Classic Northern Tanzania Safari | Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Experience
Itinerary Overview
This classic Northern Tanzania safari offers a perfectly balanced journey through the country’s most celebrated wildlife regions. Beginning and ending at Kilimanjaro International Airport, the program blends comfort, rich game viewing, and scenic variety. Guests explore elephant-rich Tarangire, the dramatic Ngorongoro landscape, the endless plains of the Serengeti, and the lush ecosystems of Lake Manyara. Carefully selected lodges, relaxed pacing, and expertly guided game drives ensure an immersive yet unhurried safari experience. Ideal for first-time visitors or returning travelers, this itinerary delivers authentic wildlife encounters, cultural scenery, and memorable moments from Tanzania’s iconic northern circuit.
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2 People
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3 People
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4 People Up to 6
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Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026 |
$1,633.50 |
$1,573.50 |
$2290 |
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Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027 |
$2413 |
$2353 |
$2290 |
- This tour is not available to solo travelers or groups larger than 6 people.
- Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
- This tour accepts children who are 3 years and older. Children under 12 receive a discount and children under 5 are free.
- Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour.
Day by day itinerary
Day 1: Arrival & Relaxation in Arusha
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you are warmly met and transferred to Kerama Silent Lodge in Arusha. After check-in, take time to relax and recover from your journey, surrounded by peaceful highland scenery. Enjoy a freshly prepared dinner at the lodge and settle into comfortable accommodation on a bed-and-breakfast basis, preparing for the adventure ahead.
Day 2: Wildlife Encounters in Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, renowned for its ancient baobab trees and large elephant herds. Spend the day on rewarding game drives, spotting diverse wildlife across open savannah and riverine habitats. A picnic lunch is enjoyed inside the park. In the evening, continue to Eileen’s Tree Inn for dinner and overnight on a full-board basis.
Overnight Stay: Eileen’s Tree Inn
Day 3: Ngorongoro Highlands to Serengeti National Park
Following breakfast, travel through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying scenic views and wildlife sightings along the way. The journey continues toward the vast Serengeti plains, famous for abundant predators and grazing herds. Arrive at Land of Nature Camp for a relaxed evening, dinner, and overnight stay on a full-board basis, surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness.
Overnight Stay: Land of Nature Camp.
Day 4: Serengeti Exploration & Karatu Return
Begin the day with breakfast before enjoying a morning game drive in Serengeti National Park, offering excellent opportunities to spot lions, cheetahs, leopards, and plains game. After the safari experience, travel back toward Karatu. Arrive at Eileen’s Tree Inn for dinner and overnight accommodation on a half-board basis, reflecting on the unforgettable Serengeti moments.
Overnight Stay: Eileen’s Tree Inn.
Day 5: Lake Manyara National Park & Departure
After breakfast, proceed to Lake Manyara National Park for a final game drive, exploring its lush groundwater forest and open lakeshore, home to flamingos, elephants, and tree-climbing lions. Later, enjoy a day room and lunch at Arusha Planet Lodge. In the afternoon, transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight, marking the end of a memorable safari.
Included
- Park fees(For non-residents)
- All flights during the tour
- All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Excluded
- International flights(From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips(Tipping guideline US$15.00 pp per day)
- Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
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