- Trip Outline
- Trip Includes
- Trip Excludes
- Booking
Trip Overview
Perfect for travelers short on time but hungry for epic wildlife encounters, this 4-day safari packs Tanzania’s greatest hits into one unforgettable journey.
Itineraries
Day 1
Arrival in Arusha-Overnight in Arusha
Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), where you will be greeted by your friendly driver-guide.
Transfer to your hotel in Arusha for check-in. Relax and enjoy the evening at leisure, preparing for your exciting safari adventure.
Overnight in Arusha at a comfortable hotel or lodge.
Day 2
Game Drive in Tarangire – Overnight in Karatu
Morning:
After breakfast, your guide will pick you up and drive to Tarangire National Park (approx. 2.5 to 3 hours by road).
Afternoon:
Arrive in Tarangire and begin your game drive. Tarangire is famous for its large herds of elephants and its unique baobab trees. You will likely see many elephants, giraffes, zebras, and a wide variety of birds.
Stop for a picnic lunch in the park or enjoy lunch at a lodge within the park. Transfer to small Town Karatu about 1:30 hrs drive.
Evening:
After transfer-drive, check in to your lodge or camp for dinner. Spend the evening relaxing and enjoying the peaceful atmosphere your beautiful, crafted room in Karatu. Overnight stay in Karatu.
Day 3
Safari to Serengeti National Park
Morning:
After an early breakfast, check out and drive to the Ngorongoro Crater (approx. 1:30 hours by road).
Upon arrival, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the most biodiverse places on Earth and a UNESCO World Heritage site. The crater floor is home to a variety of wildlife, including the Big Five: lions, elephants, buffaloes, rhinos, and leopards.
Your game drive in the crater will take you through diverse landscapes, including Lake Magadi, which often hosts flamingos and other bird species.
Afternoon:
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the crater or at a designated picnic spot near the crater rim.
Continue your game drive after lunch, exploring more of the crater floor to spot additional wildlife.
Late Afternoon:
After ascending from the crater, drive to Karatu (approximately 30 minutes). Karatu is a town on the crater’s edge, often used as a base for visitors going to Ngorongoro. Check into your lodge in Karatu.
Evening:
Enjoy dinner at your lodge and relax after an exciting day of game drives.
Overnight stay in Karatu.
Day 4
Departure to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
Morning:
After breakfast, check out of your lodge and drive back to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)(approximately 2.5 to 3 hours from Karatu).
Afternoon:
Arrive at JRO in time for your flight. If you have some extra time before departure, you can stop in Arusha for a final coffee or souvenir shopping.
- All park entrance fees
- Accommodations (lodge or camp)
- All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
- Expert driver-guide
- 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof for game viewing
- Water during game drives
- Transfers to and from Kilimanjaro International Airport
- All game drives in Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Tarangire
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Alcoholic drinks and personal items
- Tips for guides and lodge staff
- Any additional activities outside the planned itinerary (e.g., hot air balloon ride in Serengeti)
