4-Day Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safari - Big 5

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

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Depart from Arusha in the morning and head to Tarangire National Park, famous for its towering baobab trees, large elephant herds, and seasonal migration of zebras and wildebeests. Enjoy a full-day game drive as you explore this scenic park where lions, giraffes, buffaloes, and various bird species roam freely. After your exciting game drive, continue to Karatu for overnight at Marera Valley Lodge (or similar), offering a peaceful retreat in the green highlands.

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:

Marera Valley Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Drive to Serengeti via Ngorongoro Highlands

After an early breakfast, begin your journey to the world-renowned Serengeti National Park, passing through the stunning Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, enjoy scenic stops and possible sightings of wildlife on the crater rim. By midday, you’ll enter Serengeti and begin game drives en route to your tented camp. Expect encounters with lions, cheetahs, elephants, and herds of wildebeests. Overnight at Tukaone Serengeti Camp (or similar), a classic bush camp that puts you right in the heart of nature.

Main Destination:

Central 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:

Tukaone Hembe Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Morning Serengeti Game Drive & Transfer to Ngorongoro

Enjoy a sunrise game drive in the Serengeti as the plains come alive with wildlife. Morning is a prime time to see predators in action and catch the golden light across the savannah. After brunch, begin your scenic drive back toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with wildlife viewing opportunities along the way. You’ll arrive by evening at Embalakai Ngorongoro Camp (or similar), perched near the crater rim, offering warmth, comfort, and stunning views of the highlands.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Highlands

Accommodation:

Embalakai Ngorongoro Camp

• Luxury tented camp located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater

Meals & Drinks:

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

Ngorongoro Crater Safari & Return to Arusha

Rise early for a descent into the iconic Ngorongoro Crater, a vast volcanic caldera teeming with over 25,000 animals. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to the Big Five, including endangered black rhinos, as well as hyenas, zebras, flamingos, and more. Enjoy a picnic lunch near the hippo pool before ascending back up the crater walls. After a full day of wildlife immersion, return to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon with unforgettable safari memories.

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)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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