Serengeti & Ngorongoro Classic
Tanzania's famous northern highlights in six well-paced days.
Duration
6 days
Group size
1–6 guests
Difficulty
Easy
Best season
June–October
About this trip
A first-safari favourite: Tarangire's elephants, two nights in the Serengeti and a full day inside Ngorongoro Crater, in a private vehicle with a local guide.
- ✓Elephant herds in Tarangire
- ✓Big cats in the Serengeti
- ✓Full-day Ngorongoro Crater
- ✓Private guide throughout
Places visited: Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater
Day-by-day itinerary
Tap a day to see the plan. Every itinerary can be adjusted to your dates and pace.
Meet your guide, transfer to your hotel and review the plan.
Full-day game drive among baobabs and elephants.
Drive via Ngorongoro highlands and descend into the Serengeti plains.
Dawn and afternoon drives in search of lions, leopards and cheetahs.
Descend to the crater floor for a full-day drive and picnic lunch.
Transfer to Arusha or Kilimanjaro airport for your flight.
What's included
Included
- ✓All park fees
- ✓Private 4x4 with pop-up roof
- ✓English-speaking driver-guide
- ✓Accommodation as listed
- ✓Meals as stated
- ✓Drinking water on drives
- ✓Airport transfers
Not included
- ✕International flights
- ✕Visas
- ✕Travel insurance
- ✕Tips and gratuities
- ✕Personal items
- ✕Optional activities (e.g. balloon safari)
Where you'll stay
Or similar, depending on availability and season.
Lodge · Serengeti
Acacia Plains Lodge
Comfortable lodge with a pool and big views over the plains.
From $240 per night
Lodge · Ngorongoro Crater
Crater Rim Lodge
Rim-top lodge with crater views from your room.
From $280 per night
Tented camp · Tarangire
Baobab River Camp
Riverside camp among baobabs and elephants.
From $190 per night
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