Serengeti & Ngorongoro Classic Safari
Private · 6 Days · Big Five · The Classic Tanzania Circuit
The Serengeti & Ngorongoro Classic Safari is Tanzania’s most celebrated itinerary the essential circuit that has defined the African safari experience for over six decades. Six days in total, combining Tarangire’s elephant herds, Lake Manyara’s tree-climbing lions and the unrivaled wildlife density of the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater.
This private safari gives you exclusive use of your Land Cruiser and guide, allowing you to spend as much time as you choose watching predator hunts, leopards in trees, and the extraordinary daily drama of the African wild. Nights are spent at carefully selected lodges and tented camps positioned for maximum proximity to wildlife.
This itinerary consistently receives 5-star reviews and represents the finest value in classic Tanzania safari tourism. Whether you are celebrating a milestone birthday, anniversary, or simply ticking off a lifelong dream this is the one.
✨ Safari Highlights
📋 Day-by-Day Itinerary
- Hotel pick-up in Arusha (08:00)
- Drive southwest to Tarangire National Park (approx. 2.5 hrs)
- Park entry at Kigongoni Gate
- Afternoon game drive along the Tarangire River
- Wildlife spotlight: elephant, lion, leopard, cheetah, oryx
- Bush lunch under an acacia tree
- Evening: arrive at lodge, welcome dinner and overnight
- Dawn game drive in Tarangire (06:00 – 09:00)
- Breakfast at lodge
- Drive to Lake Manyara National Park (approx. 1.5 hrs)
- Afternoon game drive: ground water forest, fever tree forest, open flood plain
- Tree-climbing lions, elephant, hippo pools, 400+ bird species
- Lake shore flamingo viewing
- Drive to Karatu highlands for overnight
- Early morning drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
- Descend into the crater at sunrise (07:00)
- Full-day game drive: lion prides, black rhino, elephant, buffalo, wildebeest, flamingo
- Picnic lunch at Lerai Forest picnic site inside crater
- Optional: visit Hippo Pool near Mandusi stream
- Evening ascent and return to rim lodge
- Sunset overlooking the crater rim, dinner and overnight
- Breakfast at crater rim lodge
- Morning game drive en route departing NCA
- Enter Serengeti National Park through Naabi Hill Gate
- Picnic lunch on the plains with the first Serengeti panoramas
- Afternoon: Central Serengeti game drive — lion prides, cheetah on termite mounds
- Optional: sunset kopje walk with guide
- Arrival at Seronera area tented camp or lodge
- Pre-dawn game drive (05:30 departure — best predator activity at dawn)
- Seronera River: hippo pools, Nile crocodile, leopard in riverine trees
- Cheetah family on the open plains — often with cubs
- Elephant family groups, giraffe herds, zebra, wildebeest
- Bush lunch with spectacular Serengeti backdrop
- Afternoon: flexible game drive following wildlife action
- Evening: sundowner drinks and star-gazing on the plains
- Dinner at camp and overnight
- Final sunrise game drive (06:00 – 09:30)
- Breakfast at lodge/camp
- Depart Serengeti (10:00)
- Option: Olduvai Gorge Museum visit en route
- Drive back to Arusha via Ngorongoro Highlands
- Late afternoon arrival Arusha
- Airport drop-off or onward transfer
💰 Safari Pricing
- 4-Star Lodge & Tented Camp Accommodation
- Private 4WD Land Cruiser
- Senior Expert Guide (8+ Years)
- All Park & NCA Conservation Fees
- Full Board Meals Throughout
- All Arusha Transfers
- 4–5 Star Premium Tented Camps
- Private Luxury Land Cruiser
- Private Expert Naturalist Guide
- All Park, NCA & Conservation Fees
- Gourmet Full Board + Sundowner Drinks
- Flexible Itinerary (Adjustable Daily)
- Private Airport Transfers
- Bushwalk & Night Drive Add-Ons
- 5-Star Exclusive Camps & Private Villas
- Bespoke Private Land Cruiser + Picnic Kit
- Private Expert Guide + Butler Service
- All Fees and Conservation Levies
- Gourmet Dining + Premium Wine Cellar
- Hot Air Balloon Safari Over Serengeti
- Spa Treatment (1hr per guest, selected lodges)
- Private Chef for Bush Dinners
All prices per person. Group discounts available. Contact us for custom pricing.
🏕️ Your Accommodations
📍 Destinations You'll Visit
📍 Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park is one of Tanzania’s most underrated yet spectacular destinations. Located 120 km south of Arusha,…
Explore →📍 Lake Manyara National Park
Lake Manyara National Park packs an extraordinary diversity of habitats into a relatively compact 648 km² park. Stretching…
Explore →📍 Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park is Tanzania’s most celebrated wildlife destination and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Covering 14,763 km²…
Explore →📍 Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater is one of the world’s most extraordinary natural wonders. Formed two to three million years ago…
Explore →📍 Ngorongoro Conservation Area
The Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and IUCN Category VI protected area covering…
Explore →📍 Olduvai Gorge
Olduvai Gorge (also written Oldupai Gorge) is one of the most important prehistoric sites in the world —…
Explore →📍 Karatu
Karatu is a lively agricultural market town in the Karatu highlands, positioned at the crossroads between Tarangire National…
Explore →✅ What's Included
- All national park fees (Tarangire, Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro NCA)
- Private 4WD Land Cruiser with pop-up roof and charging points
- Professional licensed guide (senior naturalist)
- 5 nights accommodation (as per chosen tier)
- Full board meals throughout (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Bottled water and soft drinks during game drives
- Airport and hotel transfers in Arusha
- All fuel and vehicle costs
- 24/7 WhatsApp emergency support
- Government taxes and levies
❌ Not Included
- International flights to/from Kilimanjaro (JRO) or Dar es Salaam (DAR)
- Tanzania tourist visa (~$50 USD per person)
- Comprehensive travel and medical insurance (mandatory)
- Alcoholic beverages and premium wines at lodges
- Optional activities: hot air balloon, Maasai cultural visits, spa
- Olduvai Gorge museum entrance ($30 USD)
- Tips for guide ($20/day recommended) and lodge staff
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
📸 Safari Photo Gallery
Rows of zebra and elephants in tall red oat grass in the Masai Mara in Kenya, Africa
African Elephant Savannah Grassland Landscapes Wildlife wild Animal
A graceful gazelle stands in a grassy field on a wide open plain
A cheetah majestically perched atop earth mound
Lion in the grass of National park Masai Mara, Kenya
Two wild dog, Lycaon pictus, stand with their backs to the camera on a termite mound, looking away, landcsape grass and trees in background🌟 Experience Type
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
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