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A woman walking along a dusty road in northern Tanzania, carrying a large bunch of bananas on her head

7 days · Arusha · Tarangire · Ngorongoro & Karatu · Central Serengeti

Tanzania by Road

Overland Safari · Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Serengeti in depth

Seven days travelling Tanzania by road, from the baobabs and elephants of Tarangire to two full days among the plains of the Serengeti.

The journey advances gradually toward the heart of northern Tanzania, crossing the Maasai steppe before entering Tarangire. From there it continues to the Ngorongoro Highlands and finally to the Serengeti, where two full days allow the safari to adapt to the movement of wildlife, with no need to rush the route.

The route itself is part of the experience: the landscape changes constantly, and opportunities appear to know another side of Tanzania, from highland communities to a visit to Mto wa Mbu and, on returning to Arusha, the Cultural Heritage Centre. A sunrise balloon safari over the Serengeti can also be added to contemplate the plains from above.

Duration
7 days
Regions
Arusha · Tarangire · Ngorongoro & Karatu · Central Serengeti
Best time to travel
Year round; greenest in February and March

The route

KENYATANZANIASERENGETITARANGIRE3-5Central Serengeti2 · 6Ngorongoro& Karatu1 · 7ArushaNORTHERN TANZANIA
  • Game drive or road transfer
  • Balloon safari
  • Overnight stop
  • Kilimanjaro International Airport

An illustrated overview of how the journey moves across Northern Tanzania, with each numbered stop matching the day by day itinerary above.

Rates: Grand Signature

  • 1 x Laba Mama Simba, Arusha, TanzaniaIndividual Garden Cottage
  • 1 x Gibb's Farm, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, TanzaniaLuxury Cottage
  • 3 x One Nature Nyaruswiga, Central Serengeti, TanzaniaLuxury One Bedroom Tent
  • 1 x Gibb's Farm, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, TanzaniaLuxury Cottage
Laba Mama Simba main lounge with thatched roof, chandelier, sofas and Mount Meru view near Arusha, Tanzania
Laba Mama Simba
Gibb's Farm guest room with king bed, wooden beams, chandelier and garden doors opening to the Ngorongoro highlands forest
Gibb's Farm
One Nature Nyaruswiga luxury tent interior, four-poster bed, fireplace and copper bathtub with Serengeti views
One Nature Nyaruswiga

Peak Season

16 May – 31 October · 15 December – 10 January

$13,900

per person

Mid Season

1 November – 14 December

$11,300

per person

Per person, based on two adults sharing, and includes accommodation, all park and concession fees, private guide and vehicle, internal flights where applicable, and emergency medical evacuation cover.

All prices include VAT. Indicative pricing: the final price is confirmed together with availability.

Rates: Signature

  • 1 x Siringit Villa, Arusha, TanzaniaLuxury Suite
  • 1 x The Plantation Lodge, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, TanzaniaCoffee House, Eucalyptus, Oldupai or Heliconia Suite
  • 3 x Warangi Ridge, Central Serengeti, TanzaniaLuxury Tented Suite
  • 1 x The Plantation Lodge, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, TanzaniaCoffee House, Eucalyptus, Oldupai or Heliconia Suite
Siringit Villa at dusk, lantern-lit terrace and pool beside the private villa near Arusha, Tanzania
Siringit Villa
The Plantation Lodge twin room with two carved antique wooden beds under white mosquito nets, warm lamplight and a Persian rug near Karatu
The Plantation Lodge
Warangi Ridge guest tent at dusk, lantern-lit canvas suite with wooden deck and open bush views in the Serengeti
Warangi Ridge

Peak Season

16 May – 31 October · 15 December – 10 January

$9,350

per person

Mid Season

1 November – 14 December

$6,300

per person

Per person, based on two adults sharing, and includes accommodation, all park and concession fees, private guide and vehicle, internal flights where applicable, and emergency medical evacuation cover.

All prices include VAT. Indicative pricing: the final price is confirmed together with availability.

What the price includes

  • Accommodation in the lodges and room categories listed above, on full board
  • All meals throughout the journey, including lunch boxes, plus water and soft drinks in the vehicle
  • Private guide-driver and Land Cruiser throughout, airport transfers included
  • All national park and conservation area fees, concession fees and vehicle fees
  • Descent into the Ngorongoro Crater
  • All the activities and visits in the itinerary
  • Emergency medical evacuation cover with AMREF Flying Doctors

Not included

  • International flights and visa
  • Travel insurance
  • Sunrise balloon safari
  • Tips and personal expenses

Day by day

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