This 4-day African safari specifically includes the Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater. It has been designed to offer you a short but intense Tanzanian Northern Circuit safari experience for a shorter and time-constrained period of 4 days and 3 nights. You will experience the excitement of wildlife viewing in three of the most spectacular national game parks in Tanzania.
Life on Safari
After breakfast at your accommodation in Arusha, you will meet your driver-guide for a short safari briefing before departing for Tarangire National Park.
The park stretches along the Tarangire River and features rolling hills, acacia woodlands, giant baobab trees, and expansive swamps. During the dry season, both the river and swamps attract large concentrations of wildlife, making this one of the best places in Tanzania to see elephants in large herds.
You may also encounter rare species such as the greater kudu, fringe-eared oryx, and ashy starlings, alongside giraffes, zebras, and buffaloes. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park, followed by an afternoon game drive until late evening.
Afterward, transfer to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Safari Season Overview – Tarangire
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Best Time to Visit | July–November (wildlife gathers along the river) |
| High Season | June–October |
| Best Weather | June–October (dry season) |
Accommodation:
Ngedere Lodges & Camps – Budget lodge (1–2 hrs from Tarangire)
Meals & Drinks:
Lunch & Dinner (Breakfast not included)
All drinks (except spirits/liquor)
After breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park, Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destination. The journey takes you through scenic landscapes before opening into the vast, endless plains of the Serengeti.
Enjoy a game drive en route to your camp, with opportunities to spot the Big Five and a wide variety of other wildlife species. After a picnic or hot lunch, continue your afternoon game drive, exploring the rich ecosystems of the central Serengeti.
In the evening, return to camp for dinner and overnight.
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:
Matawi Serengeti Camp – Mid-range tented camp (Central Serengeti)
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
All drinks (except spirits/liquor)
After breakfast, begin your journey toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, enjoy a game drive as you exit the Serengeti, offering more opportunities to spot wildlife.
Arrive at the Ngorongoro Crater rim area in the afternoon. The surrounding highlands provide stunning views and a cooler climate. Settle into your campsite for dinner and overnight, with the possibility of spotting wildlife even near the camp.
Safari Season Overview – Ngorongoro
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Best Time to Visit | June–October (excellent wildlife viewing) |
| High Season | July–March |
| Best Weather | June–October |
Accommodation:
Budget camping (Ngorongoro Crater rim)
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
All drinks (except spirits/liquor)
After breakfast, descend over 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive. This remarkable ecosystem supports a dense concentration of wildlife, including elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, and predators such as lions and hyenas.
The crater is also one of the best places in Africa to spot the endangered black rhino. You may also visit areas near Lake Magadi, where flamingos, hippos, and other water birds are often seen.
In the afternoon, ascend the crater and drive back to Arusha, marking the end of your safari.
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:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast & Lunch (Dinner not included)
All drinks (except spirits/liquor)
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 3litres 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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