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Wildlife Safaris · Mid-range
Classic Northern Circuit Safari
Tanzania's classic safari: elephants and baobabs in Tarangire, two days in the Serengeti and a morning on the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater.
- Duration
- 6 days / 5 nights
- Starts
- Arusha / Kilimanjaro Airport
- Ends
- Arusha / Kilimanjaro Airport
- Route
- Arusha · Tarangire · Serengeti · Ngorongoro
- Accommodation
- Mid-range
- From
- USD 2,150 pp
Highlights
- Elephants and baobabs in Tarangire
- Two full days in the Serengeti, following the migration in season
- Half-day game drive on the Ngorongoro Crater floor
- Private 4×4 with pop-up roof and your own guide
Day-by-day itinerary
- 1
Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Arusha → Tarangire
Pick-up from your Arusha hotel after breakfast and drive to Tarangire. Afternoon game drive along the Tarangire River, where elephants gather in the dry season.
Stay: Tarangire Sopa Lodge or similarMeals: Lunch, DinnerTransport: Private 4×4Travel: ≈ 2 h drive
- 2
Day 2: Tarangire to central Serengeti
Tarangire → Serengeti
Drive through the Ngorongoro highlands with a stop at the crater viewpoint, then descend to the Serengeti plains. Game drive en route to your camp in the Seronera area.
Stay: Serengeti tented campMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerTransport: Private 4×4Travel: ≈ 6 h with game viewing
- 3
Day 3: Full day in the Serengeti
Serengeti
A full day exploring the Serengeti with a picnic lunch. Your guide follows the best sightings, from big cats on the kopjes to the migration herds in season.
Stay: Serengeti tented campMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerTransport: Private 4×4
- 4
Day 4: Serengeti morning, drive to Ngorongoro
Serengeti → Ngorongoro / Karatu
Early morning game drive, then drive back through the conservation area to your lodge on the crater rim or in Karatu.
Stay: Ngorongoro Farm House or similarMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerTransport: Private 4×4Travel: ≈ 4 h
- 5
Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater tour
Ngorongoro Crater
Descend into the crater at dawn for a half-day game drive on the crater floor, with lunch at a hippo pool picnic site. Afternoon at leisure or an optional visit to a coffee farm in Karatu.
Stay: Ngorongoro Farm House or similarMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerTransport: Private 4×4
- 6
Day 6: Return to Arusha
Karatu → Arusha
Relaxed breakfast and drive back to Arusha, with a stop at a local craft market. Drop-off at your hotel or Kilimanjaro Airport.
Meals: BreakfastTransport: Private 4×4Travel: ≈ 3 h
Included
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- All park and conservation fees listed in the itinerary
- Accommodation as listed
- Meals as listed in the itinerary
- Drinking water in the vehicle
- Airport transfers on arrival and departure
Not included
- International flights
- Visa costs
- Travel insurance
- Tips for guides and staff
- Alcoholic and soft drinks at lodges
- Optional activities (e.g. balloon safari)
- Personal expenses and shopping
Price
USD 2,150 per person
Per person sharing, 4 travellers, mid-range lodges
- 2 travellers: USD 2,650 per person
- 3 travellers: USD 2,380 per person
- 4–6 travellers: USD 2,150 per person
Children: Children under 5 travel free in the vehicle; 5–15 years pay about 60% of the adult rate.
Prices shown are estimated starting prices and may vary depending on travel dates, availability, accommodation category, park fees, number of travellers and requested services. Final pricing will be confirmed by SASU Tours.
Requirements
- Valid passport (6+ months) and Tanzania visa
- Yellow fever certificate if arriving from a risk country
- Travel insurance recommended
Cancellation
- 60 days or more before arrival: deposit refunded minus bank charges
- 59–30 days: 30% of the tour price
- 29–8 days: 50% of the tour price
- 7 days or less, or no-show: 100% of the tour price