4-Day Discover the Best of Tanzania National Parks

• Length4 days · 3 nights
• GroupPrivate
• StayCampsites in the parks
• Getting aroundPop-up-roof Land Cruiser
• Starts and endsArusha → Arusha
• Best monthsJul – Sep

1. StartArusha
2. Tarangire
3. Serengeti
4. Ngorongoro Crater
5. EndArusha

1. Day1Tarangire Day 1 · TarangireArusha to Tarangire National Park After breakfast at your accommodation in Arusha, our driver-guide will meet you for a brief orientation before heading to Tarangire National Park for…Lunch & dinner, (Breakfast not included), All drinks, (Except for spirits/liquor)Karatu Safari Camp Lodge Read the full dayShow less

   After breakfast at your accommodation in Arusha, our driver-guide will meet you for a brief orientation before heading to Tarangire National Park for a game drive. The park, which follows the Tarangire River, is characterized by low-lying hills on the Great Rift Valley floor. Its natural vegetation consists mainly of acacia woodland and giant African baobab trees, with extensive swamp areas in the south. During Tanzania's dry season, the river and swamps attract a plethora of wildlife. Tarangire National Park is renowned for having some of the largest elephant herds in Africa and is home to 3 rare species: the greater kudu, the fringed-eared oryx, and the ashy starling. You'll enjoy a picnic lunch and continue the game drive until late evening. Afterwards, you'll drive to the Karatu Safari Camp for an overnight stay.

   TonightKaratu Safari Camp LodgeLunch & dinner, (Breakfast not included), All drinks, (Except for spirits/liquor)
2. Day2Serengeti Day 2 · SerengetiMto wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park The entire day is devoted to game viewing in the Serengeti. After breakfast, we will transport you to Serengeti National Park, Tanzania's…All meals included, All drinks, (Except for spirits/liquor)Land of Nature Camp Read the full dayShow less

   The entire day is devoted to game viewing in the Serengeti. After breakfast, we will transport you to Serengeti National Park, Tanzania's third-largest national park. The Serengeti is famous for hosting the "Big Five" and a wide range of other wildlife. We'll embark on a morning game drive, giving you the chance to observe the park's diverse animals until lunchtime. After lunch, you'll continue with another game drive before returning to the camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

   TonightLand of Nature CampAll meals included, All drinks, (Except for spirits/liquor)
3. Day3Serengeti Day 3 · Ngorongoro Crater · SerengetiSerengeti National Park On this day, you will descend over 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater to observe wildlife. With a year-round supply of water and fodder, the…All meals included, All drinks, (Except for spirits/liquor)Karatu Safari Camp Lodge Read the full dayShow less

   On this day, you will descend over 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater to observe wildlife. With a year-round supply of water and fodder, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area is home to a wide variety of animals, including herds of wildebeests, zebras, buffaloes, elands, warthogs, hippos, and giant African elephants. The park is also known for its dense population of predators, such as lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs, and the elusive leopards, which often require a trained eye to spot. Additionally, you can usually see large numbers of flamingos, hippos, and other waterbirds here. In the late afternoon, you'll transfer to the campsite for an overnight stay.

   TonightKaratu Safari Camp LodgeAll meals included, All drinks, (Except for spirits/liquor)
4. Day4Ngorongoro Crater Day 4 · Ngorongoro CraterNgorongoro Crater to Arusha The Ngorongoro Conservation Area, located in northern Tanzania, is renowned for the expansive Ngorongoro Crater and its "Big Five" animals:…Breakfast & lunch, (Dinner not included), All drinks, (Except for spirits/liquor) Read the full dayShow less

   The Ngorongoro Conservation Area, located in northern Tanzania, is renowned for the expansive Ngorongoro Crater and its "Big Five" animals: elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo, and rhino. Vast herds of wildebeests and zebras migrate across its plains annually. Livestock belonging to the semi-nomadic Maasai community graze alongside the wildlife. The Olduvai Gorge within the area is famous for hominin fossils that date back millions of years. In the afternoon, you'll depart from the national park and travel back to Arusha.

Want a different order, an extra night or another lodge? Every day here can change. Ask us to adjust it

• Night 1

  Campsite · Tarangire

  Karatu Safari Camp Lodge

  Tents at a public campsite · Shared toilets and showers · Your camp cook prepares meals

  1 night

  Ask about it
• Night 2

  Campsite · Serengeti

  Land of Nature Camp

  Tents at a public campsite · Shared toilets and showers · Your camp cook prepares meals

  1 night

  Ask about it
• Night 3

  Campsite · Serengeti

  Karatu Safari Camp Lodge

  Tents at a public campsite · Shared toilets and showers · Your camp cook prepares meals

  1 night

  Ask about it

Public campsites inside the parks have shared toilets and showers. Your cook sets up a dining tent and cooks every meal.

• Per person, sharing. The vehicle and guide cost the same for two or six, so bigger groups pay less each.
• Children under 15 pay less, and solo travellers pay a supplement. We include both in your quote.
• Deposit to confirm: 20% for camping safaris, 40% for lodge safaris.