This is Tanzania’s classic northern circuit: the endless plains of the Serengeti, the extraordinary wildlife density of the Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire’s elephant herds among giant baobab trees. Three genuinely iconic parks, each with a distinct character, in one well-paced week.
Detailed Itinerary
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
A drive from Arusha to Tarangire, known for its dense elephant population and ancient baobab trees, with an afternoon game drive on arrival.
Full Day Tarangire Game Drives
A full day exploring Tarangire’s riverine landscape, home to one of Tanzania’s largest elephant concentrations outside the Serengeti ecosystem.
As above
Transfer to Serengeti National Park
A drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area to the Serengeti’s endless plains, with an afternoon game drive on arrival.
Full Day Serengeti Game Drives
A full day across the Serengeti’s plains, home to Tanzania’s highest predator density and, seasonally, the Great Migration.
As above
Second Serengeti Game Drive Day
A further day exploring different sectors of the park, tracking predators and, depending on season, the migration herds.
As above
Transfer to Ngorongoro Crater
A drive to the crater rim, with an afternoon at leisure taking in the dramatic views into the caldera below.
Ngorongoro Crater Descent, Return to Arusha
A full morning game drive on the crater floor, one of the highest wildlife densities anywhere in Africa within a collapsed volcanic caldera, before the return drive to Arusha.
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 fee |
Who This Itinerary Suits
First-time Tanzania visitors wanting the country’s three most famous and reliable wildlife destinations in one well-paced week.
Tour Includes
- Travel in a 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof hatch
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- All accommodation per itinerary
- Meals as specified
- Park entry & crater descent fees
Tour Excludes
- International flights
- Visas
- Alcoholic drinks
- Tips & gratuities
- Travel insurance
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I see the Great Migration on this itinerary?
Only if your dates align with the migration’s presence in the Serengeti specifically, which shifts through the ecosystem year-round; we’ll advise on timing when planning.
Is the Ngorongoro Crater worth the extra cost?
Genuinely, yes — the concentration of wildlife within the crater’s compact caldera is among the highest anywhere in Africa, rarely matched elsewhere.
Ready to Plan This Trip?
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