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4-Day Tour Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater

Tarangire National Park, Tanzania

4-Day Tour Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater

5.0 / 5 · 849 reviews Offered by Meru Slopes Tours & Safaris 4-Day

Overview

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.

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Quick Facts

Tour details

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

4-Day Tour Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater
Tarangire National Park visual context for this itinerary.

Rates

Rates Per Person

USD

Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026 n/a* USD $990 USD
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027 n/a* USD $990 USD

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Important To Know

This tour is not available to single travelers.
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.
Rates include a local payment. This means that part of the rate must be paid upfront and part on location during the tour. Move your mouse pointer over a rate to see the local payment.

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Route

Tour route map
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 includes camping and lodges.

Shared tour

On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 6 people per vehicle.

Can start any day

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Cannot be customized

The accommodations and destinations of this tour cannot be changed.

Not for single travelers

Single travelers cannot join this group tour.

12
Minimum age of 12 years

The minimum age for this tour is 12 years.

Activities & Transportation

Activities: game drives & evening/night game drives
Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
Book your own international flights when using this operator
A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Accommodation & Meals

Fanaka Lodge

Day 1

Fanaka Lodge

Budget lodge 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

Fanaka LodgeFanaka Lodge
Budget camping Inside Serengeti NP – All Meals 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

(No accommodation)

All Meals Included

Day By Day

Tour step

Arrival

You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Day 1

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

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)

Destination: Tarangire National Park Stay: Fanaka Lodge Budget lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP Meals: All meals included All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
Serengeti National Park

Day 2

Serengeti National Park

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)

Destination: Serengeti National Park Stay: Budget camping Inside Serengeti NP Meals: All meals included All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater

Day 3

Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater

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)

Destination: Serengeti National Park Stay: Budget camping Inside Serengeti NP Meals: All meals included All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
Ngorongoro tour back to Arusha

Day 4

Ngorongoro tour back to Arusha

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)

Destination: Ngorongoro Crater Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Tour step

End of tour

Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.

Included

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

Excluded

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

Getting There

This tour starts and ends in Arusha
Book your own international flights when using this operator
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 is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Meru Slopes Tours & Safaris
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Meru Slopes Tours & Safaris

5.0 operator rating 849 reviews

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

Reviews

5.00 average

Overall

5.0/5

Communication

5.0/5

Accuracy

5.0/5

Value

5.0/5

Safety clarity

5.0/5

Cultural value

5.0/5
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If you could describe the tour operator in one sentence, what would you say?

Highly 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

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Absolutely reliable, 100% enjoyable

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

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A First Trip to Africa That Stole Our Hearts - Thank You, Meru Slopes!

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

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Incredible trip!

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

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Tour FAQs

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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 12 years and older.

Can this tour start on my preferred date?

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Can the itinerary be customized?

The accommodations and destinations of this tour cannot be changed.

Where do travelers stay during this tour?

Fanaka Lodge - Budget lodge 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 is included

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Disclaimer

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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