4-Day Tanzania Private Luxury Drive In-Drive Out Safari 2025-2026

Day 1: From Arusha to Serengeti National Park

1. Serengeti National Park
   8m
   On this day you leave Arusha town; the base town for safaris in the northern Tanzania and along the Arusha – Dodoma highway a scenic drive towards the Serengeti National Park. You will pass by a supermarket (if you wish) for some last-minute shopping of any personal effects that you may need then drive through a scenic Masai Steppe and head across the Great Rift Valley’s floor, up the escarpment and traverse the Ngorongoro Conservation area in what will ultimately end up being a pleasant and enjoyable scenic drive as you enjoy the beautiful scenery and breathtaking visitors on your way to the Serengeti National Park.
   Arrive the Serengeti in the afternoon for an afternoon game drive until Evening when you will check in at a Camp/lodge for dinner and overnight. Lunch is taken at one of the Picnic sites most likely at the Naabi Hill Gate where you will also get the chance to stretch your legs as your guide sorts out the registration and relevant paperwork.

Day 2: Full Day Game Drive in Serengeti National Park

1. Serengeti National Park
   8h
   After breakfast, Commence on a full-day game drive in central Serengeti, home to diverse wildlife including lions, leopards, elephants, and more. Experience a captivating sunrise as predators hunt, followed by a drive along the Sogore River Circuit for possible sightings of lions, gazelles, and cheetahs. Visit the Visitor Centre near Seronera Lodge for wildlife displays and enjoy a picnic lunch. In the afternoon, explore the Kopjes Circuit for encounters with lions and other wildlife. Return to the lodge for overnight stay.

Day 3: Serengeti National Park Half Day Game Drive then drive to Ngorongoro Crater

1. Serengeti National Park
   8h
   Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in the Serengeti, with a break for lunch and leisure at the lodge in the midafternoon. Serengeti, meaning "endless plains" in Masai, hosts carnivores like leopard, lion, hyena, and cheetah. Witness the annual migration of wildebeest and zebra between the Kenyan Mara and Serengeti. Spot diverse bird species including eagles, vultures, herons, and over 500 more. Serengeti National Park boasts over 3 million large mammals, including the "big 5" - Elephant, Rhino, Lion, Leopard, and Buffalo. Witness the spectacular migration northwards in May or early June, with predators trailing the herds. After lunch, continue game viewing in Serengeti before heading to Ngorongoro gate to exit the park. Proceed with a game drive en route to Ngorongoro. Dinner and overnight stay at a Camp or Lodge at the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater.

Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater Full Day Game Drive then back to Arusha

1. Ngorongoro Conservation Area
   8h
   After breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater with a lunch box for a thrilling game drive lasting over 7 hours. Formed by an ancient volcano, the crater is now a haven for wildlife, boasting the Big Five. Protected by its high walls, it's home to about 30,000 animals, including the critically endangered black rhino. With a year-round water supply, the crater supports diverse wildlife such as wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, and predators like lions, hyenas, and leopards. After a picnic lunch, enjoy another game drive before returning to Arusha.

Pickup details

Upon arrival at the airport, you will be greeted by a driver holding a sign bearing your name, who will then transfer you to your hotel.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels