4 Days Safari Arusha, Tarangire National Park Serengeti and Ngorongoro

Tarangire National Park and Serengeti National Park are two of Tanzania's most renowned wildlife reserves, each offering unique ecosystems, diverse wildlife, and breathtaking landscapes.

Tarangire National Park, located in northern Tanzania's Manyara Region, spans approximately 2,850 square kilometers, making it the country’s sixth-largest national park. Known for its striking baobab trees and the Tarangire River, which serves as a crucial water source during the dry season, the park attracts large herds of elephants, zebras, wildebeests, and a variety of bird species. Home to lions, leopards, giraffes, and an impressive elephant population, Tarangire provides an exceptional safari experience.

Serengeti National Park, one of Africa’s oldest and most iconic reserves, extends across northern Tanzania and into southwestern Kenya, covering a vast 30,000 square kilometers. It is world-famous for the annual Great Migration, where millions of wildebeests, zebras, and other herbivores traverse the plains in search of fresh grazing. Serengeti’s diverse landscapes support an abundance of wildlife, including the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhinoceros—along with cheetahs, hippos, crocodiles, and numerous antelope species.

Many northern Tanzania safari itineraries include both parks, allowing visitors to experience the contrasting environments and wildlife behaviors of Tarangire’s river-fed wilderness and Serengeti’s vast, migration-rich plains. Together, they showcase the incredible biodiversity and natural beauty of East Africa.

The journey from Central Serengeti to Southern Serengeti, particularly the Ndutu region, reveals a striking transition in landscapes and wildlife encounters. Central Serengeti is defined by vast grasslands and rocky kopjes, providing a year-round haven for diverse wildlife, including resident big cats such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs, alongside large herds of wildebeest and zebras. As you travel south, the terrain shifts to acacia woodlands and the open Ndutu Plains, a key staging ground for the Great Migration. From December to March, this region becomes the heart of the calving season, drawing hundreds of thousands of wildebeest and zebras while predators capitalize on the abundance of vulnerable newborns. Additionally, Ndutu is a paradise for bird enthusiasts, boasting a rich variety of avian species. This transition from Central to Southern Serengeti offers a dynamic safari experience, showcasing diverse ecosystems and capturing different phases of the iconic migration.