4-Day Northern Serengeti Crossing Safari
Head deep into the Northern Serengeti to witness one of nature’s greatest dramas — the wildebeest crossing the Mara River.
This safari takes you to Tarangire National Park for a whole day. You will spend almost two days in the Serengeti and 6 hours on a crater tour in Ngorongoro. The safari takes you around the best places in Tanzania; the Ngorongoro Crater which is also known as the "Garden of Eden", Serengeti National Park, the home of wildlife, and the home of elephants in Tarangire National Park.
Embark on an unforgettable Tanzania wildlife safari exploring three of the country's most spectacular destinations: Tarangire National Park, the legendary Serengeti National Park, and the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater. Enjoy a full day of game drives in Tarangire, nearly two days exploring the endless Serengeti plains in search of incredible wildlife, and a memorable six-hour crater tour in Ngorongoro, famously known as the Garden of Eden. From Tarangire's magnificent elephant herds to the Serengeti's abundant wildlife and the Ngorongoro Crater's remarkable concentration of animals, this safari promises an extraordinary journey through the heart of Africa.
After breakfast, depart Arusha for Tarangire National Park, famous for its giant baobab trees and large elephant herds. Enjoy a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch, exploring the park's beautiful landscapes in search of elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and other wildlife. In the late afternoon, proceed to your budget accommodation for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, travel towards the legendary Serengeti National Park through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy beautiful highland landscapes along the way before entering the endless Serengeti plains. Begin an afternoon game drive, searching for lions, elephants, cheetahs, giraffes, wildebeest, and zebras. Continue to your campsite for dinner and overnight.
Wake up to the sounds of the African wilderness and enjoy breakfast before embarking on a full-day game drive across the Serengeti plains. Explore wildlife-rich areas in search of the Big Five and witness the incredible beauty of Tanzania's most famous national park. Enjoy a picnic lunch during your adventure before continuing your wildlife exploration until late afternoon. Return to camp for dinner and overnight.
After an early breakfast, depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for approximately six hours of wildlife viewing. Explore this natural wonder, famously known as the Garden of Eden, home to elephants, lions, buffaloes, flamingos, and the endangered black rhino. After a picnic lunch and an unforgettable game drive, ascend the crater and return to Arusha, marking the end of your safari.

Simple, clean and welcoming budget lodges and tented camps — so more of your budget goes on time in the parks with our expert guides.
Simple, clean and welcoming budget lodges and tented camps — so more of your budget goes on time in the parks with our expert guides.
Simple, clean and welcoming budget lodges and tented camps — so more of your budget goes on time in the parks with our expert guides.
Expect to see elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, buffaloes, rhinos, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, and various bird species across Tanzania's spectacular wildlife destinations.



It starts from $790 per person. The final price depends on your travel dates, group size and choice of lodges, so ask us for an exact quote.
All park entrance fees. Ngorongoro Crater service fees. 4x4 safari Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof. Professional English-speaking safari guide. All game drives as per itinerary. Budget camping accommodation. Meals as specified in the itinerary. Drinking water during game drives. Airport pick-up and drop-off (if arranged). Government taxes and VAT. All transfers as per itinerary, Park entrance and conservation fees, Professional English-speaking safari guide/driver, 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof, All game drives as described in the itinerary, Accommodation as per the itinerary, Meals as listed for each day, Bottled drinking water during game drives and Transfers from your Arusha hotel or Kilimanjaro Airport.
International flights, Tanzania visa fees, Travel insurance, Tips for your guide and lodge staff, Alcoholic drinks and personal expenses and Optional activities (e.g. hot-air balloon safari).
During the dry season, when wildlife viewing is excellent across Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro. January to February is also a wonderful time, especially for witnessing the Great Wildebeest Migration calving season in the Serengeti.
It starts and ends in Arusha.
Yes. Every itinerary can be adjusted to your pace and interests: add a night, swap a lodge, or combine it with Kilimanjaro or Zanzibar. Just ask.
Head deep into the Northern Serengeti to witness one of nature’s greatest dramas — the wildebeest crossing the Mara River.
Fly into the Serengeti to save a day of driving, then make your way back by road through the Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire.
Four days, three iconic parks: Tarangire’s elephants, a night on the Serengeti plains and a game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater.

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