Duration
4-Day
Tarangire National Park, Tanzania
4-Day Budget Trip to Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro
Overview
On this 4-day safari, you will see the Big Five and other interesting animals. You will have the opportunity to observe wild animals up close and take photos of Tanzania's beautiful landscapes. This tour takes you to Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro with a professional guide, full board, and private use of a 4x4 Jeep (with mineral water, snacks, power sockets, and binoculars supplied) while staying in carefully selected accommodation.
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Quick Facts
Route
Arusha to Arusha
Via Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater
Country & park
Tanzania / Tarangire National Park
Style
Safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
5 years
Activities
game drives
Accommodation
Rim View Inn - Budget hotel 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP – All Meals Included
Meals
All Meals Included; Breakfast & Lunch Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
USD
Rates
Rates Per Person
USD
Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
n/a* USD
$1,602 USD
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027
n/a* USD
$1,602 USD
Before booking
Important To Know
This tour is not available to solo travelers or groups larger than 14 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 accepts children who are 5 years and older. Children under 12 receive a discount.
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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 tour
This budget tour uses tented camps and hotels.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can be customized
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Not for solo travelers
Solo travelers cannot book this private tour.
5
Minimum age of 5 years
The minimum age for this tour is 5 years.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives
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
Rim View Inn
Budget hotel 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 2
Serengeti Classic View Camp
Mid-range tented camp inside Central Serengeti NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 3
Rim View Inn
Budget hotel in Karatu (Town) – 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
You are picked up from your hotel early in the morning to start the beautiful journey to Tarangire National Park while carrying lunch boxes. Tarangire National Park is well-known for its large elephant herds. You will see a variety of landscapes, from seasonal swamps to the savannah. All this while the Tarangire River winds its way through the parklands. You may see a lion stalking its prey and leopards relaxing in the trees above. Once the game drives are complete, we will drive you back to your lodge to relax, have dinner and stay overnight. Budget hotel located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Tarangire National Park Stay: Rim View Inn Budget hotel located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2
Karatu to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, you will depart for Serengeti National Park on a game drive and enjoy lunch at a suitable place inside the park. We will continue the game drive activity in the afternoon before reaching the camp. Serengeti National Park is well-known for its great migrating herds of zebra, antelope, and wildebeest. However, be ready to see resident predators such as leopards, cheetahs, and lions fulfilling their role in the circle of life. Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Serengeti National Park Stay: Serengeti Classic View Camp Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3
Serengeti National Park to Karatu
You will wake up early and enjoy a magical game drive in Serengeti National Park before departing for Karatu village in the afternoon for an overnight stay. Your accommodation for the night is near the Ngorongoro Crater. Early the following morning, you descend into the crater for game viewing. Early mornings are the best time to see animals, as they are more active than at other times of the day. Budget hotel located in Karatu (Town) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Serengeti National Park Stay: Rim View Inn Budget hotel located in Karatu (Town) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 4
Ngorongoro Crater and Return to Arusha
After breakfast, you will descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive while carrying lunch boxes. Once we finish the game drive, we drop you off in Arusha town at Arusha Clocktower, where our service ends. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area is home to the world's largest intact caldera and is one of Africa's natural wonders. About 30,000 large mammals are resident all year round (such as buffaloes, lions, elephants, cheetahs, and rhinos), and a wide variety of birds (such as flamingos, eagles, and buzzards). So be ready to see many animals here within a short time. Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Ngorongoro Crater Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
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)
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
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinking water (On all days)
Excluded
International flights (From/to home)
Roundtrip airport transfer
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
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
Serengeti Smile
5.0 operator rating
1,054 reviews
SERENGETI SMILE is the Best Tour Operator organizing Wildlife Safaris, Beach Holidays, Mountains Trekking, and Cultural Tours in Tanzania. We organize highly professional Safaris and Holidays to the most magnificent destinations offering an amazing experience for a lifetime.
Office In
Tanzania
Size
50-100 employees (Founded in 2020)
Member Of
Tanzania Tourist Board & AMREF FLYING DOCTORS INSURANCE
Tour Types
Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
Destinations
Tanzania
Traveler feedback
Reviews
Overall
5.0/5Communication
5.0/5Accuracy
5.0/5Value
5.0/5Safety clarity
5.0/5Cultural value
5.0/5Professional & experienced
We have just completed a 5 day safari across Tarangire, Serengeti, Ndutu & Ngorongoro. We have the best experience of our lives. The booking process was smooth and any questions we had were answered sufficiently and quickly. We were lucky to have Zack as our guide who was absolutely brilliant. We felt safe at all times, he was a very skilled driver even in difficult conditions. Zacks knowledge and experience was superb, his eye for spotting different animals and choosing what routes to take really made our experience and meant we were able to see some incredible sightings. We saw more than we ever expected we would thanks to Zack including a serval cat, 3 leopard sightings, 4 rhinos, many close elephant and lion encounters and so so much more. We would recommend Serengeti smile to anyone thinking of coming to Tanzania, we have truly had the most amazing time and are feeling very grateful for the experience we’ve had.
Laura · United Kingdom
Outstanding Safari Experience – We saw it all!
We had an unforgettable 4-day safari for 4 people thanks to our exceptional guide Pius Meiliar. He was incredibly polite, calm, and attentive to our every need. Thanks to his expertise and dedication, we managed to spot not only the Big 5, but also the Ugly 5 and Small 5, always getting us close enough for the perfect photos. His eye for detail was amazing—he pointed out everything from lions and rhinos to "Pumbas," unique lizards, and tortoises. Communication was seamless, and the daily itinerary he planned was comprehensive and perfectly structured. We highly recommend him to anyone looking for an authentic and full safari experience! The overall experience relative to the price was more than great, offering truly exceptional value for everything we experienced.
Despoina Kontou · Greece
The best!
Our safari guide in Tanzania, Pius Meiliar, was absolutely AMAZING!!! 🤩 We truly don’t have enough words to describe how incredible he was! With great experience, outstanding knowledge, and genuine passion for wildlife, he gave us some of the most magical moments of our lives. He had an incredible ability to spot animals and always positioned us perfectly to experience every scene up close — it felt like we were inside a live documentary! Thanks to him, we were able to see all of the Big Five, which made our experience even more unforgettable. Always smiling, kind, patient, and full of positive energy, Pius made our safari not only exciting but also completely safe and comfortable. Pius Meiliar made our adventure truly unforgettable, and we highly recommend him to anyone who wants an authentic and extraordinary safari experience in Tanzania! 🦁🌍✨
Tasos Papamanolis · Greece
Once in a lifetime experience!
Our safari experience was absolutely amazing thanks to our guide, Pius Meiliar. Thanks to his incredible knowledge, experience, and sharp eye, we were able to spot all of the Big Five with ease. He always knew where to go and how to position the vehicle perfectly, while also explaining animal behavior in a clear and engaging way. We felt completely safe and well taken care of throughout the safari. Truly an unforgettable experience and highly recommended!
Tasos · Greece
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 accepts children who are 5 years and older. Children under 12 receive a discount.
Can this tour start on my preferred date?
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can the itinerary be customized?
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Where do travelers stay during this tour?
Rim View Inn - Budget hotel 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP – All Meals Included. Meals: All Meals 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 Serengeti Smile, not SafariBookings.
This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
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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