4 Day Tarangire & Ngorongoro Crater | Game Drive

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Duration

4 Days / 3 Nights

Group Size

Unlimited

Travel Styles

Nature & Adventure

Tour Overview:

Discover two of Tanzania’s most spectacular wildlife destinations on this unforgettable 4-day safari adventure. Explore the elephant-rich landscapes of Tarangire National Park and descend into the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, home to an extraordinary concentration of wildlife, including the Big Five. This safari offers breathtaking scenery, exceptional game viewing, comfortable accommodations, and an authentic East African safari experience.

Is this tour for me?

Trip Type: Private Group

Travel on your own schedule with full flexibility in dates, pace, and itinerary. Pricing is tailored to your private group size, and you can enjoy a fully customized experience!

Age Requirements: 3+

Families with children are welcome! We take care to create a comfortable and seamless safari experience for travelers of all ages.

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Safari Tour Seasons & Pricing

Low Season

Apr - May

2 Person

$1,135.20

4 Person

$861.58

6 Person

$770.37

7+

Upon Request

HighSeason

Jan/Mar/June/Nov

2 Person

$1134.54

4 Person

$910.89

6 Person

$800.90

7+

Upon Request

Peak Season

July-Oct / Dec - Jan

2 Person

$1,217.15

4 Person

$943.53

6 Person

$852.32

7+

Upon Request

Low Season

Apr - May

2 Person

$1,917.85

4 Person

$1,660.73

6 Person

$1,575.02

HighSeason

Jan/Mar/June/Nov

2 Person

$2167.85

4 Person

$1910.73

6 Person

$1825.02

Peak Season

July-Oct / Dec - Jan

2 Person

$2,330.35

4 Person

$2,056.73

6 Person

$1,965.52

MAP

You’ll Visit

- Kilimanjaro Airport
- Arusha
- Tarangire National Park
- Ngorongoro Cronservation Area
- Ngorongoro Crater

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will be warmly welcomed by our safari representative and professional driver-guide. After a short safari briefing, you will be transferred to Arusha, the gateway to Tanzania’s Northern Safari Circuit.

The drive offers beautiful views of the surrounding countryside, local villages, and coffee plantations. Upon arrival at your hotel, you can relax and recover from your journey while preparing for the exciting safari ahead.

Day 1 | Accommodation

Meal Plan: Breakfast (BB)

Options based on your package:

Explorer

Planet Lodge 3*

Signature

 African Tulip 4*

Premium

Gran Meliá Arusha 5*

After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park with packed lunches for a full-day game drive.

Tarangire National Park is renowned for its giant baobab trees, vast savannahs, and one of the highest concentrations of elephants in East Africa. The Tarangire River serves as a vital water source, attracting large numbers of wildlife throughout the year.

During your game drive, you may encounter elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, impalas, warthogs, buffaloes, and a remarkable variety of bird species. Enjoy your packed lunch at a scenic picnic site within the park before continuing your afternoon wildlife viewing. Later in the day, proceed to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 2 | Accommodation

Meal Plan: Full Board (FB)

Options based on your package:

Explorer

 Dancing Duma 3*

Signature

Sopa Lodge 4*

Premium

Elephant Springs 5*

After an early breakfast, depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with packed lunches.

Upon arrival, descend approximately 600 meters into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera and one of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife destinations. The crater floor supports an incredible concentration of animals year-round due to its permanent water sources and fertile grazing lands.

During your game drive, you may encounter black rhinos, elephants, lions, buffaloes, hippos, hyenas, jackals, zebras, wildebeests, and numerous antelope species. The crater offers one of the best opportunities in Tanzania to spot the endangered black rhino in its natural habitat.

Enjoy your packed lunch at the famous hippo pool picnic site before continuing your exploration of this natural wonder. In the late afternoon, ascend the crater walls and proceed to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 3 | Accommodation

Meal Plan: Full Board (FB)

Options based on your package:

Explorer

Eilleens Tree Inn 3*

Signature

Ngorongoro Serena 4*

Premium

Ngorongoro Meliá Lodge 5*

After breakfast, depart from the Ngorongoro Highlands and begin your journey back to Arusha.

