The trip at a glance
| Day | Stop | Programme |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arusha Arrival | Arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport, transfer to Arusha |
| Day 2 | Arusha National Park | Game drive and walking safari in Arusha National Park |
| Day 3 | Arusha → Tarangire | Drive to Tarangire National Park, first game drive in the baobab savannah |
| Day 4 | Tarangire | Full-day game drive along the Tarangire River, picnic in the park |
| Day 5 | Tarangire → Lake Manyara → Karatu | Game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, onward journey to Karatu |
| Day 6 | Lake Eyasi | Visits to the Hadzabe, the Datoga and their blacksmiths at Lake Eyasi |
| Day 7 | Karatu → Western Serengeti | Drive to the western Serengeti, first game drive in the Western Corridor |
| Day 8 | Western Serengeti | Full-day game drives in the western Serengeti |
| Day 9 | Central Serengeti | Game drive in the central Serengeti around Seronera |
| Day 10 | Central Serengeti | Second day in the central Serengeti, game drives in the morning and afternoon |
| Day 11 | Southern Serengeti | Game drive in the open grasslands of the southern Serengeti |
| Day 12 | Southern Serengeti → Karatu | Return drive to Karatu, relaxed afternoon at your accommodation |
| Day 13 | Ngorongoro | Descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, full-day game drive on the crater floor |
| Day 14 | Karatu → Arusha Return flight | Return drive to Arusha, transfer to the airport, journey home |
Itinerary
Day 1
Your guide meets you at Kilimanjaro Airport and drives you to Arusha. The private transfer takes you to your accommodation, where you can arrive at your own pace and recover from the journey. Arusha is the starting point of your safari through northern Tanzania.
Day 2
In the morning you set off with your guide on the first game drive in Arusha National Park. Giraffes, buffalo and zebras graze on the open grasslands, and colobus monkeys live in the montane forest. In the afternoon you explore the park on a guided walking safari, with views of Mount Meru and the Momella Lakes.
Day 3
After breakfast you leave Arusha and drive with your guide to Tarangire National Park. There you begin your first game drive through the savannah with its mighty baobabs. Look out for elephant herds, lions and giraffes, which you will often see in this park.
Day 4
A whole day in Tarangire National Park lies ahead of you. You follow the Tarangire River, which carries water even in the dry season and then attracts particularly large numbers of animals. At midday there is a picnic in the park, then the game drive continues. Besides elephants and buffalo, you can see the greater kudu and the fringe-eared oryx here, two species that are rare in the other parks of the north.
Day 5
After breakfast you drive to Lake Manyara National Park. On the game drive you move between dense groundwater forest, open grassland and the shore of the alkaline lake. With a bit of luck you will see the famous tree-climbing lions; elephants, buffalo and hippos also live here. In the afternoon you continue to Karatu, where you reach your accommodation in the evening.
Day 6
Today the focus is on the cultures around Lake Eyasi. You visit the Hadzabe, learn more about their traditional way of life and can take part in their daily activities. You also visit the Datoga and their blacksmiths and discover their traditional craft.
Day 7
After breakfast you set off for the western Serengeti, and the drive through the northern landscape is part of the experience. In the Western Corridor, denser vegetation and several river systems await you. On the first game drive you look out for lions and elephants as well as hippos and Nile crocodiles in the rivers.
Day 8
The whole day belongs to the western Serengeti. On extended game drives in the morning and afternoon you observe the region's wildlife at a relaxed pace. Depending on the season, the herds of wildebeest and zebras move through the Western Corridor, and predators are also regularly on the move here.
Day 9
The journey continues to the central Serengeti. Around Seronera, river valleys, acacia landscapes and striking rock formations alternate, and wildlife is particularly abundant here all year round. On the game drive you can see lions and elephants and, with a bit of luck, a leopard on the rocks or along the rivers.
Day 10
Another day in the central Serengeti gives you time to explore new areas around Seronera. Game drives in the early morning and late afternoon offer soft light and particularly active animals. Perhaps you will also see the large herds of wildebeest and zebra that move through the park over the course of the year.
Day 11
Today's game drive takes you into the southern Serengeti with its vast, open grasslands. Cheetahs hunt on these plains, and lions and hyenas can also be seen here. From January to March the wildebeest calve in the Ndutu region in the south, when the herds gather on the short grass plains.
Day 12
After the days in the Serengeti you head back to Karatu. The rest of the day is yours to relax at your accommodation and reflect on the impressions of the safari. The next morning you continue from here to the Ngorongoro Crater.
Day 13
Early in the morning you descend with your guide to the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater. Between grassland, swamps and the alkaline lake you spend the day on a game drive. Lions, elephants, buffalo and wildebeest live here all year round, and in the crater you have a very good chance of seeing the endangered black rhino.
Day 14
Your safari ends with the return drive from Karatu to Arusha. From there the private transfer takes you to the airport in good time for your return flight. You leave Tanzania with memories of two weeks of wildlife viewing in five parks.
Accommodation and price
| 2 people | 4 people | 6 people |
|---|---|---|
| 6,084 USD | 4,766 USD | 4,327 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
- Western Serengeti Lodges
- Central Serengeti Lodges
- Ngorongoro Lodges (alternative to Karatu)
Services
What is included
Included- Private transfers from and to the airport in Tanzania
- 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
