4 Days Ngorongoro and Serengeti Safari

from $2,850 per person

This safari is perfect for travelers seeking an unforgettable wildlife experience across Tanzania’s most iconic destinations. Explore the vast plains of the Serengeti, renowned for its abundant wildlife and spectacular predator sightings, before descending into the Ngorongoro Crater, a remarkable natural sanctuary home to diverse wildlife. The combination of thrilling game drives, breathtaking landscapes, and exceptional wildlife encounters makes this 4-day safari an ideal short Tanzania adventure.

Safari Details: 4 Days Ngorongoro and Serengeti Safari

Overview

Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights
Destinations: Serengeti National Park & Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania
Safari Type: Wildlife, Big Five & Game Viewing Safari
Start Point: Arusha, Tanzania
End Point: Arusha, Tanzania
Main Activities: Game drives, wildlife viewing, Big Five viewing, Serengeti safari, Ngorongoro Crater game drive and scenic sightseeing
Accommodation: Luxury, Mid-range, or Budget Lodges & Tented Camps
Best Time to Visit: June to October & January to February

The 4-Day Ngorongoro and Serengeti Safari is designed for travelers who want to experience two of Tanzania's most iconic wildlife destinations in one memorable adventure. The journey combines the vast savannah plains of the Serengeti National Park with the spectacular landscapes and abundant wildlife of the Ngorongoro Crater, creating an exciting short safari focused on game viewing and natural scenery.

Across the two destinations, you can enjoy thrilling game drives in search of lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and other wildlife. The Serengeti provides expansive landscapes and opportunities to witness the dramatic rhythms of the African savannah, while the Ngorongoro Crater offers a concentrated wildlife experience within one of Africa's most remarkable natural settings.

From the endless plains of the Serengeti to the crater floor of Ngorongoro, this safari brings together Big Five wildlife viewing, scenic landscapes, game drives, and unforgettable African safari experiences in a carefully planned four-day itinerary.

Whether you are a first-time safari traveler, wildlife enthusiast, photographer, couple, or family, this itinerary offers an ideal combination of Serengeti wildlife and Ngorongoro Crater exploration within a short Tanzania safari.

Detailed Itinerary: 4 Days Ngorongoro and Serengeti Safari

Day 1: Arrival in Tanzania and Transfer to Arusha

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be welcomed by an Ababa Uganda Safaris representative and transferred to your hotel in Arusha.

Depending on your arrival time, you may relax at the hotel or enjoy a short introduction to Arusha. You can explore the city, visit a local market, or simply rest and prepare for your Tanzania safari.

Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay in Arusha.

Accommodation: Hotel in Arusha
Meals: Dinner

Day 2: Arusha to Serengeti National Park – Scenic Drive and Game Viewing

After breakfast, begin your journey toward Serengeti National Park, one of Tanzania’s most renowned wildlife destinations.

The drive takes you through changing landscapes, local communities, and the scenic Great Rift Valley region. Depending on your route and timing, you may pass through or near the Ngorongoro Conservation Area before continuing toward the Serengeti.

As you approach the Serengeti, the landscape opens into vast grasslands where wildlife can often be seen along the way. Enjoy an afternoon game drive as you enter the park, searching for elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, lions, and other wildlife.

Continue to your lodge or tented camp for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Lodge or tented camp in Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 3: Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti National Park

Wake up early for a full-day wildlife adventure in Serengeti National Park.

After breakfast, set out with your safari guide to explore the Serengeti's diverse habitats. The park is famous for its large concentrations of wildlife and is one of the places where travelers may witness dramatic predator-prey interactions.

Depending on the season and wildlife movements, you may encounter lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, hyenas, and numerous antelope species.

Your guide will help you search for wildlife while explaining the Serengeti ecosystem, animal behavior, and seasonal movements.

Enjoy a picnic lunch or return to your lodge for lunch before continuing with afternoon game viewing.

In the evening, return to your lodge or tented camp for dinner and relaxation.

Accommodation: Lodge or tented camp in Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 4: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater – Game Drive and Departure

After an early breakfast, depart the Serengeti and travel toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Depending on your schedule and route, enjoy a game drive as you leave the Serengeti, providing another opportunity to spot wildlife across the open plains.

