6 Days
6 Days - Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater
This classic Northern Circuit safari explores Tanzania’s most iconic landscapes, beginning amidst the elephant herds and ancient baobabs of Tarangire National Park before venturing into the vast plains of the Central Serengeti for an extended stay in its renowned big cat territory. The journey culminates with a descent into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, a world unto itself teeming with wildlife, before returning to Arusha.
Tour Highlights
Tarangire’s Giants
Ancient baobab trees and some of the largest elephant herds in Africa, gathered along the Tarangire River.
Extended Serengeti Time
Two full days in Central Serengeti’s renowned big cat territory — lion, leopard, and cheetah country.
The Ngorongoro Crater
A five-hour descent into the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera, home to the Big Five.
Classic Northern Circuit
Tanzania’s three most iconic parks in one smooth, efficient loop.
Day by Day
Arusha to Tarangire
Depart Arusha for Tarangire National Park, Tanzania’s third-largest park, famous for its ancient baobab trees and some of the largest elephant herds in Africa gathered along the Tarangire River. A full-day game drive reveals lion, leopard, buffalo, giraffe, and zebra, with a picnic lunch out on the plains. Dinner and overnight near Tarangire.
Tarangire to Central Serengeti
Depart Tarangire and drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area into the legendary Serengeti, arriving in time for an afternoon game drive across the Seronera Valley — home to resident lion prides, leopards draped over sausage trees, and abundant plains game. Dinner and overnight in the Serengeti.
Central Serengeti
A full day exploring the Serengeti’s diverse terrain — riverine forests, granite kopjes, and open grasslands — with the Seronera area’s resident predators offering some of the most reliable big-cat sightings on the entire circuit. Picnic lunch out on the plains.
Central Serengeti
A second full day in the Serengeti, with morning and afternoon game drives covering fresh ground — cheetahs on the lookout from termite mounds, elephant herds moving through the woodlands, and sundowner drinks at a scenic viewpoint as the light turns gold.
Central Serengeti to Ngorongoro
Depart the Serengeti and climb into the Ngorongoro Highlands, arriving at a lodge on the crater rim in time to watch the sun set over one of Africa’s most spectacular natural amphitheaters. Dinner and overnight on the rim.
Ngorongoro Crater Tour (5 hours) to Arusha
Descend 600 meters onto the crater floor for a five-hour game drive — home to around 25,000 large mammals including the Big Five and the endangered black rhino, with flamingos gathering at Lake Magadi. Ascend back to the rim before the drive to Arusha for your onward journey.
What's Included
- Accommodation during the safari (lodges or tented camps as per itinerary)
- All park entry fees and government taxes
- Professional English-speaking driver guide
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof for excellent game viewing
- Daily meals — breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Bottled drinking water during game drives
- Game drives in Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater
- Crater service fee
- Airport or Arusha hotel transfers (before and after safari)
What's Not Included
- International and domestic flights
- Tanzania visa fees
- Travel insurance and personal medical expenses
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Tips and gratuities for guide and camp staff
- Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary (e.g., Maasai village visit, hot air balloon ride)
- Personal expenses such as souvenirs, laundry, and phone calls
