The trip at a glance
| Day | Stop | Programme |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arusha Arrival | Arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport, transfer to Arusha |
| Day 2 | Arusha → Karatu | Drive from Arusha to Karatu, passing villages and rural landscapes along the way |
| Day 3 | Ngorongoro | Descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, game drive between grassland, swamps and lake |
| Day 4 | Karatu → Serengeti | Drive from Karatu to the Serengeti, first game drive around Seronera |
| Day 5 | Serengeti | Game drives in the early morning and late afternoon between river valleys and plains |
| Day 6 | Serengeti | Another safari day, herds of wildebeest and zebras, further regions of the park |
| Day 7 | Serengeti Return flight | Domestic flight from Seronera to Arusha, journey home |
Itinerary
Day 1
Your guide meets you at Kilimanjaro Airport; you travel with your guide and the same vehicle for the whole trip. The transfer takes you to Arusha, a town regarded as the gateway to the national parks of the north. At your accommodation you have time to recover from the flight and prepare for the safari.
Day 2
In the morning you drive with your guide from Arusha to Karatu. Along the way you pass small villages and rural landscapes and get a first impression of life outside the town. Karatu lies close to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and is the starting point for the descent into the crater the next morning.
Day 3
Early in the morning you descend with your guide to the crater floor. The roughly 260 km² caldera combines grassland, swamps, patches of woodland and an alkaline lake, and its density of wildlife is among the highest in Africa. You look out for lions, elephants, buffalo and wildebeest; with a bit of luck you may also see a black rhino. After several hours on a game drive you return to your accommodation.
Day 4
After breakfast you drive from Karatu to the Serengeti. The journey itself is part of the safari, and along the way you see the first animals. In the afternoon you set off on your first game drive in the centre of the park; around Seronera, with its river valleys and rock formations, a great deal of game can be seen all year round.
Day 5
The day belongs to game drives in the Serengeti. You set off in the early morning and are out again in the late afternoon, when the light is soft and the animals are particularly active. Between river valleys, acacia landscapes and open plains you look out for lions, cheetahs and elephants; hippos and Nile crocodiles live in the rivers.
Day 6
The second full Serengeti day gives you time to get to know further corners of the park. The great herds of wildebeest and zebras move through the park depending on the season; your guide knows the regions with the best chances of sightings. Hyenas, jackals and giraffes are also part of the picture, and at sunrise and sunset soft light lies over the plains.
Day 7
After breakfast you drive to Seronera Airstrip. The domestic flight takes you back to Arusha and saves you the long drive back. Your safari ends in Arusha; from there you begin your journey home.
Accommodation and price
| 2 people | 4 people | 6 people |
|---|---|---|
| 3,351 USD | 2,622 USD | 2,378 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
- 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
