Cape buffalo on a Tanzania wildlife safari

4-Day Safari

4-Day Wildlife Safari Journey

Duration4 Days
RegionNorthern Circuit
Trip TypeSafari
StaysCamp / lodge · 3 nights

Overview

Four days built around the sightings people ask for most — elephant herds moving across open plains and resident lion prides holding territory near the main circuit parks. There's also more breathing room than the 3-day version, with a full extra day of game viewing.

Day by day

Day01

Arusha to Tarangire

Morning departure from Arusha, arriving at Tarangire National Park for an afternoon game drive among its elephant herds and baobab trees.

Day02

Tarangire to Serengeti

Morning game drive before continuing on to the Serengeti, with wildlife viewing along the way as the landscape opens into the plains.

Day03

Full Day in the Serengeti

A full day tracking resident lion prides and other predators across the plains, with stops at scenic viewpoints along the way.

Day04

Ngorongoro Crater & Return to Arusha

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a final morning game drive, then climb back out and drive back to Arusha.

What's included

Included

  • Private vehicle with driver-guide
  • All park entrance fees
  • Camping/lodge accommodation (3 nights)
  • All meals during the safari
  • Bottled drinking water in vehicle

Not included

  • International flights
  • Tanzania visa fees
  • Tips for guide and camp staff
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses

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