4 Days Join Group Budget Tanzania Big 5 Tour – Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro​

Join fellow travelers on a thrilling 4-day safari through Tanzania’s iconic wilderness! Explore Tarangire’s elephant-filled baobab valleys, the endless plains of Serengeti, and the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, all while sharing the adventure with new friends. By joining a small group, you save on costs compared to a private safari, enjoy expert-guided game drives, and create unforgettable memories with like-minded travelers from around the world.

Pre-Tour:

  • Arrival at Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport.
  • Meet and greet, followed by transfer to your booked lodge.
  • Depending on arrival time, enjoy a short Arusha city tour and cultural walk to experience local markets and daily life.
  • Dinner and overnight at your booked lodge.

Day 1: Arusha City → Tarangire National Park

  • After breakfast in Arusha, depart for Tarangire National Park (approx. 2–3 hours’ drive).
  • Enjoy a full-day game drive exploring Tarangire’s iconic landscapes filled with giant baobab trees and vast herds of elephants.
  • Spot lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and over 400 bird species during your safari adventure.
  • Picnic lunch inside the park followed by an afternoon game drive.
  • Evening transfer to Fig Big Tree Lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
  • Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner.

Day 2: Mto wa Mbu → Serengeti National Park

  • After an early breakfast, depart from Mto wa Mbu and drive through the Ngorongoro Highlands toward Serengeti.
  • Game drive en route as you enter Serengeti National Park, renowned for its endless plains and abundant wildlife including lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, and wildebeests.
  • Enjoy a picnic lunch and continue your afternoon game drive in the Central Serengeti (Seronera area).
  • Dinner and overnight at Seronera Public Campsite.
  • Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Day 3: Serengeti → Ngorongoro Conservation Area

  • Wake up early for a sunrise game drive in the Serengeti to catch predators in action and enjoy the golden glow over the plains.
  • Return to camp for breakfast, then continue your game drive as you exit the park.
  • Drive toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, arriving in the late afternoon.
  • Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Simba Public Campsite, offering stunning views of the crater rim.
  • Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater → Arusha

  • Early breakfast, then descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive.
  • The crater floor is home to the Big Five (lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, and buffalo), as well as hippos, flamingos, and jackals.
  • Picnic lunch by the hippo pool while surrounded by breathtaking scenery.
  • Afternoon ascent to the crater rim and drive back to Arusha.
  • Drop-off at your lodge if staying in Arusha, or transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
  • Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch.

Post-Tour:

  • Drop-off at Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport or hotel of your choice.
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INCLUDES

  • Airport pick-up & drop-off (Kilimanjaro/Arusha Airport)
  • 1 night at Fig Big Tree Lodge (during safari)
  • 1 night at Seronera Public Campsite (during safari)
  • 1 night at Ngorongoro Simba Campsite (During Safari)
  • All meals as per itinerary (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • All camping gears such as tent, sleeping bags, sleeping matress, pillows and other
  • Professional, English/French-speaking safari driver-guide
  • Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof for game viewing
  • All park entrance & conservation fees (Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro)
  • Bottled drinking water, soda, beer/wine throughout the safari (in safari jeep)
  • City tour in Arusha (if arrival time permits)
  • Government taxes & levies

EXCLUDES

  • International & domestic flights
  • Tanzania visa
  • All things of personal in nature such as towel,soap
  • Travel insurance & medical
  • Tip and gratitudes(although it’s recommended to tip guide/chef $5pp per day)
  • Personal expenses (souvenirs, tips, extra drinks, laundry, )
  • Alcoholic & soft drinks at lodges
  • Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary