4 Days Private Safari to Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro
Discover Tanzania's iconic northern circuit on this comprehensive 4-day private safari featuring Tarangire's elephant herds, Serengeti's endless plains, and Ngorongoro's crater wildlife. Perfect for travelers wanting diverse ecosystems and maximum wildlife encounters.
This private midrange safari can be upgraded to luxury accommodations upon request. Enjoy exclusive vehicle use and personalized attention from your professional guide throughout your journey.
Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Your private safari begins with morning pickup from your Arusha hotel or airport. After a briefing with your guide, we depart for Tarangire National Park, known for its massive elephant herds and ancient baobab trees.
Enjoy full day game drives spotting lions, zebras, giraffes and numerous bird species. Picnic lunch at a scenic viewpoint overlooking the Tarangire River where wildlife congregates during dry season.
As the sun sets, we drive to our midrange lodge or tented camp near Karatu for dinner and overnight, with options to upgrade to luxury accommodations.
Day 2: Karatu to Central Serengeti
After breakfast, we journey to the legendary Serengeti National Park, passing through Ngorongoro Conservation Area with possible wildlife sightings en route.
Enter Serengeti at Naabi Hill Gate for picnic lunch before afternoon game drives in Central Serengeti. This area is rich with resident wildlife year-round including the Big Cats. Your private guide will track recent wildlife movements for optimal sightings.
As sunset paints the savannah golden, we head to our selected midrange lodge or tented camp in Central Serengeti, with luxury upgrade options available.
Day 3: Full Day Serengeti Safari to Ngorongoro
Morning game drives in Serengeti when predators are most active. Your guide will take you to prime wildlife viewing areas based on current animal movements - from kopjes where lions lounge to riverine forests hiding leopards.
Enjoy picnic lunch in the bush before beginning our afternoon drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Arrive at our crater rim lodge in time for sunset views over the caldera, with accommodation options ranging from midrange to luxury.
Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater Tour - Return to Arusha
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater at dawn for spectacular wildlife viewing. This UNESCO World Heritage Site hosts about 25,000 large animals including all the Big Five.
Morning game drives offer excellent chances to see endangered black rhinos and large predator populations. Breakfast at Ngoitokitok picnic site near a hippo pool before continuing crater exploration.
After lunch, ascend the crater walls and drive back to Arusha, arriving by late afternoon for drop-off at your hotel or airport, concluding your unforgettable northern circuit safari.