A slightly extended version of our classic northern circuit, adding one extra day across the three parks — Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater — for travellers who want the same iconic route with a more comfortable pace.
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.
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 elephant herds among ancient baobabs.
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.
Transfer to Serengeti National Park
Accommodation Options
BudgetSerengeti Wildebeest Camp
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
Additional time exploring the park’s central and northern sectors, depending on current wildlife movement — this itinerary’s extra day over our standard 7-day version goes entirely into the Serengeti, where the scale genuinely rewards it.
Third Serengeti Game Drive Day
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7
The drive back to the crater rim followed by a full afternoon descent to the crater floor, arriving with enough daylight left for a genuine first taste of the caldera before the following morning’s full day.
Transfer to Ngorongoro Crater, Descent
Accommodation Options
Mid-rangeNgorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
LuxuryNgorongoro Crater Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 8
A final morning on the crater floor before the drive back to Arusha, timed against your onward flight.
Morning Crater Time, Return to Arusha
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 fee |
Who This Itinerary Suits
Travellers wanting our classic circuit with genuinely extra Serengeti time built in, rather than the standard 7-day pace.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