Classic mid-range Big Five safari

4-Day Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safari Adventure

One of the best-selling Tanzania safari routes, combining Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater with comfortable mid-range lodges and camps, private guiding, full-board safari meals, and excellent Big Five wildlife opportunities.

Duration
4 days
Destinations
Serengeti + Crater
Style
Private mid-range
Best for
First-time visitors
Premium mid-range safari

A strong-conversion Tanzania safari built around Serengeti and Ngorongoro

This 4-day Serengeti and Ngorongoro safari is designed for families, couples, photographers, first-time safari travelers, and wildlife enthusiasts who want a classic Tanzania safari with comfortable mid-range accommodation and a private safari vehicle.

Perfect for

  • ?Families, couples, and private groups
  • ?First-time Tanzania safari travelers
  • ?Photographers looking for Serengeti and crater scenes
  • ?Wildlife enthusiasts seeking Big Five opportunities

Package highlights

  • ?Tarangire National Park elephant safari
  • ?Serengeti National Park predator and plains wildlife
  • ?Ngorongoro Crater Big Five safari
  • ?Comfortable mid-range lodges and camps with full-board safari meals
Package price

4-Day Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safari Adventure prices

Premium mid-range pricing from the package sheet, based on private safari vehicle arrangements and accommodation according to itinerary.

Group sizePrice per person
Solo travelerUSD 2,450
2 adultsUSD 1,650 pp
4 adultsUSD 1,390 pp
6 adultsUSD 1,250 pp
Day-by-day itinerary

Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater by private 4x4

The safari begins in Arusha, travels through Tarangire and the Ngorongoro Highlands into Serengeti, then finishes with a Ngorongoro Crater safari and evening return to Arusha.

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Breakfast in Arusha, depart for Tarangire, morning game drive, picnic lunch, continue safari, and drive to Karatu for dinner and overnight at your lodge.

Tarangire National ParkDay 1Full Board

Program

  • ?Arusha departure, Tarangire game drive, picnic lunch, afternoon safari, and Karatu lodge transfer.

Expected animals

  • ?Elephants 99%, giraffes 95%, zebras 95%, buffaloes 90%, lions 60-70%, and warthogs 90%.

Accommodation

Mvuli Mountain Lodge or Farm of Dreams Lodge

Meal plan: Full Board.

Ngorongoro Highlands to Serengeti National Park

Breakfast, depart for Serengeti, picnic lunch en route, enter Serengeti National Park, afternoon game drive, sunset safari experience, and arrive at camp.

Serengeti National ParkDay 2Full Board

Program

  • ?Drive through Ngorongoro Highlands, enter Serengeti, afternoon game drive, and camp arrival.

Expected animals

  • ?Lions 90-95%, elephants 80%, giraffes 95%, zebras 99%, cheetahs 70%, and hyenas 80%.

Accommodation

Safari Haven Serengeti

Meal plan: Full Board.

Full-Day Serengeti Big Five Safari

Early breakfast, full-day Serengeti game drive, bush picnic lunch, continue safari, sunset game drive, and return to camp.

Serengeti National ParkDay 3Full Board

Program

  • ?Full-day game drive, bush picnic lunch, predator search, sunset safari, and overnight at camp.

Expected animals

  • ?Lions 95%, leopards 45-60%, cheetahs 75-85%, elephants 85%, hippos 80%, crocodiles 50-70%, and wildebeest 99%.

Accommodation

Moyo Tented Camp

Meal plan: Full Board.

Ngorongoro Crater Safari & Return to Arusha

Early breakfast, depart Serengeti, descend into Ngorongoro Crater, picnic lunch at the hippo pool, continue crater safari, and drive back to Arusha for evening arrival.

Ngorongoro CraterDay 4Breakfast & Lunch

Program

  • ?Serengeti departure, Ngorongoro Crater descent, picnic lunch, crater safari, and return to Arusha.

Expected animals

  • ?Lions 95%, black rhino 40-60%, hippos 95%, elephants 75%, zebras 99%, and buffaloes 99%.

Accommodation

No overnight stay included

Meal plan: Breakfast & Lunch.

Accommodation used

Premium Mid-Range lodges and safari camps

This itinerary uses comfortable premium mid-range lodges and camps in Karatu and Serengeti, with full-board meals during safari.

Premium Mid-Range

Mvuli Mountain Lodge

Karatu / Ngorongoro-area lodge used after Tarangire. Meal plan: Full Board.

Premium Mid-Range

Farm of Dreams Lodge

Alternative Karatu lodge option for Tarangire and Ngorongoro routing. Meal plan: Full Board.

Premium Mid-Range

Safari Haven Serengeti

Serengeti safari camp option for Days 2 and 3. Meal plan: Full Board.

Premium Mid-Range

Moyo Tented Camp

Alternative Serengeti tented camp option for wildlife-focused safari nights. Meal plan: Full Board.

Cost details

Package cost includes and excludes

Included

  • ?Private 4x4 safari vehicle
  • ?Professional English-speaking safari guide
  • ?Accommodation according to itinerary
  • ?Meals according to itinerary
  • ?All park fees, Ngorongoro Crater fees, and Serengeti concession fees
  • ?Drinking water, picnic lunches, and airport transfers

Excluded

  • xInternational flights
  • xVisa fees
  • xTravel insurance
  • xTips and gratuities
  • xAlcoholic beverages
  • xPersonal expenses

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