Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire 4 Days Safari
Overview
4 days safari is a short safari but covers the best parks in Tanzania. Clients will likely see the big 5. Considering that the parks are strategically closely located and the fact that each park has its uniqueness, clients will leave with lifetime experience. This is designed for budget clients. Come and gather memories.
Inclusions
- 3x Breakfast
- 3x Dinner
- 4x Lunch
- Accommodation included: 3 nights
What to expect
Itinerary
Day 1: Tarangire National Park.
Stop At: Tarangire National Park, Tarangire National Park, Arusha Region
After breakfast you will be picked up from your hotel/accommodation location in Arusha at exactly 9am for a 1hour drive to Tarangire National Park. This park is often referred to as “home of elephants” you have a great chance to spot elephants in large groups gathering around the Tarangire River. Other animals to be spotted include leopards, lions, giraffes and even tree climbing pythons..Later we will go to the camp for dinner and overnight.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Heaven Nature camp.Located at the lake Manyara rift valley rim.We stay in Tents with beds.
Day 2: Serengeti National Park
Stop At: Serengeti National Park, Serengeti National Park
After breakfast we head towards the Serengeti National Park, via the beautiful high lying farmland of Karatu and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Leaving the highlands behind, we descend into the heart of wild Africa – the Serengeti National Park – with its endless plains, rolling into the distance as far as the eye can see. We head to the central park area, known as the Seronera area, one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park, featuring the Seronera River, which provides a valuable water source to this area and therefore attracts wildlife well representative of most of the Serengeti’s species.
We arrive in time for lunch and enjoy an afternoon game drive in the Serengeti national park.
Dinner and overnight in the Nguchiro camp
Duration: 9 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Camp with our tents in Nguchiro public camp.Washrooms ,water and security guaranteed.Wild night under the stars.
Day 3: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Simba camp
Stop At: Serengeti National Park, Serengeti National Park
Wake up so early in the morning and join an early morning game drive. You will then return to the camp at 11.30am for brunch lunch before heading out for a game drive within the park. The seronera region will give you a chance to view the wildebeests and the zebras within close proximity of these lions and the predators like the cheetahs and the leopards. Have lunch and after continue your journey to the Ngorongoro Simba camp for dinner and overnight. Here, you will enjoy views of the collapsed volcano which 600m long.
Duration: 10 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: 2500m (elv) Simba camp.Its windy and cold.Bring warm jacket.Electricity, warm, shower and security guaranteed.
Day 4: Ngorongoro crater
Stop At: Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Arusha Region
is imperative that we have an early departure from the campsite as this is the best time spot game in the Ngorongoro Crater. We will enjoy a delicious picnic lunch inside the crater. Millions of years ago the crater was a massive volcano and specialists recon that it would have been taller than Mount Kilimanjaro. The lofty composition of the crater encourages the animals remain within the walls. This is advantageous for someone who aspires to spot each representative of ‘the big five. Other enticing species include zebra, hippo, wildebeest and hyenas. The blooming fauna and flora within the crater is simply remarkable and undoubtedly the reason the Ngorongoro Crater is ‘Africa’s Garden of Eden’. Storks, geese and flamingos are always close to the Soda Lake. Your guide will use his impressive skills to locate hidden animals. Your game drive will come to an end in the late afternoon and we will proceed to Moshi. Arrangements for transportation to the airport can be discussed.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
Day 1: Tarangire National Park.
Stop At: Tarangire National Park, Tarangire National Park, Arusha Region
After breakfast you will be picked up from your hotel/accommodation location in Arusha at exactly 9am for a 1hour drive to Tarangire National Park. This park is often referred to as “home of elephants” you have a great chance to spot elephants in large groups gathering around the Tarangire River. Other animals to be spotted include leopards, lions, giraffes and even tree climbing pythons..Later we will go to the camp for dinner and overnight.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
•
•
Accommodation included: Heaven Nature camp.Located at the lake Manyara rift valley rim.We stay in Tents with beds.
Day 2: Serengeti National Park
Stop At: Serengeti National Park, Serengeti National Park
After breakfast we head towards the Serengeti National Park, via the beautiful high lying farmland of Karatu and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Leaving the highlands behind, we descend into the heart of wild Africa – the Serengeti National Park – with its endless plains, rolling into the distance as far as the eye can see. We head to the central park area, known as the Seronera area, one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park, featuring the Seronera River, which provides a valuable water source to this area and therefore attracts wildlife well representative of most of the Serengeti’s species.
We arrive in time for lunch and enjoy an afternoon game drive in the Serengeti national park.
Dinner and overnight in the Nguchiro camp
Duration: 9 hours
Meals included:
•
•
•
Accommodation included: Camp with our tents in Nguchiro public camp.Washrooms ,water and security guaranteed.Wild night under the stars.
Day 3: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Simba camp
Stop At: Serengeti National Park, Serengeti National Park
Wake up so early in the morning and join an early morning game drive. You will then return to the camp at 11.30am for brunch lunch before heading out for a game drive within the park. The seronera region will give you a chance to view the wildebeests and the zebras within close proximity of these lions and the predators like the cheetahs and the leopards. Have lunch and after continue your journey to the Ngorongoro Simba camp for dinner and overnight. Here, you will enjoy views of the collapsed volcano which 600m long.
