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 briefing before departing for Tarangire National Park for a full-day game drive.
The park lies along the Tarangire River on the Great Rift Valley floor and features rolling low-lying hills, vast acacia woodlands, iconic baobab trees, and seasonal swamps in the south. During the dry season, the river and swamps attract large concentrations of wildlife, making Tarangire one of the best safari destinations in northern Tanzania.
The park is especially famous for hosting some of the largest elephant herds in Africa. You may also encounter rare species such as the greater kudu, fringe-eared oryx, and ashy starling, along with giraffes, zebras, and predators like lions and leopards.
Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park, followed by an afternoon game drive until late evening. Later, transfer to Karatu Safari Camp for dinner and overnight stay.
Safari Season Overview – Tarangire
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Best Time to Visit | July–November (wildlife concentrates around the river) |
| High Season | June–October |
| Best Weather | June–October (dry season) |
Accommodation:
Karatu Safari Camp Lodge – Budget lodge (2–3 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 famous wildlife reserve. The journey passes through scenic landscapes before entering the endless plains of the Serengeti.
Enjoy a full-day game drive, exploring habitats rich with wildlife including the Big Five and numerous other species. Stop for lunch inside the park before continuing your afternoon safari experience.
In the evening, return to your camp for dinner and overnight stay.
Safari Season Overview – Serengeti
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Best Time to Visit | January–February and June–October |
| High Season | July–March (Seronera 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 an early breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in the Serengeti to maximize wildlife sightings. Later, begin your journey toward the Ngorongoro Highlands.
Although Serengeti is known for its vast plains and rich wildlife, today’s route transitions you toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, offering scenic landscapes and possible wildlife encounters along the way.
Arrive in Karatu in the afternoon and check in at your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Safari Season Overview – Serengeti
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Best Time to Visit | January–February and June–October |
| High Season | July–March |
| Best Weather | June–October |
Accommodation:
Karatu Safari Camp Lodge – Budget lodge in Karatu
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
All drinks (except spirits/liquor)
After breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to an extraordinary density of wildlife, including the Big Five—lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and the endangered black rhino.
The crater floor also hosts large herds of wildebeest, zebras, hippos, and a wide variety of bird species. You may also observe Maasai livestock grazing alongside wildlife, reflecting the unique coexistence within the conservation area.
After lunch, 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
- Accommodation during safari
- All Meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner),
- soft drinks & water (bottled water 3litres or more a day)
- 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
- International and domestic flights
- Tanzania Visa fee
- Balloon in Serengeti (Price is $600per 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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