driver will be waiting to transfer you back to your hotel.
Note: Day hike typically runs from 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM.
Main Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast & Lunch (Dinner not included)
Non-alcoholic drinks
All prices are per person, valid year-round. Group discounts apply — the more travellers, the lower your per-person cost. Children under 15 receive a special rate.
- All Park entrances & taxes
- All Meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner),
- soft drinks & water (bottled water 3 litres or more a day)
- Transfer to & from the airport
- Accommodation during safari
- Transportation in a custom safari 4×4 with a viewing roof and guaranteed window seating
- Safari vehicles have an inverter for charging batteries, communications radio, electric cooler, and filtered water
- Tips for guides, driver & cook
- International and domestic flights
- Tanzania Visa fee
- Balloons In Serengeti ($600 per person )
Note: We have a discount for kids under 15 years old
"Our guide Emmanuel was incredible — he spotted a leopard and two lion cubs that three other vehicles completely missed. The most magical experience of our lives."
"The private setup meant we could spend 45 minutes with a cheetah and cubs without feeling rushed. The lodges were far beyond what we expected."
"As first-time safari travelers, we were nervous. From the moment we arrived, Serengeti African Tours took care of everything. The Ngorongoro Crater literally took our breath away."
"Booked through SafariBookings and couldn't be happier. Every detail was handled perfectly. Guide Abouh is extraordinary — his knowledge of wildlife is encyclopaedic."
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