4-Day Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safari

4 Days Safaris in Tanzania

starts from$1100Per Person

About the 4-Day Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safari

This 4-day safari gives you a chance to witness amazing animals and sleep in very good accommodation. Serengeti Smile will immerse you in the unspoiled nature of real Africa. You will see wild animals up close and take photos of the wonderful landscapes of Tanzania. All this with the assistance of a tour operator based in Arusha. This tour include full board, a personal English-speaking guide, and private use of a 4x4 Jeep (mineral water, power sockets, and binoculars included).

Embark on a thrilling 4-day safari with Kilima Go Trekking, exploring two of Tanzania’s most iconic destinations. Spend the first two days in Serengeti National Park, home to the legendary Great Migration and abundant wildlife, including lions, elephants, cheetahs, and zebras. Enjoy game drives across its vast plains, where you’ll experience the Serengeti's incredible biodiversity. On the final day, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage site, to witness an extraordinary concentration of wildlife, including the rare black rhino, in a dramatic natural setting. This compact yet enriching safari promises memorable encounters with Tanzania's most treasured landscapes and wildlife.

This tour will lead you to two of Africa's major parks: Serengeti and Ngorongoro. You’ll have the chance to camp inside the park, bringing you closer to nature. Our talented chefs will prepare delicious three-course meals for you to enjoy during your stay.

Day-by-Day Itinerary: 4-Day Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safari

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Day 1 - Arusha


Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport, we will pick you up and take you to Karibu Heritage House. Depending on your arrival time, you may also have the opportunity to explore Arusha city with a tour, which could include visits to the famous art gallery, the Cultural Heritage Centre, the local market, and the Maasai market.

Serengeti is well-known for its great migrating herds of zebra, antelope, and wildebeest. Be ready to see resident predators: leopard, cheetah, and lion, fulfilling their role in the circle of life.

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Day 2 - Arusha to Serengeti National Park


Following breakfast, your journey to Serengeti will begin at 7:30am. You'll travel along a lengthy and somewhat bumpy road, providing you with a fascinating en-route game drive. This route will lead you through the crater highlands, eventually opening up to the vast Serengeti plains.

The drive typically takes about six to seven hours. Should the weather be clear, you'll make a brief stop at the crater viewpoint past the Ngorongoro gate. Here, you can take a quick 10-minute break to marvel at the Ngorongoro Crater from above before you continue your journey to Serengeti.

You'll take a break for a hot lunch at the Serengeti Naabi Hill gate, and then proceed to check in at the park for an afternoon game drive. As the sun sets, you'll make your way to your campsite for dinner and your overnight stay.

NB: You'll have the opportunity to visit a Maasai village at no extra cost. However, it's become a more commercial experience in recent years, causing most guests to opt out.

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Day 3 - Serengeti to Ngorongoro


You will leave the campsite at approximately 6:00am with your packed breakfast for a sunrise game drive, a time when animals are most active. You'll have a breakfast picnic in the bush and then continue your game drive before returning to the camp for a hot lunch. Afterward, you'll load up the vehicle, depart from the camp, and continue to Ngorongoro, where you will have dinner and spend the night at Ngorongoro Simba Campsite.

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Day 4 - Ngorongoro Crater


You'll start your day by getting into the safari vehicle at 6:00am and heading down to the crater with a packed breakfast in hand. This unique place is home to a wide variety of East African wildlife, including the rare black rhino. If you're lucky, you might spot one. The crater is quite large, about 260 square kilometres in size and with a diameter of approximately 20 kilometres, so you'll spend around five to six hours exploring it.

After your exploration, you'll return to the campsite for a hot lunch. Following that, you'll begin your journey back to Arusha, with an expected arrival time of around 5-6:00pm. You can also opt to be dropped off at either Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport.

Meal & Drinks


- All Meals included (Except Day 1)
- All Drinks Except Non - Alcoholic Drinks

Accommodation

- Karibu Heritage House (Arusha)
- Budget camping Inside Serengeti National Park (Day 2)
- Budget camping Inside Ngorongoro Crater (Day 3)
- End of Tour (Day 4)

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Safari Prices 2026/2027

Budget Camping
$1100
per person
  • ✓ Public campsites or basic tented camps
  • ✓ Shared ablution facilities
  • ✓ Camp meals cooked in field
  • ✓ Same parks, guide & vehicle
⭐ Mid-Range Lodge
$1540
per person
  • ✓ Comfortable lodge rooms or en-suite tents
  • ✓ Private bathrooms, hot showers
  • ✓ Restaurant meals and bar service
  • ✓ Wi-Fi at lodge (where available)
Luxury Camp
$2310+
per person
  • ✓ Upmarket tented camps or lodges
  • ✓ Private deck, premium service
  • ✓ Full board dining, bush breakfasts
  • ✓ Private game drives available

All prices include park fees, private 4×4 vehicle, English-speaking guide, and meals during safari.
Contact us for a personalised quote based on your exact dates and group size.

