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
DAY 1
Your driver-guide meets you at Kilimanjaro International Airport for the drive to Tarangire, about two hours south-west of Arusha, arriving with time for an afternoon game drive among the park’s dense elephant population and ancient baobab trees.
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Accommodation Options
BudgetTarangire Sopa Lodge
Mid-rangeTarangire River Camp
LuxuryOliver’s Camp
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
DAY 2
Exploring Tarangire’s riverine landscape and baobab-studded plains, one of Tanzania’s largest elephant concentrations outside the Serengeti ecosystem.
Full Day Tarangire Game Drives
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3
The drive to the Serengeti climbs through the Ngorongoro highlands and descends onto the plains via Naabi Hill gate. Afternoon game drive on arrival.
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 further day exploring different sectors of the park.
Second Serengeti Game Drive Day
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6
The drive back toward the crater rim, arriving with dramatic views into the caldera below.
Transfer to Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation Options
Mid-rangeNgorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
LuxuryNgorongoro Crater Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7
An early morning crater descent for game viewing on the floor, then back up and out to the airstrip for a light aircraft transfer south to Ruaha — a genuinely long single day connecting two very different halves of the country.
Ngorongoro Crater Descent, Fly to Ruaha
Accommodation Options
Mid-rangeRuaha River Lodge
LuxuryJongomero Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 8
Exploring Ruaha’s baobab-studded landscape, Tanzania’s largest national park, in noticeably quieter conditions than the north.
Full Day Ruaha Game Drives
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 9
A further day exploring the Great Ruaha River area, strong for predator sightings as animals congregate near water.
Second Ruaha Game Drive Day
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 10
A light aircraft transfer to Selous, with an afternoon activity on arrival.
Fly to Selous (Nyerere) Game Reserve
Accommodation Options
Mid-rangeRufiji River Camp
LuxurySand Rivers Selous
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 11
A morning boat safari along the Rufiji River plus an afternoon game drive.
Boat Safari and Game Drive
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 12
Further game viewing plus an optional guided walking safari.
Full Day Game Drives, Optional Walking Safari
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 13
A final morning activity before flying back to Dar es Salaam for your onward international flight.
Fly to Dar es Salaam, Departure
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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