This 6-day safari (8 days including arrival and departure) offers an unforgettable experience of Northern Tanzania’s iconic wildlife circuit. Explore Tarangire National Park, home to enormous elephant herds and majestic baobab trees; Serengeti National Park, renowned for its endless plains, the Big Five, and the spectacular great migration; and Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site teeming with wildlife. Experience the African wilderness up close in comfortable private camping accommodations, accompanied by professional driver-guides, all-inclusive meals, and refreshing drinks. Each day includes morning and afternoon game drives to maximize wildlife viewing opportunities.
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK), you will be warmly welcomed by a WideLens Safari Tanzania representative. After luggage collection, transfer to your hotel in Arusha. Your safari guide will provide a detailed briefing covering the itinerary, wildlife expectations, safety tips, and safari advice. Spend the rest of the day relaxing at your hotel and preparing for the adventure ahead.
-Hotel check-in: From 12:00 PM
-Overnight: SG Premium Resort / Masailand Safari & Lodge / Njiro Legacy Hotel / Parot Hotel
-Meals: None included
-Drinks: None
Start your safari with a morning pick-up from your accommodation in Arusha. Journey to Tarangire National Park, famous for its sprawling savannahs, seasonal swamps, and majestic baobab trees. This park hosts one of East Africa’s largest elephant populations, often seen up close due to their familiarity with safari vehicles. Alongside elephants, you may encounter Masai giraffes, various antelopes, zebras, lions, leopards, baboons, and over 500 bird species. After an exhilarating game drive, transfer to your campsite near Mto wa Mbu for dinner and overnight.
-Distance: 140 km
-Overnight: Kizumba Public Campsite
-Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
-Drinks: Bottled drinking water, soft and alcoholic drinks (optional)
After breakfast, drive through the scenic highlands of Karatu and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area toward the Serengeti National Park. Descend into the iconic plains of the Serengeti, entering the Seronera area, renowned for its abundant wildlife and the Seronera River, which attracts a variety of species year-round. Arrive in time for lunch followed by an afternoon game drive, where you can spot lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, and more. Evening transfer to your campsite for overnight.
-Distance: 205 km
-Overnight: Tumbili Campsite
-Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
-Drinks: Bottled drinking water, soft and alcoholic drinks (optional)
Spend a full day exploring the Serengeti, with game drives tailored to the seasonal movements of the great migration herds. Witness the drama of predators and prey, from resting lions and stealthy leopards to roaming wildebeest and zebras. Your guide will track wildlife for optimal viewing and photography opportunities. Return to the same campsite for dinner and overnight.
-Overnight: Tumbili Public Campsite
-Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
-Drinks: Bottled drinking water, soft and alcoholic drinks (optional)
Enjoy a final morning game drive in Serengeti National Park, increasing your chances of spotting species you may have missed. Depart for Ngorongoro Conservation Area after lunch at a scenic picnic site. Upon arrival at the crater rim, marvel at the expansive 20 km-wide caldera, home to over 25,000 animals. Overnight at your campsite with views of the crater at sunset.
-Distance: 145 km
-Overnight: Simba Public Campsite
-Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
-Drinks: Bottled drinking water, soft and alcoholic drinks (optional)
Rise early for a breathtaking descent into the Ngorongoro Crater. Spot diverse wildlife including black rhinos, lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, gazelles, hyenas, and over 500 bird species. After a picnic lunch amidst the crater’s scenery, drive to your campsite in Mto wa Mbu for dinner and overnight.
-Distance: 25 km
-Overnight: Kizumba Campsite
-Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
-Drinks: Bottled drinking water, soft and alcoholic drinks (optional)
Begin your day with a game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, known for its diverse habitats, primate-filled forests, and alkaline lake that hosts flamingos and other waterbirds. Observe lions lounging in trees, elephants feeding in the woodlands, giraffes, hippos, and other wildlife. After your safari, drive back to Moshi for your onward transfer to the airport or accommodation.
-Overnight: SG Premium Resort / Masailand Safari & Lodge / Njiro Legacy Hotel
-Meals: Breakfast & Lunch included
-Drinks: Bottled drinking water, soft and alcoholic drinks (optional)
After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed morning before transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK) for your onward flight. Time permitting, take a short Arusha town tour to explore local markets, handicraft shops, or sample traditional Tanzanian coffee.
-Hotel check-out: 11:00 AM
-Optional late check-out: Until 6:00 PM (available upon request for a small extra fee)
-Meals: Breakfast included
-Drinks: Bottled drinking water, soft drinks, and alcoholic beverages included
- Pick-up and drop-off from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) / Arusha Airport (ARK).
- Two nights in a hotel accommodation in Arusha (before and after safari) with breakfast.
- Transportation in a 4×4 Toyota Land Cruiser with pop-up roof.
- Professional and experienced safari driver/guide available in all languages.
- All national park entry, transit, and camping fees.
- Overnight stays in tents during the safari.
- Sleeping tents, sleeping mattresses, and sleeping bags.
- Camping equipment, including tables, chairs, and other essentials.
- Three meals per day during safari.
- Bottled drinking water throughout the safari.
- Medical kit available in the vehicle.
- Use of binoculars during game drives.
- All activities mentioned in the itinerary.
- International flights (from/to your home country).
- Additional accommodation before or after the safari.
- Travel insurance (highly recommended).
- Optional activities:
-Hot Air Balloon Safari – USD 530 per person
-Walking Safari USD 100 per person
-Night Game Drive USD 200 per person
- Personal expenses: souvenirs, visa fees, travel insurance, etc.
- Government-imposed increases in park fees or taxes after booking.
- Tips & gratuities for driver/guide and Chef (recommended For Guide USD 10 and Chef USD 8 per person per day).