9 Days– Luxury Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Serengeti Safari
Tour Overview
This 9-day, 8-night safari offers an unforgettable opportunity to explore Tanzania’s Northern Safari Circuit, combining incredible wildlife, breathtaking landscapes, and authentic cultural experiences.
The journey takes you through Tarangire National Park, the Ngorongoro Crater, and the Serengeti National Park. You will enjoy exciting game drives, beautiful scenery, and comfortable accommodation throughout the safari.
The safari includes accommodation, meals, private safari transport, and the services of a professional English-speaking driver-guide.
Seasonal Months & Best Time to Travel
Highlighted months indicate the peak/optimal seasonal period for this tour.
Day-by-Day Summary
| Days | Main Destination | Accommodation | Meal Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
Arusha city | Gran Meliá Arusha | Half Board HB |
|
|
Tarangire National Park | Nimali Tarangire luxury safari lodge | Full Board FB |
|
|
Ngorongoro Conservation Area | Ngorongoro Lodge Meliá | Full Board FB |
|
|
Serengeti National Park Tanzania | Meliá Serengeti Lodge Meliá | Full Board FB |
|
|
Arusha city | No accommodation | Half Board HB |
Tour Quick Facts
Tour Class
Luxury Tour :This safari includes comfort-focused hand-picked lodges and camps.
Group Type
Shared group tour : Join a group of other travelers. Max 6 people per vehicle.
Start Day
Can start any day :If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Customization
Can be customized :Request minor changes to accommodations and destinations.
Single Travelers
Suitable for single travelers : Solo travelers can join, requires a minimum of 1 people to run.
Minimum Age
Minimum age of 8 years :Children and families are welcome under parental guidance.
Tour Rates & Pricing
Below are our rates for travelers visiting as a group. Discounts are available for larger parties, making group travel more affordable and enjoyable. Whether you are planning a family trip, a getaway with friends, or a special event with colleagues, our group rates are designed to offer better value while keeping the experience comfortable and convenient. Please contact us for more details on pricing, availability, and any special arrangements for your group.
- Per Person Pricing:All rates listed are per person and do not include international flights.
- Solo Travel: Solo travelers are welcome; however, the tour requires a minimum of 1 people to run.
- Age Requirements: Children aged 8 and above are allowed and discounted. Free entrance fees apply for children under 6 years old.
Please Note: All rates are subject to change based on availability, seasonality, and any updates to park fees, taxes, or tourism levies. We recommend contacting us directly to confirm pricing for your specific travel dates and group size.
Group Pricing Rates
| Solo | 2 people | 3 people | 4 people | 5 people | 6 people | 7+ people |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10,929 | $8,903 | $8,555 | $8,338 | $8,082 | $7,883 | $7,750 |
Day by Day Experience
Kilimanjaro International Airport – Arusha
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our representative and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. During the transfer, you will have your first opportunity to enjoy the beautiful scenery of northern Tanzania and get a glimpse of the local surroundings.
Upon arrival at the hotel, check in and settle into your room. The remainder of the day is free for you to relax and recover from your journey. You may choose to unwind at the hotel, enjoy the facilities, or simply take some time to prepare for the exciting safari adventure ahead.
Arusha is known as the gateway to some of Tanzania’s most famous safari destinations, including Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire National Park, and Lake Manyara National Park.
Enjoy a relaxing evening and a good night's rest before beginning your safari adventure the following day.
Arusha city
Half Board HB
Airport transfers
Gran Meliá Arusha
Included Activities & Experiences
Arusha – Tarangire National Park
After breakfast and a safari briefing, you will depart Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park.
Tarangire is famous for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, open savannah, seasonal swamps, and the Tarangire River. Upon arrival, begin your game drive and explore the park while looking for elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, and various bird species.
Enjoy lunch at the lodge and take some time to relax before heading out for an afternoon game drive.
In the evening, return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Tarangire National Park
Full Board FB
4X4 Safari Car with Pop up Roof
Nimali Tarangire luxury safari lodge
Wildlife to Spot
Included Activities & Experiences
Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, head out for a morning game drive through Tarangire National Park.
Explore the park during the cooler morning hours and look for elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, and numerous bird species.
Return to the lodge for brunch and some leisure time. After tea, continue with an afternoon game drive, enjoying more wildlife viewing and beautiful landscapes.
Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.
