8 Days / 7 Nights Northern Tanzania Signature Safari
This carefully curated Northern Tanzania safari is designed for travellers seeking an immersive and refined African wilderness experience. The journey combines classic game drives with exclusive activities such as guided bush walks, meaningful cultural encounters with local communities, and rare night game drives in the Serengeti ecosystem. Seamless logistics—including airport meet & greet services and a scheduled domestic flight to Serengeti—ensure comfort, efficiency, and a relaxed pace throughout the journey.
From the elephant-rich landscapes of Tarangire to the dramatic wildlife spectacle of the Ngorongoro Crater and the endless plains of the Serengeti, this itinerary offers a balanced blend of adventure, education, and authentic connection to nature and culture. The safari is ideal for mid-range to luxury travellers who value privacy, knowledgeable guiding, and well-selected lodges in prime locations.
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our professional safari representative. After a brief meet & greet and assistance with luggage, you will be transferred by private vehicle to your hotel in Arusha. The remainder of the day is at leisure to relax after your international journey. In the evening, enjoy a safari briefing outlining the journey ahead.
Overnight: Arusha Coffee Lodge / Mount Meru Hotel (or similar)
Meals: Dinner
After breakfast, depart Arusha for Tarangire National Park, driving through scenic Maasai plains and rural villages. Upon arrival, enjoy a full game drive within the park, renowned for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and diverse birdlife. A picnic lunch will be served inside the park, followed by continued wildlife viewing in the afternoon.
Later, exit the park and transfer to your lodge for relaxation and sundowners overlooking the surrounding wilderness.
Overnight: Tarangire Simba Lodge / Maramboi Tented Lodge (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, depart Tarangire and travel toward the Ngorongoro highlands. En route, visit an authentic Maasai community where you will gain insight into traditional lifestyles, customs, architecture, and pastoral practices. This respectful cultural interaction offers meaningful understanding rather than staged performance.
Continue to the fertile Karatu region, arriving at your lodge in the afternoon. The rest of the day is free to enjoy the lodge grounds, gardens, or views of the surrounding countryside.
Overnight: Ngorongoro Farm House (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day safari experience. Often referred to as Africa’s “Garden of Eden,” the crater hosts an extraordinary concentration of wildlife, including lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and the endangered black rhinoceros.
Enjoy game viewing across grasslands, swamps, and the soda lake, with a picnic lunch served on the crater floor. In the afternoon, ascend the crater walls and return to your lodge in Karatu.
Overnight: Ngorongoro Farm House (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Following breakfast, transfer to the nearby airstrip for your scheduled domestic flight to Serengeti National Park. Enjoy spectacular aerial views as the landscape transitions from highlands to endless savannah.
Upon landing at Seronera Airstrip, meet your Serengeti-based safari guide and begin your first game drive en route to the lodge. The afternoon is dedicated to exploring the central Serengeti, known for its high density of predators and year-round wildlife.
Overnight: Central Serengeti Camp / Serengeti Serena Lodge (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Start the day with a guided bush walk led by an armed ranger and professional naturalist. This intimate experience allows you to explore the ecosystem on foot, learning about animal tracks, insects, medicinal plants, and the finer details often missed during vehicle safaris.
Return to the lodge for brunch and rest before an afternoon game drive across the plains. As evening approaches, enjoy an exclusive night game drive in a designated Serengeti concession area, offering a rare opportunity to observe nocturnal species such as aardvark, bush baby, porcupine, and hunting predators.
Overnight: Same lodge in Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, transfer to Seronera Airstrip for your scheduled flight back to Arusha or onward connection. Upon arrival, you will be assisted with your international departure or next destination, marking the end of a memorable Northern Tanzania safari experience.
Meals: Breakfast
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Package |
Price Per Person Sharing |
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Package (without balloon) |
$4,350 |
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With Hot Air Balloon Add-On |
$4,900 |
The rates above is per person
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