The trip at a glance
| Day | Stop | Programme |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arusha Arrival | Arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport, drive with your guide to Arusha, time to rest |
| Day 2 | Arusha → Tarangire | Drive from Arusha to Tarangire National Park, first game drive |
| Day 3 | Tarangire | Full day in Tarangire National Park, herds of elephants on the Tarangire River |
| Day 4 | Tarangire → Karatu | Onward drive to Karatu, region around the Ngorongoro Crater, rest of the day free |
| Day 5 | Ngorongoro | Descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, full day on the crater floor |
| Day 6 | Karatu → Central Serengeti | Drive from Karatu to the central Serengeti, game drive near Seronera |
| Day 7 | Central Serengeti | Full day of game drives in the central Serengeti, morning and afternoon |
| Day 8 | Central Serengeti → Western Serengeti | Drive to the Western Corridor of the Serengeti, game drive along the way |
| Day 9 | Western Serengeti | Game drive in the Western Corridor to the herds of wildebeest and zebras |
| Day 10 | Western Serengeti | Game drives in the Western Corridor, hippos and Nile crocodiles at the rivers |
| Day 11 | Western Serengeti Return flight | Flight from Grumeti Airstrip to Arusha, transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport, flight home |
Itinerary
Day 1
After your arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport, your guide will be waiting for you and will take you to Arusha. Arusha is the starting point of your safari through northern Tanzania. After checking in at your accommodation, there is time to rest and settle in.
Day 2
In the morning you drive with your guide from Arusha to Tarangire National Park. Mighty baobabs and the Tarangire River shape the landscape of the park. On the first game drive you can see herds of elephants, buffalo, zebras and giraffes and, with a bit of luck, a lion.
Day 3
You have a full day in Tarangire National Park. You follow the Tarangire River, the most important water source in the region, where large herds of elephants gather in the dry season. With a bit of luck you will also see a greater kudu or a fringe-eared oryx; both species are rare in the other parks of the north.
Day 4
After two days in Tarangire, you continue to Karatu. The town lies in the region around the Ngorongoro Crater and is the starting point for the descent into the crater the next morning. The rest of the day is yours to relax.
Day 5
In the morning you descend with your guide into the Ngorongoro Crater and spend the whole day on the crater floor. Between grassland, patches of woodland and swamps you will see lions, buffalo, elephants and hippos; depending on the water level, flamingos gather at the alkaline lake. The chances of seeing a black rhino are also good here.
Day 6
From Karatu you drive on to the central Serengeti. Around Seronera, river valleys, acacia landscapes and striking rock formations alternate; this area is home to abundant wildlife all year round. The journey there already doubles as a game drive, and you head out again in the afternoon, looking out for lions and cheetahs.
Day 7
A full day of game drives in the central Serengeti lies ahead of you. You set off early in the morning and head out again in the late afternoon, when the light is soft and the animals become active. With a bit of luck you will see lions, leopards along the rivers and cheetahs on the open plains.
Day 8
Today you drive through the Serengeti to the Western Corridor in the west of the park. The region is characterised by denser vegetation and several river systems. The drive is also a game drive; along the way you can see elephants, giraffes, herds of buffalo and zebras.
Day 9
You have two full days in the western Serengeti. Depending on the season, the herds of wildebeest and zebras move through the Western Corridor, and your guide takes you on a game drive to wherever they are at the time. Predators such as lions and hyenas follow the herds; with a bit of luck you will see them hunting.
Day 10
The second day in the Western Corridor is dictated entirely by the movements of the herds. Hippos and Nile crocodiles live along the region's rivers, and wildebeest and zebras also come to the water. Your guide chooses the route of the game drives according to where the herds currently are.
Day 11
Today it is time to say goodbye to the Serengeti. From Grumeti Airstrip you fly back to Arusha; from there a transfer takes you to Kilimanjaro Airport. This is where your trip ends and you board your flight home.
Accommodation and price
| 2 people | 4 people | 6 people |
|---|---|---|
| 5,627 USD | 4,544 USD | 4,183 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; for nights in the western Serengeti, accommodation in the central Serengeti close to the west
- 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)
- Central Serengeti Lodges
- Western Serengeti Lodges
Services
What is included
Included- Private transfers from and to the airport in Tanzania
- Domestic flight from Grumeti Airstrip 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
