4-Day Safari from Arusha: Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro
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4-Day Safari from Arusha: Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro

By Bestday Safaris
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Ages 2-80
Duration: 4 days
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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Highlights

  • Dinner
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Lunch
  • Lunch
  • Breakfast
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • 1.5 liters of drinking water daily
  • Government taxes, VAT and service charges relating to accommodation and included meals
  • Park fees
  • Private 4 x 4 safari jeep with pop up roof for game viewing
  • Private guide
  • Entry/Admission - Ngorongoro Crater
What's not included
  • Airport Transfers
  • Domestic & International Flight
  • Nights in Arusha
  • Optional Tours (balloon rides USD. 539 per person etc)
  • Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages)
  • Tanzania Visa
  • Tips and any items of personal nature

Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
  • Arusha National Park, Arusha National Park, Arusha Region
    Pick up at Mount Meru Hotel, in Arusha
Hotel pickup offered
During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
    End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

      • Not wheelchair accessible
      • Infants must sit on laps
      If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 19352P1

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
      • Children must be accompanied by an adult
      • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
      • Most travelers can participate
      • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

      • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

      If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 19352P1

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      • Bestday Safaris
        4.9 of 5 bubbles691
        Arusha, Tanzania
        Joined in October 2015
      • Flyer638487
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Best Trip with Best Day! Trip of a Lifetime
        This was the trip of a lifetime! I went with my husband l, best friend and parents and every person had their best vacation to date. This was a bucket list trip that delivered beyond our wildest expectations. I cannot recommend this company enough! There are many to choose from but you won’t find better service or communication than with Best Day. Our guide, Muro, made the trip for us! We saw the big five multiple times and while luck was on our side, it was in large part due to his expert navigation and knowledge of the parks and roads. He was incredibly knowledgeable and also a joy to be around! He treated the animals, the parks, us and all other drivers with immense respect and consideration. He was like family by the end! The lodges were amazing, the food was good, and the vehicle was the perfect safari experience. We did a 7 day trip and saw lions, cheetahs, leopards, rhinos, elephants, giraffes, warthogs, monkeys and so much more. I will never forget this trip and will recommend Best Day and Muro to anyone I can!
        Written March 10, 2025
      • alpS8617OT
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        When you want the best look no further than Peter and BEST DAY for your Best Safari !
        Stunning experience of a lifetime. We got up close and personal with many lions, elephants, zebra, wildebeest, hyena, etc. Great photos. Great guides. Great time. Can not say enough good things about Peter and his outstanding guides. From now on they are the go to folks for a truly amazing experience on Safari. I simply can not say enough complementary things about their team.
        Written March 10, 2025
      • Coastal41668460162
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Best climbing
        I am very grateful to the Bony’ team. It was be very comfortable, happy and careful climbing!!! Best team, always in my heart!
        Written March 6, 2025
      • denniskI4679PM
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great organisation and great Guide
        The contact to Best Day Safaris was uncomplicated as they completely personalised my wishes while other companies were not ready to do so. The 5 day Safari was organised perfectly and we could just relax the nature and animals. Our Guide Jackson has 16 years of experience and you can see it in every detail. His knowledge about the animals and the national parks is great and he knows a lot about the country and its history and culture as he studied tourism and anthropology. But the most important: He is always in a good mood with us and his colleagues and lights up the national parks with his smile! Very authentic!
        Written February 27, 2025
      • vanessakB8282OE
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Guide: Jackson
        We did a five-day tour with Best Days Safari. We had a lot of fun with our guide Jackson. He is really very open-minded and went out of his way to answer every question we had. In terms of organization, it couldn't have been better.
        Written February 26, 2025
      • johannawN9801NS
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Amazing!
        We did a 4 day tour including Ndutu, Central Serengeti and Ngorongoro. A must-do in life! Really recommend Best day safari, and especially the tour guide Jackson! An amazing tour guide who gave us memories for life. // Sweden
        Written January 27, 2025
      • 354nastyaf
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Amazing Safari and Great Guide
        We had the most amazing safari in Tanzania! We visited several parks, including the Serengeti, and saw everything—tons of animals, the migration, and even a couple of hunts! Our guide, Jackson, was the best! He was so knowledgeable, super patient (we asked a million questions), and somehow spotted animals we’d have never seen on our own. He even had the car washed a few times during the trip, which we really appreciated after some dusty drives! The company did a fantastic job organizing everything. It was a smooth experience. Highly recommend them if you’re planning a safari!
        Written December 5, 2024
      • cjD6859AP
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Unforgettable Safari Experience!
        Our safari with Bestday was an incredible experience, from start to finish. Peter helped not only with advising us on which experience would be best for our timeframe and budget, but was also available while we were on safari and continued to make sure we had everything we needed throughout our journey. We really enjoyed the 5 day itinerary and being able to travel around Tanzania and see 4 different parks. All parks were also equipped with picnic areas and bathrooms, which we did not expect. While it's hard to pick our favorite part of the trip, a definite highlight was staying at Tukaone Tented Camp in Serengeti National Park. The accommodation was amazing, very spacious and clean. Staying inside of the park really added to the experience (one night we could hear a lion roaring in the distance). The staff there were so lovely and worked hard to give us a memorable experience. Lastly, I have to give a shoutout to our guide, Manu. He was so friendly and also extremely knowledgeable, answering all of our questions.
        Written September 23, 2024
      • alhV733LL
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great safari
        We went with a group of 13 people on safari. Great organisation and great guides! They had a lot of respect for nature and for the group!
        Written September 23, 2024
      • TiaDeWaele
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Best safari with the best guides!
        We had a wonderful 4 day safari with John & Anock! Their eyes are truly from another planet. How they spotted a rhino from so far away was incredible! We saw 4 from the big 5 on day one and saw a leopard twice! When they both knew we had bird lovers in our group they did their best do search for them and name all the birds. It was a wonderful experience and we learned so much. We could ask all our questions, they waited if we wanted to observe the animals for a while. It was magical!
        Written September 22, 2024
      • Justyna B
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Everyday will be the best day
        We had an amazing time with BestDay Safari and our guide Muro. Everything was very smooth, company was flexible to our needs and made sure all was great. The guide was very knowledgeable, we learned a lot about the wildlife and life in Tanzania. We highly recommend!
        Written September 22, 2024
      • nickj114
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        The Best of the Best
        Thanks to John and Anok who went above and beyond to secure or Ngorogoro and Serengeti adventures went smooth from day 1. Everything was perfectly organized, delicious food, amazing campsites but they both went all in during our treks that we would see as much animals as possible. Bestday Safaris is the way to go if you want to visit Tanzania!!!
        Written September 21, 2024
      • jahlove1978
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Perfect Safari Experience
        Our first time on a Safari and in mainland Africa. The Bestday Safari Team were on point from start to finish. Excellent communication from Peter who organised everything and then a very warm and friendly welcome from our driver Freeman who picked us up and dropped us back to the airport. Our Safari guide John Massai, who we spent most of our days with, was amazing. His excellent knowledge of the animals, the land, the trees and plants, the people was brilliant. Any questions we had he could answer. Another very friendly and warm person who went out of his way to make sure we had a good experience. The free “African massage” is a phrase we will never forget. Thank you to everyone at Bestday for such an amazing experience.
        Written September 15, 2024
      • Franco A
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Best Safari!
        We had a real good safari experience with John and Joseph. "Eagle eye" John is a real pro spotting animals, Joseph is very experienced and knows a lot of things about animals.
        Written August 31, 2024
      • FarAway651203
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Thanks for these stunning memories!
        One of the best experience in my life. Days spent with our drivers (John and Joseph) were absolutely heartbreaking. They were always nice, funny and available for giving us additional info for the parks, but they were also professional and totally reliable. Fully recommended!
        Written August 25, 2024
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      4.9
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      Amanda Kay S
      Salt Lake City, UT27 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      What a wonderful company! I had many questions, and Peter was so helpful in making sure I had all the information I needed. He always responded quickly to me. In addition to the safari, he helped us arrange a hotel and transportation prior to the safari as well. Our guide, Six, was so informative about the wildlife, and so talented at getting us to see every animal we hoped for. Our accommodations and food were perfect, and we felt very well taken care of. We chose the mid range safari, and it was perfect. All the lodges had private bathrooms, comfortable beds, and great food. We travelled with my husband's parents and our two kids, (15 and 7), and Six made sure all of us were comfortable and involved. We even told him about a specific souvenir my son wanted, and he helped us find it. You could research safaris for a month, there are so many options, or you could hand it all over to Peter and let him make your trip perfect!
      Written June 29, 2023
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      Carla
      19 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      We simply had an awesome time on this 4- day camping safari! Joseph, our driver-guide, is a very pleasant man who made our trip comfortable and eventful. He shared lots of interesting facts about the wildlife, the nature, as well as Tanzanian culture and indigenous tribes. He seemed to know the best areas to spot the big 9 (and more) and tried to accommodate our personal wishes throughout the tour. At the same time, he is extremely respectful of the nature and the wild animals. We highly recommend going on Safari with Joseph, he will make your time especially memorable!

      The food was also great. We have been on many short trips and hikes in Tanzania and beyond and this was simply the best. Thanks to the cook, Eduardo!
      We also recommend the camping tour as the campings spots are right in the middle of the national parks and you will never sleeps closer to wild animals again in your life.

