4-Day Serengeti Safari: Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Northern Circuit

Lions rest in acacia trees while you watch from the ground.

A 4-day camping safari through Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Serengeti National Park with a professional driver-guide, all meals, transport and park fees included. The route crosses three distinct ecosystems: forest where monkeys move through the canopy, a crater rim where elephants graze among acacias, and open grasslands where big cats hunt. A live guide speaks English, Spanish, French or German, and pickup is included.

The experience

This 4-day tour moves through the Northern Safari Circuit, each landscape built around different wildlife. Tarangire draws elephants and monkeys into forest and acacia woodland. Ngorongoro is a collapsed volcano ringed by a crater wall, and the floor inside holds a huge variety of animals in a space you can see all at once. Serengeti is open grassland that stretches to the horizon and holds 3 million animals. The plains here are where cheetahs, leopards and lions hunt.

You travel with a professional driver-guide who navigates the parks and explains what you are seeing. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included throughout, as is all transport and every park fee. The guide speaks your choice of English, Spanish, French or German. Pickup is included, and the minimum age is 18.

This is a camping safari, so you sleep in a tent each night. The itinerary is fixed, which means the route and the stops are set. You move through the three parks on a schedule built around the best times to see wildlife. Government park fees can increase during the tour, and that cost passes to you at checkout.

What’s included

• All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner each day).
• all transport between parks and to the campsites.
• professional driver-guide in your choice of English, Spanish, French or German.
• all park entry fees.
• hotel or airport pickup.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

AgesAdult (18 to 70 years) · Under 18: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and German

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 20

Prices and times updated 15 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditions

Operated by Kili View And Safaris

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to stay overnight in the parks themselves rather than commute from a hotel base. You'll sleep in the bush and maximize wildlife viewing across all three reserves in four days.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and German.

What animals will I actually see on a 4-day Serengeti safari?

The Serengeti grasslands hold lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes and countless other species across 3 million animals. Tarangire adds monkeys in the forest canopy and elephants among acacias. Ngorongoro crater, a collapsed volcano, concentrates a huge variety of animals on its floor, so you see multiple species in one location.

Does the guide stay with the group the whole time, or is this self-guided?

A professional driver-guide stays with you throughout the 4 days, navigating the parks and explaining the wildlife and landscape. The guide speaks English, Spanish, French or German, depending on which language you choose at booking.

What meals are included, and do I need to bring my own food?

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included every day of the safari. You do not need to bring food, though you can bring snacks or drinks if you prefer. Alcoholic beverages are not included.

Is this a private tour or a shared group safari?

The tour operates as a group safari, so you travel with other passengers. The group size is kept small to fit the camping setup and the vehicle.

What is camping like on this safari, and what gear do I need to bring?

You sleep in a tent each night at established campsites in or near the parks. Bring warm layers for early mornings and evenings, sun protection for the daytime, and sturdy walking shoes. The operator provides the tent and the camping setup. You bring personal items, toiletries and any medications you need.

How much should I budget for tips, and what else is not included?

Tips are not included. The guideline is US$20 per person per day for the guide. Alcoholic beverages, international flights, extra accommodation before or after the tour, personal items like souvenirs and travel insurance, and visa fees are your own expense.