The trip at a glance
| Day | Stop | Programme |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Kilimanjaro Airport → Lake Manyara Arrival | Arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport, transfer with your guide to Lake Manyara |
| Day 2 | Lake Manyara → Karatu | Game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, onward journey to Karatu |
| Day 3 | Ngorongoro | Descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, full-day game drive on the crater floor |
| Day 4 | Karatu → Serengeti | Drive from Karatu to the Serengeti, first game drive along the way |
| Day 5 | Serengeti | Full-day game drives around Seronera, in the morning and late afternoon |
| Day 6 | Serengeti | Second day in the Serengeti, on the trail of the herds of wildebeest and zebra |
| Day 7 | Serengeti Return flight | Flight from Seronera to Arusha, transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport, journey home |
Itinerary
Day 1
Your guide will meet you at Kilimanjaro Airport and drive with you to Lake Manyara. Along the way you will see your first views of northern Tanzania, from Arusha to the escarpment of the Great Rift Valley. At the lake you move into your accommodation and unwind for the rest of the day.
Day 2
In the morning you set off on a game drive in Lake Manyara National Park. You drive through groundwater forest, open grasslands and marshland as far as the shore of the lake, keeping a lookout for elephants, giraffes and the tree-climbing lions. In the afternoon you continue to Karatu, your base for the Ngorongoro Crater.
Day 3
Early in the morning you descend with your guide to the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater. You spend the whole day on a game drive between grassland, patches of woodland, swamps and the alkaline lake. You are very likely to encounter lions, elephants and herds of buffalo here, and the chances of seeing a black rhino are good too. In the evening you drive back to your accommodation.
Day 4
Today you leave Karatu and drive to the Serengeti, Tanzania's best-known national park. The route leads through open savannah, and the first game drive begins along the way. Keep a lookout for lions, leopards and elephants before you reach your accommodation in the park in the evening.
Day 5
A full day in the Serengeti: you set off early in the morning on the first game drive, when the light is soft and the animals are active. Around Seronera, river valleys and acacia landscapes alternate; lions, cheetahs and elephants are at home here all year round. In the late afternoon you head out on another game drive.
Day 6
The second full day is also spent in the Serengeti. Depending on the season, you and your guide look for the large herds of wildebeest and zebra as they move through the park on their migration. Hippos and Nile crocodiles lie in the rivers, and with a lot of luck you may even see a rhino.
Day 7
In the morning your guide takes you to the airstrip in Seronera. From there you fly back to Arusha and are taken to Kilimanjaro Airport. There you begin your journey home, and your safari comes to an end.
Accommodation and price
| 2 people | 4 people | 6 people |
|---|---|---|
| 3,597 USD | 2,809 USD | 2,546 USD |
per person, Classic category
Prices are per person in USD, rounded up, based on the Classic category. Larger groups pay less per person. Every trip is possible in all three categories: Classic, Premium and Exclusive. On request, you will receive a proposal tailored to your wishes and your preferred category. Dates, route and accommodation determine the final price.
Accommodation categories
- Classic: Tented camps and simple lodges
- Premium: Lodges and tented camps with private bathroom
- Exclusive: Luxury lodges and private camps
Regions with overnight stays
- Lake Manyara Lodges
- Karatu Lodges
- Ngorongoro Lodges (alternative to Karatu)
- Central Serengeti Lodges
Services
What is included
Included- Private transfers from and to the airport in Tanzania
- Domestic flight from Seronera to Arusha
- Costs for accommodation and overnight stays
- Full board plus meals en route
- Safaris with a private, English-speaking driver/guide
- High-quality vehicles, maintained before every safari, spare tyre on board
- Game drives set out in the itinerary
- All national park entry and concession fees
- Two pairs of binoculars per vehicle (on loan)
- 24/7 service
- Flying Doctor for emergencies
Not included
- International flights
- Visa costs for Tanzania
- Tips
- Meals/drinks not listed
- Mandatory travel insurance for Tanzania / Zanzibar
Before you travel: Read the articles on the visa for Tanzania, vaccinations for Tanzania and safety in Tanzania.
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Updated on October 12, 2026