      Overall the tour was well organized and everything worked out as we wished for, although, at times, the communication with the office was a bit complicated. Nonetheless, Bestdays Safari is a great (local !!) tour operator that we highly recommend to everyone!
      Written April 23, 2022
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      YazS90
      Greater London, UK25 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Aug 2019
      This has been an unforgettable experience, I never thought I would be seeing in real life what I have been watching on the documentaries for years. From the beginning Best Day Safari were the tour group we liked the best, this was our first African Safari therefore had to do months of research to find the best tour company. In the end we chose best day safari as they had the best communication, Peter helped me plan the best safari, he put my mind at ease whenever I had a concern or worry. He answered the million questions I had, he would reply back instantly, thank you Peter.
      We chose the 3 best parks, we done 4 days and saw all the animals the third day in Serengeti we started early morning and that day was literally the best day ever, we saw so many herds of elephants and pride of Lions and many more, def morning safari is the best, as we stayed in the Serengeti over night we were able to start early morning. The stay in the tent was a luxury stay, tukaone, more comfortable then a hotel, what an experience to live in the wild. We had a great tour guide, very patient.
      Every accommodation was top class, Octagon lodge and tukaone camp, the service, the people, food were 5*. So hospitable. The food was delicious, so much food too and a lot of choices, trust me you won't be craving for any food because they have everything. The toilets in the national parks are so clean.
      Choose this tour company, they are literally the best.
      Thank you best day safari for the best adventure of our life.
      Side note pay the company before you go there, it will save you a lot of time unless you have the cash in hand, do not waste your time trying to find a bank to withdraw or exchange money it is a waste of time.
      Written January 4, 2020
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      agasalsa
      London, UK3 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Nov 2020
      We did the 4-day budget safari covering Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. It was an unforgettable experience and we were very lucky to have Jackson as our driver/guide. Apart from being a master at spotting animals from afar, he is a very knowledgeable and pleasant person, and we much enjoyed his company and the stories he shared with us. We saw the big 5, and we managed to see a hunting cheetah and a leopard having his ‘lunch’ on the tree. The most special for me was observing breastfeeding lionesses and baby lions playing in Serengeti early morning. Also huge thanks to our chef Manuel who every day was preparing us very delicious food! Thank you, Jackson, Manual, and Bestday Safari for making our trip exceptional.
      Written December 5, 2020
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      jeccabake
      Leeds, UK6 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      My partner and I came on this safari for our honeymoon and had a wonderful time! Our guide and driver, David, was so knowledgeable about all the wildlife and looked after our five-person group exceptionally well. Emanuel, our chef for the trip, prepared delicious meals for us and catered for everyone's individual needs (I'm vegetarian). Highlights have to be seeing lions and leopards in the Serengeti and the view from our descent into the Ngorogoro Crater. Highly recommend!
      Written January 6, 2020
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      nesjua
      London, UK4 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Nov 2020
      Very reliable tour operator, delivered what was promised including smooth logistics. The safari was a great success, not only did we see the big 5 but also very special scenes of animals including breastfeeding lions in the morning, cheetah chasing and catching pray, etc. Our guide/driver Jackson was very experienced and cool guy, he really knows the safari guiding insights which was an advantage to make the most of our safari experience. We also had an amazing chef Manuel who cooked delicious food during the excursion.
      Written December 5, 2020
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      Marcos
      Lisbon, Portugal1 contribution
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Couldn't have picked better option to
      spend new year's eve than doing a safari with one of a kind bestday safari team David and the great chef Emanuel! Such nice and wonderful people - always checking if we were good, ensuring our best experience possible, to see the lions as close as possible without disturbing the animal's wild life. Also Emanuel was very thoughtful considering my gfs vegetarian diet and also that we had enough food to spend the whole day on this great adventure. Peter was also very kind with us - there was a misunderstanding and Peter was wonderful sorting it out so we really couldnt have asked for more. We can only recommend these guys, this team - they are really the best. Hakuna matata asante sana!!!
      Written January 5, 2020
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      Skow
      Gliwice, Poland4 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Sep 2021
      We had a really great time. Everything was 100% professional. Before we arrived Peter answered all our questions and helped us to prepare. During the Safari, our guide and driver "Six" took care of us. Not only he showed us great places and amazing animals but also told a lot about Tanzania in general. His friend chef cooked every day and I have to say we were impressed by the quality of food. Even after the safari they helped us when our flight from Arusha was cancelled.
      I fully recommend this company.
      Written October 4, 2021
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      Guillem P
      4 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Jul 2023 • Family
      Safari was an amazing experience. We had a driver and a guide with Spanish knowledge all the safari because my parents do not speak English. They were really helpful and friendly, giving us tips and always trying to find the best for us in the safari, looking for different/not common spots and going the extra mile. Furthermore our driver was an skilful mechanic and helped the other cars when they had mechanical problems. An amazing experience with the best guides.
      Written July 22, 2023
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      Sandra
      Vienna, Austria7 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Aug 2019
      Me and my friend (2 girls) went on a Safari with Bestday which we booked with a tour operator and had a good time with them. We felt safe and we were able to see so many animlas upfront.

      We were there in August and some nights get really cold so pls take some extra blankets with you for sure!

      Overall the experience was great
      Written April 5, 2020
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