Duration
4-Day
Tarangire National Park, Tanzania
This safari takes you to Tarangire National Park for a whole day, almost 2 days in the Serengeti and a 1-day crater tour in the Ngorongoro. The safari takes you around the best places in Tanzania. Visiting places such as Tarangire, famous for its tree climbing pythons, the Ngorongoro Crater, also known as the Garden of Eden, and Serengeti National Park, known for the great wildebeest migration. You will be able to see the Big Five during this tour.
Plan snapshot
Duration
4-Day
Route
Arusha to Arusha
Via Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater
Country & park
Tanzania / Tarangire National Park
Style
Shared safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
12 years
Activities
game drives & evening/night game drives
Accommodation
Fanaka Lodge - Budget lodge 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP – All Meals Included
Meals
All Meals Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
USD
Solo travelers
Can join this group tour
Rates
USD
Before booking
Quote flow
This budget tour includes camping and lodges.
On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 6 people per vehicle.
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
The accommodations and destinations of this tour cannot be changed.
Single travelers cannot join this group tour.
The minimum age for this tour is 12 years.
Day 1
Budget lodge 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 2-3
Inside Serengeti NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 4
(No accommodation)
All Meals Included
Tour step
You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
You'll be picked up from your Arusha hotel or Kilimanjaro/Arusha Airport then take a 3-hour driver to Tarangire National Park. You will have a full-day game drive inside this park and have your hot lunch inside the park. Later you will drive to Fanaka Lodge for dinner and your overnight stay. It’s the national park with herds of up to 300 elephants scraping the waterless river bed for alternative streams, while nomadic wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, impala, gazelle, hartebeest and eland mass at the decreased lagoons. It has the most concentration of wildlife outside the Serengeti ecosystem, a smorgasbord for predators. It's also the one place in Tanzania where dry-country antelope such as the stately fringe-eared oryx and peculiar long-necked gerenuk are regularly practical. Additionally, it is the only national park that holds the migrant during the dry season and welcomes home different species of animal. Budget lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP All meals included All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
Day 2
After waking up this morning you will have a full breakfast, pack your luggage in the safari jeep, then do an en-route game drive to Serengeti with your lunch. On the way, you will be able to view the beautiful Rift valley view of the Ngorongoro Crater. You will reach Serengeti at around 3:00 pm. You will have an evening game drive in Central Serengeti where you will be able to see the sunset. Afterward, you will have dinner and your overnight stay in Seronera Campsite inside Serengeti. The major attractions in Serengeti are endless plain and great Serengeti wildebeest migration which involve 1.5 herbivores and predators that follow them. They move from one area to another almost in all parts of Serengeti because of drought. Our driver guide will make sure you will be able to see part of the wildebeest migration. Inside Serengeti NP All meals included All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
Day 3
You will wake up at 5.45 am for an early breakfast and see the sunrise inside Serengeti. After you finish your breakfast you will do an early morning game drive up to 11.30 am and then head back to the campsite for a hot lunch. You'll then pack your stuff in the jeep. You will proceed with a game drive in Serengeti while heading to Ngorongoro Crater at Simba Campsite for dinner and your overnight stay. Inside Serengeti NP All meals included All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
Day 4
You will wake up around 5.30 am for your breakfast and then descend to the Ngorongoro Crater floor where you will be able to see all the Big Five. You will also see different types of birds and the black rhino available inside the crater. On this day you will have your lunch inside the crater while watching nature and high concentrations of flamingos. Later after a 6 to 7-hour game drive inside the crater floor, you will start ascending from the crater. You'll pass through the campsite to pack all your luggage inside the jeep ready to drive back to Arusha for your overnight stay or to Kilimanjaro/Arusha Airport. All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Tour step
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.
Park fees (For non-residents)
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
Camping equipment
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)
Sleeping bag
Bath towels
International flights (From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (Tipping guideline US$15.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Offered by
Meru Slopes Tours & Safaris Ltd. is a Tanzanian registered Company and licensed tour operator with offices in Arusha, Tanzania. It is jointly owned and operated by Geofrey .E. Nassari resident of Tanzania. We began operations in July, 2013. We offer all types of safaris: traditional driving safaris to all Tanzania National Parks, mountain climbing expeditions, trekking and walking safaris, and beach holidays.
Office In
Tanzania
Size
20-50 employees (Founded in 2013)
Member Of
TATO & TTB
Tour Types
Small & medium group tours (Budget & mid-range)
Destinations
Tanzania
Traveler feedback
Overall
5.0/5Communication
5.0/5Accuracy
5.0/5Value
5.0/5Safety clarity
5.0/5Cultural value
5.0/5Highly recommend this safari company! The itinerary was perfectly organized and we saw so many amazing wild animals, including the Big Five—a dream come true! Our guide was extremely professional and knowledgeable, with excellent driving skills that made us feel safe all the way. The service was thoughtful and top-notch. Overall an unforgettable and fantastic experience!
Ceci · China
We did a 4 days tour in Ndutu + Ngorongoro Crater during calving season and it has been amazing! The quality of service is perfect: good car, tasty food, patient and experienced guide (John), accommodation at Misako Migration Camp was wonderful. Full immersion into the nature, we had a beautiful experience there and the agence had been a great support to make it real, thank you Jerome for this service!
Mathilde · France
Our 7-day safari with Meru Slopes Tours & Safaris for the wildebeest calving season was truly the trip of a lifetime! From our first interaction, Gift was incredible, meticulously planning every detail of our private itinerary and making us feel completely at ease. I wanted to choose a company based in Tanzania and Gift answered every question I had. The level of personal care was outstanding. Josef, our transfer driver, made our arrival and transitions through Arusha effortless. Gift met us on our arrival night to discuss logistics and answer any questions we had. He encouraged us to learn by asking, about Africa and Tanzania. Our game drive guide and driver, Jacob, was the absolute star of the trip. Whether we were navigating the rugged, baobab-filled landscapes of Tarangire or descending into the Ngorongoro Crater, his expertise ensured we had the best possible views of the Big Five. We felt incredible in his skilled hands throughout the entire journey. The accommodations Gift chose for us were perfect and varied: * Under the Shade Safari Lodge (Arusha): A peaceful base to start and end our trip. The hospitality was warm, and it was the perfect place to relax after our flights. * Farm of Dreams Lodge (Karatu): We loved the quiet, palm-fringed grounds. The rooms were spacious and spotless, and beautifully done. The hospitality warmed us. * Ngorongoro Lion’s Paw Camp: This was a highlight! Staying right on the crater rim with such luxurious safari tents was magical. The views from the terrace were breathtaking, sounds of the jungle surrounded us and the food in the restaurant was exceptional. * Kontiki Ndutu Camp: Nestled right in the heart of Ndutu, this camp put us in the perfect position to experience the calving season. It felt authentic and high-end, and the courtesy of the staff was second to none. Across all locations, the cleanliness, comfort, hospitality, and food including the open-air picnic lunches in the wild were beyond yum. We slept incredibly well each night. Jacob’s patience and enthusiasm were the reasons our trip was so successful. He drove us deep into the heart of Ndutu, ensuring we didn't just see animals, but experienced their world. The wildlife sightings were staggering! We saw: The Big Five in all their glory, tons of elephants in Tarangire. Multiple Lion prides and several Leopards (including cubs!), Multiple Cheetahs, including a thrilling cheetah chase and a cheetah and leopard with their kills. The Wildebeest Migration with so many young ones was incredible to see. Rare sightings like the Honey Badger, golden Jackals, Hippos, Rhinos, Giraffes, and Flamingos, and Nature in action as we watched different kinds of Vultures and Marabou Storks fighting over carrion and Hyenas and multiple species of Eagles watching closely. At Kontiki Camp, we were surrounded by Zebras! What truly touched our hearts were the intimate first anniversary celebrations the teams organized for us at both Farm of Dreams and Kontiki. Those surprises were so thoughtful and will remain unforgettable moments for us. The food was fantastic throughout, the cleanliness was impeccable, and the genuine courtesy of everyone we met made us feel so welcome. We are already planning to come back with our entire family and will definitely be choosing Meru Slopes to plan the trip. Thank you, Gift and Jacob, for making our first anniversary so special! We are already looking forward to our next adventure.
Anushree Tripathi · United Arab Emirates
Our safari in Tanzania with Meru Slopes Tours and Safaris was an unforgettable experience. This trip was especially meaningful as I travelled with my grandmother, and the team took such great care of us. Our consultant, Leonard Mkwavi was very helpful and attentive, our guide, Max Elisa Ayo was fantastic, knowledgeable, friendly, and made the experience truly special. Everything was perfectly organised, the accommodation and food were excellent, and we were lucky enough to see all the animals we hoped for. I would highly recommend Meru Slopes Tours and Safaris to anyone considering a safari in Tanzania.
Isabel · Switzerland
Practical answers
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour accepts children who are 12 years and older.
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
The accommodations and destinations of this tour cannot be changed.
Fanaka Lodge - Budget lodge 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP – All Meals Included. Meals: All Meals Included
This tour starts and ends in Arusha
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Operator policy
This tour is offered by Meru Slopes Tours & Safaris, not SafariBookings.
This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
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