4 Days Tanzania Private Safari to Serengeti

This package takes you through the heart of northern Tanzania to witness the most iconic wildlife destinations. You will spend two days in the vast plains of the Serengeti and one full day exploring the incredible Ngorongoro Crater floor. The journey is designed to maximize your time with the animals while staying in high-quality accommodations.

Choosing a private option gives you total control over your daily schedule and wildlife viewing priorities. You will have a dedicated professional guide and a vehicle all to yourselves, allowing for an intimate and personalized experience. This flexibility means you can stay at a lion sighting as long as you want without worrying about other passengers.

The package covers full-board meals, including breakfast, picnic lunches, and hot dinners at your selected lodges or camps. We also provide plenty of bottled water in the safari vehicle to keep you hydrated during your game drives. Alcoholic beverages and sodas are usually not included but can be purchased at the accommodations.

You will travel in a sturdy 4x4 Toyota Land Cruiser that has been specially modified for rugged African terrain. Each vehicle features a pop-up roof for 360-degree wildlife viewing and photography throughout the parks. Inside, you will find charging ports for your electronic devices and a cooler box to keep your drinks cold.

We can easily alter the third or fourth morning of your trip to include a sunrise hot air balloon safari over the plains. This activity provides a breathtaking aerial perspective of the wandering herds and is followed by a celebratory champagne breakfast. Please let us know during the booking process so we can manage the extra logistics for your party.

The itinerary is very family-friendly because it focuses on high-density wildlife areas with manageable driving distances. We can select child-friendly lodges with swimming pools and specialized menus to keep younger travelers happy and comfortable. Our guides are also excellent at engaging kids by teaching them about animal tracks and bird species.

The dry season from June to October offers the best animal sightings as wildlife gathers near permanent water sources. However, the green season from January to March is also beautiful and much quieter with fewer vehicles in the parks. Each season provides a unique perspective on the landscape, ensuring a memorable experience regardless of when you visit.

The Ngorongoro Crater is a natural sanctuary where you have a very high chance of spotting lions, buffaloes, elephants, and the rare black rhino. By combining this with the Serengeti, your chances of finding a leopard hidden in the trees also increase significantly. Our expert guides focus on high-density wildlife areas to help you complete your checklist within the short timeframe.

The journey involves several hours of driving through beautiful highland landscapes and the Great Rift Valley. We break up the trip with game drives and stops at scenic viewpoints to keep the travel interesting and educational. The distance between the parks allows you to see the changing vegetation and local Maasai villages along the way.

We recommend packing light layers of clothing because the weather can change from a hot afternoon to a very chilly morning on the crater rim. Essential items include a wide-brimmed hat, high factor sunscreen, and a good pair of binoculars for animal spotting. Since space is limited in safari cars, please use a soft duffel bag for your personal belongings.