How much does a Kenya or Tanzania safari cost?

Budget camping safaris typically start around $150–250 per person per night, mid-range camps run $300–500, and luxury fly-in itineraries usually start from $600–1,200 or more depending on lodge and season.

Which is better for a first safari, Kenya or Tanzania?

Kenya's Masai Mara is generally the easier starting point due to shorter transfers and a more compact park. Tanzania suits travelers with more time who want a larger, more remote landscape.

When is the best time to see the Great Migration?

Roughly December through July the herds are largely in Tanzania; the river crossings into Kenya's Masai Mara typically peak between July and October.

Can I combine Kenya and Tanzania in one trip?

Yes, this is one of the most requested itineraries. Most travelers need 10 to 14 days to cover both countries without feeling rushed.

Is gorilla trekking included in a Kenya or Tanzania safari?

No, gorilla trekking is a separate add-on into Uganda, Rwanda, or Congo, since it requires a different permit system and travel logistics.

Should I trek gorillas in Uganda, Rwanda, or Congo?

Rwanda's treks in Volcanoes National Park are generally shorter and more accessible. Uganda's Bwindi treks are longer and more demanding but often lower in permit cost. Congo's Virunga adds the option of a Mount Nyiragongo volcano hike alongside gorilla trekking.

Is Zanzibar worth adding to a Tanzania safari?

Yes, it is the most popular add-on to a Tanzania itinerary. Three to four nights is usually enough to unwind after several days of game drives.

How far in advance should I book a safari?

For peak migration season (July to October) or gorilla trekking permits, 6 to 12 months ahead is advisable, since camp space and permit numbers are limited.

What is included in a typical safari package?

Usually a guide and vehicle, accommodation, game drives, park fees, and most meals. Flights, gorilla permits, and premium drinks are typically quoted separately.

How many days should a safari be?

Most travellers do well with 5 to 10 days for a single country. A combined Kenya and Tanzania trip generally needs 10 to 14 days.

4 Days Tarangire-Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater Safari

4 Days Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Safari | Tanzania Wildlife Tours.

4 days Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater safari is an impressive safari experience where you spend two days and one night in Serengeti National Park, then a day and a night in Ngorongoro Conservation Area, as well as spending a day in Tarangire National Park. During this Tanzania safari, you will get to see the best of Tanzania’s parks in the north in just 4 days and 3 nights.

Day 1: Transfer to Tarangire National Park.

You will be picked up by a safari guide from Arusha town or Kilimanjaro International Airport and then head to Tarangire National Park for a full day of game viewing. Upon arrival, you will go for the game viewing experience where you will spot the highest concentration of elephants in the entire world, which can be seen in its spectacular baobab trees that are suspected to live for hundreds of years; you will spot other wildlife in the park. After a full day of wonderful game viewing in Tarangire, you will transfer to your lodge for dinner, relaxation, and an overnight stay.

Day 2: Transfer to Serengeti National Park.

After breakfast, check out and then transfer to Serengeti National Park through Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The Serengeti is home to various wildlife, including wildebeests, zebras, gazelles, over 4000 lions, 1000 leopard species, cheetahs, and many others.

Upon arrival, you will witness its wonders and then see Mother Nature at its wildest yet finest; you will have a game drive as you enter the park along with your picnic safari lunchboxes and then proceed with the game drive. Later, return to your lodge for dinner, relaxation, and an overnight stay.

Day 3: Full day in Serengeti National Park.

After breakfast, you will meet your safari guide and then transfer to the central Serengeti for further exploring its magnificent ecosystem and many animals in their raw natural habitats. The central part of the Serengeti is best for game viewing all year round because of its abundance of wildlife due to the presence of water and food supply.

Later in the evening, you will head back to your lodge, or depending on the season, you can enter the Ngorongoro Conservation Area for the game-viewing experience around Ndutu and then spend the night at our lodge on the crater rim. Later dinner and overnight stay.

serengeti national park game drive — **Serengeti National Park game drive**

Day 4: Transfer to Ngorongoro Crater and departure.

After an early breakfast, check out from your lodge and then transfer to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the crater for the amazing day of game viewing. The crater is the 8^th natural wonder of the world and a designated World Heritage Site; it is a collapsed volcano home to more than 30,000 animals, including all of Africa’s Big Five, amongst which is the critically endangered black rhino.

Also, you will experience the Maasai Boma (village) should you choose to see how this impressive tribe lives in a primitive manner. After a day of the wildlife experience, you will ascend from the crater and then transfer back to the drop-off point in Arusha at the airport for your departing flight.

End of the 4 Days Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater safari

Safari inclusions.

All park fees.
Pick-up and drop-off points.
All government taxes.
Meals.
Professional safari guide.
All accommodations.
Safari vehicle.
Mineral water bottled during the safari.

Safari exclusions.

Domestic flights.
International flights.
Travel insurance and medical insurance.
Visa fees.
Personal items and equipment.
Tips to guides or other services rendered.
Personal expenses like souvenirs.
Laundry services.