This is Tanzania’s complete circuit: Tarangire, the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater in the north, followed by Ruaha and Selous in the south, connected by light aircraft — genuinely the most comprehensive single Tanzania itinerary we offer.
Detailed Itinerary
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
A drive to Tarangire, with an afternoon game drive among its dense elephant population.
Full Day Tarangire Game Drives
Exploring Tarangire’s riverine landscape and baobab-studded plains.
As above
Transfer to Serengeti National Park
A drive to the Serengeti’s endless plains via the Ngorongoro highlands.
Full Day Serengeti Game Drives
A full day across the plains for lion, leopard, elephant and, seasonally, the Great Migration.
As above
Second Serengeti Game Drive Day
A further day exploring different sectors of the park.
As above
Transfer to Ngorongoro Crater
A drive to the crater rim, with dramatic views into the caldera on arrival.
Ngorongoro Crater Descent, Fly to Ruaha
A morning crater descent followed by a light aircraft transfer south to Ruaha National Park.
Full Day Ruaha Game Drives
Exploring Ruaha’s baobab-studded landscape, Tanzania’s largest national park.
As above
Second Ruaha Game Drive Day
A further day exploring the Great Ruaha River area.
As above
Fly to Selous (Nyerere) Game Reserve
A light aircraft transfer to Selous, with an afternoon activity on arrival.
Boat Safari and Game Drive
A morning boat safari along the Rufiji River plus an afternoon game drive.
As above
Full Day Game Drives, Optional Walking Safari
Further game viewing plus an optional guided walking safari.
As above
Fly to Dar es Salaam, Departure
A final morning activity before flying back to Dar es Salaam for your onward international flight.
Permits & Costs
| Tarangire park entry | ~$60 per person per day |
| Serengeti park entry | ~$82 per person per day |
| Ngorongoro Conservation Area fee | ~$70 per person per day, plus crater descent |
| Ruaha & Selous park entry | ~$30 per person per day each |
| Light aircraft transfers | Required, quoted separately |
Who This Itinerary Suits
Serious Tanzania enthusiasts and repeat visitors wanting genuinely comprehensive coverage of the country’s safari circuits in one extended trip.
Tour Includes
- Travel in a 4×4 safari vehicle (north) and driver-guide at each southern park
- All accommodation per itinerary
- Meals as specified
- Park entry, crater descent & boat safari fees
Tour Excludes
- Light aircraft fares
- International flights
- Visas
- Tips & gratuities
- Travel insurance
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 13 days genuinely necessary to see both circuits?
It’s the length that lets each park breathe rather than compressing into a whirlwind trip; shorter combined options exist but with less time in each individual park.
Can this itinerary be split into two separate trips instead?
Yes — some travellers prefer visiting the north and south on separate trips; we can advise on which approach suits your travel plans better.
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