4-Day Ultimate Safari: Best of Tanzania’s wildlife

Day 2: Serengeti National Park – The Iconic African Wilderness

Today, your expert driver-guide will escort you to the legendary Serengeti National Park, widely regarded as one of the world’s premier wildlife sanctuaries.

Known as “Serengit” by the Maasai, meaning “endless plains,” the Serengeti is a vast ecosystem teeming with incredible biodiversity. It is home to hundreds of lions, cheetahs, leopards, giraffes, elephants, buffalo, and millions of wildebeests, alongside thousands of zebras, gazelles, and a spectacular variety of bird species.

The park is globally renowned for the Great Migration, where over a million wildebeests and thousands of zebras traverse the plains in one of nature’s most extraordinary spectacles.

Today’s game drive offers you the chance to witness this breathtaking wilderness firsthand spotting predators on the hunt, observing social animal behaviors, and immersing yourself in the iconic African safari experience.

As the sun sets over the vast plains, you will be transferred to your pre-booked camp, where a warm shower, delicious dinner, and restful overnight await you.

Overnight: Serengeti Kati Kati

Meals plan: Full board

Day 3: Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater

Waking up in the Serengeti is truly magical surrounded by the symphony of birdsong and the distant calls of wildlife, you’ll experience the authentic sounds of Africa’s wilderness at dawn.

Today, you’ll embark on a full-day game drive across the iconic Serengeti plains, where abundant wildlife roams freely and every moment holds the promise of a remarkable encounter.

For an extraordinary experience, you have the option to start your day with a hot air balloon safari. Floating silently over the vast landscape at sunrise, you’ll witness thousands of animals from a breathtaking aerial perspective, followed by a celebratory champagne breakfast in the bush. This unique adventure must be booked in advance and offers a truly unforgettable way to explore the Serengeti.

Alternatively, your traditional safari vehicle will take you on an immersive game drive, with expert guidance to track and observe the park’s diverse wildlife throughout the day.

In the late afternoon, you’ll journey to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where a warm shower, delicious dinner, and comfortable overnight stay await you, setting the stage for the next day’s exploration.

Overnight: Tloma Lodge

Meal plan: Full board

Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater – The Eighth Wonder of the World

After breakfast, you’ll embark on a thrilling safari into the famed Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Following park registration, you will descend into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater often celebrated as the Eighth Wonder of the World.

This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a unique and pristine biosphere, virtually unchanged for millennia. Enclosed by towering volcanic walls, the crater floor spans a diverse landscape of grasslands, lakes, and forests, home to approximately 25,000 large mammals.

During your immersive game drive, expect to encounter remarkable wildlife including the elusive black rhinoceros, stealthy leopards, magnificent black-maned lions, and vibrant flocks of flamingos by the crater’s lakes.

A picnic lunch will be served amidst this spectacular natural setting, allowing you to soak in the beauty and tranquility of the environment.

In the afternoon, you will be transferred back to Arusha, with options for onward transfer to the airport, marking the conclusion of your unforgettable East African safari experience.

Overnight: N/A

Meals plan: Half board

Included

• Park fees (For non-residents)
• All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
• All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
• A professional driver/guide
• All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
• All Taxes/VAT
• Roundtrip airport transfer
• Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
• Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Excluded

• International flights (From/to home)
• Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
• Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
• Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
• Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees