Duration
4-Day
Tarangire National Park, Tanzania
4-Day Enjoy Tanzania Budget Safari with Balloon Ride
Overview
This is a 4-day group tour that takes you around the famous parks and includes a balloon ride. Serengeti National Park is the largest and most famous, with over a million wildebeest migrating annually alongside over 250,000 zebras. The Ngorongoro Crater is a highlight, with its beautiful landscapes, surreal crater views, and easy sightings of wildlife on the crater floor. Tarangire National Park, compared to the Serengeti, is much smaller and is famous for the many elephants that roam the area.
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Quick Facts
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
18 years
Activities
game drives & hot air balloon safari
Accommodation
Budget camping Just outside Tarangire NP – Lunch & Dinner Included - Just outside Tarangire NP – Lunch & Dinner Included
Meals
Lunch & Dinner Included; All Meals Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
USD
Solo travelers
Can join this group tour
Rates
Rates Per Person
USD
Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
n/a* USD
$1,310 USD
Before booking
Important To Know
This tour is not available to single travelers or groups larger than 2 people.
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour is unavailable for children.
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Route
country
Tanzania
Start
Arusha (Day 1)
Day 1
Tarangire NP
Day 2-3
Serengeti NP
Day 4
Ngorongoro Crater
End
Arusha (Day 4)
Tour Features
Budget camping
This is a budget camping tour.
Shared tour
On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 7 people per vehicle.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Cannot be customized
The contents of this tour cannot be changed.
Not for single travelers
Single travelers cannot join this group tour.
18
Minimum age of 18 years
The minimum age for this tour is 18 years.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives & hot air balloon safari
Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
A transfer from and back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost
Accommodation & Meals
Day 1
Budget camping Just outside Tarangire NP – Lunch & Dinner Included
Just outside Tarangire NP – Lunch & Dinner Included
Lunch & Dinner Included
Day 2-3
Budget camping Inside Serengeti NP – All Meals Included
Inside Serengeti NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 4
End of tour
(No accommodation)
Breakfast & Lunch Included
Day By Day
Tour step
Arrival
A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Distance: 30 km to 50 km Non-game-viewing time: 2 hours We will pick you up from your hotel, and after familiarising yourself with the guide, chef, and other clients on the tour, we will drive to Tarangire National Park (a 2-hour drive), famous for its diverse landscapes. The park is mainly known for its abundance of ancient baobab trees and the largest concentration of elephants in the whole country. It provides unique chances to observe the interaction between elephant families. We will do a game drive through the park, depending on where they have reported sightings of animals. Lions, cheetahs, and leopards are harder to spot, but giraffes, wildebeest, and zebras are plentiful throughout the park. Later, we will go to the Tarangire River picnic site and enjoy the beautiful view of the river and animals while having lunch. Keep an eye out for small monkeys and baboons trying to scare you off your lunch, but they are harmless, and you have nothing to worry about. Just outside Tarangire NP Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Tarangire National Park Stay: Budget camping Just outside Tarangire NP Meals: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 2
Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park
Distance: 145 km After breakfast, depart for 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. Then, head to the central park area, known as the Seronera area, one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park. It features 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. Arrive in time for lunch and enjoy an afternoon game drive in the Serengeti National Park. Inside Serengeti NP All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Serengeti National Park Stay: Budget camping Inside Serengeti NP Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 3
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands
Distance: 145 km Non–game–viewing time: 2 to 4 hours Seronera, Serengeti National Park: The balloon ride will be on the last day in Serengeti (early in the morning, around 5 am), and then you will continue with the game drive. After the balloon ride, you will have a hearty breakfast and champagne to celebrate it. We will go on an early game drive to see many animals until the afternoon, when we will head to camp for lunch and to pack up. While doing a game drive, we exit the Serengeti and head to Simba Campsite (a 2-hour drive), near the rim of Ngorongoro Crater. Inside Serengeti NP All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Serengeti National Park Stay: Budget camping Inside Serengeti NP Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 4
Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
