Overview
This 4 Day Serengeti and Ngorongoro Safari is an unforgettable African safari taking in the wildlife, scenic and cultural highlights of Tanzania. This 4 Day Tanzania safari takes you to an unparalleled concentration of wildlife found in Serengeti national park, Tanzania’s most famous park in Tanzania and where you can witness the famed Great Wildebeest Migration from July to October; Ngorongoro Crater, which is home to abundant wildlife such as lions and cheetahs.
4 Day Serengeti and Ngorongoro Safari Summary
- Day 1: Arusha to Serengeti National Park
- Day 2: Full day game drives in Serengeti
- Day 3: Full day game drives in Serengeti
- Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
The Serengeti
Serengeti is one of the most famous parks in Africa. The name “Serengeti” is derived from the word “Serengeti”, which when translated from the Masai language, refers to “Endless Plains”, and true to the description, these plains span an astounding 12,000 square miles in approximation. The landscape here is the Africa you’ve always imagined and seen depicted in the Lion King and Out of Africa. It is famous for its annual migration of over 1.5 million white-bearded wildebeest and other animals like zebras. This is rendered to as one of the seven natural wonders of the world. Because of its popularity, the Serengeti draws in massive numbers of tourists every year.
Ngorongoro Crater
The Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania is the largest unfilled inactive volcanic crater, or caldera, in the world. However, it’s not entirely empty as a wildlife spectacle unfolds in this dramatic setting. At the base of 610m cliff faces elephants trumpet, lions roar, and antelope…eat grass. The crater is arguably the best place in Tanzania to see the big five in one day. It features one of the highest concentrations of animals in Africa. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most mesmerizing natural features in the world. If your goal is to see as many animals with as little time as possible then the Crater is the perfect spot.
As Thousands upon thousands of hooves stampede across the streams and grasslands of the Serengeti in search of grazing grounds, imagine yourself living and on the scene as one of nature’s greatest spectacles unfolds right before your eyes. On this unforgettable 4 day Serengeti and Ngorongoro safari will give you a glimpse of what happens during the great annual animal run, bringing you to the majestic Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park, and beyond to track the “big five.” You’ll also get an insider’s glimpse of life on the plains from the residents of a remote Maasai village.