Duration: 10 hours
Meals included:
•
•
•
Accommodation included: 2500m (elv) Simba camp.Its windy and cold.Bring warm jacket.Electricity, warm, shower and security guaranteed.
Day 4: Ngorongoro crater
Stop At: Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Arusha Region
is imperative that we have an early departure from the campsite as this is the best time spot game in the Ngorongoro Crater. We will enjoy a delicious picnic lunch inside the crater. Millions of years ago the crater was a massive volcano and specialists recon that it would have been taller than Mount Kilimanjaro. The lofty composition of the crater encourages the animals remain within the walls. This is advantageous for someone who aspires to spot each representative of ‘the big five. Other enticing species include zebra, hippo, wildebeest and hyenas. The blooming fauna and flora within the crater is simply remarkable and undoubtedly the reason the Ngorongoro Crater is ‘Africa’s Garden of Eden’. Storks, geese and flamingos are always close to the Soda Lake. Your guide will use his impressive skills to locate hidden animals. Your game drive will come to an end in the late afternoon and we will proceed to Moshi. Arrangements for transportation to the airport can be discussed.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
•
•
No accommodation included on this day.
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
If you cancel at least 4 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
Lotstornet
March 2022
Underbar upplevelse, kunniga guider, mängder med vackra djur, bra fordon och trevliga lodger. En av dom bästa Safaris jag varit på.
Underbar upplevelse, kunniga guider, mängder med vackra djur, bra fordon och trevliga lodger. En av dom bästa Safaris jag varit på.JULIO1312
September 2022
Desde el primer momento Eric ha estado pendiente de nuestro viaje y del itinerario que queríamos hacer. Destacaré la preocupación de nuestro guía Ezequiel, que domina el español, para poder solucionar cualquier imprevisto y su interés por sacar el máximo provecho a los 6 días que estuvimos juntos...
Desde el primer momento Eric ha estado pendiente de nuestro viaje y del itinerario que queríamos hacer. Destacaré la preocupación de nuestro guía Ezequiel, que domina el español, para poder solucionar cualquier imprevisto y su interés por sacar el máximo provecho a los 6 días que estuvimos juntos. Los ritmos en Tanzania son otros que en Europa, con lo que disfrutamos también de eso, hakuna matata!! Una persona inteligente, sensible y muy atenta con nosotros! Nora, nuestra cocinera, nos atendió muy bien y las cantidades fueron siempre abundantes. Conocimos también a otro guía Eliud, de habla inglesa que nos acompañó al aeropuerto de Arusha y la verdad es que fue muy correcto, amable y respondió a todas nuestras preguntas. Estoy seguro que hubiera sido también un buen guía en nuestro Safari. En resumen un safari sin lujos pero completo para vivir la naturaleza del lugar y conocer sus lugares más bonitos!800dadak
September 2022
Wir hatten eine tolle Safari. Unser Guide Benson kannte sich sehr gut aus: er hatte viele Fakten zu den Tieren und ein extrem gutes Auge Tiere zu entdecken. So haben wir auf der Safari vom Geparden bis zum Nashorn alles sehen können. Unsere Köchin hat super gekocht und insgesamt hat es Spaß gemac...
Wir hatten eine tolle Safari. Unser Guide Benson kannte sich sehr gut aus: er hatte viele Fakten zu den Tieren und ein extrem gutes Auge Tiere zu entdecken. So haben wir auf der Safari vom Geparden bis zum Nashorn alles sehen können. Unsere Köchin hat super gekocht und insgesamt hat es Spaß gemacht mit den beiden unterwegs zu sein. Wir fanden es toll, dass es die Möglichkeit gab nicht die klassische Tour zu machen, sondern am Ende der Safari an der Fähre nach Ukerewe abgesetzt zu werden. Ahsanteni sana :-)Supadappa
March 2020
I booked my safari with Joining mostly off the back of these reviews. Overall, my experience was good. It was a five day, four night trip, staying in lodges rather than tents. I knew I would be sharing the safari with tent dwellers but was told that some others would also be with me at the lodge...
