6 Days in the Heart of the Serengeti & Ngorongoro – Private trip

Private price by group size

Your party has the vehicle to itself, so the price per person falls as your own group grows.

Prices are per person sharing a room; a room of your own is USD 270 more for the trip. You never pay more than the price quoted when you booked. A seventh traveller needs a second vehicle, so ask the operator for a price above six.

Your day-by-day itinerary

1. 1

   Arusha City Tour

   Welcome to Tanzania, where extraordinary wildlife encounters meet timeless African beauty. Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly received by our representative and transferred to your hotel in Arusha, a tranquil safari gateway set against the picturesque backdrop of Mount Meru. Settle into your accommodation and embrace the relaxed elegance of your surroundings. Take time to unwind, enjoy the hotel's inviting atmosphere, and savour a delightful dinner as you prepare for the remarkable journey ahead. Tonight, enjoy a peaceful retreat before venturing into Tanzania's spectacular wilderness, where the golden plains of the Serengeti, the scenic beauty of Lake Manyara, and the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater promise an exceptional safari experience. Overnight: Arusha Meals: Dinner, depending on arrival time

   Overnight Arusha · Meals: D

2. 2

   Lake Manyara to Ngorongoro Crater

   DAY 2 After breakfast at your Arusha lodge at 7:00 AM, depart at 8:00 AM for Lake Manyara National Park, a scenic 2–2.5-hour drive through Tanzania’s beautiful countryside. Arrive around 10:15 AM and enjoy a game drive, spotting elephants, giraffes, buffaloes and diverse birdlife. Pause for a picnic lunch at 12:30 PM before continuing your wildlife exploration in the afternoon. At around 3:30 PM, leave the park and transfer to your lodge in Karatu or the Lake Manyara area for check-in, relaxation and dinner, surrounded by Tanzania’s tranquil landscapes. Overnight: Karatu or the Lake Manyara area

   Overnight Lake Manyara · Meals: D, B, L

3. 3

   Into the Eden of Ngorongoro

   Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater Safari After an early breakfast at your lodge around 6:30 AM, depart for the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, arriving in time for a morning descent into the crater for an exciting game drive. Explore its wildlife-rich plains, woodlands and soda lake, looking out for lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest and the endangered black rhino. Around midday, enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated site before continuing your wildlife exploration. In the afternoon, ascend the crater walls and return to your lodge in Karatu for relaxation, dinner and an overnight stay, ready for the journey to Serengeti National Park the following day.

   Overnight Ngorongoro · Meals: B, L, D

4. 4

   Karatu to Central Serengeti

   Day 4: Karatu to Serengeti National Park After an early breakfast at 7:00 AM, depart Karatu and travel through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area towards the legendary Serengeti National Park. The drive to Central Serengeti takes approximately 4–6 hours, with wildlife sightings and road conditions influencing arrival time. Upon entering the park, begin an exciting game drive across the vast savannah, searching for lions resting beneath acacia trees, elephants roaming the plains, giraffes, cheetahs and large herds of wildebeest and zebras. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated site before continuing your wildlife adventure en-route to your camp, where further sightings may include leopards and hyenas. Arrive in the late afternoon, check in and unwind before dinner beneath the African sky, surrounded by the unforgettable sounds of the wilderness.

   Overnight Central Serengeti · Meals: B, L, D

5. 5

   Full Day Serengeti Game Drive

   Day 5: Central Serengeti – A Full-Day Wildlife Adventure Begin your day with an early breakfast at 6:00 AM before setting out for a full-day game drive across the magnificent plains of Central Serengeti. Explore the wildlife-rich savannah, searching for lions, elusive leopards, cheetahs, elephants and vast herds of wildebeest and zebras. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness, surrounded by the breathtaking landscapes of one of Africa’s most iconic safari destinations, before continuing your afternoon exploration in search of more unforgettable wildlife encounters. As the sun begins to set, return to your luxury tented camp after 5:00 PM to unwind and refresh. End the day with a magical evening around the bonfire, sharing safari stories beneath the star-filled African sky before enjoying a delicious dinner and a peaceful overnight stay in the heart of the Serengeti.

   Overnight Serengeti · Meals: B, L, D

6. 6

   Day 6

   Day 6: Farewell to the Serengeti – Scenic Road Journey to Arusha Enjoy an early breakfast at your luxury tented camp before checking out by 7:00 AM and beginning your scenic road journey from Central Serengeti to Arusha. Travel through the vast Serengeti plains and the breathtaking Ngorongoro Highlands, taking in the ever-changing landscapes that make Tanzania so extraordinary. Along the way, you may spot wildlife near the route as you leave the wilderness behind. Pause for a lunch before continuing towards Arusha, arriving in the afternoon or early evening, depending on road conditions and stops. Upon arrival, your unforgettable Northern Tanzania safari comes to a close, leaving you with cherished memories of remarkable wildlife encounters and the beauty of Africa.

   Meals: B