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4-Day Budget Group Safari: Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater

📅4 Days / 3 Nights
🦁Group Joining Safari
👥Private — 2 to 6 People
💰$880
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🌍 Safari Overview
4 Days / 3 Nights
Duration
Private — 2 to 6 People
Group Size
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Meals
June to October is the main dry-season window; January to February is another practical period for northern Tanzania.
Best Season
Group Joining Safari
Tour Style
Budget lodge
Accommodation

This 4-day Tanzania safari follows a defined route through Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. The sequence of parks and areas gives the itinerary its character, while the day-by-day plan sets the pace for drives, stops and overnight stays.

The daily plan moves through Arusha to Tarangire National Park, Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park, Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands and the remaining scheduled stops.

This is arranged as a joining-group departure. A local guide and safari vehicle manage the route, park entry procedures and daily driving schedule for the group.

Overnight stays use a mix of camping and lodge accommodation, with the exact properties confirmed in the accommodation section. Group size, meal arrangements and included services should be reviewed together because they affect the practical cost of the route.

Listed inclusions include All Park entrances & taxes, All Meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner),, soft drinks & water (bottled water 3 litres or more a day).

✨ Safari Highlights

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Serengeti game drives
Drive across the Serengeti plains with time set aside for wildlife viewing.
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Ngorongoro Crater
Descend into the crater for a concentrated wildlife drive and crater-floor views.
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Tarangire landscapes
Explore Tarangire’s river corridor, baobabs and elephant country.
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Camping nights
Stay at the campsites or tented camps specified for this package.

📋 Day-by-Day Itinerary

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Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
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  • After breakfast at your accommodation in Arusha, you will meet your driver-guide for a short safari briefing before departing for Tarangire National Park.
  • The park stretches along the Tarangire River and features rolling hills, acacia woodlands, giant baobab trees, and expansive swamps.
  • During the dry season, both the river and swamps attract large concentrations of wildlife, making this one of the best places in Tanzania to see elephants in large herds.
  • You may also encounter rare species such as the greater kudu, fringe-eared oryx, and ashy starlings, alongside giraffes, zebras, and buffaloes.
  • Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park, followed by an afternoon game drive until late evening.
  • Afterward, transfer to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
🏕️Ngedere Lodges & Camps - Budget lodge (1-2 hrs from Tarangire)
🍽️Lunch & Dinner (Breakfast not included)All drinks (except spirits/liquor)
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Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park
Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park
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  • After breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park, Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destination.
  • The journey takes you through scenic landscapes before opening into the vast, endless plains of the Serengeti.
  • Enjoy a game drive en route to your camp, with opportunities to spot the Big Five and a wide variety of other wildlife species.
  • After a picnic or hot lunch, continue your afternoon game drive, exploring the rich ecosystems of the central Serengeti.
  • In the evening, return to camp for dinner and overnight.
🏕️Matawi Serengeti Camp - Mid-range tented camp (Central Serengeti)
🍽️All meals includedAll drinks (except spirits/liquor)
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Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands
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  • After breakfast, begin your journey toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
  • Along the way, enjoy a game drive as you exit the Serengeti, offering more opportunities to spot wildlife.
  • Arrive at the Ngorongoro Crater rim area in the afternoon.
  • The surrounding highlands provide stunning views and a cooler climate.
  • Settle into your campsite for dinner and overnight, with the possibility of spotting wildlife even near the camp.
🏕️Budget camping (Ngorongoro Crater rim)
🍽️All meals includedAll drinks (except spirits/liquor)
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Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
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  • After breakfast, descend over 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive.
  • This remarkable ecosystem supports a dense concentration of wildlife, including elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, and predators such as lions and hyenas.
  • The crater is also one of the best places in Africa to spot the endangered black rhino.
  • You may also visit areas near Lake Magadi, where flamingos, hippos, and other water birds are often seen.
  • In the afternoon, ascend the crater and drive back to Arusha, marking the end of your safari.
🏕️No accommodation (End of tour)
🍽️Breakfast & Lunch (Dinner not included)All drinks (except spirits/liquor)

💰 Safari Pricing

Start dates Solo 2 people 3 people 4 people 5 people 6 people 7+ people
Lodging mix camping: $1,100 $960 $913 $880 $880 $860 Get Quote

All prices per person. Group discounts available. Contact us for custom pricing.

✅ What's Included

  • All Park entrances & taxes
  • All Meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner),
  • soft drinks & water (bottled water 3litres or more a day)
  • Transfer to & from the airport
  • Accommodation during safari
  • Transportation in a custom safari 4x4 with a viewing roof and guaranteed window seating
  • Safari vehicles have an inverter for charging batteries, communications radio, electric cooler, and filtered water
  • Flying Doctors insurance (AMREF) during the safari

❌ Not Included

  • Tips for guides, driver & cook
  • International and domestic flights
  • Tanzania Visa fee
  • Balloons In Serengeti ($600 per person )

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Which places are included in 4-Day Budget Group Safari: Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater?▾
The planned route includes Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. The day-by-day itinerary is the detailed reference for the order of travel, drives and activities.
How long does 4-Day Budget Group Safari: Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater take?▾
The itinerary is planned for 4 days and 3 nights. Arrival, departure and transfer timing should be checked against your flight schedule before confirmation.
When is the best time for 4-Day Budget Group Safari: Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater?▾
June to October is the main dry-season window; January to February is another practical period for northern Tanzania.
Where do guests stay on 4-Day Budget Group Safari: Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater?▾
The source itinerary names Ngedere Lodges & Camps - Budget lodge (1-2 hrs from Tarangire), Matawi Serengeti Camp - Mid-range tented camp (Central Serengeti), Budget camping (Ngorongoro Crater rim), No accommodation (End of tour). Where a property is not named, the exact lodge or camp should be confirmed with the safari team before booking.
What meals are included on 4-Day Budget Group Safari: Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater?▾
The source itinerary lists these meal arrangements where specified: Lunch & Dinner (Breakfast not included)All drinks (except spirits/liquor); All meals includedAll drinks (except spirits/liquor); Breakfast & Lunch (Dinner not included)All drinks (except spirits/liquor). Check each day and the final proposal for the confirmed inclusions.
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