4 Days Private Midrange Tanzania Big 5 Tour – Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro
Embark on a breathtaking 4-day journey through Tanzania’s most iconic wilderness. From the elephant-filled baobab valleys of Tarangire to the endless plains of Serengeti and the world’s largest natural wildlife sanctuary, the Ngorongoro Crater – this adventure guarantees close encounters with the Big Five, stunning landscapes, and unforgettable memories.
Pre-Tour:
- Arrival at Kilimanjaro/Arusha Airport
- Pick up and transfer to Tulia Boutique&Spa
- Depending on arrival time, enjoy a short Arusha city tour and cultural walk
- Dinner and Overnight at Tulia Boutique&Spa.
Day 1: Arusha City → Tarangire National Park
- After breakfast in Arusha, drive to Tarangire National Park (approx. 2–3 hours).
- Enjoy a full-day game drive exploring Tarangire’s iconic landscapes with giant baobab trees and large herds of elephants. The park is also home to lions, giraffes, zebras, and over 400 bird species.
- Picnic lunch inside the park, followed by an afternoon game drive.
- In the evening, drive to Kankari/Country Lodge for dinner and overnight.
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, 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, famous for its vast plains and abundant wildlife, including lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, and wildebeest.
- Picnic lunch and afternoon game drive in the central Serengeti (Seronera area).
- Dinner and overnight at Shuhudia Tented Camp.
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 3: Serengeti → Ngorongoro Conservation Area
- Wake up early from your campsite have breakfast then depart for a sunrise game drive in Serengeti to catch predators in action and enjoy the golden light over the plains.
- Return to camp for breakfast, then continue with a game drive as you exit Serengeti.
- Drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, arriving in the late afternoon.
- Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Wild Camp/Ngorongoro Safari Lodge, with views over 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 is home to the Big Five (lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, and buffalo), plus hippos, flamingos, jackals, and more.
- Picnic lunch by the hippo pool before continuing your exploration.
- In the afternoon, ascend the crater and drive back to Arusha, where you will spend the night at Tulia Boutique&Spa.
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch.
| Pax size | 2 people | 3 people | 4 people | 5 people | 6 people |
| Price Per Person (USD) | 1684 | 1428 | 1300 | 1223 | 1150 |
INCLUDES
- Airport pick-up & drop-off (Kilimanjaro/Arusha Airport)
- 1 night at Tulia Boutique&Spa (before the tour)
- 1 night at Kankari/Country Lodge(during safari)
- 1 night at Tulia Boutique&Spa (after safari)
- 1 night at Shuhudia Tented Camp (during safari)
- 1 night at Ngorongoro Safari Lodge/Ngorongoro Wild Camp (During Safari)
- All meals as per itinerary (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Professional, English/French/Spanish/Italian-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 fees.
- All things of personal in nature such as towel,soap etc.
- Travel insurance & medical evacuation.
- Tip and gratitudes (although it’s recommended to tip guide/chef $5pp per day)
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, tips, extra drinks, laundry, etc.)
- Alcoholic & soft drinks at lodges
- Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary