A 4-day safari in Serengeti is the best version of any road safari starting from Arusha. Serengeti National Park is by no doubt the most famous safari destination in Tanzania and by extension Africa owing to the fact that Tanzania as a safari destination has been voted as the best safari destination for now more than 5 years in a row. Tanzania stands tall amongst its peers due mainly to fact it is home to best wildlife safari parks, with more than 35% of Tanzania’s land mass being dedicated to wildlife conservation in the form of national parks or conservation areas as well as concession areas.
4-Day Serengeti Safari at a glance
The four days safari in Serengeti will be as per the following day to day outline.
Day 1: Pick up from Arusha and transfer to Serengeti National park via the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Day 2 & 3: Explore the Serengeti National Park for two more days.
Day 4: Early morning breakfast, then transfer back to Arusha.
What to see on the 4-Day safari in Serengeti?
Among the wildlife that you can spot on this Tanzania Safari Serengeti Package includes the Wildebeest of course but also the big fie including the Lions, elephants, Buffaloes, Leopards and rhinos if you can venture in the far flung areas like the Moru Kopjes. Other animals that can be spotted here include big cats like the cheetahs (fastest mammal on planet earth), big game like topis, elands, giraffes, hartebeests, zebras, and other antelopes like the impalas, grants gazelles, Thompsons gazelles among many other animal species. Serengeti is also a birders haven with more than 350 bird species recorded already in the Serengeti National Park.
4-Day Safari Serengeti Where to Stay
During this Four days Tanzania Safari in Serengeti, you can either a lodge safari or basic camping safari where you camp in the middle of nowhere close to nature in one of various campsites designated in the park.
If you want a lodging safari it is possible to stay in a Mid-range tented camp, Semi- Luxury, or Standard Luxury tented camps or even in the top market / high end camps that you can think of in this world. Just get in touch with one of our experts for free advice and price quotation for your next Tanzania Safari in Serengeti.
Tanzania Safari Serengeti Wildebeests Migration
Serengeti National Park is the home for the world famous Wildebeest Migration which starts in the Ndutu Area in the southern plains of the park and gradually trekking miles and miles to ultimately cross the crocodile infested Mara river in what has become well known worldwide as the greatest wildlife spectacle. The Greatest Migration is cycle that goes on in the Serengeti for the better part of the year contrary to the belief by many that it is only the River crossing by the wildebeest at Mara River in the Northern Serengeti.
This Serengeti safari package offers you, a front row seat in witnessing the Wildebeests migration. We have included a camp at the central Serengeti area but on request and depending on the time of the year we can recommend for you staying at different parts of the Serengeti National Park due to the vastness of the plains. Please contact our for more advise on how to spend your best Tanzania Safari in Serengeti.
4-Day Serengeti Safari itinerary
Arusha – Serengeti National Park
This is your first day of your 4-day serengeti adventure by road. Pick up can be from your Hotel in Arusha (or Moshi) or from the Kilimanjaro International Airport or the Domestic Airport of Arusha, depending on your arrival time and where you want us to pick you up.
Your private safari guide will help you in loading your luggage on your private 4×4 safari jeep, and you will be on your way to the Serengeti National Park, with a brief stop at Loduare; Ngorongoro’s main gate in order to register for transiting the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Another brief stop will be at the Ngorongoro Crater’s View Point; on the Crater rim, where you will take some pictures and enjoy the breathtaking views over the Crater floor. This is a considerably long drive that will take you around 6 hours to Central Serengeti.
You will be making a few stops on the way, to view animals as you traverse the Ngorongoro Conservation Area especially from the Malanja Depresion towards Golini and Naabi Gate. After registration at the Naabi Hill Gate you will start on your first safari, game drive, right away with plenty of animals to see in this afternoon on arrival.
Later in the afternoon you will drive with sunset game viewing on your way to your camp or lodge where you will check in for dinner and overnight. You may also sit around the camp fire in the evening if you wish, and sip your favorite beer or glass of wine, while sharing experiences with fellow lodge or camp guests.
Overnight at Tukaone Serengeti Camp or similar camp.
You can stay in a semi-luxury or standard luxury or top end lodging, and we can arrange this safari for you to start from Zanzibar of fly in from Dar es Salaam.
Full day safari in Serengeti National Park
These two days you can do daily early morning game drives at sunrise if you wish then after breakfast at the lodge / camp then you will be able to spend the next two full days in the vast plains of the Serengeti National Park with game drives the whole day or you can choose to do morning game drives and sunset game drives with a mi-day interval for lunch at your camp as well as some relaxation. If you are on a full day game drive your lunch will be at a one of the many picnic sites where you can step out of the jeep and stretch your legs as as well.
Depending on the time of the year you can explore the central Serengeti in areas bordering and including the Seronera Valley or the Eastern, or Western or Northern Serengeti.
Dinner and overnight will be at Thorntree Camp or Serengeti Tortilis Camp or Green Hills Tented camp or similar camp.
Serengeti - Arusha (or Fly to Zanzibar)
On this day too you may go for your last early morning game drive if you wish then after breakfast check out of your lodge or tented camp or campsite and drive slowly with game viewing on your way to the Airstrip where you can take a flight back to Arusha or depending on your plans fly to Zanzibar or Dar es Salaam (with extra charge for the flight). If you wish you will be driven out through the Naabi Hill gate and drive back through the Ngorongoro Conservation area and arrive back at Arusha later in the afternoon where the safari ends.
This 4 days Tanzania safari in Serengeti can easily be combined with a beach vacation in the Zanzibar Island or you can do this a part of a combined Mt Kilimanjaro climbing and Tanzania Safari tour. Just ask for customization from our safari experts and they will be able to offer you free advice and customization of your itinerary.
Tanzania Safari Serengeti from Arusha – Prices
A Group of 2 Persons – USD 1589 per person sharing (Double room or Twin room)
A Group of 4 Persons – USD 1338 per person sharing (2 Double rooms or Twin rooms)
A Group of 6 Persons – USD 1272 per person sharing (3 Double rooms or Twin rooms)
Single Traveler – Ask for price
Group of more than 6 Travelers – Ask for a special group price
We can customize the program according to your interests and budget.
Please request for Flights Prices to be included if you are flying in from Zanzibar or Dar es Salaam.
The Price includes
04 days private safari from Arusha (or Moshi) / drop off at Arusha or Moshi
Transport and game drives in clean well maintained 4WD Land Cruiser with photographic roof hatch
Services of a professional English speaking safari guide
All game reserve entry fees
All game drives as mentioned
03 x FB at safari lodges or tented camp as per your itinerary
One and a half liter mineral water per person / day during game drives
Tourist Development Levy
Wildlife Management Area Fees where applicable
Value Added Tax by Tanzania Revenue Authority
The Price does not include
International Airfare
Airport transfers in a private car (if needed)
All items of a personal nature
Tips and gratuities for safari guide & lodge /camp staff
Travel insurance
Accommodation at Arusha before / after the safari
Laundry services during the safari
Alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks & beverages
Flights from Zanzibar or Dar es Salaam if needed
* You can stay at Semi-luxury or standard luxury or top market / high end lodges or tented camp . Please request.
*Cheaper options also available at Serengeti including staying at one of the public campsites if you wish to do a basic camping safari for the same 4 day Tanzania safari Serengeti.
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