Spetacular Serengeti safari

Safari summary

Tarangire National Park
Tarangire is often described as Tanzania’s hidden gem, a quieter yet spectacular wildlife destination. Covering around 2,850 square kilometers, the park is renowned for its dramatic baobab-studded landscapes, sprawling savannas, and the life-giving Tarangire River that snakes through its heart. In the dry season, from June to October, this river becomes a magnet for wildlife, drawing vast herds of elephants, zebras, buffalo, and wildebeest. Tarangire boasts one of the largest elephant populations in northern Tanzania, offering unforgettable encounters with these giants as they dig for underground water or gather in family groups. The park is also famous for its predator sightings, with lions, leopards, and cheetahs often seen stalking the plains. Birdwatchers are equally rewarded, as Tarangire hosts more than 500 bird species, including colorful lilac-breasted rollers, hornbills, and the endangered yellow-collared lovebird. Its combination of scenery, tranquility, and abundant wildlife makes Tarangire a perfect start or end to a northern circuit safari.

Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Moving westward, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area presents a unique blend of nature, culture, and geology. Its centerpiece, the Ngorongoro Crater, is the world’s largest unbroken volcanic caldera, spanning 19 kilometers across with steep walls enclosing a natural Eden of grasslands, swamps, forests, and a soda lake. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to an extraordinary concentration of wildlife. Almost every species of East African savanna animal can be found here: vast herds of wildebeest and zebra, prides of lions, spotted hyenas, jackals, hippos wallowing in pools, and impressive elephant bulls with large tusks. The crater also shelters one of Tanzania’s last remaining populations of the endangered black rhino, offering rare sightings for determined visitors. Beyond the crater, the conservation area protects expansive highland plains, volcanic mountains, and Maasai pastoral lands. The Maasai live harmoniously alongside wildlife, herding cattle within the conservation boundaries, adding cultural depth to the safari experience. Olduvai Gorge, within the area, is one of the world’s most important paleoanthropological sites, where discoveries of early human fossils reshaped our understanding of evolution. Ngorongoro is not only a wildlife haven but also a living landscape where nature, culture, and history converge.

Serengeti National Park
Extending across vast golden plains, the Serengeti is the crown jewel of Tanzania’s safari destinations and one of the most celebrated wildlife sanctuaries in the world. Covering nearly 15,000 square kilometers, it is home to the legendary Great Migration, a natural spectacle where over 1.5 million wildebeest, accompanied by zebras and gazelles, move in a continuous cycle in search of fresh pastures. This epic journey, often described as the greatest show on Earth, involves dramatic river crossings at the Grumeti and Mara rivers, where crocodiles await, and predators follow closely. The Serengeti is also unmatched in predator density, with lions ruling the grasslands, cheetahs sprinting across open plains, leopards lounging in acacia trees, and hyenas roaming in clans. Beyond the migration, the park offers year-round wildlife encounters: elephants, giraffes, buffalo, eland, and an astonishing diversity of bird species thrive across its varied habitats. From the endless short-grass plains of the south, ideal for calving season, to the wooded savannas and riverine forests of the central and northern regions, the Serengeti offers a constantly changing yet always remarkable safari experience.

A Unified Safari Circuit
Together, Tarangire, Ngorongoro, and Serengeti form the iconic northern safari circuit, offering an unmatched diversity of landscapes, wildlife, and cultural interactions. Tarangire enchants with its ancient baobabs and massive elephant herds; Ngorongoro astonishes with its crater filled with life and Maasai culture; while the Serengeti inspires awe with its vast horizons and the drama of the Great Migration. Travelers can move seamlessly from one ecosystem to the next, experiencing lush river valleys, volcanic highlands, and open plains within a single journey. Each park is distinct yet interconnected, painting a grand portrait of Tanzania’s natural heritage.

Whether it is watching elephants march under the baobabs of Tarangire, witnessing black rhinos graze in the Ngorongoro Crater, or marveling at wildebeest braving a crocodile-filled river in the Serengeti, these parks together embody the essence of safari. They offer not just glimpses of wildlife, but immersive encounters with nature’s raw beauty, cultural richness, and timeless rhythms. Visiting Tarangire, Ngorongoro, and Serengeti is more than a trip—it is a journey through some of the most iconic and awe-inspiring landscapes on Earth.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Game drives
	Activity level	Easy activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Ngorongoro Crater Serengeti Tarangire

Fine details

Safari highlights

• Bird watching—with professional guide
• Cultural visits—orphanages, markets, schools
• Wildlife sanctuaries

What’s included?

• Accommodation
• Airport transfers
• Meals
• Park fees
• Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

• Alcoholic beverages
• All drinks
• Hot air balloons
• Internal flights
• International flights
• Laundry
• Premium alcoholic beverages
• Spa treatments
• Tips and gratuities
• Visas