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4-Day Northern Icons Safari

4 days Tanzania Safari

4-Day Northern Icons Safari

A compact four-day private safari that focuses on three of northern Tanzania's strongest wildlife areas. It begins with Tarangire's elephant and baobab landscapes, spends valuable time in Central Serengeti and finishes with a descent into Ngorongoro Crater. The route is fast but carefully balanced so the safari still includes meaningful wildlife time rather than only road transfers.

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A compact four-day private safari that focuses on three of northern Tanzania's strongest wildlife areas. It begins with Tarangire's elephant and baobab landscapes, spends valuable time in Central Serengeti and finishes with a descent into Ngorongoro Crater. The route is fast but carefully balanced so the safari still includes meaningful wildlife time rather than only road transfers.

Route: Arusha - Tarangire - Serengeti - Ngorongoro - Arusha

Best for: First-time visitors with limited time

Price note: Price basis: from USD 1,650 per person, based on 2 adults sharing on a private mid-range safari. Peak-season and migration-zone departures can cost more; 4-6 travelers in one vehicle may reduce the per-person rate.

Important Booking Notes

The exact itinerary order can change because of lodge availability, road conditions, park rules or seasonal wildlife movement.Wildlife sightings, Great Migration locations and river crossings cannot be guaranteed.Accommodation is subject to availability at the time the deposit is received.Children's rates depend on age, rooming and government fee definitions; request a family quotation.Single-room supplements apply when one traveler occupies a room alone.For confirmed sales, issue a formal quotation showing total price, deposit amount, payment deadline and cancellation terms.

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4 planned days

Day 1

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park

Leave Arusha after breakfast and drive to Tarangire. Enter the park for a game drive through baobab woodland, river habitat and open plains. Search for elephants, giraffes, zebra, buffalo, antelope and predators while your guide explains the park's seasonal ecology. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park before continuing the afternoon drive. Exit toward the Karatu highlands in the late afternoon. Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2

Karatu to Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, travel through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area toward Naabi Hill and the Serengeti. The landscape opens dramatically as you enter the plains. Continue with an en-route game drive toward Central Serengeti, where river valleys, kopjes and grasslands support strong resident wildlife. Arrive at camp before or around sunset, depending on sightings. Meals: Serengeti camp Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Day 3

Central Serengeti game drive - Ngorongoro Highlands

Serengeti National Park

Start early for a Serengeti game drive when predators and plains animals may be active. Explore Seronera and nearby habitats, then begin the journey back toward Ngorongoro after lunch or in the early afternoon. The drive remains part of the safari, with wildlife possible along the route. Continue to Karatu for dinner and rest. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4

Ngorongoro Crater - Arusha

Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Leave early for Loduare Gate and descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive across grassland, woodland and wetland habitat. Look for lion, buffalo, zebra, wildebeest, hippo and, with luck, black rhino. Enjoy a picnic lunch at an authorized site, then ascend and drive back to Arusha. Drop-off at your hotel or agreed point. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

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Group Pricing

Per Person Price by Group Size

Guide prices for private safari planning. The final quote is confirmed after availability, season, and exact routing are checked.

Travelers Per Person Estimated Group Total
1 person $ 1,650 $ 1,650
2 people $ 1,420 $ 2,840
3 people $ 1,285 $ 3,855
4 people $ 1,190 $ 4,760
5 people $ 1,140 $ 5,700
6 people $ 1,090 $ 6,540
7 people $ 1,055 $ 7,385
8 people $ 1,055 $ 8,440
9 people $ 1,025 $ 9,225
10 people $ 1,025 $ 10,250
11 people $ 990 $ 10,890
12 people $ 990 $ 11,880
13 people $ 955 $ 12,415
14 people $ 955 $ 13,370
15 people $ 955 $ 14,325
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Included, Not Included & Travel Tips

Included

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Not Included

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Travel Tips

  • +Book early for July to October and Christmas travel dates because Serengeti and Ngorongoro rooms sell quickly.
  • +Pack neutral colors, a warm layer for early game drives, sun protection, binoculars, and any personal medication.
  • +Bring small USD notes for tips and personal purchases; card acceptance can be limited inside remote parks.
  • +Wildlife sightings depend on season and animal movement, so flexible timing improves the experience.
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