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An acacia tree silhouetted against a Serengeti sunset

Tours & Safaris

Tanzania Safari Itineraries

From a single day in Tarangire to an eight-day grand circuit. Every itinerary is a starting point we adapt to your dates, budget, and pace.

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Sample concepts. Routes, accommodation, and fees are confirmed in your written quotation, and no wildlife sighting is guaranteed.

10 safaris shown

A baobab tree beside a track in Tarangire1 dayTanzania

1-Day Tarangire Safari

Arusha > Tarangire > Arusha

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The wall of Ngorongoro Crater with livestock on the plain2 daysTanzania

2-Day Ngorongoro Safari

Arusha > Ngorongoro highlands > Ngorongoro Crater > Arusha

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A male lion lying in the Serengeti grass3 daysTanzania

3-Day Serengeti Safari

Arusha > Serengeti > Arusha

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A lion resting in an acacia tree at Lake Manyara3 daysTanzania

3-Day Tarangire, Lake Manyara & Ngorongoro

Arusha > Tarangire > Lake Manyara area > Ngorongoro > Arusha

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A male lion lying in the Serengeti grass4 daysTanzania

4-Day Serengeti & Ngorongoro Highlights

Arusha > Lake Manyara area > Serengeti > Ngorongoro > Arusha

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An acacia tree silhouetted against a Serengeti sunset5 daysTanzania

5-Day Classic Northern Circuit

Arusha > Tarangire > Serengeti > Ngorongoro > Arusha

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Giraffes on the grassy shore of Lake Manyara6 daysTanzania

6-Day Northern Circuit with Lake Manyara

Arusha > Lake Manyara > Serengeti (2 nights) > Ngorongoro > Tarangire > Arusha

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Handcrafted wooden carvings at a Maasai craft stall7 daysTanzania

7-Day Wildlife & Culture Northern Circuit

Arusha > Tarangire > Lake Manyara > Serengeti > Ngorongoro > Arusha

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Wildebeest splashing through a river crossing7 daysTanzania

7-Day Migration-Focused Serengeti Safari

Arusha > Tarangire > Serengeti (4 nights, area chosen by season) > Ngorongoro > Arusha

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An elephant beside safari vehicles on the Ngorongoro Crater floor8 daysTanzania

8-Day Grand Northern Circuit

Arusha > Tarangire > Lake Manyara > Serengeti (2 areas) > Ngorongoro > Arusha

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Safari in motion

Elephants crossing a river

How the circuit fits together

Approximate road times from Arusha, for planning only. Actual times depend on road, weather, and park conditions.

Arusha to Tarangire
About 2 hours by road
Arusha to Lake Manyara
About 2 hours by road
Lake Manyara to Ngorongoro (Karatu)
About 1 to 1.5 hours by road
Ngorongoro to central Serengeti
About 4 to 6 hours with game viewing
Ngorongoro Crater descent and ascent
A half day, with picnic lunch

Which safari is right for you?

If you areConsiderWhy
Short on time3-day or 4-day itineraryFewer parks, long driving days. Consider a domestic flight to the Serengeti.
First safari5-day Classic Northern CircuitThe best balance of variety and pace.
Wildlife photography6-day or 7-day migration-focused itineraryMore hours on game drives, with sunrise and sunset sessions.
Families and relaxed pace7-day or 8-day itineraryShorter daily drives and time to rest between parks.

Inclusions and exclusions

May be included

  • Safari vehicle
  • Driver-guide
  • Park and conservation fees
  • Accommodation
  • Meals
  • Drinking water during game drives
  • Transfers explicitly listed in the quotation

Usually excluded unless stated in writing

  • International flights
  • Visas
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips
  • Personal expenses
  • Optional activities
  • Accommodation before or after the tour

Every proposal shows inclusions and exclusions clearly. All services must be confirmed in the written quotation.

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