4 Day Safari Tour in Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania
Exciting Safari in Tanzania
Tarangire National Park covers 2,600 square kilometers and at dry times, the concentration of animals rivals that of the much better-known Serengeti – the game numbers are staggering.
Key information
- Starting point and ending point: Arusha
- Languages spoken: English
- Information on park fees: All park entry fees, concession fees, and crater service fees are included.
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Highlights
- 5 game drives (morning, afternoon, and sunrise)
- Experience thrilling game drives in Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater, spotting lions, elephants, and the great wildebeest migration
- Visit a traditional Maasai Boma to witness their daily life, culture, and early morning livestock movement
- Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
- Experience Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Olduvai Gorge
- Park fees: Included
Styles
Kilimanjaro International Airport (US$ 40 per person)
Accommodation
- Lake Manyara Wildlife Camp – Lake Manyara area
- Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge – Serengeti National Park
Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge is located adjacent to the famous western corridor and Grumeti River nestled on the high saddle of a tree-clad ridge. The lodge has luxurious rooms fully furnished with en-suite facilities all stone built overlooking the plains with private balconies. Their suite offers a spacious bedroom luxuriously appointed with a king-sized double bed with walk-in mosquito net, sumptuous furnishings, dressing area, and marble ensuite bathroom. The elegantly appointed sitting room, meanwhile, enjoys panoramic views and is taste. The hotel has suites which offer a spacious bedroom luxuriously equipped with a king-size bed, mosquito net, sumptuous furnishings dressing area, and en-suite bathroom.
- Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge (or similar) – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
The lodge is standing on the edge of a towering terracotta escarpment with panoramic views over the glittering alkaline waters of the lake. The Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area lies immediately adjacent to the Serengeti National Park and 180 kilometers from Arusha.
The lodge offers 75 spacious rooms housed in a circular, double-story, whitewashed fashion. Each room has its own private veranda, while the interior decor reflects the blue of the alkaline waters and the pink of its flamingos.
- Accommodation level: Mid-range
Program
Day 1: Tarangire National Park
Pick up from your hotel in Arusha at 9:00 am. Drive with a picnic lunch to Tarangire National Park for a full-day game drive. Tarangire National Park covers 2,600 square kilometers, and during dry seasons, the concentration of animals rivals that of the much better-known Serengeti. The wildlife numbers are staggering, including 30,000 zebras, 25,000 wildebeests, 5,000 buffaloes, 3,000 elephants, 2,500 Maasai giraffes, and over 1,000 fringe-eared oryx (gemsbok). Predators include lions, cheetahs, and leopards. The park is also home to flocks of birds, such as green wood hoopoes, Fischer's lovebirds, white-bellied go-away birds, and giant kingfishers. Dinner and overnight stay at Lake Manyara Wildlife Camp.
Day 2: Serengeti National Park
At 6:00 am, have a cup of coffee and drive to Maasai Boma, where you will experience the rhythm of this nomadic tribe’s daily life. Depending on the season, witness the livestock movement in the early morning before meeting the elders, Moran warriors, women, and children. You will receive a full explanation of their status and ranking within the families, as well as their traditions and beliefs. Then, drive back to the camp for a full breakfast. After breakfast, enjoy a game drive en route with a picnic lunch to Serengeti National Park, passing through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The vast Serengeti Plains are home to a huge variety of animals and birds. Search among the trees and kopjes for the elusive leopards and cheetahs, as well as witness the wildebeest migration. Dinner and overnight stay at Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge.
Day 3: Serengeti National Park
At 5:30 am, have a cup of coffee and proceed for a sunrise game drive. At 8:00 am, return to the lodge for a full breakfast. After breakfast, enjoy a game drive en route with a picnic lunch and visit the small but very interesting Dr. Leakey Museum at Olduvai Gorge. Ascend from the plains to the rim of Ngorongoro Crater for dinner and an overnight stay at Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge or a similar accommodation.
Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater
After an early breakfast, drive to Ngorongoro and descend 610 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater floor for a six-hour game drive with a picnic lunch. Spot the endangered black rhinos, lions, elephants, zebras, buffaloes, wildebeests, and other wildlife. At Ngorongoro Crater’s soda lake, you will see many species of birds, including flamingos. These animals, in turn, support large predators such as lions and leopards, as well as scavengers like hyenas and jackals. In the late evening, drive back to Arusha.
Guides
Guides
AAA Express Adventure employs approximately 5 professional driver-guides with an average experience of 15 years. They have very high standards when it comes to hiring and retaining personnel, and can say without reservation that these individuals are quite simply the most knowledgeable, hard-working and passionate guides in the industry. All of their guides are local Tanzanians, fluent in English, and most have advanced wildlife certificates. Course work includes wildlife ecology, conservation, field skills, identification, biology, and advanced tour guiding.
Location
This safari takes you through Arusha, Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and Ngorongoro Crater, offering diverse landscapes and incredible wildlife encounters.
Food
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Whole food
- Other dietary requirements on request
What's included
- All park entry fees
- Professional English-speaking driver guide
- 4WD safari vehicle with pop-up roof, radio call, cooler box, fridge, and electric charger system to charge phones/laptops
- Window seat guarantee
- Unlimited kilometers during game drives in the park
- Concession fees
- Crater service fees
- 3 nights full-board accommodation
- Mineral water (1.5 liters per person per day)
What's not included
- Tips for driver guide
- Personal Item
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Kilimanjaro International Airport
139 km
Transfer not provided
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 20% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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