Best short four days safari

4 days—This best short four days Tanzania safari is most affordable tour starts from Arusha or Moshi to the world-famous Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire

$800-1700 USD

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Safari summary

The suitable highlights for the best short four-day Tanzania safari in 2024 and 2025 are:

1. Day 1: Arusha or Moshi to Tarangire to Lake Manyara for an overnight stay

2. Day 2: Lake Manyara to Serengeti National Park

3. Day 3: Serengeti National Park full day

4. Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater full day

5. The Serengeti is home to the largest terrestrial mammal migration in the world, where millions of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles traverse the plains in search of fresh grazing areas.

6. The Serengeti boasts a remarkable diversity of wildlife, with over 70 large mammal species and over 500 bird species, making it a premier destination for wildlife enthusiasts and photographers.

7. Visit the world's largest caldera, Ngorongoro, a UNESCO Heritage Site Area and one of the world's 7 natural wonders.

8. The Tarangire is known as a wonderful birding destination, features large numbers of game, and is the 6th largest national park in Tanzania.

9. Tarangire National Park is home to around 550 distinct bird species.

10. The crater, which formed when the largest volcano exploded and collapsed on itself two to three million years ago, is 610 meters wide.

11. The Ngorongoro Crater in northern Tanzania, once a gigantic volcano, is the largest intact caldera in the world.

12. Spend the next few days exploring the "Big 5 and big cats.

14. You will meet a professional guide during the safari.

15. The perfect chief with amazing meals

This 4-day Tanzania short safari takes 8–9 hours of game drive each day, with approximately 2-3 hours of non-game drive from Moshi or Arusha to Ngorongoro, Serengeti, and Tarangire, and then returns to the starting point. It costs from $800 to $1700 per traveler for the best short 4-day Tanzania safari, which is best for all types of travelers: groups, private safaris, honeymoons, couples, family safaris, budget camping, or luxury lodge safaris.

About this tour

	Tour type	Set-date, set-itinerary, group
	Main focus	Game drives
	Activity level	Easy activity
	Best months	January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Ngorongoro Crater Serengeti Tarangire
	Accesibility	This tour is modifiable for those with limited mobility.

Fine details

Safari highlights

Bird watching—with professional guide
Photography safari—with professional guide
Wildlife sanctuaries

What’s included?

Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

International flights
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Day 1: Arusha/Moshi to Tarangire

Tarangire

Start your safari in Arusha and Moshi and head to Tarangire National Park, known for its large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. Spend the day exploring the park on game drives, searching for wildlife such as lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, and various bird species. Overnight accommodation in Lake Manyara near Tarangire.

Karatu / Mto wa Mbu

Day 2: Lake Manyara to Serengeti

Serengeti

Depart Lake Manyara and drive towards the world-renowned Serengeti National Park. Arrive at the park and embark on game drives, exploring the vast plains and witnessing the incredible wildebeest migration (depending on the time of year). Keep an eye out for the "Big Five" (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhinoceros), as well as cheetahs, zebras, gazelles, and other wildlife. Overnight accommodation in Serengeti National Park.

Central Serengeti

Day 3: Serengeti full day

Serengeti

Spend a full day in the Serengeti, maximizing your chances of encountering diverse wildlife. Explore different areas of the park, visiting riverbanks where hippos and crocodiles congregate and open savannahs where predators hunt. Enjoy the breathtaking landscapes and observe the animals in their natural habitats. Overnight accommodation in Serengeti National Park.

Central Serengeti

Day 4: Serengeti to Ngorongoro

Ngorongoro Crater

Leave the Serengeti and head towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an incredible wildlife sanctuary. Experience a game drive in the crater and encounter an abundance of wildlife, including lions, elephants, rhinos, zebras, and flamingos around the soda lake. After the game drive, begin the journey back to Arusha or Moshi.

At your booked hotel in Arusha or Moshi

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