Official TATO Member & Licensed Tour Operator • Arusha, Tanzania

7-Day Signature Serengeti & Ngorongoro Luxury Safari

From $3,850.00 / guest
Vehicle Custom 4x4 Land Cruiser
Guiding Dedicated Master Naturalist

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 & Reserves

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Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park

Spanning nearly 15,000 square kilometers, the Serengeti is the epicenter of the Great...

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Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Ngorongoro Conservation Area

The world’s largest intact volcanic caldera, home to over 25,000 large mammals living...

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Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park

Famed for ancient thousand-year-old baobabs and the highest concentration of elephant...

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Safari Expedition Route Map

GPS Trail & Pacing

Interactive route map detailing the journey through Tanzania's northern circuit wilderness and travel stops:

7-Day Signature Serengeti & Ngorongoro Luxury Safari • Route Trail
7 Days Expedition
Route Flow:
1 Serengeti National Park Day 4
2 Ngorongoro Conservation Area
3 Tarangire National Park Day 2

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

Day 1 Arusha
Meals: Dinner

Arrival at Kilimanjaro International (JRO) & Transfer to Arusha

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport. Your Bush Guides representative will greet you warmly with cold towels and transfer you in comfort to your luxury hotel in Arusha. Relax by the pool and meet your safari guide for an evening briefing.
Lodge / Camp: Gran Meliá Arusha
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Arusha to Tarangire National Park: The Kingdom of Elephants

Depart after breakfast towards Tarangire National Park. Known as the Elephant Sanctuary, encounter massive herds feeding beside towering baobabs. Enjoy a picnic lunch overlooking the river where lions and leopards often stalk prey.
Lodge / Camp: Tarangire Kuro Treetops Camp
Day 3 Central Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Tarangire to Central Serengeti: Crossing the Great Rift Valley

Journey through the lush high-altitude farmlands of Karatu and cross into the Ngorongoro Conservation Area before reaching the endless golden plains of the Serengeti. Afternoon game drive targeting resident prides of lions.
Lodge / Camp: Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Full-Day Exploration of Central Serengeti & Seronera River

Awake to the roar of distant lions. Spend a full day following the Seronera River valley where leopards lounge in sausage trees and cheetahs scan open plains for gazelles. Return to lodge for sundowners beside the campfire.
Lodge / Camp: Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge
Day 5 Ngorongoro Rim
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Serengeti Game Drive & Journey to Ngorongoro Crater Rim

Morning safari in the Serengeti seeking elusive serval cats and hyenas before traveling towards the volcanic highlands of Ngorongoro. Check into your luxury crater rim lodge with jaw-dropping views into the caldera.
Lodge / Camp: andBeyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
Day 6 Ngorongoro Crater
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Ngorongoro Crater Floor Descent: The Big Five Sanctuary

Early dawn descent 600 meters down into the caldera. The floor is dense with wildlife; search for the endangered black rhino, giant tusker elephants, and flamingos along Lake Magadi. Ascend in late afternoon and return to Arusha.
Lodge / Camp: Gran Meliá Arusha
Day 7 Arusha
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Arusha Cultural Experience & Departure Transfer to JRO

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and optional visit to the Arusha Cultural Heritage Centre and Tanzanite museum. Savor a final farewell lunch before your private transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for your international flight home.
Lodge / Camp: None (Day Room available)

Expedition Photo Gallery

6 Wilderness Moments

Photographs 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 Info

Have 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.