4 Days Tanzania Big Five Safari
Overview
See lots of cool animals in this 4 Days Tanzania Big Five Safari! You will go to three special places in Tanzania: Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro. Each place is different and has lots of animals. You will see big groups of elephants in Tarangire, many animals running around in Serengeti, and special animals in Ngorongoro. This will be a fun trip! Itinerary
Destinations you will visit
Tarangire National Park
Known for its large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. Enjoy exceptional wildlife viewing in a distinctive landscape.
Ngorongoro Crater
A UNESCO World Heritage site with high wildlife concentration. Spot the Big Five and enjoy the crater’s unique environment.
Serengeti National Park
Renowned for its vast plains and the Great Migration. Explore diverse wildlife and iconic landscapes.
Curious about these destinations?
You can find more details on their specific pages under ‘Tanzania Destinations.
Detailed Itinerary
Today you’ll arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport. A representative will meet you and drive you to your hotel in Arusha, which takes about 45 minutes to 1 hour. You’ll have time to rest and recover from your flight. In the evening, you’ll meet your guide for a brief about your upcoming safari adventure. Overnight at a comfortable hotel in Arusha.
Today your safari begins with an early morning drive from Arusha to Tarangire National Park, taking about 2-3 hours. You’ll spend the whole day exploring Tarangire, where you can see big herds of elephants and maybe even spot lions climbing trees among the huge baobab trees. After an exciting day of wildlife watching, you’ll drive to Karatu town for the night, staying at a comfortable lodge.
After breakfast, you’ll drive for about 1.5-2 hours to reach the famous Ngorongoro Crater. You’ll descend into the crater to see lots of animals, including elephants, lions, and if you’re lucky, the rare black rhino. Most of your day will be spent in this amazing place. In the late afternoon, you’ll leave the crater and drive for 3-4 hours to reach Serengeti National Park. You’ll sleep at a lodge or campsite inside the Serengeti, falling asleep to the sounds of the wild.
You’ll start early today with a morning game drive in the Serengeti to see animals when they’re most active. The whole day is spent exploring different parts of this vast park, looking for the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo) and many other animals. After a full day of adventure, you’ll return to your Serengeti lodge or camp for dinner and a good night’s rest.
On your last day, you’ll have one more morning game drive in the Serengeti. Then it’s time to start the long journey back to Arusha, which takes about 6-8 hours. If your flight schedule allows, you might have some time for a final look at the wildlife or a short rest. Finally, you’ll be taken to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight home, carrying memories of an amazing safari experience.
Pricing
Your experience is unique. Let’s discuss a pricing plan that perfectly suits your needs
Price Includes
- Taxes and VAT
- National Park conservation, park entry, camping, or concession fees
- One or two specially modified 4×4 Land Cruisers with pop-up roofs, radio communication, and English-speaking driver-guides
- Luggage space for soft bags (maximum 20kg per person or maximum available space in the vehicle). Please note that safari vehicles have limited overall luggage capacity.
- All meals during the safari
- 5 liters of bottled drinking water per person per day
- Full-board accommodation on safari
- One first aid kit per vehicle
- In-vehicle sanitizer and charging ports (Type G sockets)
- Airport transfers (if applicable)
- Pre- and post-safari accommodation (if applicable)
Price Excludes
- Tips / gratuities
- Beverages such as soft drinks, alcohol, etc.
- International flights
- Insurance
- Visas
- Items of a personal nature
- Optional Extras (available at surcharge)
- Extra accommodation or upgraded accommodation
- Transfers not explicitly within the specified route or private / individual transfers
- Domestic flights
- Add-ons and extra activities
- Extra vehicles
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