Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater with a choice of 3, 4 or 5-star lodges.
- Duration
- 8 Days
- Style
- Mid-Range
- Country
- Tanzania
- Format
- Private
8 days · Mid-Range
At a glance
- 8
- Days
- 7
- Nights
- 4
- Places to stay
- Private
- Group
Where you'll stay
- Gran Melia Arusha
- Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge
- Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
- Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
8 stops across Tanzania
- 1ArushaDays 1–8
- 2KilimanjaroDay 1
- 3TarangireDay 2
- 4KaratuDays 2–3
- 5Ngorongoro CraterDays 2–8
- 6Lake ManyaraDay 2
- 7SerengetiDays 3–6
- 8NdutuDay 6
Every day is flexible — we tune the pace, lodges and game drives to you.
Welcome to Tanzania
On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport your safari guide welcomes you for a scenic drive to Arusha, the safari capital at the foot of Mount Meru. Settle in and receive a comprehensive safari briefing.
Where you stay
Gran Melia Arusha (5★) · Kibo Palace Hotel (4★) · Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa (3★)
Meals
Bed and breakfast
Arusha to Tarangire to Karatu
Begin in Tarangire National Park, famous for massive elephant herds and ancient baobabs, with a picnic lunch overlooking the Tarangire River. By evening continue to the lush highlands of Karatu at the edge of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Where you stay
Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge (5★) · Manyara Serena Lodge (4★) · Marera Valley Lodge (3★)
Meals
Full board
Karatu to Serengeti
Drive to the Serengeti via the Western Corridor, watching the landscape open into endless plains, with afternoon game viewing on the way to your camp positioned for migration viewing.
Where you stay
Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti (5★) · Serengeti Serena Lodge (4★) · Tukaone Camp Serengeti (3★)
Meals
Full board
Full Day Serengeti Exploration
A full day in the central Serengeti tracking big cats, large herbivore herds and predator-prey interactions, with a bush lunch under an acacia tree.
Where you stay
Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti (5★) · Serengeti Serena Lodge (4★) · Tukaone Camp Serengeti (3★)
Meals
Full board
Serengeti Extended Experience
An early-morning game drive when predators are most active, then explore other regions of the park according to seasonal wildlife movements. An optional hot air balloon safari is available at additional cost.
Where you stay
Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti (5★) · Serengeti Serena Lodge (4★) · Tukaone Camp Serengeti (3★)
Meals
Full board
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After a final morning game drive, travel through the Ngorongoro Highlands with stops at scenic viewpoints to your lodge on the crater rim.
Where you stay
Ngorongoro Crater Lodge (5★) · Ngorongoro Serena Lodge (4★) · Ngorongoro Wild Camp - Ndutu (3★)
Meals
Full board
Ngorongoro Crater Exploration
Descend 2,000 feet into the crater, the world's largest intact volcanic caldera and a sanctuary for over 25,000 animals including black rhinos and tusker elephants. Enjoy a picnic lunch beside a hippo pool.
Where you stay
Ngorongoro Crater Lodge (5★) · Ngorongoro Serena Lodge (4★) · Marera Valley Lodge (3★)
Meals
Full board
Ngorongoro to Arusha and Departure
Drive to Arusha with views of the Great Rift Valley escarpment, stopping at a local market before lunch. Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure.
Rates are in US dollars, per person sharing, based on the lodges in this itinerary. We'll confirm exact pricing for your dates and party.
3-star lodges
per person sharing
4-star lodges
per person sharing
5-star lodges
per person sharing
Per person sharing, USD (2026). Prices are guides and may change with season, availability and exchange rates. See our terms for payment and cancellation details.
Included
- Accommodation as specified (1 room for 2 adults)
- Full board during safari
- Bed and breakfast in Arusha
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking safari guide/driver
- All national park and conservation fees
- Game drives and activities as per itinerary
- Bottled mineral water during game drives
- Airport transfers
- Flying Doctors emergency evacuation insurance
- Government taxes and levies
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