Tanzania’s “Golden Circuit” — Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire — is the country’s most efficient headline-park combination, and this package covers all three before closing on Zanzibar, fitting the complete northern highlights into a tight nine days.
Detailed Itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, then a light-aircraft transfer directly into the Serengeti.
Arrive Kilimanjaro, Fly to Serengeti National Park
Accommodation Options
Mid-rangeSerengeti Serena Safari Lodge
LuxuryFour Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
DAY 2
A full day across the Serengeti’s plains for lion, leopard and, seasonally, the migration.
Full Day Serengeti Game Drives
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3
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 4
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 5
A drive to Tarangire, with an afternoon game drive among its dense elephant population.
Transfer to Tarangire National Park
Accommodation Options
Mid-rangeTarangire River Camp
LuxuryOliver’s Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6
A morning game drive across Tarangire’s riverine landscape and baobab-studded plains, then a transfer to Arusha.
Full Day Tarangire Game Drives, Transfer to Arusha
Accommodation Options
Mid-rangeHatari Lodge
LuxuryRivertrees Country Inn
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7
A flight to Zanzibar via Dar es Salaam, transferring to your beach resort.
Fly to Zanzibar
Accommodation Options
Mid-rangeZanzibar Bay Resort
LuxuryBaraza Resort & Spa
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 8
A free day on Zanzibar’s white-sand beaches, with optional snorkelling or a spice farm tour.
Beach Day at Leisure
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 9
Transfer to Zanzibar’s airport for your onward international flight.
Departure
Meals: Breakfast
Permits & Costs
| Serengeti & Tarangire park entry | ~$60–$82 per person per day |
| Ngorongoro Conservation Area fee | ~$70 per person per day, plus crater descent |
| Domestic flight, Arusha to Zanzibar | Quoted separately |
Who This Itinerary Suits
Travellers who want all three of Tanzania’s headline northern parks covered efficiently, without stretching the trip past nine days.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
- Domestic flight, Arusha to Zanzibar
- International flights
- Visas
- Tips & gratuities
- Travel insurance