4 Days Savannah to Crater Safari Experience
4 Days Savannah to Crater Safari Experience
A Four-day Tanzania safari package carefully designed to give our clients an unforgettable taste of Tanzania’s incredible wildlife and natural beauty. Experience the thrill of an authentic African safari while exploring some of the country’s most spectacular landscapes.
Your adventure begins in Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds, majestic baobab trees, and diverse wildlife roaming across the savannah.
The journey continues to the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, often referred to as the jewel of Tanzania. This UNESCO World Heritage Site offers stunning scenery and one of the best opportunities in Africa to spot the legendary Big Five in their natural habitat.
This safari is perfect for travellers seeking a short yet immersive African wildlife experience filled with unforgettable moments and extraordinary scenery
Price per person sharing
Guests
Peak season
Green season
2 Pax
$1,350
$1,250
4 Pax
$1,120
$1,050
4 Pax
$980
$920
Places to Visit
Upon arrival at the Kilimanjaro International Airport, a warm welcome awaits you from our representative—complete with a friendly smile and a touch of local hospitality. You’ll be comfortably transferred to your lodge in Arusha, where you can unwind, enjoy a delicious meal, and settle in as the excitement of your Tanzanian adventure begins. Your safari pre-briefing will take over today.
Arusha is the vibrant safari capital of Tanzania, nestled at the foot of Mount Meru in the northern part of the country. Known for its lush green landscapes, refreshing cool climate, and bustling markets, the city serves as the essential gateway to Africa’s most iconic wildlife destinations, including the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater. Beyond its role in tourism, Arusha is a major diplomatic and economic hub, hosting key international conference centers and regional organizations, making it a dynamic intersection of natural adventure and cosmopolitan urban life.
Often called Tanzania’s hidden gem, Tarangire National Park offers a rugged, quiet contrast to the more crowded northern safari circuits. Located slightly off the beaten path, it is a landscape dominated by iconic, ancient baobab trees—some thousands of years old—and carved by the life-giving Tarangire River.
The Ngorongoro Conservation Area is a stunning, UNESCO World Heritage site located in Tanzania’s northern safari circuit. At its heart lies the world-renowned Ngorongoro Crater, a massive, unbroken volcanic caldera formed millions of years ago. This self-sustaining natural haven drops roughly 600 meters from the rim to the crater floor, creating a unique ecosystem that boasts one of the highest densities of wildlife in Africa.
Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival in Arusha
- You’ll be collected from the airport.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 2: Tarangire National Park
Today our safari adventure begins! After breakfast, you’ll be picked up from your hotel and driven for 2 hours to Tarangire National Park. The park is well known for its large elephant herds and abundance of ancient baobab trees (the largest trees in the continent). From the open roof of the vehicle, we will experience the seasonal swamps, savanna and Tarangire River, which is full of wildlife ranging from a large variety of birds to giraffes, impalas, zebras, lions, leopards, elands, warthogs and elephants. The picnic site also has a spectacular view. We will have our picnic lunch there and proceed with game viewing. We will then continue to Fig Tree Lodge, where we will be able to relax, enjoy dinner and have an overnight stay.
Main Destination: Tarangire National Park
Accommodation: Carefully selected budget friendly lodge/campsite
Meals: breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 2: Journey to the legendary serengeti national park
After breakfast, we will depart for Serengeti. It’s a long and bumpy road that will take you about 4-5 hours of a fascinating game on route, driving up the crater highlands towards the vast plains of Serengeti. We will stop for a picnic lunch before we check into the park for an afternoon game drive. After catching the sunset, we will proceed to Seronera Campsite for dinner and your overnight stay.
- Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation: Carefully selected budget friendly lodge/campsite
- Meals: breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 3: Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro
Today we will wake up very early in the morning (at around 6 am) for a sunrise game drive and to spot the animals when they are most active. We will then stop at a picnic site to enjoy breakfast in the bush and continue with the game drive before returning to the camp (at around noon) for hot lunch. Afterwards, we’ll load the vehicle, depart camp and continue to Ngorongoro where we will have dinner and an overnight stay at Simba Campsite.
- Main Destination: Ngorongoro Highlands
- Accommodation: Carefully selected budget friendly lodge/campsite
- Meals & Drinks: breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater
Today we will have an early breakfast and descend to the crater immediately. This stunning place will offer you with almost every species of wildlife indigenous to East Africa including the rare black rhino and if we are lucky, we might spot one. You will choose whether to have picnic lunch at the Hippo Lake or hot lunch at the camp. We will then head back to Arusha. We expect to be back in town around 5 pm. However, we are flexible in case there is a flight to catch.
- Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
- Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
- You’ll be dropped off at the airport.
Inclusions
- Park fees (For non-residents)
- All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- All flights during the tour
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals
(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Exclusions
- International flights (From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$20.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Optional Safari Activities
- Balloon Safari (USD 500 per person)
- Maasai Village Visit (U$DD 50 per vehicle)
- Night Game Drive Tarangire or Lake Manyara (USD 165 per person)
- Ngorongoro Crater Rim Walk (U$D30 per person)
- Visit to the Olduvai Gorge and museum (U$D 40 per person)
Our Promise to You
From the moment you begin planning your itinerary with our travel specialists to the final celebratory toast at the end of your journey, Nature Pulse Expeditions promises flawless logistical execution, uncompromising safety, and an authentic, high-end experience. We handle the details so you can immerse yourself completely in the extraordinary.
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Immerse yourself in exclusive, thoughtfully curated safari journeys that transcend the ordinary. From witnessing the raw drama of thousands of wildebeest braving the currents of the Mara River to tracking the elusive, prehistoric Shoebill stork in flight, our itineraries are designed for the discerning traveler.
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