4-Day Tarangire Serengeti Ngorongoro Crater Budget Tour

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arusha to Tarangire National Park Game Drive

Distance: 40km to 50km
Non-game viewing time: 2 hours

We will pick you up from your hotel, and after introductions with your guide, chef, and fellow travelers, you will embark on a 2-hour drive to Tarangire National Park. This park is renowned for its diverse landscapes, featuring ancient baobab trees and the highest concentration of elephants in the country. It offers a rare opportunity to witness the social interactions of elephant families up close.

Our game drive will follow reported animal sightings, increasing the chances of spotting wildlife. While lions, cheetahs, and leopards can be elusive, giraffes, wildebeest, and zebras are abundant throughout the park.

Later, you will stop at the Tarangire River picnic site, where you can enjoy lunch while taking in stunning views of the river and the surrounding wildlife. Be mindful of playful monkeys and baboons that may attempt to sneak a bite, but rest assured, they are harmless.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park

Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)

High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Near Tarangire NP

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Karatu to Central Serengeti National Park Game Drive

Distance: 145km
Non-game viewing time: 3 to 4 hours

After breakfast, you'll set off for Serengeti National Park, traveling through the picturesque highlands of Karatu and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. As you leave the highlands behind, you'll descend into the heart of untamed Africa—Serengeti National Park—where vast, endless plains stretch as far as the eye can see.

Your journey takes you to the park’s central region, the Seronera area, which is renowned for its rich wildlife diversity. This area is nourished by the Seronera River, a vital water source that attracts a wide variety of animals, making it one of the most wildlife-abundant regions in the park.

You will arrive in time for lunch, followed by an exciting afternoon game drive through the Serengeti, offering incredible opportunities to witness its iconic wildlife.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)

High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Highlands

Distance: 145km
Non-game viewing time: 2 to 4 hours

Location: Seronera, Serengeti National Park

You will begin the day with an early breakfast, followed by a morning game drive, maximizing your chances of spotting a variety of wildlife. The drive will continue until the afternoon, when you will return to camp for lunch and to pack up.

As you make your way out of the Serengeti, you will continue your game drive en route to Simba Campsite, located near the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, approximately a 2-hour drive away.

Note: Wildlife sightings are possible even within the campsite.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive to Arusha

Distance: 210km
Non-game viewing time: 3 to 4 hours

After breakfast, you'll begin your descent of over 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater for an exciting wildlife viewing experience. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area, sustained by a constant water supply and abundant vegetation, is home to a diverse range of animals, including wildebeest, zebras, buffalo, elands, warthogs, hippos, and the impressive African elephants.

One of the highlights of this stunning area is its high predator population, with lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs, and the elusive leopard often making an appearance, though spotting the latter can require a keen eye. You will also visit Lake Magadi, a large, shallow alkaline lake in the southwestern part of the crater, a key feature of the landscape. The lake is typically home to a large number of hippos, flamingos, and various other water birds.

In the late afternoon, we will transfer you to Arusha, where we will drop you off at your preferred hotel.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

Show more

ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.