Tanzania · Safari

4-Day Luxury Serengeti Safari and Ngorongoro Crater Big 5 Tour

4 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Soak in the golden savannah views and spot the famous Wildebeest Migration at Serengeti National Park
  • 02 Experience an unforgettable hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti plains
  • 03 Spot the Big 5, along with graceful flamingos and diverse birdlife at Ngorongoro Crater
  • 04 Enjoy full-day game drives through two of Tanzania's most impressive wildlife areas

Embark on a thrilling 4-day safari through Tanzania's stunning wilderness, exploring Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater. Discover the renowned Wildebeest Migration across lush landscapes at breathtaking Serengeti National Park and spot the Big 5 up close during exhilarating game drives in the crater. Along the way, enjoy golden savannah views, abundant wildlife, and the chance to add an unforgettable hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti plains.

Embark on a thrilling 4-day safari through Tanzania's stunning wilderness, exploring Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Luxury
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Arusha, Mount Kilimanjaro, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival and Transfer from Kilimanjaro Airport

  • Karibu Tanzania! Upon arrival, our driver will pick you up from Kilimanjaro Airport. He will be waiting for you outside the exit with a name sign.
  • He will bring you to Maramboi Tented Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
  • Settle into your accommodation, ready to start your safari proper in the morning.
2
Day 02

Scenic Drive to Serengeti National Park

  • An appetizing breakfast will be served at the camp, followed by a drive to Serengeti National Park.
  • We will take the scenic route to Serengeti, allowing us to travel near the Ngorongoro Crater. There is a possibility of spotting game along the way. The endless golden savannah, with splotches of color created by the vegetation and wildlife, makes it easy to understand why the Serengeti is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa.
  • We will stop so that you can enjoy your picnic lunch on a kopje, a small hill in a generally flat area.
  • We will proceed further into the Serengeti for a leisurely game drive.
  • You will spend the night at Elewana Serengeti Pioneer Camp for dinner and an overnight stay.
3
Day 03

Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti National Park

  • The day will begin in the center of the majestic Serengeti.
  • After a nourishing breakfast, we will continue our journey into the plains. Since we have a full day of game driving, you will likely view hundreds of the diverse animals that find their home within the Serengeti's endless plains.
  • This day will likely offer sightings of the African mammals that make the park famous - lions, leopards, elephants, cheetahs, and water buffalo - all within a few feet of the jeep.
  • Visitors will also have the chance to view some of the park's lesser-known, but equally majestic, animals, including elands, hyenas, gazelles, crocodiles, giraffes, zebras, monkeys, baboons, hippos, rhinos, and antelope.
  • Depending on the time of year, visitors will also have the chance to view thousands of zebra and wildebeest on their Great Migration. The hundreds of bird species, both endemic and migrating from the Eurasian region, are a special bonus for bird watchers.
  • Later in the evening, continue to Elewana Serengeti Pioneer Camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Optional activity - rise early for an unforgettable hot air balloon safari, followed by breakfast.

4
Day 04

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive and Return to Arusha

  • We will depart for the Ngorongoro Crater early in the morning, as it is a wonderful time to spot game while leaving Serengeti.
  • We will go on a game drive with a picnic lunch inside the crater. The majority of the animals tend to reside within the crater due to its elevated structure. There is a high possibility of spotting every member of the 'Big 5'.
  • The crater was formed millions of years ago when a large volcano erupted. You can expect to encounter zebra, hippo, wildebeest, and cackling hyenas. There are graceful flamingos along the Soda Lake, and vultures are constantly circling the sky in search of discarded carcasses. Storks and geese are popular water birds in the crater.
  • Your trip will come to an end, and you will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight.
  • Alternatively, continue to your booked hotel for an overnight stay in Arusha.

End of tour.

Serengeti plains, Wildebeest Migration, Ngorongoro Crater

Where this trip takes you

Serengeti plains, Wildebeest Migration, Ngorongoro Crater

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Arusha 4 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All applicable park entry fees as per the program
  • Government taxes & local levies
  • Unlimited game drives and all activities, unless labeled as optional
  • Services of an English-speaking professional driver-guide
  • Taxes/VAT
  • Pick-up and drop-off at the airport
  • Picnic lunch or hot lunch on safari, depending on the onward program
  • Meals on a full-board basis and accommodation on safari as indicated in the shared program, unless listed as an upgrade
  • Unlimited drinking water, as specified in the day-by-day section
  • Refreshments during safari in the safari vehicle
  • Private transport in a customized pop-up top 4x4 safari Land Cruiser with plugs to charge mobile phones and cameras, an intercooler to keep drinks cold, and a full AC system

What's Not Included

  • International flights (from/to home)
  • Domestic flight (from Arusha to Zanzibar)
  • Medical/luggage insurance
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (tipping guideline: US$10.00 per person per day)
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa entry fees upon arrival at the airport, etc.)
  • Government-imposed increases in taxes and/or park fees
  • Any extra orders at meals are not included
  • Set menu meals are part of the package

What to bring

  • Camera and memory cards
  • Sweater or fleece pullover to keep warm
  • Sturdy boots or sandals
  • Sun hat
  • Sunglasses
  • T-shirts or polo shirts (2-5, depending on how often you want to change)
  • Long-sleeved shirts (lightweight)
  • Shorts
  • Long trousers
  • Socks
  • Sleepwear
  • Travel towel
  • Thermal underwear, gloves, and a warm hat (during May-Sept)
  • Raincoat and rain trousers (during the rainy season Mar-May and Oct-Dec)
  • Binoculars
  • Sunscreen
  • Wet wipes
  • Insect repellent
  • Personal toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothbrush, eye drops, etc.)
  • Malaria tablets
  • Flashlight or headlamp
  • Chargers and extra batteries for your camera, phone, etc.
  • Power adapter to fit the UK-style electrical socket

Know before you go

  • This tour starts and ends in Arusha.
  • The operator can help select your international or domestic flights, but you will have to book them yourself.
  • Fly to/from Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO - check price) near Arusha. Or fly to/from Arusha Airport (ARK - check price) via Dar es Salaam or Nairobi (Kenya).
  • A transfer from and back to the airport is included.
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • Explore on this popular 4-day luxury safari the two unquestioned most impressive national parks and conservation area of Tanzania's Northern Safari Circuit. Experience and explore the breathtaking wildebeest migration at Serengeti and spot one of the rare rhinos in Ngorongoro Crater.
  • Get a glimpse of the abundant herds of elephants.
  • Experience a full-day game drive in the unique biosphere of Ngorongoro Crater.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Arusha, Tanzania
Tour start
Arusha, Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 days finish where they began, in Arusha.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $2,917.00 — $5,038.00
Double Sharing $2,917.00 — $3,887.00

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