“Golden Circuit” is the name our repeat clients have given this specific route — the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire, Tanzania’s three most requested parks, covered in exactly the order and pace that consistently gets the best feedback.
Detailed Itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, then a drive to Tarangire National Park, with an afternoon game drive on arrival.
Arrive Kilimanjaro, Transfer to Tarangire
Accommodation Options
BudgetTarangire Sopa Lodge
Mid-rangeTarangire River Camp
LuxuryOliver’s Camp
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
DAY 2
A full day exploring Tarangire’s riverine landscape and baobab-studded plains.
Full Day Tarangire Game Drives
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3
A drive to the Serengeti’s endless plains via the Ngorongoro highlands.
Transfer to Serengeti National Park
Accommodation Options
Mid-rangeSerengeti Serena Safari Lodge
LuxuryFour Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4
A full day across the plains for lion, leopard, elephant and, seasonally, the Great Migration.
Full Day Serengeti Game Drives
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5
A drive to the crater rim via the Serengeti’s southern plains.
Transfer to Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation Options
Mid-rangeNgorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
LuxuryNgorongoro Crater Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6
A full day descended onto the crater floor among lion, elephant and black rhino.
Ngorongoro Crater Floor Game Drive
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7
A transfer to Arusha and Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward international flight.
Departure
Meals: Breakfast
Permits & Costs
| Tarangire & Serengeti park entry | ~$60–$82 per person per day |
| Ngorongoro Conservation Area fee | ~$70 per person per day, plus crater descent |
Who This Itinerary Suits
First-time Tanzania visitors who want exactly the three parks worth prioritising, in the order that flows best logistically.Tour Includes
- All ground transport in a 4×4 safari vehicle
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- All accommodation per itinerary
- Meals as specified
- Park entry & crater descent fees
Tour Excludes
- International flights
- Visas
- Tips & gratuities
- Travel insurance