Overview
Experience the best of Northern Tanzania's safari circuit in six unforgettable days. This carefully crafted itinerary takes you through three of Africa's most iconic wildlife destinations — the elephant-rich plains of Tarangire, the vast Serengeti ecosystem, and the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater.
From the baobab-studded landscapes of Tarangire to the endless plains of the Serengeti teeming with wildebeest, zebra, and big cats, this safari offers unparalleled wildlife encounters and photographic opportunities.
Parks & areas
Day by day
Day 1Arrival in Arusha▾
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport. Meet your safari guide and transfer to your hotel in Arusha. Briefing about the safari ahead.
Day 2Arusha to Tarangire National Park▾
Drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and ancient baobab trees. Full day game drive exploring the Tarangire River ecosystem.
Day 3Tarangire to Serengeti National Park▾
Depart for the Serengeti via the Great Rift Valley. Enter through Naabi Hill Gate with game viewing en route to your accommodation in the Seronera valley.
Day 4Full Day Serengeti Game Drive▾
Explore the Serengeti plains with morning and afternoon game drives. Search for the Big Five — lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino. Visit the Seronera River for hippo and crocodile sightings.
Day 5Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater▾
Morning game drive in the Serengeti, then drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Afternoon at leisure on the crater rim with spectacular views.
Day 6Ngorongoro Crater and Departure▾
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive — one of the best places in Africa to see the Big Five in a single day. Return to Arusha for your departure.
Highlights
- —Witness massive elephant herds in Tarangire
- —Search for the Big Five across the Serengeti plains
- —Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater — a natural amphitheatre
- —Game drives in some of Africa's most iconic national parks
- —Professional guides with deep wildlife knowledge
Included
- Park entrance fees for all national parks
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- Safari vehicle (4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof)
- All accommodation as per itinerary
- All meals during the safari
- Bottled drinking water
- Airport transfers
- Game drives as per itinerary
- Ngorongoro Crater service fee
Not included
- International flights
- Tanzania visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities for guide and staff
- Personal items and souvenirs
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Optional balloon safari ($599 per person)
- Laundry services