Tanzania Safari

Safari summary

Experience the Best of Northern Tanzania on a 4-Day Safari: Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater

Discover the unparalleled wildlife and stunning landscapes of northern Tanzania on this immersive 4-day safari. Journey through three of the region’s most iconic national parks—Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater—each offering unique ecosystems, diverse animal populations, and breathtaking scenery. This safari is ideal for wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, and adventurers seeking a compact but comprehensive African safari experience.

Begin your adventure in Tarangire National Park, famed for its massive elephant herds and ancient baobab trees that create striking silhouettes against the African sky. Known as one of Tanzania’s best-kept secrets, Tarangire offers a more intimate and less crowded safari experience. Enjoy game drives through its varied landscapes including riverine forests and savannah plains, spotting majestic lions, graceful giraffes, colorful zebras, and an abundance of bird species such as the lilac-breasted roller and African fish eagle. The Tarangire River attracts wildlife year-round, providing excellent photographic opportunities and close wildlife encounters.

Next, travel to the legendary Serengeti National Park, Tanzania’s largest and most celebrated wildlife reserve. The Serengeti is home to the awe-inspiring Great Wildebeest Migration, one of the world’s most extraordinary natural events, as over a million wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles traverse the plains. Even outside migration season, the Serengeti’s vast open plains support healthy populations of lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffalo, and many more species. Your expert guide will take you on exhilarating game drives to witness predators stalking prey and newborn calves taking their first steps in this pristine wilderness.

Your safari culminates at the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera. This natural amphitheater hosts one of Africa’s densest concentrations of wildlife, including the elusive black rhino. Descend into the crater for a full-day game drive surrounded by breathtaking scenery—lush grasslands, forests, and shimmering lakes. Encounter the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino—alongside hippos, hyenas, flamingos, and a plethora of birdlife. The crater’s unique ecosystem offers unrivaled opportunities to experience Africa’s wildlife in a compact, dramatic setting.

Throughout your safari, travel comfortably in a modern 4x4 Toyota Land Cruiser equipped with a pop-up roof for unobstructed wildlife viewing and photography. Your professional, English-speaking driver-guide is highly knowledgeable about the flora, fauna, and local culture, ensuring an enriching and safe safari experience. Accommodations are carefully selected lodges and tented camps that blend comfort with authentic safari ambiance, located close to wildlife hotspots for easy access to daily game drives.

Why Choose This 4-Day Tanzania Safari?

Visit three iconic parks: Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater.

See the Big Five and other remarkable wildlife species.

Witness unique natural phenomena such as the Great Migration (seasonal).

Explore diverse habitats from baobab-studded plains to volcanic craters.

Enjoy personalized game drives in a 4x4 vehicle with an expert guide.

Stay in comfortable lodges and campsites designed for a true safari experience.

This 4-day northern Tanzania safari is perfect for travelers with limited time who want a rich and rewarding safari experience. Whether it’s your first time or a repeat visit, this journey offers unforgettable encounters with nature’s wonders, spectacular landscapes, and warm Tanzanian hospitality.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Game drives
	Activity level	Easy activity
	Best months	January, February, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Ngorongoro Crater Serengeti Tarangire

Fine details

Safari highlights

• Photography safari—with professional guide

What’s included?

• Accommodation
• Airport transfers
• Meals
• Park fees
• Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

• Alcoholic beverages
• Hot air balloons
• Internal flights
• International flights
• Laundry
• Premium alcoholic beverages
• Spa treatments
• Tips and gratuities
• Visas