4-Day Luxury Experience Private Safari - Serengeti African Tours

The itinerary

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   Overview

   • 4-Day Luxury Experience Private Safari
   • Arusha · Tarangire · Serengeti · Ngorongoro Crater
   • Duration
   • 4-day
   • Tour Type
   • Lodge Safaris, Luxury Safaris, Private Safaris
   • Places Visited
   • Arusha, Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater
   • Transport
   • Private 4×4 Safari Vehicle
   • Free Cancellation
   • Cancel up to 30 days before
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   Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park

   • You’ll be picked up from your hotel at 8 am and start a beautiful journey across the Great Rift Valley for a full-day game drive. Although small in dimension (205 sq miles), the park has breathtaking scenery and is well famous for its lush acacia forest, giant figs, and baobab tree. Permanent residents of this park include giraffes, elephants, impalas, and a huge population of elephants and buffaloes. The landscapes of Tarangire are something that can not be described with words, and the game drives along the lake provide stunning photo opportunities of giraffes and buffaloes in the foreground. In the afternoon, you’ll return to the lodge for dinner.
   • Main Destination: Tarangire National Park
   • Accomodation: Suricata Boma Lodge
   • Meals included: Lunch, Dinner (Breakfast not included)
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   Day 2: Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park

   • After an early breakfast, depart towards the most famous national park in the world, the Serengeti. The driving itself, although long, is spectacular. This will be an unforgettable moment for anyone seeing it for the first time. As you progress well into the Serengeti, you will see why the name means, in a local language, “endless plains”. The park has 6,900 sq miles (18,000 sq kilometers), and for most of it, the plains will stretch to the horizon, defying your senses and perception of distances. It is the home of the great migration and to 2 million wildebeests, hundreds of thousands of zebras, and all kinds of antelopes. As for the big cats and large predators, it’s the place of choice to look out for lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas. There are many television scenes like the famous River Crossings that have been filmed in this park.
   • Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
   • Accomodation: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
   • Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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   Day 3: Full Safari in Ngorongoro Crater

   • On this day, we suggest a very early wake-up call to do an early morning game drive (when the animals are more active) and see one of the best sunrises you’ll ever witness. After the game drive, we will return to the camp for a rewarding brunch and then we’ll proceed to Ngorongoro, the 8th Wonder of the Natural World. The crater spreads for 102 sq miles and has 2,000-ft high walls, making it virtually Noah’s ark and inhabiting almost every species of wildlife that is indigenous to East Africa. It’s one of the very rare locations on the continent where you can witness the black rhino. The crater has a river, several swamps, a soda lake with a great concentration of flamingos, a forest, and open plains. It’s also famous for its elephants which, are the largest in the world and have huge tusks. Ngorongoro Crater is truly a Wonder of the Natural World. You will reach Ngorongoro in time for a sundowner.
   • Accomodation: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
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   Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

   • We will start the day very early and descend into the crater floor for an incredible morning of wildlife viewing in one of the most stunning places on earth. After the game drive, there will be time for a picnic lunch near the beautiful Hippo Lake. After lunch, we will have time for a short game drive, and then we will ascend the crater and exit the Ngorongoro Conservation Area towards Arusha. We expect to be back in Arusha at around 5 pm, although we are flexible if there is a flight to catch or another situation.
   • Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
   • Accomodation: No accomodation (End of tour)
   • Meals included: Breakfast & Lunch (Dinner not included)
   • High demand: This safari books 4–8 weeks ahead during peak season (June–October) for Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026
   • n/a*/pp
   • $2158/pp
   • BEST VALUE
   • $1923/pp
   • $1780/pp
   • 5+
   • High demand: This safari books 4–8 weeks ahead during peak season (June–October) for Jan 1, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027
   • Kids under 15 receive a special discount. Contact us when booking.
   • Hot-air balloon safari over the Serengeti can be added for $600/person.
   • All national park entrance fees and conservation levies
   • Accommodation as specified
   • All meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner
   • Soft drinks and bottled water (minimum 3 litres per person per day)
   • Transportation in a custom 4×4 safari jeep with pop-up viewing roof and guaranteed window seating
   • Roundtrip airport transfer
   • Expert English-speaking guide/driver (15+ years Tanzania experience)
   • Vehicle inverter for device charging, FM radio communications, electric cooler and filtered water
   • Government taxes and VAT
   • Tips for guides and cook (guideline: $10–15/day guide, $5–8/day cook)
   • International and domestic flights
   • Tanzania e-visa ($50 USD)
   • Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
   • Hot-air balloon safari in Serengeti ($600/person add-on)
   • Personal purchases, laundry and phone calls
   • Alcoholic beverages
   • Note: We have a discount for kids under 15 years old
   • Sarah & James T.
   • United Kingdom · Feb 2025
   • ★★★★★
   • "Our guide Emmanuel was incredible — he spotted a leopard and two lion cubs that three other vehicles completely missed. The most magical experience of our lives."
   • Marco & Lucia B.
   • Italy · Jan 2025
   • "The private setup meant we could spend 45 minutes with a cheetah and cubs without feeling rushed. The lodges were far beyond what we expected."
   • David & Carol M.
   • United States · Mar 2025
   • "As first-time safari travelers, we were nervous. From the moment we arrived, Serengeti African Tours took care of everything. The Ngorongoro Crater literally took our breath away."
   • Lars & Ingrid H.
   • Sweden · Mar 2025
   • "Booked through SafariBookings and couldn't be happier. Every detail was handled perfectly. Guide Abouh is extraordinary — his knowledge of wildlife is encyclopaedic."
   • Frequently Asked Questions
   • Everything You Need to Know
   • What is the best time of year for the 4-Day Luxury Experience Private Safari? This itinerary runs year-round, but June to October is best for dry-season visibility and easier wildlife tracking. If your tour includes migration-focused zones, we guide you on the best travel window before confirmation.
   • What is the best time of year for the 4-Day Luxury Experience Private Safari?
   • This itinerary runs year-round, but June to October is best for dry-season visibility and easier wildlife tracking. If your tour includes migration-focused zones, we guide you on the best travel window before confirmation.
   • What animals am I most likely to see on this tour? On this route through Arusha, Tarangire, Serengeti, guests usually see elephants, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, giraffes, and often lions. Leopard and cheetah sightings depend on timing and luck, but your guide uses radio updates to improve chances.
   • What animals am I most likely to see on this tour?
   • On this route through Arusha, Tarangire, Serengeti, guests usually see elephants, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, giraffes, and often lions. Leopard and cheetah sightings depend on timing and luck, but your guide uses radio updates to improve chances.
   • What are the accommodation options on this tour? We use clean and trusted safari camps or lodges based on your selected comfort level and budget. Upgrades to higher-category lodges are available before departure, subject to room availability.
   • What are the accommodation options on this tour?
   • We use clean and trusted safari camps or lodges based on your selected comfort level and budget. Upgrades to higher-category lodges are available before departure, subject to room availability.
   • How many people will be in my group? Private departures are only for your booking party. Joining options are usually small groups, typically up to 6–7 travelers in a custom safari vehicle with guaranteed window seats.
   • How many people will be in my group?
   • Private departures are only for your booking party. Joining options are usually small groups, typically up to 6–7 travelers in a custom safari vehicle with guaranteed window seats.
   • What should I pack for this itinerary? Please pack neutral-color clothing, a warm layer for early mornings, sun protection, comfortable shoes, insect repellent, and personal medication. A small soft duffel and camera with spare batteries are strongly recommended.
   • What should I pack for this itinerary?