I booked my safari with Joining mostly off the back of these reviews. Overall, my experience was good. It was a five day, four night trip, staying in lodges rather than tents. I knew I would be sharing the safari with tent dwellers but was told that some others would also be with me at the lodges. If you are on a strict budget then I understand that you might go for the tent option. But if you can afford it then I thoroughly recommend the lodge option. It's not like you do this every holiday you go on. I undoubtedly enjoyed the experience way more than I would have had I chosen tent. I'm not talking tents like the luxury one I stayed in in the Serengeti. Think more, muddy music festival, with toilets to match. In advance of the safari I communicated with Erick who was helpful and provided a lot of information. But I didn't always get answers to my questions. And I sometimes had to wait a while for a response. There was one particular miscommunication which annoyed me. I had asked about binoculars and was told that every vehicle was equipped with a pair to be shared but everyone. I asked if I could rent a pair for myself. Upon starting the safari there was one pair in the car. Which I assumed was for everyone. As there was only one. At the end of the safari the driver tried to charge me extra for this pair, saying it was just for me. Well if so, where was the pair which was for everyone to use? It might be a cultural difference but as far as I'm concerned, if you say something is a certain way in your communications then that is what I expect, unless told otherwise. Likewise if I ask a question of you as a business owner, I expect answers and not to have to follow up myself. The safari experience was phenomenal. The landscapes and wildlife made for a real 'Once in a lifetime' experience. Regarding the accommodation at which I stayed, I have written individual reviews of but I can break it down briefly here too: Escarpment - absolutely the lap of luxury (spent two nights here). Serengeti Wilderness Camp - truly amazing experience sleeping in a luxury tent right amongst the animals. Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge - crappy and ageing, but the view is amazing. I had been told that there were other people on the safari who would be staying at the lodges, but this turned out not to be the case. So I was on my own in the evenings, after the tent people had been dropped off. I didn't feel that great about sitting and eating dinner on my own when everyone else at these places was in a family group/couple. Erick explained that the others who were supposed to stay in lodges had cancelled. Just a couple of points worth thinking about if you want to stay in lodges and share the safari with tent dwellers: 1, You will lose time, as the camps and lodges are not in the same places. We dropped the tent guys off and then drove to the lodge locations and consequently lost hours of daylight which could have been spent relaxing and enjoying the accommodation on which you've spent money. 2, Our vehicle was not of high quality. My seat was bent backwards and needed replacing. The sunroof (which you open up so you can stand and look out) partially broke. One of the four arms holding it up snapped. This was an old weld so not a new problem. Our guide did try and get it fixed but was unable to do so. So it stayed like this for the remaining half of the trip. When we were leaving the Escarpment lodge, another Joining Safaris vehicle was coming to pick up guests staying there, and it stopped to chat with our guide. This vehicle was clearly newer and of a better standard than the one we were in. Surely these Escarpment guests who were not sharing with tent dwellers. So you get what you pay for. Or at least tent dwellers do, and if you stay in lodges but share the safari with them, you get what they pay for too. Whilst it was clearly just a matter of personality, I was not very satisfied with our guide. David, if I remember rightly. He was quite withdrawn and didn't have much to say. He didn't take any interest in us and often did not respond when we asked questions. On more than one occasion I followed up a question with 'Should I take that as a yes or a no?' as he didn't really answer. I actually stopped asking many questions about the wildlife etc because I knew the response would be so curt. As mentioned, we would drop the tent people off and then go to lodges. But sometimes this was a long drawn out process and I was offered no explanation. Would have been nice if he'd kept me in the loop instead of just leaving me wondering what was going on. Obviously he was a bit of an introvert. I don't doubt that he knew a lot about the animals and environment. But his people skills were somewhat lacking, and this took something away from the experience. The cook (mostly for the tent dwellers but he made a couple of meals for me too) was friendly and the food was good. I enjoyed the safari greatly. Being out in the wilderness, amongst the African wildlife is a truly unforgettable experience. And I would recommend Joining Safaris. Though I would advise against sharing with others who have different accomodation to you. And would not recommend the particular guide we had.X5627VEjustinel
October 2023
My friend and I had an amazing 5-day tour with Joining Safaris. I found it fairly difficult to discern which safari company to go with and ended up being thrilled with the experience with this company. From the time I got in touch with Erik, the company's owner, and his prompt and responsive re...
My friend and I had an amazing 5-day tour with Joining Safaris. I found it fairly difficult to discern which safari company to go with and ended up being thrilled with the experience with this company. From the time I got in touch with Erik, the company's owner, and his prompt and responsive replies to the actual safari, they provided an incredible end-to-end experience. We were picked up in Nairobi by a driver who took us to the Tanzanian border, where we then switched cars and started our safari in Tarangire. After Tarangire, we spent two days in the Serengeti, one day in Ngorongoro, and then our final day doing the Maasai experience before flying out from the Arusha airport to Zanzibar. Sabasi was our tour guide and he was wonderful - very patient and kind, with lots of energy and always able to answer our may questions about the animals, Maasai culture, etc.. He was a great driver and we felt very safe with him, especially as two female travellers. The accommodation was also great and we stayed at Mawe Mawe lodge for our first and fourth nights and then Canopy Camps for our second and third nights in the Serengeti. Both were beautiful and we especially loved Canopy Camps, especially as its owners are Tanzanian -- the staff and food were all wonderful so would especially request it if you can. Don't hesitate to choose Joining Safaris!P9201CLtimh
September 2023
We had a great Safari. First of all every important information was given before the Safari started. We discussed what to expect and if there are some special wishes from our side. The Safari itself were the best thing I did while staying in Tanzania for two months. We had a great guide, a great ...
We had a great Safari. First of all every important information was given before the Safari started. We discussed what to expect and if there are some special wishes from our side. The Safari itself were the best thing I did while staying in Tanzania for two months. We had a great guide, a great cook, an excellent vehicle and really enjoyed our camping. Everything was provided and adapted according to our wishes. The animals and the national parks are just stunning. I can really recommend doing a Safari, especially with joining safaris. A once in a lifetime experience.