Enjoy a delicious hot lunch at a carefully selected restaurant before continuing to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure flight.

As your Tanzania safari comes to an end, take with you unforgettable memories of Tarangire’s giant elephant herds, the breathtaking beauty of Ngorongoro Crater, and the incredible wildlife encounters that make Tanzania one of Africa’s premier safari destinations.

Day 3 | Accommodation

Meal Plan: Breakfast & Hot Lunch

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Do you need a visa to visit Tanzania?

You can obtain this visa either online or on arrival. Typically, it takes 3-5 days to get your visa approved online. However, if your trip starts in less than a week, we recommend opting for the on-arrival visa. To avoid issues with POS machines, bring $50 in cash.

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Great 4-day safari, Fantastic! We booked a private 4-day safari with Guruguru Safari for our honeymoon, and it was truly the best trip. The experience was beyond our imagination and a memory we will never forget. Everything went smoothly from start to finish on the safari. The journey to Serengeti National Park was quite strenuous, but the vehicle was air-conditioned and the seats were comfortable, and we were very well looked after the whole time. We stayed at Leo Leo Serengeti Camp which was wonderful the surroundings were beautiful and perfectly balanced, a peaceful haven. The staff were warm and friendly and the food was excellent. The second and third days were full-day safaris in the park, and we were overwhelmed by the amount of wildlife we saw: lions, wildebeest, impala, kudu, elephants, giraffes, hyenas, wild dogs, zebras, hippos, crocodiles and more. Seeing the endangered wild dog was a special highlight, and it was made even more special to learn that it is an iconic species of the park. Our tour guide and driver, Goodlucky, deserves special praise. He was kind, friendly and incredibly knowledgeable about the animals, the landscape, the villages and the local culture. He made us feel completely comfortable and his driving skills were exceptional. We felt safe at all times.
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GURUGURU SAFARIS I enjoyed a lot everything was beautiful organised.and it was lots of fun
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Perfecto So amazing and adventurous i enjoyed alot
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Nice safari It was worth the price I paid. and I had good experience with them in ngorongoro
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⭐️⭐️⭐️ My experience with Guruguru Safaris was absolutely amazing! From the excellent customer service to the well-organized arrangements, everything was handled professionally. The team was welcoming, supportive, and attentive to every detail, making the entire experience smooth, enjoyable, and memorable. I truly appreciated their commitment to ensuring we had a wonderful experience. I would definitely recommend Guruguru Safaris to anyone looking for a reliable and unforgettable safari experience. Definitely a 10/10! ❤️
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Guruguru shines our experience ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I had an amazing experience with GuruGuru Tour Guide! The tour was well-organized, enjoyable, and full of wonderful experiences. The guide was friendly, professional, knowledgeable, and very helpful throughout the trip. Everything was handled smoothly, making the whole journey comfortable and memorable. I truly appreciated the excellent service, hospitality, and attention to detail. I highly recommend GuruGuru Tour Guide to anyone looking for a fun, safe, and unforgettable travel experience. Definitely worth it! I would love to travel with them again.
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10/10 So fun and enjoyable nice experience
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The best of the best! Highly recommended! The beauty of Tanzania will forever remain in our hearts! Our safari adventure was exceptional from start to finish. The sales team created a perfect itinerary, and everything went smoothly. Every national park we visited was unique and beautiful, and our driver-guide was professional, knowledgeable, and outstanding. The best of the best! Highly recommended!
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Perfect Family Safari We had an incredible 6-day safari with Guruguru Safaris, and it was truly an unforgettable adventure for our family. Everything was well organized from start to finish, making our trip smooth and enjoyable. A special thank you to our guide, Goodlucky who was exceptional. His knowledge of the wildlife was outstanding, and his driving skills made us feel safe and comfortable throughout the journey. He was always patient, friendly, and ensured we had the best possible wildlife viewing experiences.
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Great Day We had an amazing day visiting the ngorongoro crater. The tour guide was informative and great. The food was well prepared. It was a beautiful day. Make sure you go with guruguru safaris.

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