What's Included in This Package

Professional English-Speaking Guide
Knowledgeable and experienced guide who will lead the game drive and provide information about the wildlife and park.

Park Entry Fees
All Park entry and concession fees are included.

Packed Lunch
A delicious packed lunch to enjoy during your safari, served at one of the park’s scenic picnic spots.

Bottled Water
Complimentary bottled water will be provided throughout the day to keep you hydrated.

Game Drives
Multiple game drives within Park for wildlife viewing.

Pick-Up and Drop-Off
Hotel pick-up and drop-off from Arusha or Dar es Salaam (or nearby accommodation).

Government Taxes and Levies
All applicable government taxes and park fees.

What's Not Included

International Flights
Flights to and from Tanzania are not included in the package.

Personal Expenses
Any personal expenses such as souvenirs, laundry, and additional snacks.

Tips and Gratuities
Tips for your guide, driver, and other service providers are not included.

Travel Insurance
We recommend travelers have personal travel insurance; this is not covered in the package.

Alcoholic Beverages
Any alcoholic drinks during the trip are at the traveler’s own expense.

Visas and Entry Fees
Visa fees for entering Tanzania or any associated fees are not part of the package.

Accommodation Options

Accommodation is confirmed based on your chosen budget tier. Properties below are representative examples — we'll confirm exact lodges and camps when quoting based on availability and season.

Budget Camping

Public campsites inside the parks, or basic permanent tented camps nearby. Same access to the parks and wildlife as mid-range and luxury — the difference is where you sleep.

Mid-Range Lodges & Tented Camps

Comfortable lodge rooms or well-appointed en-suite tented camps with private bathrooms, restaurant meals, and wifi where available. Good balance of comfort and value.

Luxury Tented Camps

Upmarket tented camps and lodges with private decks, premium furnishings, and full-service dining. Some properties offer private game drives and exclusive access to concession areas.

Why Choose This 4 Day Tour

Ngorongoro Crater

Descend into the world’s largest inactive volcanic caldera, a UNESCO World Heritage site, renowned for its stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife.

Big Five Sightings

Get the chance to see the renowned Big Five: lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, and possibly the elusive rhino.

Cultural Interaction

Optionally visit a Maasai village to experience the rich culture and traditions of the Maasai people, who coexist with the wildlife in the region.

Game Drives in Serengeti Plain

Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives across the vast savannah, where you'll spot iconic wildlife such as lions, elephants, giraffes, and more.

Seronera Valley

Visit a prime area of the park for predator sightings, including lions, cheetahs, and leopards, often found along the Seronera River.

Scenic Picnic Lunch

Enjoy a delicious packed lunch in a scenic spot within the park, surrounded by the beauty of nature.

Frequently Asked Questions

Park entrance fees, a private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof, an English-speaking driver-guide, accommodation for the nights specified, and all meals during the safari. Excluded: international flights, Tanzania visa, travel insurance, tips, and personal expenses.

Most international travelers fly into Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), which is about 50km from Arusha. We can arrange airport pickup. You can also fly into Julius Nyerere International in Dar es Salaam and connect to Arusha via domestic flight or overland.

Yes. If you want to swap a park, add a day, change accommodation level (budget camping to luxury lodge), or combine this trip with a Kilimanjaro climb or Zanzibar extension, we can adjust the itinerary and price accordingly.

Neutral-colored clothing (khaki, olive, beige — avoid blue or black which attract tsetse flies), a light fleece or jacket for early morning drives, a sun hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, a camera, and any prescription medications. Binoculars are provided in the vehicle.

June–October (dry season) is generally best for wildlife viewing as animals concentrate near water. January–March is excellent for the calving season in the Serengeti. The green season (November–December, April–May) has lush scenery, fewer tourists, and lower prices.

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