The Tanzania Classic
Tarangire • Serengeti • Ngorongoro - 7 Days
Three landscapes in seven days
Travel from Tarangire’s baobab woodlands to the Serengeti plains and Ngorongoro Crater. Wildlife sightings vary with season, weather and location.
Style
Wildlife Safari
Duration
7 Days / 6 Nights
Group Size
Private Tour
Days 1-7: The Northern Circuit
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Pick up from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). Transfer to Arusha for overnight. Briefing on your upcoming adventure.
Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire
Drive to Tarangire National Park for a game drive among baobab landscapes, looking for elephants and other wildlife. Overnight arrangement confirmed in your quote.
Day 3: Tarangire to Serengeti
Drive towards Serengeti via the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. En-route game drive. Arrive at Serengeti camp by evening.
Day 4: Serengeti Full Day
Full day exploring the Serengeti. Look for seasonal herd movements and wildlife around Seronera; meal arrangements are confirmed before departure.
Day 5: Serengeti to Ngorongoro
Morning game drive in Serengeti. Afternoon transfer towards the Ngorongoro area for the overnight stay.
Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater
Descend into the crater for a game drive. Look for rhinos, lions, and hippos. Ascend in the late afternoon and return to Karatu/Arusha.
Day 7: Departure
Transfer to airport for departure or extension to Zanzibar.
Where this route goes
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Destination
Tarangire National Park
Baobabs, river valleys and large elephant herds.
Destination
Serengeti National Park
Open plains, big cats and the seasonal migration.
Destination
Ngorongoro Crater
A volcanic caldera holding varied wildlife in a compact landscape.
Destination
Arusha & Lake Manyara
The gateway city to the northern circuit, and the Rift Valley lake.
Other journeys
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