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Serengeti & Ngorongoro Classic Safari

Private · 6 Days · Big Five · The Classic Tanzania Circuit

📅6 Days / 5 Nights
🦁Mid-Range Lodge Safari
👥Private — 2 to 12 Guests
💰$2,490
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🌍 Safari Overview
6 Days / 5 Nights
Duration
Private — 2 to 12 Guests
Group Size
Full Board — All Meals Included
Meals
June – October & January – March
Best Season
Mid-Range Lodge Safari
Tour Style
4-Star Lodges & Luxury Tented Camps
Accommodation

The Serengeti & Ngorongoro Classic Safari is Tanzania’s most celebrated itinerary  the essential circuit that has defined the African safari experience for over six decades. Six days in total, combining Tarangire’s elephant herds, Lake Manyara’s tree-climbing lions and the unrivaled wildlife density of the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater.

This private safari gives you exclusive use of your Land Cruiser and guide, allowing you to spend as much time as you choose watching predator hunts, leopards in trees, and the extraordinary daily drama of the African wild. Nights are spent at carefully selected lodges and tented camps positioned for maximum proximity to wildlife.

This itinerary consistently receives 5-star reviews and represents the finest value in classic Tanzania safari tourism. Whether you are celebrating a milestone birthday, anniversary, or simply ticking off a lifelong dream  this is the one.

✨ Safari Highlights

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Serengeti Big Five
Five full days in Tanzania's two most iconic parks give exceptional Big Five opportunities — lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo and black rhino are regularly photographed on this itinerary.
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Tarangire Elephant Herds
Begin your safari in Tarangire, Tanzania's best-kept secret — massive elephant herds of 200+ animals along the river, ancient baobabs and a fraction of Serengeti's crowds.
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Lake Manyara Tree-Climbing Lions
Lake Manyara's fever-tree forest is home to one of Africa's most unusual wildlife behaviors — lions that climb into trees and rest on branches up to 5 meters above ground.
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Ngorongoro Crater Descent
Descend into the greatest wildlife spectacle on Earth — 25,000 animals in a 260 km² volcanic caldera including the last viable black rhino population in the region.
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Seronera Leopard Territory
The Seronera Valley is the leopard capital of the Serengeti. The acacia trees along the riverine corridor regularly hold sleeping leopards draped over branches with their kills.
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Serengeti Sunsets & Sundowners
Experience magical African sunsets across the Serengeti plains from your vehicle or a kopje outcrop — often accompanied by lion roars, hyena calls and a glass of cold sundowner wine.

📋 Day-by-Day Itinerary

1
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
ArushaTarangire NP
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  • Hotel pick-up in Arusha (08:00)
  • Drive southwest to Tarangire National Park (approx. 2.5 hrs)
  • Park entry at Kigongoni Gate
  • Afternoon game drive along the Tarangire River
  • Wildlife spotlight: elephant, lion, leopard, cheetah, oryx
  • Bush lunch under an acacia tree
  • Evening: arrive at lodge, welcome dinner and overnight
🏕️Tarangire Safari Lodge / Sanctuary Swala Camp
🍽️Lunch & Dinner Included
2
Tarangire to Lake Manyara
Tarangire NPLake Manyara NP
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  • Dawn game drive in Tarangire (06:00 – 09:00)
  • Breakfast at lodge
  • Drive to Lake Manyara National Park (approx. 1.5 hrs)
  • Afternoon game drive: ground water forest, fever tree forest, open flood plain
  • Tree-climbing lions, elephant, hippo pools, 400+ bird species
  • Lake shore flamingo viewing
  • Drive to Karatu highlands for overnight
🏕️Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge / Gibb's Farm
🍽️Full Board — All Meals
3
Ngorongoro Crater Full Day
Ngorongoro CraterNCA
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  • Early morning drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
  • Descend into the crater at sunrise (07:00)
  • Full-day game drive: lion prides, black rhino, elephant, buffalo, wildebeest, flamingo
  • Picnic lunch at Lerai Forest picnic site inside crater
  • Optional: visit Hippo Pool near Mandusi stream
  • Evening ascent and return to rim lodge
  • Sunset overlooking the crater rim, dinner and overnight
🏕️Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge / The Highlands (Exclusive)
🍽️Full Board — All Meals
4
Drive to Central Serengeti
NgorongoroSerengeti National Park
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  • Breakfast at crater rim lodge
  • Morning game drive en route departing NCA
  • Enter Serengeti National Park through Naabi Hill Gate
  • Picnic lunch on the plains with the first Serengeti panoramas
  • Afternoon: Central Serengeti game drive — lion prides, cheetah on termite mounds
  • Optional: sunset kopje walk with guide
  • Arrival at Seronera area tented camp or lodge
🏕️Serengeti Sopa Lodge / Dunia Camp / Namiri Plains Camp
🍽️Full Board — All Meals
5
Full Day Serengeti Game Drives
Serengeti CentralSeronera Valley
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  • Pre-dawn game drive (05:30 departure — best predator activity at dawn)
  • Seronera River: hippo pools, Nile crocodile, leopard in riverine trees
  • Cheetah family on the open plains — often with cubs
  • Elephant family groups, giraffe herds, zebra, wildebeest
  • Bush lunch with spectacular Serengeti backdrop
  • Afternoon: flexible game drive following wildlife action
  • Evening: sundowner drinks and star-gazing on the plains
  • Dinner at camp and overnight
🏕️Serengeti Sopa Lodge / Dunia Camp / Namiri Plains Camp
🍽️Full Board — All Meals
6
Morning Game Drive & Return to Arusha
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  • Final sunrise game drive (06:00 – 09:30)
  • Breakfast at lodge/camp
  • Depart Serengeti (10:00)
  • Option: Olduvai Gorge Museum visit en route
  • Drive back to Arusha via Ngorongoro Highlands
  • Late afternoon arrival Arusha
  • Airport drop-off or onward transfer
🏕️Departure Day
🍽️Breakfast & Packed Lunch