Continue toward the Ngorongoro Crater, a spectacular natural landscape known for its high concentration of wildlife. If your departure schedule allows, descend into the crater for a game drive and search for lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, flamingos, and other wildlife.

After the crater experience, begin your journey toward Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight.

Your 4 Days Ngorongoro and Serengeti Safari – Tanzania concludes with unforgettable wildlife experiences across two of Tanzania's most celebrated safari destinations.

Accommodation: Not applicable unless an additional night is requested
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Trip Includes

Airport pickup and drop-off as specified in the itinerary
Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle with a professional English-speaking driver-guide
Accommodation as specified in the itinerary
Meals as indicated in the itinerary
All scheduled game drives in Serengeti National Park
Ngorongoro Crater conservation and game-viewing activities as included in the itinerary
Serengeti National Park entry fees
Ngorongoro Conservation Area fees
Ngorongoro Crater descent fee
Professional safari guide services
Safari vehicle and fuel
Bottled drinking water during game drives
All applicable government taxes and park-related fees

Trip Excludes

- International flights
- Visa fees and travel documentation
- Travel and medical insurance
- Personal expenses such as drinks, laundry, telephone calls and souvenirs
- Alcoholic and soft drinks unless specifically included
- Tips for guides, drivers, lodge staff and other service providers
- Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- Additional accommodation before or after the safari
- Personal items and equipment
- Emergency evacuation or medical expenses unless covered by your insurance
- Any increase in park fees, government taxes or other mandatory charges introduced after booking
- Anything not specifically mentioned under Safari Includes

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What our travelers say

    
 
 
         
   Robert K 
 
 
 
 Verified Bucket list seeing the Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi
Just an awesome trip . Everything went smoothly from booking to the end . All was as promised never missed anything , always on time , friendly etc. resort that was recommended was perfect , great food , comfortable . Saw the gorillas easily all was perfect . Jonathan the owner even took me in Kampala to buy the right clothes , took me him self . Noel and driver were excellent , never an issue they really cared. I trust this company , will use them again and highly recommend .
  
 
        
   Maltes Traveller 
 
 
 
 Verified Highly recommended
We had a wonderful experience with Jonathan. He welcomed us at the airport and took great care of us from the moment we arrived until the end of our trip. The selection of hotels was impeccable, and the route he designed was perfectly planned. Jonathan is extremely knowledgeable about wildlife and went the extra mile to make sure we saw lions and all of the Big Five during our visit to Queen Elizabeth National Park. He was always attentive, patient, and eager to make our experience unforgettable. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide — highly recommended!
  
 
        
   bharti n 
 
 
 
 Verified Exceptional experience, enriching and truly unforgettable.
From the moment we landed we received a warm welcome. Jonathan was friendly and readily available to answer any queries throughout our trip. He was incredibly accommodating with our requests to visit schools, residences ensuring that we achieved everything we wanted from the trip. We had a great time with Jonathan and driver Isaac. Jonathan was very funny and very knowledgeable he became part of the family and the time just flew whilst we were there, we felt safe at all times. The food at each venue catered for all our needs. Definitely leant a lot on this trip. Just need to be aware that food ordered in restaurants do take a long time as they make it from scratch so if pushed for time might be advisable to pre order. We had unforgettable holiday and this company went above and beyond to make every moment special. I would recommend them to anyone.
  
 
        
   vjpar 
 
 
 
 Verified Great service from this local company
We done a road trip across East Africa from Uganda to Tanzania. Jonathan and his team facilitated our trip across Uganda and Kenya which proved to be a very enjoyable experience. Guided knowledge provided by Jonathan was excellent as was his humor and wit. We always felt safe and informed, he managed the journey very well indeed. We would definitely use Jonathan's services again.
  
 
        
   Adam John Smith 
 
 
 
 Verified Magical Uganda Safari Journey – February 2025!
I had an unforgettable experience with Ababa Uganda Safaris! From the moment I arrived, everything was well-organized, and the team was incredibly friendly and professional. The tour guides were knowledgeable, sharing fascinating insights about the wildlife and culture. Seeing gorillas up close in Bwindi and exploring Queen Elizabeth National Park was a dream come true. The accommodations were comfortable, and every detail was taken care of. I truly felt immersed in Uganda’s beauty without any stress. If you're planning a trip to Uganda, I highly recommend Ababa Uganda Safaris for a seamless and memorable adventure!
  
