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
- 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
Sample accommodation
- 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
or similar lodges of the same category. Explore all the options in Where You'll Stay
Peak Season
16 May – 31 October · 15 December – 10 January
from $13,900
per person
Mid Season
1 November – 14 December
from $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 price for this sample itinerary exactly as described; if we tailor it, we send you the price for your version, confirmed together with availability.
Rates: Signature
Sample accommodation
- 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
or similar lodges of the same category. Explore all the options in Where You'll Stay
Peak Season
16 May – 31 October · 15 December – 10 January
from $9,350
per person
Mid Season
1 November – 14 December
from $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 price for this sample itinerary exactly as described; if we tailor it, we send you the price for your version, 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
- Tanzania mandatory inbound travel insurance
- Travel insurance
- Sunrise balloon safari
- Tips and personal expenses
Make it yours
This itinerary is only a starting point. We can make it longer or shorter, change the lodges, travel between regions by light aircraft or by road, add experiences along the way and adapt the pace to the way you like to travel. Tell us how you picture your safari and we will design it with you.
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