4-Day Budget Safari Tangarire Serengeti & Ngorongoro

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arusha to Tangarire

After breakfast, your safari guide will pick you up from the lodge and begin a scenic drive to Tarangire National Park, carrying packed lunch boxes for the day’s adventure. Enjoy an exciting game drive through the park’s diverse landscapes before continuing to your lodge for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.

Tarangire National Park is renowned for its large herds of elephants, iconic baobab trees, and occasional sightings of tree-climbing African pythons. The park’s varied scenery includes seasonal swamps, open savannah, and the winding Tarangire River, which serves as a vital water source for wildlife during the dry season. During your game drive, you may witness thrilling predator activity, such as lions stalking their prey or leopards resting watchfully in the trees above.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park

Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)

High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Rim View Inn

• Budget hotel located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Depart for Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, depart for the world-famous Serengeti National Park and enjoy a full-day game drive in search of its incredible wildlife. Carry packed lunch boxes and enjoy your meal at a scenic location within the park before continuing your afternoon safari adventure. Later, proceed to your camp or lodge for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.

Serengeti National Park is renowned for its vast plains and the spectacular Great Migration, where thousands of wildebeest, zebras, and antelopes move across the ecosystem in search of fresh grazing. The park is also home to an impressive concentration of predators, including lions, leopards, and cheetahs, offering excellent opportunities for unforgettable wildlife encounters. Beyond the migration, Serengeti supports a rich diversity of animals and birdlife, making every game drive a unique experience. After a rewarding day of exploration, return to your lodge for dinner and a restful overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)

High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Kilima Valley Tented Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Depart Serengeti National Park for Karatu

Rise early for a memorable morning game drive in Serengeti National Park, when wildlife is most active and the soft morning light creates excellent opportunities for photography and animal sightings. Explore the vast plains in search of predators returning from their nightly hunts, as well as grazing herbivores beginning their day.

After the game drive, enjoy breakfast and begin your journey to Karatu, a charming town located near the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, take in the stunning scenery of the Tanzanian countryside. Upon arrival, check in to your lodge, relax, and enjoy dinner before settling in for an overnight stay in preparation for the next day’s crater adventure.

Your accommodation is conveniently located near the Ngorongoro Crater, allowing for an early start the following morning. Early hours offer the best wildlife-viewing opportunities, as animals are generally more active before the heat of the day sets in.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

Show more

ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

White RhinoOccasional

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Rim View Inn

• Budget hotel located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Ngorongoro Crater Safari & Departure

After an early breakfast, descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive, carrying packed lunch boxes for a picnic amidst one of Africa’s most extraordinary wildlife destinations. Known as Africa’s “Garden of Eden,” the crater is home to an incredible concentration of animals, offering excellent opportunities to spot buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, gazelles, elephants, lions, hyenas, cheetahs, and the endangered black rhino.

The Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, contains the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera and supports abundant wildlife throughout the year. The crater also hosts diverse birdlife, including flamingos, eagles, storks, and buzzards around its lakes and wetlands. After your game drive and picnic lunch, ascend the crater walls and drive back to Arusha. Upon arrival, you will be dropped off at Arusha Airport or Kilimanjaro International Airport, marking the end of your unforgettable Tanzanian safari.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.