
4-Day Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safari
Safari Overview
Experience Tanzania's northern safari circuit across Tarangire National Park, the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. Overnight stays include Fig Tree Lodge, Seronera Public Campsite and Ngorongoro Simba Campsite. Shared group departure from Arusha.
Highlights
- Elephant herds, ancient baobabs and the Tarangire River
- Serengeti predators, Seronera Valley and vast plains
- Seasonal Great Migration movements
- Black rhino and Big Five wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Shared group departure from Arusha
Day-by-Day Itinerary
1Arusha → Tarangire → Fig Tree Lodge
Arusha → Tarangire → Fig Tree Lodge
07:00 – Hotel pick-up in Arusha; depart for Tarangire National Park. 09:00 – Arrive at Tarangire Gate; park entry formalities. 09:30–13:00 – Morning game drive: elephants, baobabs, lions, giraffes, zebras and birdlife. 13:00–14:00 – Picnic lunch at a scenic site inside the park. 14:00–16:30 – Afternoon game drive along the Tarangire River. 17:00 – Exit the park and drive to Fig Tree Lodge. 18:00 – Arrive, check in, dinner and overnight stay.
Fig Tree Lodge
Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Dinner
2Fig Tree Lodge → Serengeti → Seronera
Fig Tree Lodge → Serengeti → Seronera
06:00 – Breakfast at the lodge; depart for Serengeti National Park. 08:00 – Stop at Ngorongoro Crater rim for views. 10:00 – Continue through Ngorongoro Conservation Area toward Serengeti. 12:00 – Arrive at Naabi Hill / Serengeti Gate; entry formalities. 12:30–13:30 – Picnic lunch inside the park. 13:30–17:00 – Afternoon game drive: lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, giraffes and more. 17:30 – Arrive at Seronera Public Campsite; check in, dinner and overnight.
Seronera Public Campsite
Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Dinner
3Serengeti → Ngorongoro Simba Campsite
Serengeti → Ngorongoro Simba Campsite
06:00 – Early morning game drive, often a good time for predator activity. 08:00 – Return to camp for breakfast. 09:00–12:30 – Serengeti game drive: Big Five, seasonal migration and abundant wildlife. 12:30–13:30 – Picnic lunch at a scenic site inside the park. 13:30–15:30 – Afternoon game drive en route to park exit. 16:00 – Exit Serengeti; drive toward Ngorongoro Conservation Area. 18:00 – Arrive at Ngorongoro Simba Campsite; dinner and overnight on the crater rim.
Ngorongoro Simba Campsite
Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Dinner
4Ngorongoro Crater → Arusha
Ngorongoro Crater → Arusha
06:00 – Early breakfast at the campsite; descend into Ngorongoro Crater. 07:00–13:00 – Morning game drive: black rhino, lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, flamingos and more. 13:00–14:00 – Picnic lunch at Ngoitokitok Springs picnic site. 14:00–16:00 – Afternoon game drive across the crater floor. 16:30 – Ascend the crater rim and begin the drive back to Arusha. 19:30 – Drop-off at your hotel in Arusha.
No accommodation
Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Dinner
What's Included
- All meals (breakfast, picnic lunch and dinner)
- Park entry, concession and government fees
- 4x4 safari jeep with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- Bottled drinking water
- Arusha hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Three nights' accommodation: Fig Tree Lodge, Seronera Public Campsite and Ngorongoro Simba Campsite
- Camping equipment: tents and sleeping mats
What's Excluded
- Flights
- Tips for guide and driver
- Travel insurance
- Visa fees
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Personal items, souvenirs and laundry
- Sleeping bags (available to rent on request)