Classic Northern Safari
5 days—Explore Tarangire’s elephant herds, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, and experience the endless plains of the Serengeti
$270-290 USD
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Safari summary
This unforgettable safari takes you through Northern Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destinations. Begin in Tarangire National Park, renowned for its vast elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and diverse birdlife. Continue to the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you descend into the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera to witness an extraordinary concentration of wildlife, including the Big Five, against a dramatic natural backdrop. The journey culminates in the legendary Serengeti National Park, famous for its endless plains and abundant predators. Here, you will enjoy thrilling game drives in one of Africa’s premier safari ecosystems, home to lions, leopards, cheetahs, and vast herds of plains game.
About this tour
| Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
| Main focus | Game drives | |
| Activity level | Easy activity | |
| Best months | All months | |
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Fine details
Safari highlights
- Photography safari—with professional guide
- Sightseeing | shopping | markets
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Park fees
- Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
- Hot air balloons
- Internal flights
- Laundry
- Premium alcoholic beverages
- Spa treatments
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Arusha to Tarangire
Tarangire
You will be picked up at your hotel in Arusha at 0800hrs and transferred to the Tarangire National Park to start off your game viewing experience in this magnificent park which is famous for its large collection of baobab trees, spectacular large mammal population and variety of bird species, not to mention one of the largest concentration of elephants in the country. After your tour around the park, you will be transferred to your Kizumba Campsite where you will be spending the night.
Kizumba Campsite
Tarangire to Serengeti
Serengeti
You will start your safari at 0700hrs and head to Serengeti National Park, to kick off day two of your safari. You will pass by a traditional Maasai Boma along the way to experience the ways of life of the Maasai people. You will enter the Serengeti at around noon and spend the rest of your afternoon exploring its world-renowned endless plains in search of one of the greatest wildlife spectacles in the world, the great annual migration.
Seronera Campsite
Full day at Serengeti
Serengeti
You will spend the half day at Serengeti to exploring the amazing variety of mammals, birds and reptile species the park has to offer and not to forget the breathtaking scenery and sunsets. After your tour of the park, you will be transferred to Serengeti seronera campsite (Hostel Serengeti )
Seronera Campsite
Serengeti to Ngorongoro
Ngorongoro Crater
You will wake up 0600 am, for sunrise and early morning game drive exploring the amazing variety of mammals, birds and reptile species the park has to offer and not to forget the breathtaking scenery and sunsets. After your tour of the park, you will be transferred to your campsite for brunch lunch then continue to pack your staffs and drive to Ngorongoro at Simba campsite at the top of crater rim where you will be spending the night.
Simba Campsite
Ngorongoro to Arusha
Today you will have an early start as you head to the Ngorongoro Crater to explore the last but not least amazing part of your tour. The Ngorongoro Crater is one of the few areas in Tanzania where you can find such a breathtaking blend of scenery and wildlife coupled with a fascinating historical and cultural element. The crater is not only the largest unbroken caldera in the world but it is also one of the new 7 natural wonders of Africa. After lunch, you will be transferred to Arusha
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