Arusha, Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro in 8 days (7 nights)

8 days · Tanzania

A classic northern Tanzania circuit. It starts with a night in Arusha after landing at Kilimanjaro airport, then drives to Tarangire for a night among baobabs and elephant herds. Next come three nights in the Serengeti with full days of game drives. The trip ends with two nights on the Ngorongoro Crater rim, which leaves a full day for the crater floor before the drive back to Arusha. Most of the time is spent in the Serengeti, so you pack up less often.

The route, stop by stop

1. Arusha, Tanzania · 1 night

Arrive by fly — Fly into Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to Arusha

A first night in the safari town to rest after the flight.

2. Tarangire, Tanzania · 1 night

Arrive by drive — By road from Arusha

A first park with baobab trees, elephant herds and good birdwatching.

3. Serengeti, Tanzania · 3 nights

Arrive by drive — By road via the Ngorongoro highlands into the Serengeti

Three nights leave time for full days on the plains following plains game and predators.

4. Ngorongoro, Tanzania · 2 nights

Arrive by drive — By road from the Serengeti; drive back to Arusha on the last day

Two nights on the rim leave a full, unhurried day on the crater floor.

Experts who can arrange this trip

• The Safari Vibe, who works in Tanzania.

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