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Northern Tanzania Short Wildlife Safari
Private Tanzania Safari

Northern Tanzania Short Wildlife Safari

Experience the highlights of Tanzania's Northern Circuit on a short safari filled with extraordinary wildlife encounters.

Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area 4 Days / 3 Nights From $2,520 USD
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Destination Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Duration 4 Days / 3 Nights
Starting Price $2,520 USD
Travel Style Private & Custom
Safari Overview

Your Journey Through Tanzania

Treat this itinerary as a strong starting point. Travel dates, accommodation style, group size, pickup point, and daily pace can be adjusted with your safari specialist.

This 4-day safari focuses on Tanzania's two most iconic wildlife destinations: the vast Serengeti plains and the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater. The journey begins with a scenic flight directly into the heart of the Serengeti, maximizing your time for wildlife viewing, and concludes with a road transfer back via the Ngorongoro highlands.

Safari map

The journey through Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

The day-by-day itinerary below is the source of truth for the actual route. This visual shows the travel rhythm from arrival through the safari circuit and onward to your final stay or extension.

ARRIVALSAFARI CIRCUITWILDLIFE DAYSFINAL STAY / EXTENSION

Destinations: Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Pricing & booking

Choose group or private, then confirm the final price.

The current starting point is $2,520 USD. Dates, accommodation level, traveler count, room setup, and route adjustments determine the final written quote.

Group safari request

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Private safari request

Keep the vehicle and daily rhythm for your own party, with more flexibility for stops, photography, family needs, and combinations.

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Day by Day

Safari Itinerary

Follow the route day by day, with time for game drives, changing landscapes, comfortable arrivals, and guidance from your local team.

Day 1

Arrive Arusha

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will be warmly welcomed by your driver-guide who will transfer you to your accommodation. After checking in, you will enjoy a delicious dinner and relax before the exciting safari ahead. In the evening, your guide will provide a pre-safari briefing, ensuring you're fully prepared for the adventure that awaits. Dinner and overnight stay will be at your comfortable lodge or hotel.(It is advisable to arrive in Arusha at least the day before the safari departure)

Day 2

Arusha – Central Serengeti

On the morning of Day 2, after an early breakfast, you will drive to Arusha Airport for your flight to Seronera, located in the central Serengeti. Upon arrival, you will be met by your Patriot guide who will take you on an exciting game drive and exploration in the heart of the Serengeti. Central Serengeti is known for its rich wildlife and stunning landscapes, with large populations of lions, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeests, making it one of the best areas to witness the wonders of the African bush. You will enjoy a packed lunch during your adventure, allowing you to take in the beauty of the park as you explore. In the late afternoon, you will drive to your special camp, where you will enjoy a delicious dinner and overnight in the heart of the Serengeti, immersed in the sounds of the wild.

Day 3

Central Serengeti

This morning, after breakfast at camp, we'll embark on another day of game drives and exploration in the central Serengeti. We'll delve deeper into this incredible ecosystem, searching for different wildlife and experiencing the diverse landscapes it has to offer. We'll maximize our time in the park to ensure you have the best possible wildlife viewing opportunities. A delicious picnic lunch will be provided for you to enjoy amidst the stunning scenery. As the sun sets, we'll return to our special camp where you can relax and freshen up before enjoying another delicious dinner. You'll then spend the night in the comfort of your tent, listening to the sounds of the African night.

Day 4

Central Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater - Arusha

On our final day, we'll have an early start and embark on a game drive through to the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater. We'll descend into the crater floor for an unforgettable experience, exploring this unique ecosystem and its abundant wildlife. We'll spend the morning immersed in the crater's wonders. In the late afternoon, we'll ascend back up the crater rim and begin our drive back to Arusha. From Arusha, transfer to JRO to catch your international flight onward.
End of Itinerary

Included

What your safari includes

Review the confirmed services carefully so transport, guiding, park arrangements, meals, and accommodation are clear before booking.

  • All transport, 4WD Toyota Land Cruiser with pop-up roof for game viewing
  • Hotel and lodge accommodation as detailed
  • Bottled drinking water
  • Services of various local guides
  • All National Park entrance and camp site fees
  • All food - breakfasts, packed lunches and evening meals
  • Donations and payments to local community projects
  • Flight from Arusha to Seronera
Not Included

Items to plan separately

We will also point out any flights, insurance, visas, tips, personal costs, or optional activities that sit outside the package.

  • International flights
  • Travel and personal accident insurance
  • Visa, passport, vaccinations, and medicines
  • Tips
  • Expenditure on personal bar bills (including all additional drinks), souvenirs, personal items
  • Optional excursions/activities not detailed in itinerary
  • Any additional services requested
Visual Journey

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Northern Tanzania Short Wildlife Safari
Northern Tanzania Short Wildlife Safari
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