4 Days Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater - 4 day

Tarangire National Park, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater are three of the most popular and iconic national parks in Tanzania, known for their incredible wildlife and breathtaking landscapes. If you’re planning a 4-day trip to these parks, this itinerary helps you plan your trip to Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater

Day 1: Tarangire National Park
Take a morning game drive at Tarangire National Park, which is well-known for its elephant population as well as other species like antelopes, buffalo, and giraffes. In the afternoon head back to your lodge for lunch and relaxation, with options ranging from affordable to opulent. Continue your game drive in the evening to see the park's bird species, cheetahs, and leopards.
Day 2: Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park, one of the most famous wildlife reserves in Africa. The drive takes about 4-5 hours, depending on the route you take. Upon arrival at Serengeti National Park, take an afternoon game drive to explore the park's vast plains and diverse wildlife, including the Big Five. Be prepared for the iconic wildebeest and zebra migration during the dry season. Enjoy a breathtaking sunset at the Serengeti Hills.
Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, depart for Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest intact caldera and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The drive takes about 2-3 hours, depending on the route you take. Take a morning game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater to witness the crater's varied fauna and sheer cliffs. With a variety of lodges and campsites available, have lunch along the rim. Explore the crater in the afternoon to see rare species, such as hyenas and endangered black rhinos.
Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater and Departure
After breakfast, you will next have a quick wildlife drive in the Ngorongoro Crater following a picnic lunch, and in the late afternoon, you’ll depart for your next destination, or return to Arusha for your onward journey.