Highlights
Explore wildlife, dramatic landscapes and unforgettable moments across Tanzania’s northern safari circuit...
- Visit: Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater
- Travel through Tanzania’s scenic highlands towards the endless Serengeti plains
- Follow wildlife across open Serengeti landscapes during game drives
- Enjoy a scenic crater-rim nature walk before descending into Ngorongoro
- Discover diverse wildlife inside the Ngorongoro Crater
- Return to Arusha after your safari
Explore Serengeti and Ngorongoro, with wildlife-rich plains, crater landscapes and great game drives in Tanzania on safari.
4 Days Tanzania Bush Safari
Experience four unforgettable days of wildlife, landscapes and adventure across northern Tanzania’s remarkable wilderness together.
On this thrilling 4-Days Tanzania Bush Safari, you will explore the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater. Witness breathtaking sunrises, abundant wildlife, and the great migration. Enjoy game drives, scenic landscapes, and optional crater rim walks. Stay in comfortable lodges or luxury camps, enjoy local cuisine, and create unforgettable memories amidst Africa’s iconic wilderness and spectacular natural beauty. Optional, you can fly in to Serengeti National Park from Arusha Airport
Day 1
Arusha – Serengeti National Park
Very early in the morning, around 6:30–7:00 AM, depart from Arusha and begin your journey towards the legendary Serengeti National Park, passing through the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands.
As you leave Arusha behind, the scenery gradually changes from the lush surroundings of the highlands to the vast open landscapes of northern Tanzania. Along the way, you may encounter local villages, Maasai communities, and wildlife, making the journey itself part of the safari experience.
Distance: Approximately 335 km Estimated Driving Time: 6–7 hours, including stops and en-route game viewing
Upon entering the Serengeti National Park, your safari truly begins. The endless plains of the Serengeti are home to an incredible variety of wildlife, including the Big Five and many species of birds. Depending on the season, you may also witness the spectacular movements of the Great Wildebeest Migration.
Arrive in the Serengeti in time for an afternoon game drive, allowing you to begin exploring the park and searching for wildlife as the African landscape comes alive. As the day comes to an end, enjoy the beautiful colours of the African sunset before heading to your accommodation for a relaxing evening.
Overnight: Serengeti National Park Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Tukaone Mwaloni Camp
Enkirari Wilderness Camp
Serengeti Four Seasons Lodge
Day 2
Serengeti National Park - Full Day Exploration
Morning in Serengeti is an experience worth cherishing. Wake up surrounded by enchanting sounds and the smell of the wilderness, staring at a magnificent, breathtaking sunrise over the endless plains of Serengeti.
Optional Activity: Usually at 5:00 AM, transfer to the balloon launching site for a hot air balloon experience, followed by a bush champagne breakfast.
Game Drive Distance: Variable, approximately 100 – 120 km Estimated Game Drive Time: 6 – 10 hours total
Break for lunch at your accommodation and later have further Explorations into the Serengeti, Immersing Yourself in the Heart of the wilderness.
Tukaone Mwaloni Camp
Enkirari Wilderness Camp
Serengeti Four Seasons Lodge
Day 3
Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Final game drive in the Serengeti National Park before continuing towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Take the opportunity to enjoy some last wildlife sightings as you leave the endless plains of the Serengeti behind.
Scenic Drive and Wildlife Viewing: Enjoy beautiful landscapes and possible wildlife encounters along the way as you travel towards the Ngorongoro Highlands.
Optional Crater Rim Nature Walk – Weather Permitting: Enjoy a guided 90-minute nature walk along the Ngorongoro Crater rim with a resident naturalist. This gentle and informative walk offers a wonderful opportunity to discover the area’s diverse birdlife, plants, flowers, and wildlife while enjoying spectacular panoramic views overlooking the magnificent Crater floor.
Overnight: Ngorongoro Conservation Area Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Ngorongoro Wild Camp
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Ngorongoro Lodge by Melia Collection
Day 4
Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha
Following an early breakfast, descend into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for a morning game drive. The crater floor is home to an exceptional concentration of wildlife and offers breathtaking scenery, making this one of the most memorable wildlife experiences in Tanzania.
The crater’s dramatic walls, open grasslands, forests, and soda lakes create a spectacular natural setting and provide a beautiful backdrop for wildlife viewing.
Highlights:
- Exceptional wildlife density within the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera.
- Excellent opportunities to see the Big Five, including the rare black rhino.
- Spectacular crater landscapes with open grasslands, forests, and soda lakes.
- Flamingos and a variety of bird species around the crater’s lakes.
- One of Tanzania’s most rewarding single-day wildlife experiences.
After an unforgettable game drive, ascend from the crater and continue your scenic journey back to Arusha.
Accommodation at: N/A
Arusha Airport
Includes
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof for optimal game viewing.
- Services of a professional English-speaking safari driver-guide.
- Accommodation and meals as specified in the itinerary.
- Unlimited mineral water, coffee, and selected soft drinks during safari game drives.
- Serengeti National Park entrance and conservation fees.
- Ngorongoro Crater tour and crater service fees.
- Game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater.
- Complimentary Wi-Fi onboard the safari vehicle.
- All applicable government taxes and VAT.
Excludes
- International flights.
- Airport Transfers - $70 per vehicle one way.
- Pre and Post Accommodation in Arusha.
- Tanzania entry visa (US$50 per person, where applicable).
- Optional activities mentioned in the itinerary.
- Travel, medical, and baggage insurance.
- Tips and gratuities for the safari guide, hotel staff, and porters.
- Laundry services.
- Telephone calls and other personal communication charges.
- Beverages not included in the meal plan (unless otherwise specified).
- Any items of a personal nature or expenses.
After your morning game drive inside the Ngorongoro Crater, ascend from the caldera and continue to Arusha, marking the end of your four-day safari.
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You can arrive in Tanzania via Kilimanjaro, Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar International Airport A Tanzania Visa is required is 50 USD and $100 for US citizen It can be obtained online at https://visa.immigration.go.tz/
Valid passport, for at least six months; Full visa page endorsements A yellow fever vaccination card if coming from yellow fever endemic counties Printed travel itinerary or reservations
Tanzania’s currency is the Tanzania Shilling (TZS) US dollars are widely preferred but, Euros and British Pounds are also accepted. Dollar notes before 2006 are not accepted.
Dry season: Dec - Feb & Jun - Aug Wet season: Mar - May & Sept - Nov 27°C and 29°C - Average daily temperatures Night temperatures can drop to 15°C
Top national parks can be accessed by scheduled domestic flights We provide the best and comfortable 4x4 vehicles for road transfers
Peak Season: Jan & Feb ,July – Oct & from 15th Dec – 31st High / Shoulder season: Mar , Jun & Nov Low/ Green season: April - May
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The itinerary includes Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with game drives in both destinations and a final morning drive inside the crater at the end.
Wildlife sightings can include lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards, hippos, black rhinos and numerous birds, although sightings vary with season, location and daily safari conditions during your game drives.
You can choose Mid-Range, Deluxe or Luxury accommodation, while optional experiences such as a balloon safari can be added according to availability and your preferred travel plans comfortably.
The itinerary can be discussed around your travel dates, accommodation preferences and optional activities, allowing the safari to fit your preferred pace, interests and overall travel plans comfortably.
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