 
        
   Madhvi 
 
 
 
 Verified .gorilla trek
Our KQ flight was horribly delayed. From 2.30 pm to arriving @ almost 3 am the following day. Jonathan kindly arranged for airport pick at this early hour of day and even rescheduled our departure for bwindi so we could get some rest. That was very accommodating.the drive to bwindi was a long drive -11 hrs- n he informed hotel of our late arrival. The lodge he chose for us was good and comfortable. However the vehicle for transporti g us could be better as it was quite hot without air conditioning. Gorilla trek was good but tough. Overall Ababa safaris were very accommodating. I wouldrecommend them. The hotel in Kampala- Speke hotel leaves a lot to be desired
  
 
        
   mo-marvin 
 
 
 
 Verified Such a wonderful experience!!
My family and I contacted Jonathan to help us plan our first Murchison Falls safari. Jonathan arranged our transport from Kampala, with a stop at Ziwa Rhino sanctuary and guided game drives through Murchison falls. Ronnie, our professional driver and guide, was very knowledgeable and paid close attention to details to make us comfortable. He met with us a day before takeoff to answer any outstanding questions and recommended a time for us to set off to avoid any traffic. His experience made our trip even more enjoyable because we knew what to expect for entry fees into the park, where to stop to use clean washrooms, eat good food, and also what side of the boat cruise to sit on for the best views! We saw lions, elephants, giraffes, job, rhinos, buffaloes and many other animals. We would definitely go with them for our next safari in Uganda! They had great communication, value for money, professionalism, knowledge of the industry and were very reliable.
  
 
        
   Katelyn O 
 
 
 
 Verified A must-hire company! Punctual, professional, great communication.
We used Ababa Safaris for a trip from Kampala to Murchison Falls National Park. I would HIGHLY recommend! Our driver picked us up in a large safari vehicle with a pop up roof. The driver was very punctual and had excellent communication while preparing for the trip and during the trip. Ronnie took us to a nice restaurant for a rest stop that had clean bathrooms and good food. He was friendly with many people we met along the way at the Rhino Sanctuary, on the safari trails, and at our chosen lodging. It felt as though he had good connections with people, which we took as a good sign. Ronnie was very knowledgeable about the best places to see the animals and gave us a great safari experience. As the person in the family who does much of the planning, it was a very enjoyable experience to hand all of that over to Ababa and really get to enjoy myself.
  
 
        
   Hoehlenhonk 
 
 
 
 Verified Animals and beautiful nature in Uganda and Rwanda
From being picked-up from Entebbe airport in the middle of the night until the drop-off eleven days later in Kigali it was a perfect tour. Jonathan, our guide, and the driver Moses was a perfect team - very friendly, knowledgable and always in time. We visited Entebbe for a tour through the botanical gardens and the zoo, did safaris and boat trips in Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth NP and did trekkings to the chimpazees in Kibale and to the mountain gorillas in Rwanda. The primates are a must visit when you travel to this region. It's expensive but worth every dollar. The safari parks are of course not as rich in animals as for example the Masai Mara. But they are much cheaper, there are much lesser tourists and nevertheless it doesn't become boring regarding animal sightings. We saw a lot of different antelopes, beautiful giraffes, lions, many elephants, buffalos, a lot of hippos and crocodiles and much more. The choice of hotels was very good, simple and cheap where there was only a short overnight stay and a bit more expensive where it was worth to spend the money for staying close to the places of interest, e.g. close to the starting point for primate trekkings or in the middle of QENP and Murchison NP for not loosing game-drive-time.
  
 
        
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We had a nice holiday with ABABA SAFARI in Uganda it was a nice experience in Uganda and the travel agent as well especially Jonathan was our tour guide very nice person he was always very helpful and kind. we traveled about 1200km but had no problem I am a vegetarian and wherever we go he always arranges something for me i recommend them at and competitive price I give them a 5-star