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4 Day Luxury Tanzania Short Circuit
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4 Day Luxury Tanzania Short Circuit

A private four-day circuit with a night in the central Serengeti and a night on the Ngorongoro rim.

PricingTailor-made
Safari Summary

Go beyond the expected.

A private four-day safari: Tarangire on day one, a full day in the central Serengeti, a night in a luxury lodge on the Ngorongoro rim and a crater game drive on the last morning.

Safari Highlights
  • Tarangire National Park
  • Central Serengeti game drives
  • Luxury lodge on the Ngorongoro rim
  • Crater game drive
At a glance

What's included

✓ Included

  • Airport transfers
  • Private pop-up roof 4x4 safari vehicle with driver-guide
  • Accommodation and meals as specified
  • Park and reserve entrance fees for the activities listed

× Not included

  • International flights
  • Visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Personal expenses
  • Alcoholic beverages
Good to know

Confirm current park fees, permit availability, accommodation and pricing before booking, since these can change with season and demand. Access to remote areas should be confirmed before travel.

Safari Details

Day by day

Day 1 Arusha to Tarangire

Arusha and Tarangire National Park

Airport pickup and a game drive in Tarangire.

AccommodationMid-range lodge 1 to 2 hours from Tarangire
MealsLunch, dinner
TransportAirport pickup and Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
Day 2 To the Serengeti

Serengeti National Park

Drive to the central Serengeti with game drives on the way.

AccommodationLuxury lodge in the central Serengeti
MealsBreakfast, lunch, dinner
TransportPrivate 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
Day 3 Serengeti and Ngorongoro

Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro

More game drives in the Serengeti, then travel to the Ngorongoro rim.

AccommodationLuxury lodge on the Ngorongoro Crater rim
MealsBreakfast, lunch, dinner
TransportPrivate 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
Day 4 Ngorongoro Crater and Arusha

Ngorongoro Crater and Arusha

A game drive in the crater, then return to Arusha.

AccommodationNot needed
MealsBreakfast, lunch
TransportPrivate 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof and airport transfer

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Can I combine a Tanzania safari with Zanzibar?

Yes, this is one of the most popular East African combinations; a Serengeti or Ngorongoro safari followed by several days on Zanzibar’s beaches, connected by a short flight.

Do I need a visa to visit Tanzania?

Most nationalities need a visa for Tanzania, commonly available as an e-visa applied for online before travel. Requirements vary by nationality, so confirm current guidance for your passport ahead of your safari.

How many national parks does Tanzania have?

Tanzania protects its landscapes across more than twenty national parks, alongside conservation areas and game reserves that together cover roughly a third of the country’s total area; one of the highest proportions of protected land of any country in the world.

Is climbing Kilimanjaro part of a normal safari?

Kilimanjaro is usually planned as its own multi-day trek (typically 6–9 days depending on route) either before or after a separate safari itinerary, rather than combined into the same days, since it requires its own acclimatisation schedule.

Is Tanzania or Kenya better for a first safari?

Both offer excellent safaris across largely the same ecosystem, and the choice often comes down to which side of the Serengeti-Mara border better fits your dates and interests: we’re happy to talk through the trade-offs for your specific safari.

What is the best time to visit the Serengeti?

The Serengeti has strong wildlife viewing year-round, but timing depends on what you want to see: the calving season is roughly January–March in the southern plains, and the dramatic river crossings typically happen around June–September in the north as the migration moves toward Kenya.