How much driving is involved?

Several 3-6 hour transfers, broken up with game drives and scenic stops.

When is the best time for Serengeti migration?

December-July for Serengeti, with seasonal movement across the plains.

Ngorongoro Crater offers the best chance in northern Tanzania.

What is the accommodation like?

Comfortable mid-range lodges and tented camps, with upgrade options.

Is this trip suitable for children?

Yes, it's family-friendly with shorter drives than longer circuit safaris.

Can this itinerary be extended?

Yes. Add nights in Serengeti or combine with Zanzibar for a complete experience.

4-Day Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safari

Overview

Itinerary

What's Included

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Elephants, Migration & Big Five Encounters

This 4-day safari offers a perfect blend of diversity and depth. Begin among the baobabs and elephants of Tarangire, traverse the Serengeti’s legendary plains where the Great Migration moves seasonally, and descend into Ngorongoro Crater for one of the world’s most concentrated wildlife spectacles. Balanced between landscapes and wildlife, this itinerary is ideal for travelers seeking Tanzania’s quintessential safari experience in just under a week.

See Tarangire's elephants and iconic baobab trees

Explore Serengeti's vast plains and seasonal migration
Descend into Ngorongoro Crater, UNESCO World Heritage Site
Spot the Big Five in varied ecosystems
Guided by JoyTrekking's expert local team with community knowledge

Day One :

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Depart from Arusha and drive to Tarangire.
Game drive among baobabs and elephant herds.
Picnic lunch and further exploration in the afternoon.
Overnight at a lodge near Tarangire.

Comfort Hotel

Lunch + Dinner

Day Two :

Tarangire to Serengeti National Park

Drive through the Ngorongoro Highlands en route to Serengeti.
Afternoon game drive in the central Serengeti, famous for predators and plains game.
Overnight at Serengeti lodge/tented camp.

Tented Lodges

Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

Day Three :

Full Day Serengeti to Karatu

Morning and afternoon game drives in Serengeti.
Depending on the season, witness the Great Migration or focus on predators like lions, cheetahs, and leopards.
Picnic lunch.
Afternoon transfer to Karatu for overnight near Ngorongoro.

Comfort Hotel

Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

Day Four :

Ngorongoro Crater Safari to Arusha

Early descent into Ngorongoro Crater.
Game drive through forests, grasslands, and wetlands with chances to see lions, elephants, buffalo, and rhinos.
Picnic lunch by hippo pools.
Afternoon ascent and return to Arusha by evening.

Breakfast + Lunch