7-Day Signature Serengeti & Ngorongoro Luxury Safari
Expedition Overview
Our flagship private safari designed for discerning travelers. Experience the endless plains of the Serengeti, descend into the world-renowned Ngorongoro Crater, and encounter massive elephant herds in Tarangire.
Destinations Explored on This Route
3 Iconic Parks & ReservesClick any destination to read our comprehensive wildlife guide, best travel seasons, and conservation details:
Serengeti National Park
Spanning nearly 15,000 square kilometers, the Serengeti is the epicenter of the Great...
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
The world’s largest intact volcanic caldera, home to over 25,000 large mammals living...
Tarangire National Park
Famed for ancient thousand-year-old baobabs and the highest concentration of elephant...
Safari Expedition Route Map
GPS Trail & PacingInteractive route map detailing the journey through Tanzania's northern circuit wilderness and travel stops:
Key Safari Highlights
Witness the dramatic Great Migration across the Serengeti plains Full-day game drive inside the Eden of Africa: Ngorongoro Crater Encounter huge elephant families and tree-climbing lions in Tarangire Stay in handpicked five-star luxury tented lodges with panoramic views Private customized 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up photographic roof Personal expert naturalist driver-guide throughout
Daily Itinerary
Arrival at Kilimanjaro International (JRO) & Transfer to Arusha
Arusha to Tarangire National Park: The Kingdom of Elephants
Tarangire to Central Serengeti: Crossing the Great Rift Valley
Full-Day Exploration of Central Serengeti & Seronera River
Serengeti Game Drive & Journey to Ngorongoro Crater Rim
Ngorongoro Crater Floor Descent: The Big Five Sanctuary
Arusha Cultural Experience & Departure Transfer to JRO
Expedition Photo Gallery
6 Wilderness MomentsPhotographs captured on recent expeditions across this route. Click any image to view high-resolution photos:
✓ What is Included
All Tanzania National Park conservation fees and Crater descent permits Private 4x4 safari Land Cruiser with unlimited mileage and fuel Dedicated certified professional naturalist safari guide 6 nights luxury lodge & tented camp accommodations All gourmet meals on safari (Breakfast, Chef-packed picnic lunches, Dinner) Complimentary chilled bottled spring water, coffee, and tea in safari vehicle Complimentary arrival and departure Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) transfers Emergency Flying Doctors AMREF medical evacuation insurance
× What is Excluded
International flights to/from Tanzania Tanzania tourist entry visa ($50-$100 depending on nationality) Gratuities/tips for safari guide and lodge staff Alcoholic beverages at select lodges Hot Air Balloon Safari over Serengeti ($599/person optional upgrade)
Frequently Asked Questions
Need to Know InfoHave questions about game drives, packing, or booking this route? Here are essential answers:
Your package includes all National Park entrance and conservation fees, private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up photographic roof, dedicated professional naturalist driver-guide, all luxury lodge accommodations, all gourmet meals on safari, bottled spring water, and emergency Flying Doctors AMREF medical evacuation coverage.
Yes, 100%! All our safaris are private and bespoke. You can adjust the number of days, swap accommodations, add extra game drives, or extend your adventure with a tropical beach holiday in Zanzibar or a scenic hot air balloon flight.
Tanzania offers phenomenal year-round wildlife viewing. For the Great Migration river crossings, July through October is ideal; for calving season with thousands of newborns and intense predator action, January through March is prime; June through October provides clear dry weather with high animal concentrations.
We operate exclusively customized extended Toyota Land Cruiser 4x4s equipped with heavy-duty safari suspension, high-clearance pop-up roofs for 360-degree photography, onboard power inverters with charging outlets for camera batteries, and chilled beverage fridges.
Ready to Customize This Safari?
Want to add extra days in the Serengeti, include a hot air balloon flight, or finish with relaxing beaches in Zanzibar? Let our expert naturalists customize this route for you.