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Day 1 · 1 night
Arusha
Arrive, recover from the international journey and connect smoothly into the northern circuit.
Arrival stay
A comfortable overnight stay chosen around your flight times and the following day’s journey.
Serengeti & Ngorongoro
The Great Migration & Big 5
A focused northern journey combining the Ngorongoro Crater with three nights in the Serengeti, positioned around the broad seasonal movement of the herds.
7 days / 6 nightsFrom £4,000 pp3 stops
Why this route
A journey with a clear sense of pace.
An arrival night, time for the crater and a meaningful Serengeti stay without excessive camp changes. The Big 5 are a possibility, never a checklist we can guarantee.
The crater and the Serengeti give this short safari two distinct settings without trying to cover the whole northern circuit. Two nights around Ngorongoro allow time for the crater and highlands, followed by three nights in the Serengeti rather than a series of one-night camp changes.
We choose the Serengeti camp around your travel month and priorities. If seeing the migrating herds matters most, the location comes first; if you prefer a particular camp, we explain what wildlife experiences are realistic there. The route leaves room for early starts, relaxed afternoons and time with your guide. Crossings and Big 5 sightings remain possibilities, never promises.
Every journey is tailor-made. We adjust the route, camps and balance of nights around your dates and interests.
Your route & places to stay
The journey, stop by stop.
7 days / 6 nights. These properties are examples we would consider; the final choice depends on season, availability and the style of stay you want.
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Days 2–3 · 2 nights
Ngorongoro Crater
Allow time for the crater and highlands rather than passing through in a single rushed day.
Suggested places to stay
Entamanu NgorongoroView propertyNgorongoro Crater LodgeView propertyThe HighlandsView property03
Days 4–6 · 3 nights
Serengeti National Park
Choose the Serengeti area and camp around your dates, wildlife priorities and preferred style.
Suggested places to stay
Serengeti Safari CampView propertyLamai SerengetiView propertySerian SouthView propertyAfter your final stay, we arrange the onward connections around your departure flight.
Gallery
The journey in pictures.
Crater landscapes, wildlife and a selection of camps along the route. Select an image to view it in full.
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When to go
Let the season shape your safari.
The itinerary works year-round, but the Serengeti camp should move with the season: broadly south from January to March and north from July to October.
The Migration is a year-round movement, so the right Serengeti area matters more than a single “best” month. Rainfall changes the timing of the herds; a river crossing should never be the only reason for choosing your dates.
These are broad seasonal patterns. Weather and wildlife movements vary from year to year.
Explore our when-to-go guidePlanning & pricing
From £4,000 per person
Indicative for two people sharing. We quote your journey individually for your dates, room arrangements and preferred camps.
We can adjust the order, length and accommodation while keeping the experiences that matter most to you.
What affects the price?
The travel month, Serengeti camp position, room category and whether you choose private guiding have the greatest effect. Peak migration months and internal flights can add considerably.
What your quotation covers
Your proposal sets out accommodation, meals, safari activities, transfers, domestic flights and park fees included in the price. International flights, visas, insurance, tips and any other exclusions are clearly identified.
How Tanzania safari pricing worksTailor-made for you
Make this journey your own.
Tell us your dates, interests and approximate budget. We will help you choose the right route and places to stay.
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