On this four-day group safari, visit Tarangire National Park, home to Tanzania’s highest elephant population, the vast Serengeti, and the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater.
A Tour That Stays With You Forever
One moment you’re crossing open grassland, interrupted only by the odd ancient baobab; the next, you’re peering down into a crater teeming with life that seems entirely indifferent to your presence. Whether this is your first safari or your tenth, this part of East Africa tends to leave people at a loss for words.
Highlights
- Discover Tarangire's elephants and iconic baobab trees.
- Enjoy thrilling game drives across the endless Serengeti plains.
- Spot predators in the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater.
- Experience diverse landscapes from savannah to volcanic terrain.
- Stay in scenic safari campsites under the African sky.
4-day Group Joining Safari
Tanzania has a way of getting under your skin. Let’s explore your 4-day group joining safari itinerary.
Distance: 45km | Time: 50 minutes
A La Pisada Africa Safaris representative will meet you upon arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport and transfer you to your hotel in Arusha City. You will receive a detailed safari briefing, covering the itinerary, accommodations, and the exact pick-up time for the next day's adventure.
Overnight at The Charity Hotel in Arusha.
Stay: Charity Hotel
Distance: 130km | non-game viewing time: 3 – 4 hrs
After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, stopping briefly in Arusha Town for any last-minute purchases. Upon arrival, enjoy an exciting game drive with a picnic lunch in the park.
Tarangire is famous for its large elephant population and majestic baobab trees. It is a key part of an annual migration that attracts 3,000 elephants, 25,000 wildebeest, and 30,000 zebras.
Overnight at Kizumba Campsite in Tarangire.
Stay: Kizumba Campsite
Distance: 200km | Time: 2 – 3 hrs
After breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park, travelling through the scenic farmland of Karatu and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Leaving the highlands behind, descend into the Serengeti’s vast open plains, a true symbol of wild Africa.
Upon arrival, head to the Seronera region, a prime wildlife habitat sustained by the Seronera River, which attracts a wide variety of animals. Arrive in time for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive in the park.
Overnight at Nyani Campsite in Serengeti National Park.
Stay: Nyani Campsite
Wake up early to witness the Serengeti sunrise, a perfect time for wildlife sightings. Spend the day on an exciting game drive, tracking animals across the vast plains until late evening. After an eventful day, drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area for the night.
Overnight at Simba Campsite in Ngorongoro.
Stay: Simba Campsite
Day 4 | Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha
Distance: 210km | Non-game viewing time: 3 – 4 hrs
After an early breakfast, descend over 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most wildlife-rich areas. With year-round water sources, the crater is home to wildebeest, zebras, buffalo, eland, warthogs, hippos, and large elephants. It also has a high density of predators, including lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs, and leopards, which are sometimes difficult to spot.
Visit Lake Magadi, a shallow alkaline lake in the southwest, where flamingos, hippos, and other water birds gather. In the late afternoon, transfer back to Arusha, marking the end of the safari.
INCLUDED/EXCLUDED
INCLUDED
- Accommodations at Charity Hotel (before and after safari)
- Guaranteed safari on confirmation
- Accommodations on safari
- Full meal plan (B, L & D) while on safari
- English-speaking driver/guide
- All park entrance fees and government taxes
- Extensive game drives in national parks
- Services of a safari cook
- Ngorongoro Crater tour services
- 1.5 Ltr drinking water per person per day
- Safari transport: 4x4 Land Cruiser with roof hatch
EXCLUDED
- International flights and visa fees
- Personal & baggage insurance
- Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
- Laundry, beverages, and drinks
- Tips and gratuities
- Balloon safaris, canoeing, or special excursions
- Medical and trip cancellation insurance
- Health requirements (malaria area)
- Personal toiletries and items of a personal nature
- Excess baggage charges
Frequently Asked Questions
A group joining safari combines individual travellers into a shared safari vehicle. This is a cost-effective way to explore Tanzania’s parks without the expense of a private charter. La Pisada Africa Safaris ensures all group members follow the same itinerary, with a professional guide leading every game drive.
Group joining safaris typically accommodate up to 6 travellers in a Land Cruiser. The group composition varies based on bookings, and fellow travellers from around the world may join you.
Tanzania is a malaria zone. It is strongly recommended to consult your doctor before travel and take anti-malaria medication. Apply insect repellent and wear long-sleeved clothing, especially at dawn and dusk.
Pack light-coloured (khaki, olive, brown), lightweight, breathable clothes for game drives and warm layers for cool morning drives. Bring a sun hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, sturdy walking shoes, and a camera with a backup power source.
All three parks on this itinerary give you a genuine shot at the Big Five. Tarangire is hard to beat for elephants, the Serengeti for lion activity and leopard sightings, and Ngorongoro Crater is one of the more reliable places in Africa to see black rhino — they’re rare and shy, but the crater’s contained environment works in your favour.
