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Day 1 · 1 night
Arusha
A gentle overnight on arrival before the safari begins.
Arrival stay
A comfortable overnight stay chosen around your flight times and the following day’s journey.
Classic northern circuit
Northern Parks
Tarangire, Ngorongoro and the Serengeti in a balanced eight-night northern circuit.
9 days / 8 nightsFrom £7,500 pp4 stops
Why this route
A journey with a clear sense of pace.
The route adds Tarangire’s elephants and baobabs to the crater and Serengeti, creating three distinct safari landscapes.
This route brings the northern parks together in a sequence that offers changing landscapes and a broad safari experience. Tarangire and Lake Manyara add contrast before the Ngorongoro highlands and Serengeti, rather than asking one park to deliver everything.
The key is pacing. We plan transfers alongside wildlife time, choose accommodation that suits each stop and avoid adding visits simply to lengthen the list. The Serengeti stay is positioned around your month and interests. For a first Tanzania safari, this is a useful starting point if you enjoy variety; we can simplify it if you would prefer fewer moves and longer stays.
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.
9 days / 8 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
Tarangire National Park
Begin among elephants and baobabs, with time to settle into the rhythm of safari.
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Days 4–5 · 2 nights
Ngorongoro Crater
Continue into the highlands for the crater and a complete change of landscape.
Suggested places to stay
Entamanu NgorongoroView propertyNgorongoro Crater LodgeView propertyThe HighlandsView property04
Days 6–8 · 3 nights
Serengeti National Park
Finish in the Serengeti area best suited to the season.
Suggested places to stay
Lamai SerengetiView propertyNamiri PlainsView propertySerengeti Safari CampView propertyAfter your final stay, we arrange the onward connections around your departure flight.
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The journey in pictures.
A selection of landscapes and places to stay along this route. Select an image to view it in full.
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When to go
Let the season shape your safari.
This works throughout the year. Tarangire is particularly strong in the long dry season, while the southern Serengeti comes into focus during calving season.
April and May usually bring the long rains. Green-season travel can suit some travellers, but we check access, camp availability and the time needed for road transfers before recommending it.
These are broad seasonal patterns. Weather and wildlife movements vary from year to year.
Explore our when-to-go guidePlanning & pricing
From £7,500 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?
Season, camp choices across three parks, the room category, park fees and private vehicle arrangements make the biggest difference.
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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