4-Day Tanzania Sharing Safari Tour: A Factual Guide

This article provides a direct and factual outline of our 4-day Tanzania sharing safari tour. This itinerary is designed to visit Tarangire National Park, the Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater. We are Serengeti Migration Experts Co LTD, a licensed tour operator with physical offices located at Mkwawa Street in Moshi and Bondeni Street in Arusha. This tour is operated as a group-joining safari, available for both small and large groups. The information presented here is based on our operational data and experience to help you understand the structure of this safari.

Overview of the 4-Day Sharing Tour and Our Operational Experience

Serengeti Migration Experts Co LTD was issued its business license on May 28, 2015, and we mark our 10-year anniversary of operations on May 28, 2025. Since our establishment, we have conducted this specific 4-day Tanzania sharing safari 1,219 times. Through these departures, we have facilitated safari experiences for 5,175 tourists. Our internal feedback data shows a 95% satisfaction rate among these clients. The remaining 5% of feedback indicates challenges encountered, which are predominantly linked to the heavy rainy seasons (typically April and May), where saturated ground and heavy downpours can affect road accessibility and the overall tour experience.

Our operations for this 4-day Tanzania sharing safari tour are structured to accommodate three service levels: budget, mid-range, and luxury. This allows individuals to join a group that aligns with their financial and comfort preferences. The starting price for this tour is $840 per person, which corresponds to the budget camping option.

4-Day Tanzania Sharing Safari Itinerary

This itinerary is the result of logistical refinement over our years of operation. Each day is planned to manage driving times and maximize wildlife viewing opportunities based on known animal concentrations and park layouts.

Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park

The safari vehicle departs from our Arusha office at approximately 08:30 AM after a pre-safari briefing. The drive to Tarangire National Park is about 120 kilometers and takes 2 to 3 hours. You will spend the afternoon on a game drive within the 2,850 square kilometer park. Tarangire is known for its high density of elephants, with herds sometimes numbering up to 300 individuals, and its distinctive baobab trees.

Seasonal Considerations: During the dry season (June to October), wildlife congregates along the Tarangire River, making sightings more predictable. In the wet season (November to May), animals are more dispersed throughout the park. Our guides use a radio communication network to share information on recent sightings to navigate effectively.

Day 2: Tarangire to Serengeti National Park

Following breakfast, the tour proceeds towards Serengeti National Park. The drive covers approximately 150 kilometers to the Naabi Hill Gate, a journey of 3 to 4 hours that passes through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Lunch is typically a pre-packed meal consumed at a designated picnic site to save time. The afternoon is dedicated to a game drive in the Central Serengeti, specifically the Seronera Valley, an area with a high concentration of resident predators, including lions and leopards.

Operational Management: This day involves a significant amount of driving. We manage this by incorporating the transit through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area as part of the game viewing experience itself.

Day 3: Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

The day begins with a morning game drive in the Serengeti to track animals that are most active during the cooler hours. After the game drive, the tour travels to the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater for the overnight stay. This positioning is a logistical decision that allows for an early descent into the crater the following morning, a crucial factor for maximizing the permitted time on the crater floor.

Wildlife Focus: The morning drive offers a final opportunity to spot Serengeti's diverse wildlife before departing the park. The evening is spent at a lodge or campsite on the crater rim, situated at an altitude of over 2,200 meters.

Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater Floor to Arusha

After an early breakfast, we descend 600 meters to the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater, which spans approximately 260 square kilometers. A 5 to 6-hour game drive is conducted within this caldera, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The crater’s ecosystem supports a high density of mammals, including a significant population of black rhinos.
Factual Note: While the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino) are present, giraffes are absent from the crater floor due to the steepness of the crater walls.

Seasonal Challenge: During the heavy rains, some tracks on the crater floor can become very muddy. Our 4x4 Land Cruisers are equipped for these conditions, but movement may be slower. The tour will conclude with the drive back to Arusha (approximately 180 kilometers, 3-4 hours), with an estimated arrival time of 17:00.

Tour Price Inclusions and Exclusions

To ensure transparency, our tour price is itemized. The fee you pay covers the core operational costs of the safari, while personal expenses are separate. This clear division is based on feedback and our experience in managing client expectations.

Inclusions (What your payment covers):

All Park & Crater Fees: These are government-mandated conservation fees that we pay on your behalf.

Accommodation: 3 nights of accommodation as per your selected level (budget camping, mid-range tented camp/lodge, or luxury lodge).

Transport: A dedicated 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser with a pop-up photographic roof, configured for 6-7 passengers.

Professional Guide: An English-speaking driver-guide, licensed by the Tanzania Tourist Board.

Meals: 3 breakfasts, 4 lunches, and 3 dinners as outlined in the itinerary.

Drinking Water: 1.5 liters of bottled mineral water supplied per person, per day in the vehicle.

Exclusions (What is not covered):

International & Domestic Flights: Clients arrive from different locations, so airfare is a personal arrangement.

Tanzanian Visa: This is a government requirement for entry that you must secure.

Tips: Gratuities for the driver-guide are customary in the Tanzanian tourism sector and are at your personal discretion.

Beverages: Alcoholic and soft drinks are for your personal account at lodges and campsites.

Personal Items: This includes travel insurance (highly recommended), laundry services, and other items of a personal nature.

Customization Options

While this 4-day Tanzania sharing safari itinerary is our most frequently operated tour, we have the capacity to adjust it. This standard group tour can be converted into a private safari for you or your group. A private tour provides the flexibility to alter the schedule based on your specific interests.

Our customizations include:

1. Accommodation Selection: You can request specific lodges or campsites that you have researched, provided they are geographically aligned with the itinerary.

2. Pacing Adjustments: If your interest is primarily in the Serengeti, the itinerary can be modified to include an additional night there by forgoing a night in the Tarangire area.

3. Activity Add-ons: A visit to a Maasai Boma or the Olduvai Gorge can be integrated into the travel day between the Serengeti and Ngorongoro, as they are located along the route.

To proceed with a customization, you can state your preferences in the inquiry form on our contact page.

In Summary

This document outlines the operational structure of our 4-day Tanzania sharing safari tour, based on the data and experience we have accumulated since 2015 from our offices in Moshi and Arusha. The itinerary visiting Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro is a proven route, refined over 1,219 departures with 5,175 clients. We have provided this information factually to assist you in making a well-informed decision about your travel plans in Tanzania.

If you are satisfied to go with us, please book this 4-day Tanzania sharing safari by sending an inquiry through our contact page form. If you have specific questions about the tour, please ask them directly via our email at serengetimigrationexperts@gmail.com.