Overview
This seven-day safari is shaped around you. The cost and route depend on your group size and which parks matter most to you, so we build the plan from your wishes instead of offering one fixed itinerary. You stay in tented camps throughout, visiting parks on the northern circuit chosen for your interests and the season.
The sample route here covers Lake Manyara, the Ngorongoro Crater, two days in the Serengeti, a Maasai village and Tarangire. Tell us your budget, group size and must-sees, and we will design a route that fits.
| Accommodation | Confirmed together with you — see the Rates tab for general comfort levels we work with. |
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| Meals | Full board on safari days; meals as specified for any city/beach nights, per your final itinerary. |
Day by Day (7 days)
ARUSHA TO LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK
From your Arusha lodge you drive to Lake Manyara National Park, a compact park of lake, groundwater forest, grassland, hot springs and woodland beneath the Rift Valley wall. More than 350 bird species live here, and it is known for its tree-climbing lions. Lunch is a picnic in the park.
Overnight at Nsya Lodge, all meals included.
NGORONGORO CRATER
After an early start you head into the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where Maasai herders graze their cattle alongside wildlife. After a stop at the gate, you drive along the crater rim with views of the herds below, then descend to the floor, a natural sanctuary where lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino and sometimes leopard can be seen. Giraffe are absent because the walls are too steep for them.
Overnight at a lodge in the Ngorongoro area, all meals included.
OLDUVAI GORGE AND INTO THE SERENGETI
You stop at Olduvai Gorge, the Cradle of Mankind, where remains of early humans about two million years old were uncovered, then continue into the Serengeti, the endless plains, covering around 14,750 sq km and rich in wildlife.
Overnight at Serengeti Acacia Tented Lodge, all meals included.
FULL DAY IN THE SERENGETI
A full day of game drives across the Serengeti. You can add an optional hot-air balloon flight at extra cost. Millions of animals migrate here each year between the Serengeti and Kenya's Masai Mara, and even outside the migration the plains are home to herds of wildebeest, zebra and gazelle, elephant, giraffe and buffalo, and predators such as lion, leopard, cheetah, hyena and jackal.
Overnight at Serengeti Acacia Tented Lodge, all meals included.
MAASAI VILLAGE AND ON TO TARANGIRE
On the way from the Serengeti towards Tarangire you visit a Maasai homestead, where your local guide explains how the Maasai live within the conservation area. You then continue to Tarangire.
Overnight at Tarangire Roika Tented Lodge, all meals included.
GAME DRIVE IN TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast you spend the day in Tarangire National Park, one of Africa's lesser-known treasures and ideal for anyone who loves wild, quiet places. Tonight you stay inside the park.
Overnight at Tarangire Safari Lodge, all meals included.
SUNRISE GAME DRIVE AND DEPARTURE
You head out at 6 am for the best viewing hours, returning to the lodge at about 8:30 am for breakfast and check-out. You then continue game viewing on your way out of the park, timed around your flight, before we drop you in Arusha or at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO).
Rates Per Person
The Overview tab explains the accommodation and meal options. Send us your dates and group size for an exact price.
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Included
- Private vehicle with your own driver-guide
- Park entry and conservation fees
- Accommodation as specified in your itinerary
- Meals as specified per day (full board on safari days)
- Airport pickup and drop-off
Excluded
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
Getting There
Tour Start & End
This trip starts in Serengeti National Park and ends in Olduvai Gorge.
Airport Information
Kilimanjaro International Airport or Mwanza Airport is the most common arrival point for this trip.
Transfer Information
We meet you at the airport and handle every transfer between destinations throughout your trip.
Accommodation Before/After
Want an extra night in Arusha, Moshi or Zanzibar before or after your trip? Just ask and we will arrange it.