Your journey at a glance
The experience.
The route below is a suggested journey for private planning. Accommodation is confirmed by name and category in your quotation, subject to availability. Transfers and activities follow park rules, weather and operating conditions. Your planner will discuss pace, luggage limits and any accessibility needs before confirmation.
- Safari style
- Private journey
- Party size
- 1–6 travellers
- Suited to
- Couples, friends and families by arrangement
- Accommodation
- Lodge or tented camp, confirmed in quote
Journey highlights
- Explore Serengeti National Park with local guiding
- Explore Ngorongoro Conservation Area with local guiding
- Explore Tarangire National Park with local guiding
- Explore Lake Manyara National Park with local guiding
What shapes your quote?
Your travel dates, number of travellers, accommodation and transfers all influence the cost. We confirm the exact stays and included services in writing. Tell us your budget and we’ll help you explore suitable options.
Request your personalised itinerary →Day by day.
Day 1Among baobabs and river habitats+
Tarangire National Park
Travel through the northern highlands to Tarangire, or continue exploring if already staying nearby. Follow permitted tracks around river and woodland habitats with a picnic break. Elephant sightings are possible but never guaranteed.
- Activities
- Game drive, birdwatching and picnic
- Accommodation
- Tented camp near Tarangire
- Meals
- Lunch and dinner
- Transport
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle
Day 2A full day in Tarangire+
Tarangire National Park
Return to river and woodland habitats at a comfortable pace. Vary the tracks from the previous day and allow time for birdwatching and a midday break before returning to your camp.
- Activities
- Game drive, birdwatching and picnic
- Accommodation
- Tented camp near Tarangire
- Meals
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Transport
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle
Day 3Time on the Serengeti plains+
Serengeti National Park
Explore the chosen Serengeti sector with your guide, following recent wildlife reports and current conditions. On transfer days, allow a substantial part of the day for travel and keep game viewing flexible. Camp location is agreed before confirmation.
- Activities
- Guided game drives and wildlife photography
- Accommodation
- Serengeti tented camp in the confirmed sector
- Meals
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Transport
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle
Day 4A full day in Serengeti+
Serengeti National Park
Spend the day in the confirmed Serengeti sector with morning and afternoon game drives, or a full-day drive with picnic lunch. Follow your guide’s advice on current wildlife activity and pause for patient observation. Return to the same camp rather than relocating.
- Activities
- Guided game drives and wildlife photography
- Accommodation
- Serengeti tented camp in the confirmed sector
- Meals
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Transport
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle
Day 5A full day in Serengeti+
Serengeti National Park
Spend the day in the confirmed Serengeti sector with morning and afternoon game drives, or a full-day drive with picnic lunch. Follow your guide’s advice on current wildlife activity and pause for patient observation. Return to the same camp rather than relocating.
- Activities
- Guided game drives and wildlife photography
- Accommodation
- Serengeti tented camp in the confirmed sector
- Meals
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Transport
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle
Day 6Crater floor and highland views+
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Start early for the permitted descent into Ngorongoro Crater. Explore the floor with a packed lunch before ascending within park operating hours. Continue to Karatu; do not promise particular animals or unrestricted time inside the crater.
- Activities
- Crater game drive and scenic ascent
- Accommodation
- Karatu lodge
- Meals
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Transport
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle
Day 7Final morning and onward to Arusha+
Lake Manyara National Park
Explore Lake Manyara's groundwater forest and accessible lakeshore tracks. Seasonal water levels affect the route. Break for lunch and allow time for the onward drive through the Rift Valley escarpment. Leave sufficient time for the scheduled transfer to Arusha.
- Activities
- Short morning activity if time permits; departure transfer
- Accommodation
- No overnight accommodation included
- Meals
- Breakfast and lunch
- Transport
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle
Included
- Guiding and scheduled transfers described in the itinerary
- Accommodation for the stated nights, confirmed in the quotation
- Meals listed for each day
- Required park entry for scheduled visits
Not included
- International flights and entry visas
- Travel insurance, personal purchases and gratuities
- Optional excursions and meals not listed
Optional activities
- Additional guided cultural visit, by arrangement
- Private photographic guiding, subject to availability
Travel information
Confirm passport, entry requirements, insurance and any medical preparations independently before travel. Share dietary and mobility requirements early. Pack soft luggage for light aircraft and follow the baggage allowance on the confirmed ticket.
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Can this itinerary be changed?
Yes. Dates, accommodation and pace are confirmed with your planner before booking.
Is a request a confirmed reservation?
No. Availability, the written quotation and agreed deposit must be confirmed first.
