4-Day Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro - Budget Safari

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Your adventure begins with a scenic drive from Arusha to Tarangire National Park, famous for its massive elephant herds and ancient baobab trees. The park’s dry-season wildlife concentrations are second only to the Serengeti, and the Tarangire River provides a year-round water source that draws animals like zebras, wildebeests, giraffes, buffaloes, and predators such as lions and leopards. After a day filled with game viewing and photography, you’ll head to a lodge in the Mto wa Mbu area to rest and enjoy dinner.

Included: Lunch and Dinner
Overnight at: Fig Tree Lodge.

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:

Fig Tree Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinks not included

Tarangire to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, you’ll drive toward the world-famous Serengeti National Park, passing through the lush highlands of Ngorongoro Conservation Area. As you enter Serengeti’s vast grasslands, the landscape opens to a horizon of wildlife and golden plains. Enjoy an afternoon game drive en route to your campsite in central Serengeti, where you may spot lions, cheetahs, elephants, and the great herds of the migration depending on the season. End the day with dinner and a night under canvas, immersed in the sounds of the wild.

Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Overnight at: Seronera Public Campsite.

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:

Budget camping

• inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Serengeti - Ngorongoro Highlands

Today is dedicated to a full-day game drive in the central Serengeti, exploring areas rich in wildlife. With the help of your experienced guide, you’ll track predators like leopards, hyenas, and lions, as well as observe large herds of grazers.

In the afternoon, savor a delicious lunch amidst the wilderness before bidding farewell to Serengeti National Park.

We then journey towards the picturesque Ngorongoro Highlands, where we spend the evening at Simba Campsite. Amidst the tranquil beauty of the highlands, we enjoy dinner and settle in for a restful night under the stars.

Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Overnight at: Seronera Public Campsite.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Highlands

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater – Return to Arusha

After an early breakfast, you’ll leave Serengeti and drive toward Ngorongoro Crater, where you’ll descend into this world-renowned wildlife haven for a game drive. The crater’s unique ecosystem supports an amazing variety of animals, including black rhinos, elephants, lions, buffaloes, and colorful flamingos along the lake shore. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the crater before beginning your return journey to Arusha, ending your safari with lasting memories of Tanzania’s wilderness.

Included: Breakfast and Lunch.

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

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.