Distance: 210 km Non–game–viewing time: 3 to 4 hours After breakfast, we will descend over 600 meters into the crater to view wildlife. Supported by a year-round water supply and fodder, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area supports a vast variety of animals, which include herds of wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, eland, warthog, hippo, and giant African elephant. Another big drawcard to this picturesque area is its dense population of predators, which includes lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs, and the ever-elusive leopard, which sometimes requires a trained eye to spot. We will visit Lake Magadi, a large, shallow, alkaline lake in the southwestern corner, which is one of the main features of the crater. A large number of hippos, flamingos, and other waterbirds can usually be seen here. In the late afternoon, we transfer you to Arusha and drop you off at a preferred hotel. Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
Destination: Ngorongoro Crater Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
Tour step
End of tour
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
Included
Park fees (For non-residents)
Hot air balloon safari
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
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Sleeping bag
Excluded
International flights (From/to home)
Roundtrip airport transfer
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Bath towels
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
Getting There
This tour starts and ends in Arusha
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
Fly to/from Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO - Check price) near Arusha. Or fly to/from Arusha Airport (ARK - Check price) via Dar es Salaam or Nairobi (Kenya)
A transfer from and back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Offered by
Go Serengeti African Tours
4.9 operator rating
522 reviews
We are true experts when it comes to Tanzania. We live, work and travel here. Serengeti African Tours arranges lodge and camping safaris, trekking and hiking tours, and beach holidays. We carefully select our well-trained guides, drivers, cooks, and porters and have a fleet of well-maintained 4×4 vehicles as well as supply gear and equipment for camping safaris and climbing adventures.
Office In
Tanzania
Size
1-5 employees (Founded in 2019)
Member Of
IATA, TATO & TALA
Tour Types
Budget & mid-range tours with set start dates and a fixed itinerary
Destinations
Tanzania
Traveler feedback
Reviews
Overall
5.0/5Communication
5.0/5Accuracy
5.0/5Value
5.0/5Safety clarity
5.0/5Cultural value
5.0/5Great Guide, Great Vehicle and Perfectly Organised
We did the Manyara Gane Drive and it was perfect from beginning to end. The guide was a great tracker leading us to a range of animals and gave us all the background information. Skdo parked in good spots to get pictures. 10 out of 10.
Adam · United Kingdom
Beyond expectations
From day 1, Antonia was super helpful helping us plan this trip. She answered my million questions and explained everything very detailed to make sure my trip was just as I wanted and kept communication going the whole time. Since we arrived in Tanzania the service we received from Serengeti African tours was 5 stars. Our accommodation was super comfortable, we had great food every day and all the staff always super friendly. Our tour guide Gift was the best, he knew all about the animals and was always finding the spots to get us the best views. Super helpful at all times and always encouraging us to ask the right questions and making us remember the animals we saw. Overall everything was beyond expectations and we would do it again a million times. Asante sana.
Zyan · Mexico
Amazing
As nature lovers, this safari has been a turning point in our lives. A unique and unforgettable experience where the animals come to see you, not the other way around—this is when you truly realize what real freedom is. It’s true that luck plays a role, but having such an experienced guide like Mathew allowed us to enjoy the trip to the fullest and have truly incredible encounters. My favorite moment was when a pregnant leopard calmly decided to visit us right next to the 4x4. Situations like that only happen when the driver knows how to handle the vehicle and always maintains respect for wildlife. He also explained every detail about the parks and was very open with us—we had a great time! A 100% recommended experience.
Sergi & Eli · Spain
Amazing
Perfectly organized tour. The office staff was always available. Our guide, Rashid, was wonderful, extremely knowledgeable, and always smiling. We saw every type of animal imaginable. An unforgettable experience.
Federica Serena · Italy
Practical answers
Tour FAQs
Are rates charged per person?
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
Which currency is this tour priced in?
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
Can children join this tour?
This tour is unavailable for children.
Can this tour start on my preferred date?
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can the itinerary be customized?
The contents of this tour cannot be changed.
Where do travelers stay during this tour?
Budget camping Just outside Tarangire NP – Lunch & Dinner Included - Just outside Tarangire NP – Lunch & Dinner Included. Meals: Lunch & Dinner Included
Where does this tour start and end?
This tour starts and ends in Arusha
Are airport transfers included?
A transfer from and back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost
Operator policy
Terms and Conditions
Disclaimer
This tour is offered by Go Serengeti African Tours, 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.
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