4-Day Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater Safari

4 Days

Age 4+

All Month

Availability 10

Introduction

Experience the best of Tanzania’s world-famous Northern Circuit in just four unforgettable
days. This 4-Day Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater Safari with Africa Moja
Tours & Safaris is perfect for travellers short on time but eager to witness incredible
wildlife, diverse landscapes, and the iconic Big Five.
From Tarangire’s elephant-filled plains to Serengeti’s endless savannahs and the dramatic
Ngorongoro Crater, this safari blends adventure, comfort, and breathtaking views into a
compact yet powerful Tanzania safari experience.

Tour Highlights

Explore three iconic Northern Circuit parks
Tarangire elephant herds & baobabs
Serengeti plains and year-round predator sightings
Full Ngorongoro Crater tour with Big Five potential
Comfortable mid-range or luxury lodge options
Daily meals & professional guides
Perfect short safari for first-time travellers

Itinerary

Your safari begins with a morning pick-up from Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport. Drive to
Tarangire National Park, famed for its massive elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and
large concentrations of wildlife along the Tarangire River.
Enjoy a full-day game drive with sightings of lions, giraffes, wildebeest, zebras, buffalo, and
diverse birdlife. Tarangire is especially beautiful during the dry season when animals flock to
the river.
Overnight: Tarangire Safari Lodge / Marera Valley Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, drive through the Ngorongoro Highlands into the world-renowned Serengeti
National Park. Enjoy game viewing en route as the ecosystems shift from forests and
mountains to vast golden plains.
The Serengeti is home to:
- Large lion prides
- Cheetahs & leopards
- Elephants
- Hyenas & jackals
- Massive herds of zebras & wildebeest
- The world-famous Great Migration (seasonal)
Arrive at your tented camp or lodge for sunset and dinner under the African sky.
Overnight: Serengeti Serena Lodge / Sound of Silence Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Start your day with a sunrise safari—one of the best times to spot predators returning from a
night’s hunt.
After breakfast, continue game driving through the Serengeti as you travel toward the
Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Optional stop at Olduvai Gorge, one of the world’s most
important archaeological sites.
Arrive at your crater-rim lodge for breathtaking views overlooking one of Africa’s natural
wonders.
Overnight: Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge / Lions Paw Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Descend 600 meters into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, often called the Eden of Africa
due to its dense wildlife population.
Expect sightings of:
- Black rhinos
- Lions (including black-maned males)
- Hippos & buffalos
- Elephants
- Hyenas & jackals
- Flamingos & other water birds
Enjoy a picnic lunch at the hippo pool before ascending the crater walls and returning to
Arusha.