Tarangire National Park
Full Board FB
4X4 Safari Car with Pop up Roof
Nimali Tarangire luxury safari lodge
Wildlife to Spot
Included Activities & Experiences
Tarangire National Park – Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, depart Tarangire and continue towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Enjoy the scenic journey through the Great Rift Valley and stop for lunch at Ol Mesera Restaurant in Mto wa Mbu, where you can experience local Tanzanian flavours and culture.
Continue to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and arrive at your lodge in the afternoon. Enjoy the spectacular views of the crater before dinner and overnight stay.
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Full Board FB
4X4 Safari Car with Pop up Roof
Ngorongoro Lodge Meliá
Wildlife to Spot
Included Activities & Experiences
Ngorongoro Crater
After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive.
Explore the crater and search for elephants, lions, buffaloes, black rhinos, hyenas, wildebeest, zebras, and other wildlife.
Enjoy a picnic lunch on the crater floor before continuing with your game drive.
In the afternoon, return to the lodge and enjoy some leisure time before dinner and overnight stay.
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Full Board FB
4X4 Safari Car with Pop up Roof
Ngorongoro Lodge Meliá
Wildlife to Spot
Included Activities & Experiences
Ngorongoro Crater – Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, depart Ngorongoro and continue towards Serengeti National Park via Olduvai Gorge.
You will have an opportunity to visit Olduvai Gorge, one of the world’s important paleoanthropological sites.
Continue with a visit to a local Maasai village, where you can experience traditional singing and dancing and learn about Maasai culture and daily life.
Proceed to Serengeti National Park and enjoy lunch before continuing with game viewing towards the Mbalageti Hills.
Arrive at the lodge in the late afternoon for relaxation, dinner, and overnight stay.
Serengeti National Park Tanzania
Full Board FB
4X4 Safari Car with Pop up Roof
Meliá Serengeti Lodge Meliá
Wildlife to Spot
Included Activities & Experiences
Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive through Serengeti National Park.
Explore the Serengeti plains and look for lions, leopards, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, hyenas, and other wildlife. Depending on the season, you may also have the opportunity to witness parts of the Great Migration.
Return to the lodge for brunch and some leisure time.
In the afternoon, enjoy another game drive before returning to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Optional Activity: Hot Air Balloon Safari, available at an additional cost and subject to availability.
Serengeti National Park Tanzania
Full Board FB
4X4 Safari Car with Pop up Roof
Meliá Serengeti Lodge Meliá
Wildlife to Spot
Included Activities & Experiences
Optional Add-ons (Extra Cost)
Serengeti National Park
Enjoy a full day of wildlife exploration in Serengeti National Park.
You may enjoy morning and afternoon game drives with meals at the lodge, or choose a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch.
Explore different areas of the Serengeti and look for predators, elephants, giraffes, hippos, wildebeest, zebras, and many other wildlife species.
Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.
Serengeti National Park Tanzania
Full Board FB
4X4 Safari Car with Pop up Roof
Meliá Serengeti Lodge Meliá
Wildlife to Spot
Included Activities & Experiences
Serengeti National Park – Arusha – Kilimanjaro International
After breakfast, enjoy a final game drive en route to Seronera Airstrip.
Board your scheduled flight to Arusha Airport. Upon arrival, you will be met by our representative and transferred to Saana Restaurant for lunch.
After lunch, continue to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure flight.
Arusha city
Half Board HB
Airport transfers
What's Included
Included
- All applicable park entry fees as per the program.
- Government taxes & local levies
- Unlimited game drives/all activities (unless labeled as optional)
- Service of an English-speaking professional driver-guide
- Private transport in a customized pop-up top 4×4 safari Land Cruiser with plugs to charge mobile phones and cameras, an intercooler to keep drinks cold, and a full AC system. All Taxes/VAT
- Pick-up and drop-off at the airport
- Picnic lunch or hot lunch on safari depending on the onward program.
- Meals on full board and accommodation (unless listed as an upgrade) on safari as indicated on the program shared.
- Unlimited drinking water (as specified in the day-by-day section).
- Refreshments during safari in the safari vehicle.
- Two binoculars.
- 24-hour support.
Excluded
- International flights (from/to home)
- Domestic flight (from Arusha to Zanzibar).
- Medical/luggage insurance.
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour.
- Tips (tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day).
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa entry fees upon arrival at the airport, etc.).
- Government-imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees.
- Any extra orders at meals are not included. Set menu meals are part of the package.