The complete northern circuit at an easy pace: Tarangire, Lake Manyara, two nights in the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater, from Arusha.
Starting in Arusha, this eight-day, seven-night safari visits Tarangire National Park (elephant herds and baobab trees), Lake Manyara National Park (tree-climbing lions and varied habitats), Serengeti National Park (one of the highest wildlife concentrations on Earth) and the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with dense wildlife and Big Five sightings. Professional guides, comfortable accommodation and well-planned days throughout.
Your guide welcomes you at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport for the transfer (about an hour) to your hotel. A safari briefing covers the itinerary, safety and what to expect; the rest of the day is for rest and preparation.
Drive from Arusha to Tarangire (about 2–3 hours) for a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch in the park. In the late afternoon, drive to Mto wa Mbu.
A full-day game drive through groundwater forests, open plains and along the alkaline lake. Look for tree-climbing lions and flamingos, and possibly elephants, hippos, monkeys and many birds.
Drive through the Ngorongoro Highlands to the Serengeti (about 5–6 hours), watching wildlife on the way, with an afternoon game drive before camp.
Morning and afternoon game drives for lions, leopards, cheetahs, wildebeest and zebras, with a picnic lunch in the bush.
A last morning game drive in the Serengeti, then drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area (about 4–5 hours), with views from the crater rim on arrival.
After an early breakfast, a half-day game drive inside the crater: lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, flamingos and, if you are lucky, the rare black rhino.
Breakfast, then your transfer to the airport. End of the safari.
Meals: B = breakfast · L = lunch · D = dinner
In US dollars, per person, for your own private trip. The more people travel together, the lower the price for each person.
| Travellers | Mid-range lodges | Upgrade: luxury lodges |
|---|---|---|
| 1 traveller (solo) | US$4,610 | US$7,610 |
| 2 travellersMost booked | US$3,180 | US$5,250 |
| 3–4 travellers | US$2,960 | US$4,880 |
| 5–6 travellers | US$2,770 | US$4,560 |
| 7+ travellers | US$2,610 | US$4,300 |
Children aged 3–11 pay 70% of the adult price. International flights, visas and tips are not included. Prices can change in the Christmas and New Year weeks — your quote confirms the final price.
Prices are charged in US dollars. Other currencies are a guide only.
Illustrative map — roads and distances are approximate.
This trip runs all year. Here is how each month usually feels — the rainy months are quieter and often cheaper.
US$3,180 per person sharing. Send a request with your date and we confirm availability within 24 hours.
A deposit confirms your trip and the balance is due before you travel. The amounts and payment details come with your personal quote. Booking terms
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