Combined Parks
4 Days / 3 Nights
easy
4-Day Ngorongoro & Tarangire Safari | Big Five & Elephant Herds
Experience the best of Tanzania on a 4-day safari to Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire National Park. See the Big Five, massive elephant herds, and the world's densest wildlife concentration. Affordable safari with expert guides and comfortable camping.
4 Days
Max 12 People
5.00 Rating
Arusha, Tanzania
Starting from
$700
per person
Budget: $700
Standard: $850
Luxury: $2,400
Overview
4-Day Ngorongoro & Tarangire Safari
Discover two of Tanzania's most spectacular parks on this 4-day Ngorongoro and Tarangire safari. Experience the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater - home to the densest concentration of wildlife in Africa - and Tarangire National Park - famous for its massive elephant herds and ancient baobab trees.
Why Choose This Safari?
- ✓Two Iconic Parks: Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire in one trip
- ✓Big Five Safari: Best chances to see lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino
- ✓Elephant Paradise: Tarangire has the largest elephant herds in northern Tanzania
- ✓Ngorongoro Crater: UNESCO World Heritage Site with 25,000+ animals
- ✓Baobab Trees: Ancient trees over 1,000 years old in Tarangire
- ✓Affordable: Best value 4-day safari in Tanzania
- ✓Expert Guides: Professional guides with deep knowledge of wildlife
- ✓Comfortable Camping: Quality camping equipment and delicious meals
The Perfect Combination
This 4-day safari combines two very different but equally spectacular parks. Tarangire offers wide-open landscapes with massive elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. Ngorongoro Crater offers an intimate wildlife experience in a volcanic caldera with the densest concentration of animals in Africa.
Together, they provide a comprehensive Tanzania safari experience in just 4 days - perfect for travelers with limited time who want to see the best of what Tanzania has to offer.
4 Days
Duration
Max 12
Group Size
Arusha, Tanzania
Start Point
easy
Difficulty
Day by Day
4 days of unforgettable adventure
D1
Day 1 of 4
Arusha to Tarangire - Elephant Kingdom
Your safari begins with a morning pickup from your Arusha hotel. Drive south to Tarangire National Park, approximately 2 hours through the beautiful Tanzanian countryside.
Tarangire is famous for its massive elephant herds - some of the largest in Africa. The park is home to over 3,000 elephants, and huge herds gather along the Tarangire River during the dry season. Watch families of elephants bathing, playing, and interacting in their natural habitat.
The landscape is stunning - ancient baobab trees dot the savanna, some over 1,000 years old. These magnificent trees provide shelter for leopards and nesting sites for birds.
Afternoon game drive along the Tarangire River. Spot lions, giraffes, zebras, and over 500 bird species. Arrive at your campsite as the sun sets. Dinner under the African stars.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Budget Campsite near Tarangire
D2
Day 2 of 4
Tarangire to Ngorongoro - Crater Views
Morning game drive in Tarangire as you exit the park. Search for any wildlife you may have missed yesterday. The early morning light is perfect for photography.
Drive north towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The landscape changes as you ascend the Great Rift Valley escarpment. Stop at viewpoints along the way for photos.
Arrive at the Ngorongoro Crater rim in the afternoon. Your first view of the crater is breathtaking - the world's largest intact volcanic caldera stretches 20 kilometers across.
Set up camp on the crater rim with stunning views. Enjoy dinner overlooking the crater as the sun sets. The stars above Ngorongoro are spectacular.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Campsite on Ngorongoro Crater Rim
D3
Day 3 of 4
Ngorongoro Crater - Big Five Safari
Wake up early for the highlight of your safari - a full day game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater.
Descend 600 meters into the crater floor. The Ngorongoro Crater is home to approximately 25,000 large animals, making it one of the most densely populated wildlife areas on Earth.
Wildlife to spot:
- The Big Five: Lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and black rhino
- Lion prides: One of the highest densities of lions in Africa
- Black rhinos: One of the best places in Tanzania to see these rare animals
- Flamingos: Thousands gather at the alkaline Magadi Lake
- Hippos: Watch them wallow in the crater swamps
- Hyenas, jackals, and other predators
- Zebras, wildebeest, and gazelles
Enjoy a picnic lunch at the famous Hippo Pool. Continue your game drive across the crater floor.
Ascend the crater wall as the sun sets. Return to your campsite for dinner with crater views.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Campsite on Ngorongoro Crater Rim
D4
Day 4 of 4
Ngorongoro to Arusha - Farewell Safari
Optional early morning game drive in the crater (additional cost). The early morning light is spectacular, and predators are more active in the cool morning hours.
Return to camp for breakfast with crater views. Pack up and begin your journey back to Arusha.
Drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, stopping at viewpoints along the crater rim for final photos.
Optional stop at Olduvai Gorge - the Cradle of Mankind where early human fossils were discovered (additional entry fee).
Continue through the Great Rift Valley with stunning views. Arrive in Arusha in the late afternoon. Farewell lunch at a local restaurant. Transfer to your hotel or the airport.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
N/A - Return to Arusha
What's Included
Included
Tarangire National Park entry fees
Ngorongoro Conservation Area entry fees
Ngorongoro Crater service fee
Professional English-speaking safari guide
4x4 safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Camping equipment and sleeping bags
Cook and camp assistant
Drinking water throughout safari
Hotel pickup and dropoff in Arusha
Not Included
International flights
Tanzania visa fees
Travel insurance
Tips for guide and camp staff
Personal expenses and souvenirs
Alcoholic beverages
Olduvai Gorge museum entry ($35)
Optional sunrise crater drive ($100)
Guest Reviews
"Ngorongoro Crater was breathtaking. Combined with Tarangire, this was the perfect 4-day safari."
S
Sophie Laurent
France
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