4 Days Tanzania safari to Ngorongoro crater and Serengeti National Park for the best big Five safari in Tanzania at the best cost. Located in the Northern tourist circuit, Ngorongoro and Serengeti safari offers a complete exposure to diverse wildlife including African bush elephants, buffaloes, rhinos, lions, leopards, and different antelope families. The 4 –day trip in Ngorongoro and Serengeti includes a guided game drive, and depending on the month of the year, you may also witness the powerful wildebeest migration.
Brief Itinerary
Day 1: Pick up at the hotel in Arusha & drive to Serengeti
Day 2: A full day wildlife tour in Serengeti National Park
Day 3: Pick up from the lodge & transfer to Ngorongoro, enjoy game drive
Day 4: Return to Arusha by road
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Pick up at the hotel in Arusha & drive to Serengeti
Early in the morning, you will be expected to get up and prepare for the day. This includes enjoying a cup of tea or coffee and later, you will have your property packed into the car by your safari guide. Before hitting the road to Serengeti, you will have a short briefing for you to know what awaits you on this travel plan.
On arrival at Serengeti, you will be amazed by the breathtaking landscapes characterized by the sweeping savanna plains. Late in the afternoon, you will have the guided game drive along the Central Area of Serengeti National Park. This area will enrich you with predator encounters including the African wild dogs, lions, hyenas, and leopards.
Accommodation
- Luxury: Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
- Midrange: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
- Budget: Seronera Wildlife Lodge
Day 2: A full day wildlife tour in Serengeti National Park
Have an early morning cup of tea/coffee and later, you board a classic 4×4 safari vehicle. Leave the lodge fully prepared for a long day wildlife/game drive through the Seronera area. A myriad of predators will be encountered plus other mammals including cheetahs, zebras, lions, wildebeest, buffaloes, elephants, rhinos, and birds. A picnic lunch will be enjoyed and you will only be returned to the lodge to chill and dine in the evening.
Accommodation
- Luxury: Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
- Midrange: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
- Budget: Seronera Wildlife Lodge
Day 3: Pick up from the lodge & transfer to Ngorongoro, enjoy game drive
A hefty breakfast will be offered to you at the lodge and later, you will transfer up to Ngorongoro. At Ngorongoro, check in your lodge and you will have the better part of the afternoon on a guided game drive. Keep eyes on different wildlife on your game drive including hyenas, jackals, grants gazelles, zebras, leopards, buffaloes, elephants, rhinos and avifaunal species.
Accommodation
- Rhino Ngorongoro Lodge
Day 4: Return to Arusha by road
Enjoy breakfast at leisure and after, you will have all your luggage packed in the safari vehicle. You will return to Arusha and be dropped off at the airport or have great time at the hotel.
End of safari
Safari cost includes
- Game drives
- Park entry fees
- All trip activities as specified in the itinerary
- Accommodation and meals
- Ground travel and driver/guide services
Safari cost excludes
- Tips for waiters & waitresses
- Travel Insurance
- All optional safari activities
- Extra accommodation and meals
- Cigarettes