DAY 01
Arusha
Arrival
Land at Kilimanjaro, transfer to Arusha and settle in. Your safari designer briefs you over dinner.
- Airport transfer
- Trip briefing
7 Days / 6 Nights
The Essential Tanzania
Tarangire · Ngorongoro · Serengeti
The Tanzania you imagined. Then the Tanzania you couldn’t have imagined.
For first-time visitors who want the essential Northern Tanzania safari without trying to see everything in one trip.
- Ideal for
- First-time safari travellers · Couples · Families · Classic safari seekers
- Duration
- 7 Days / 6 Nights
- Pricing
- Tailored to your travel style — request your private proposal.
- From price
- From $6,500 pp pp · indicative FX
Journey Highlights
Tarangire’s baobabs and big elephant herds
A full descent into the Ngorongoro Crater
Multiple days on the Serengeti plains
Private vehicle and guide throughout
Day by Day
DAY 02
Tarangire
Into Baobab Country
Drive to Tarangire, where elephants move between the baobabs in family lines. First game drive en route to camp.
- Game drive
- Elephant viewing
DAY 03
Tarangire → Ngorongoro
Up to the Highlands
A final morning among the elephants, then climb through Maasai farming country toward the cool crater rim.
- Scenic drive
- Rim viewpoints
DAY 04
Ngorongoro
Into the Crater
Descend early and spend the morning on the crater floor — rhino, lion, flamingo and dense wildlife throughout. Return to the rim by late afternoon.
- Crater game drive
- Picnic on the floor
DAY 05
Ngorongoro → Serengeti
To the Endless Plains
Cross the highlands and descend past Naabi Hill as the Serengeti opens out. Game viewing all the way to camp.
- Game drive en route
- Viewpoint stops where route allows
DAY 06
Serengeti
A Full Day in the Wild
A flexible day designed around the herds: dawn drive, slow midday, then out again as the light softens.
- Full-day private game drives
- Sundowner stop where suitable
DAY 07
Serengeti → Arusha
One Last Morning
A final drive as the plains wake, then fly or drive back to Arusha for your onward connection.
- Morning game drive
- Return transfer
What’s Included
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with expert guide
- All park and conservation area fees
- Full-board accommodation on safari
- Bottled water and refreshments in the vehicle
- Airport transfers in Arusha
Not Included
- International flights and visas
- Travel insurance
- Gratuities for guides and camp staff
- Items of a personal nature
Optional Extensions
- Zanzibar: Trade dust for white sand with three or more island nights after your safari.
Good to Know
· Accommodation is configured with you at planning stage — from tented camps to lodges.
· Wildlife movements are natural events; your guide adapts each day to conditions.
Questions travellers ask
Is this too rushed for a first safari?
No — seven days suits the northern circuit well. The pace is built around multi-night stays rather than daily camp changes.
Can we swap parks?
That is exactly what “make it yours” means. Many guests substitute Lake Manyara or add a third Serengeti night.
Related Journeys
Slow Safari · Classic Safari · Photography · High-end
The Northern Tanzania Immersion
Tarangire → Lake Manyara → Ngorongoro → Serengeti
From $8,900 pp · indicative
A deeper Northern Circuit experience for travellers who want more time in Tanzania rather than a compressed highlights trip.
Bush & Beach · Luxury Escape · Honeymoon · High-end
Tanzania & Zanzibar
Ngorongoro → Serengeti → Zanzibar
From $8,900 pp · indicative
The ultimate bush-and-beach combination: begin in the wilderness, end beside the Indian Ocean.
Inspiration → Personalisation → Enquiry
Make This Journey Yours
This is a starting point, not a fixed product. Tell us what to keep, what to change and who is coming — a designer composes the rest.
Make This Journey Yours