4-Day Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safari (Mid-Range)
Overview
This 4-day safari takes you through Tanzania’s most celebrated wildlife destinations – the endless plains of the Serengeti National Park and the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater. Perfect for travelers seeking comfort at a reasonable price, this mid-range safari offers thrilling game drives, comfortable tented camps/lodges, and the chance to spot the Big Five and the Great Migration (seasonal).
Day 1: Arusha – Serengeti National Park
Highlights: Scenic drive via Ngorongoro Highlands, first Serengeti game drive.
Activities:
Depart Arusha after breakfast.
Drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area towards Serengeti.
Picnic lunch en route.
Afternoon game drive in central Serengeti.
Accommodation (Mid-Range Options):
Serengeti Tortilis Camp
Tukaone Serengeti Camp
Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp
Meals: Lunch & Dinner included.
Day 2: Full-Day Game Drive – Serengeti
Highlights: Big cats, elephants, giraffes, Great Migration (depending on season).
Activities:
Early morning game drive to catch predators in action.
Return to camp for breakfast.
Full-day game drive with picnic lunch in the bush.
Evening relaxation at the camp with sundowners.
Accommodation (Mid-Range Options): Same as Day 1.
Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch & Dinner.
Day 3: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Highlights: Scenic drive, Maasai culture (optional visit), overnight near crater.
Activities:
Sunrise game drive in Serengeti.
After breakfast, depart for Ngorongoro with picnic lunch.
Optional visit to a Maasai village or Olduvai Gorge.
Arrive at a lodge on the crater rim or nearby area.
Accommodation (Mid-Range Options):
Rhino Lodge (Ngorongoro rim)
Ngorongoro Tortilis Camp
Farm of Dreams Lodge (Karatu)
Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch & Dinner.
Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha
Highlights: Ngorongoro Crater game drive, black rhino sightings, hippo pool picnic.
Activities:
Early morning descent into the Ngorongoro Crater.
Half-day game drive in search of lions, elephants, hippos, and (with luck) black rhinos.
Picnic lunch at the hippo pool.
Afternoon drive back to Arusha.
Accommodation: End of safari (Arusha hotel or airport drop-off).
Meals: Breakfast & Picnic Lunch.
✨ Safari Highlights
Two UNESCO World Heritage Sites – Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater.
Witness the Big Five and a variety of other wildlife.
Comfortable mid-range lodges & tented camps.
Professional driver-guide & private safari jeep.
All meals included during safari.
✅ Inclusions
Transport in a private 4×4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof for game viewing.
Professional English-speaking driver-guide (other languages on request).
Park entry fees for Serengeti National Park & Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Crater service fee for descent into Ngorongoro Crater.
Accommodation in mid-range lodges/tented camps (as per itinerary).
All meals as specified in the itinerary (Day 1 lunch to Day 3 lunch).
Drinking water during game drives.
Airport transfers (pick-up & drop-off in Arusha).
Government taxes and levies.
❌ Exclusions
International flights to/from Tanzania.
Visa fees (approx. $50 per person, paid on arrival).
Travel insurance & medical cover.
Alcoholic & soft drinks (unless provided by accommodation).
Tips & gratuities for guide/driver, porters, and hotel staff.
Optional activities:
Hot air balloon safari in Serengeti.
Cultural visits (Maasai village, Olduvai Gorge, etc.).
Personal expenses: souvenirs, phone calls, laundry, etc.
Accommodation in Arusha before/after safari (can be arranged on request).