Route: Arusha – Tarangire National Park – Serengeti National Park – Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha.
Tanzania’s classic northern parks in four days: a full day among Tarangire’s baobabs and elephants, an afternoon and evening in the Serengeti, then Ngorongoro Crater on the way back to Arusha. Three nights under canvas.
Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
- Early morning departure from Arusha.
- Drive to Tarangire National Park for a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch.
- Explore one of Tanzania’s most beautiful wildlife parks, renowned for its giant baobab trees and large elephant herds.
- Spot zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, wildebeests, gazelles, impalas, and predators such as lions.
- Dinner and overnight at camp.
Accommodation (Budget): Lilac Campsite or similar. Meal plan: LD
Day 2: Tarangire National Park to Serengeti National Park
- Breakfast at camp.
- Drive through the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands en route to Serengeti National Park.
- Enjoy wildlife viewing along the way before arriving in the Serengeti.
- Afternoon and evening game drive across the vast plains.
- Search for lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, and the abundant plains game that make Serengeti world-famous.
- Dinner and overnight at camp.
Accommodation (Budget): Seronera Campsite or similar. Meal plan: BLD
Day 3: Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
- Early morning game drive in Serengeti National Park.
- Witness wildlife at its most active and, seasonally, the Great Migration.
- Brunch at camp before continuing with an en route game drive toward Ngorongoro.
- Arrive at the Ngorongoro Crater rim in the evening.
- Dinner and overnight at camp.
Accommodation (Budget): Simba Campsite or similar. Meal plan: BLD
Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
- Early breakfast at camp.
- Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive.
- Search for the Big Five, including the rare black rhino.
- Enjoy a picnic lunch at the crater floor surrounded by spectacular scenery and abundant wildlife.
- Afternoon ascent from the crater and drive back to Arusha via Mto wa Mbu.
- Drop-off at your hotel in Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport.
No accommodation. Meal plan: BL
Included
- Transport in a shared 4x4 safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof for game viewing.
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide.
- Accommodation for 3 nights on full board.
- 3 breakfasts, 4 lunches, and 3 dinners as indicated in the itinerary.
- All park entry fees and conservation fees.
- Camping fees.
- Drinking water during the safari.
- Fuel and vehicle expenses.
- Sleeping bag.
Excluded
- International and domestic flights.
- Tanzania visa fees.
- Travel and medical insurance.
- Alcoholic and soft drinks.
- Tips and gratuities for driver-guide and camp staff.
- Personal expenses such as laundry, souvenirs, and phone calls.
- Accommodation before or after the safari.
- Bath towels.
Rates (per person sharing)
| Season | Cost (sharing) | Single supplement |
|---|
| All year round | $790 | $23 |
Rates are in US dollars, per person sharing accommodation. The single supplement applies if you would rather not share. A 30% deposit confirms your seat; the balance is paid in cash on the day of departure.
A small, friendly group of up to 7 — most of our group travellers arrive solo or as a couple, from all over the world. Everyone gets a window seat, and the pop-top roof means all guests can stand and photograph wildlife at once.