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Classic Tanzania Safaris

The essential northern parks, experienced at a pace that gives each place room to unfold.

A journey made for you.

The essential northern parks, experienced at a pace that gives each place room to unfold. The best version of it begins with your interests, your pace and a little local insight.

Plan Your Safari

Who this journey suits

First-time visitors and anyone drawn to Tanzania’s celebrated wildlife landscapes.

The experience

A balanced private circuit leaves room for spontaneous wildlife encounters.

Where to go

Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti form a memorable route.

Time to allow

Around 7–9 days is a useful starting point.

When to travel

Wildlife can be seen year-round; the character of each park changes with the seasons.

Where you might stay

Comfortable lodges and tented camps chosen for location and atmosphere.

A journey to imagine

Travel from Tarangire’s elephant country to the crater and on to the Serengeti plains.

SAMPLE ITINERARIES

Suggested journeys.

Inspirational sample itineraries with full day-by-day programs. Every one can be tailor-made around your dates, pace and comfort level.

5-Day Classic Tanzania Safari landscape5 days / 4 nights
Classic · Sample itinerary

5-Day Classic Tanzania Safari

Arusha · Tarangire · Serengeti · Ngorongoro

A short, rewarding introduction to Tarangire, the crater and the Serengeti.

Best for: First-time visitors with a few days to spare, or an add-on to a Kilimanjaro climb.

  • Tarangire elephants
  • A night in the Serengeti
  • Ngorongoro Crater game drive
6-Day Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro landscape6 days / 5 nights
Classic · Sample itinerary

6-Day Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro

Arusha · Tarangire · Serengeti · Ngorongoro

Three of the north’s great parks, with a full day on the Serengeti plains.

Best for: First-time safari travelers wanting the big three parks in under a week.

  • Baobabs and elephants in Tarangire
  • Full Serengeti day
  • Ngorongoro Crater descent
7-Day Northern Circuit Safari landscape7 days / 6 nights
Classic · Sample itinerary

7-Day Northern Circuit Safari

Arusha · Tarangire · Lake Manyara · Serengeti · Ngorongoro

The essential northern parks, with two full days in the Serengeti.

Best for: Travelers who want the classic Tanzania route at a balanced pace.

  • Lake Manyara’s forest and lake
  • Two full Serengeti days
  • Crater descent on the way back
8-Day Serengeti Explorer landscape8 days / 7 nights
Classic · Sample itinerary

8-Day Serengeti Explorer

Arusha · Tarangire · Serengeti · Ngorongoro

Extra time on the plains, with the chance to explore beyond the central Serengeti.

Best for: Travelers who want to go deeper into the Serengeti.

  • Three full days in the Serengeti
  • Western Corridor or kopjes, depending on season
  • Ngorongoro Crater
10-Day Tanzania Wildlife Journey landscape10 days / 9 nights
Classic · Sample itinerary

10-Day Tanzania Wildlife Journey

Arusha National Park · Tarangire · Lake Manyara · Ngorongoro · Serengeti

A broad, varied journey across five landscapes, from forest and lake to crater and plains.

Best for: Travelers who want variety and plenty of time behind the binoculars.

  • Five distinct parks
  • Full day in Tarangire
  • Three Serengeti days
LET'S MAKE IT YOURS

Every remarkable journey begins somewhere.

Tell us what you have in mind. We’ll take it from there.

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