This 4-day highlight safari offers ample time to experience Tanzania’s top parks. It starts in Tarangire National Park, known for its iconic baobab trees, elephants, and other herbivores like zebras and giraffes. Next, you’ll visit the Serengeti to witness its renowned wildlife, including the wildebeest migration (late May–July). It ends at the Ngorongoro Crater, where you might spot the famous crater lions, and conclude with a scenic drive back to Arusha, capturing unforgettable memories.
We depart Arusha in the morning, and head for Tarangire National Park, where you will begin your first game drive before midday. Lunch will be served under the mighty Baobab trees after you enter the park and catch your first glimpses of the wildlife and spectacular scenery. After lunch, make your way through the park snapping photos of the zebra, giraffe and elephant that call this area their home. After a full afternoon of game drives, head to your campsite for dinner and a night under the stars.
There was a reason that “The Lion King” creators drew their inspiration from the Serengeti. Today, you will get to discover why. Renowned for its large lion population, this may be the best opportunity to get a great view of a lion’s pride in their natural habitat. Gazelles, zebras, and buffalos are also abundant in this region. Come during the right season, and witness the birth of the wildebeest calves, where they will begin their annual migration to Kenya at the end of May. Lunch will be served in the park. After a full day of game drives, your campsite awaits.
After a hearty breakfast and morning game drive in the Serengeti, you’ll make your way to the infamous Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest inactive volcanic caldera. An abundance of wildlife graces this infamous area, known worldwide for its stunning landscape. You’ll enjoy spotting a multitude of different species, from elephants, hippos, and giraffes to the majestic crater lions and ravenous hyenas. After a short glimpse of the crater, you’ll wind your way upwards as you head to your campsite on top of the crater rim.
After breakfast, you will descend back into the crater for an early morning game drive, hoping the cool morning air allows you to see some active wildlife. As the temperatures rise, you may head to the hippo pool to see these spectacular creatures enjoying a dip to beat the heat. As lunch approaches, you’ll make your way to the picnic site on the lake, taking in the spectacular views and a bite to eat before you head out on the final game drive. After your last glimpse of the park, you will head towards the crater rim to make the journey back to Arusha for the evening.