💰 Safari Pricing

Start dates Solo 1 room 2 people 1 room 3 people 2 rooms 4 people 2 rooms 5 people 3 rooms 6 people 3 rooms 7+ people
Apr 1, 2026 - May 31, 2026 n/a* $2,275 $2,010 $1,820 $1,820 $1,820 Get Quote
Jun 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026 n/a* $2,400 $2,140 $1,950 $1,950 $1,950 Get Quote

All prices per person. Group discounts available. Contact us for custom pricing.

🏕️ Your Accommodations

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lodge

Suricata Boma Lodge

★★★☆☆
From Mid-range — $80–$150 per person / night
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tented-camp

Ang’ata Tarangire Camp

★★★★☆
From Mid-range — $200–$350 per person / night
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lodge

Farm of Dreams Lodge

★★★☆☆
From Mid-range — $90–$160 per person / night
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Luxury Tented Camp

Land of Nature Camp

★★★☆☆
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lodge

Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

★★★★☆
From $350–$600 per person / night
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lodge

Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge

★★★★☆
From $200–$380 per person / night
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lodge

Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge

★★★★★
From $450–$850 per person / night
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Luxury Tented Camp

Ang’ata Serengeti Camp

★★★★☆

✅ What's Included

  • All national park fees (Tarangire, Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro NCA)
  • Private 4WD Land Cruiser with pop-up roof and charging points
  • Professional licensed guide (senior naturalist)
  • 5 nights accommodation (as per chosen tier)
  • Full board meals throughout (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
  • Bottled water and soft drinks during game drives
  • Airport and hotel transfers in Arusha
  • All fuel and vehicle costs
  • 24/7 WhatsApp emergency support
  • Government taxes and levies

❌ Not Included

  • International flights to/from Kilimanjaro (JRO) or Dar es Salaam (DAR)
  • Tanzania tourist visa (~$50 USD per person)
  • Comprehensive travel and medical insurance (mandatory)
  • Alcoholic beverages and premium wines at lodges
  • Optional activities: hot air balloon, Maasai cultural visits, spa
  • Olduvai Gorge museum entrance ($30 USD)
  • Tips for guide ($20/day recommended) and lodge staff
  • Personal expenses and souvenirs

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 6-day classic safari the right choice for me?▾
If you want the complete Tanzania experience without rushing, 6 days is ideal. You get to explore four separate ecosystems (Tarangire, Manyara, Ngorongoro, Serengeti) with enough time in each to really absorb the wildlife. First-timers to Africa consistently rate this as their most memorable journey ever.
What are the roads and driving times like between parks?▾
Driving between parks is part of the safari experience — the scenery through the Ngorongoro highlands and the Serengeti approach is spectacular. Road conditions vary seasonally. Tarangire to Manyara: 1.5 hrs. Manyara to NCA: 1.5 hrs. NCA to Serengeti: 2.5 hrs. All drives include wildlife spotting en route.
Can we customize the itinerary or extend it?▾
Absolutely. Every safari we operate is private and fully customizable. You can add Olduvai Gorge, Ndutu plains, Ruaha, Selous, Zanzibar beach extension, balloon safari or any other element. Contact us on WhatsApp and we will design your perfect custom itinerary within 24 hours.
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