The trip at a glance
| Day | Stop | Programme |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arusha Arrival | Arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport, welcome by your guide, transfer to Arusha |
| Day 2 | Arusha → Tarangire | Drive from Arusha to Tarangire National Park, first game drive |
| Day 3 | Tarangire | Full-day game drive along the Tarangire River, elephants at the water |
| Day 4 | Tarangire → Karatu | Onward drive from Tarangire to Karatu, starting point for the Ngorongoro Crater |
| Day 5 | Ngorongoro | Descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, full-day game drive on the crater floor |
| Day 6 | Ndutu | Drive to Ndutu, wildebeest and zebra herds on the grasslands of the south |
| Day 7 | Ndutu | Full-day drive to the wildebeest and zebra herds, calves during the calving season |
| Day 8 | Ndutu | Predators near the herds, game drive between Ndutu and the southern Serengeti |
| Day 9 | Ndutu | Game drives in the morning and late afternoon, route depending on where the herds are |
| Day 10 | Central Serengeti | Drive to the central Serengeti, full-day game drive around Seronera |
| Day 11 | Central Serengeti → Arusha Return flight | Flight from the Serengeti to Arusha, transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport, journey home |
Itinerary
Day 1
Your guide will be waiting for you at Kilimanjaro Airport and will drive you to Arusha. Arusha is the starting point of your safari. You check in at your accommodation and rest after your journey. The next morning you head to the first national park.
Day 2
In the morning you leave Arusha and drive with your guide to Tarangire National Park. Mighty baobabs and the Tarangire River shape the landscape of the park. On your first game drive you look out for herds of elephants, zebras, giraffes and buffalo, and with a bit of luck you will also see lions.
Day 3
The whole day is devoted to Tarangire National Park. With your guide you follow the river, which carries water even in the dry season and attracts the park's animals. This way you can watch elephants drinking and bathing, and with a bit of luck you will see a leopard resting in an acacia tree.
Day 4
After two days in Tarangire National Park, the drive continues to Karatu. The town lies close to the Ngorongoro Crater and is your starting point for the descent into the crater the next day.
Day 5
Early in the morning you descend with your guide to the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater. Between grassland, swamps and the alkaline lake live lions, elephants, buffalo and wildebeest, and the chances of seeing a black rhino are good. Depending on the water level, flamingos gather at the lake. After the full-day game drive you return to your accommodation.
Day 6
Your journey continues to Ndutu and the southern Serengeti. In the rainy season, large herds of wildebeest and zebras gather on the open grasslands. From January to March the wildebeest calve here, and you will see the herds with their newborn calves.
Day 7
You spend the whole day travelling between Ndutu and the southern Serengeti. Your guide takes you to the herds that gather on the short grasslands during the calving season. You watch wildebeest and zebras with their calves and have time to follow the action at your leisure.
Day 8
Today you explore the plains between Ndutu and the southern Serengeti again. Where the herds graze, predators are never far away: lions, cheetahs and hyenas follow the wildebeest and zebras. With a bit of luck you will watch a cheetah hunting on the open plain.
Day 9
Your last full day in the south starts early, because the animals are particularly active in the morning and late afternoon and the light is soft. Your guide chooses the route according to where the herds are at the time. This gives you good conditions for watching wildlife and taking photos.
Day 10
You drive to the central Serengeti and spend the day on a game drive. Around Seronera, river valleys, acacia landscapes and rock formations alternate, and this area is home to abundant wildlife all year round. With a bit of luck you will see lions, a leopard by the river or cheetahs on the open plains.
Day 11
In the morning it is time to say goodbye to the Serengeti. You fly from an airstrip in the park back to Arusha, and from there a transfer takes you to Kilimanjaro Airport. This is where your journey home begins.
Accommodation and price
| 2 people | 4 people | 6 people |
|---|---|---|
| 5,025 USD | 4,060 USD | 3,738 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
- Arusha Lodges
- Tarangire Lodges
- Karatu Lodges
- Ngorongoro Lodges (alternative to Karatu)
- Ndutu Lodges
- Central Serengeti Lodges
Services
What is included
Included- Private transfers from and to the airport in Tanzania
- Domestic flight from the Serengeti 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
