Classic safari
5-Day Northern Circuit Safari
A five-day private 4x4 safari through Tarangire, the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater with two nights in the Serengeti.
- Length
- 5 days
- Route
- Tarangire · Serengeti · Ngorongoro
- Best time
- Year-round
- Style
- Private 4x4
- Lodging
- budget & mid-range
- Starts and ends
- Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport
First-time safari travellers who want a balanced circuit without rushing.
Day by day
- 1
Arusha to Tarangire
Drive to Tarangire for an afternoon game drive among elephant herds and baobabs.
Karatu area L, D 2–2.5 h
- 2
Karatu to the Serengeti
Cross the Ngorongoro highlands and Olduvai Gorge onto the Serengeti plains, game viewing as you go.
Central Serengeti B, L, D 4–5 h
- 3
Full day in the Serengeti
Dawn and afternoon game drives, following the herds and looking for big cats.
Central Serengeti B, L, D Game drives
- 4
Serengeti to Ngorongoro
A morning game drive, then continue to the Ngorongoro rim for views over the crater.
Karatu area B, L, D 4–5 h
- 5
Ngorongoro Crater and return
Crater floor game drive and picnic lunch, then back to Arusha.
Trip ends in Arusha B, L 3.5–4 h
Price per person, US dollars
| Tier | 1 traveller | 2 travellers | 3–4 travellers | 5–6 travellers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget Simple lodges and public campsites | $1,630 | $1,050 | $965 | $905 |
| Mid-range Comfortable lodges and tented camps | $2,420 | $1,560 | $1,435 | $1,340 |
Rates include park fees, vehicle, guide, lodging and the meals listed. The “from” price is the two-person budget rate. Final prices depend on your dates and are confirmed in the quote.
What is included
- Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof and a guaranteed window seat
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Airport transfers (Kilimanjaro International JRO or Arusha)
- Accommodation as per the chosen tier, on the nights listed
- Meals as listed in the itinerary (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner)
- Park, conservation and concession fees
- Drinking water on game drives
- All game drives and activities listed
What is not
- International flights
- Tanzania visa
- Travel and medical insurance (required)
- Tips for guide and camp staff
- Alcoholic and other drinks not listed
- Optional activities (e.g. balloon safari, walking safari, cultural visits)
- Personal items, laundry and phone calls
On this trip
The parks you will visit
Questions
About this safari
What does the $1,050 price cover?
It is the price per person in US dollars for two travellers sharing, on the budget tier. A solo traveller pays more and groups of three to six pay less per person; the table on this page shows each case. The final figure depends on your dates and comes in a written quote.
Is this safari private?
Yes. You have your own Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof and your own driver-guide, and every traveller has a window seat.
Can the itinerary be changed?
Yes. We can change the route, the number of days, the lodges and the activities. Tell us what you want and we will send a new quote.
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