Tour Overview
Most of our Tanzania itineraries treat the Serengeti as one stop among several. This one is built around the Serengeti itself - moving between its central, northern and western areas over several days so you can follow the migration more closely, revisit productive spots, and see a wider range of the park's terrain than a two or three day visit allows. Tarangire and the Ngorongoro Crater bookend the trip.
Serious wildlife watchersPhotography enthusiastsRepeat Tanzania visitors
Safari Highlights
Five full days of Serengeti game drives across different parts of the park
Best positioning odds for the wildebeest migration of any itinerary on this site
Tarangire's elephant herds and baobabs to start the trip
Ngorongoro Crater floor game drive to finish
Day-by-Day Itinerary
D1
Arusha to Tarangire
Arusha → Tarangire National Park
Pick-up and drive to Tarangire National Park for an afternoon game drive among its elephant herds and baobabs.
D2
Tarangire to Central Serengeti
Tarangire National Park → Serengeti National Park (Seronera area)
Drive to the Serengeti via the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, arriving in the central Seronera area - known for year-round resident wildlife - in time for an afternoon game drive.
D3
Full Day in Central Serengeti
Serengeti National Park (Seronera area)
A full day of game drives around the Seronera River valley, one of the more reliable areas for predator sightings at any time of year.
D4
Central to Northern or Western Serengeti
Serengeti National Park
Repositioning drive to a different part of the park - the northern Mara River area or the western corridor - depending on where the migration or best game viewing is at the time of your visit.
D5
Full Day in This Area
Serengeti National Park
A full day exploring this section of the park, with a different landscape and wildlife pattern from the central plains.
D6
Second Day in This Area
Serengeti National Park
A further full day to make the most of this part of the Serengeti before heading back toward the crater.
D7
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
Serengeti National Park → Ngorongoro Crater
Drive to the crater rim, with a game drive on the crater floor either this afternoon or the following morning depending on timing.
D8
Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
Ngorongoro Crater → Arusha
A final crater floor game drive if not already completed, then drive back to Arusha for onward travel.
What's Included
- Transport in a 4x4 safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
- English-speaking driver-guide
- 7 nights' accommodation on the basis stated
- All game drives, park and conservation area fees
- Bottled drinking water in the vehicle
What's Excluded
- International or domestic flights
- Visa fees and travel insurance
- Tips for your driver-guide and camp/lodge staff
- Alcoholic and premium beverages
- Items of a personal nature
Accommodation & Safari Vehicle
Accommodation: Mid-range lodge and tented camp (upgradeable to luxury, including seasonal mobile migration camps)
Vehicle: 4x4 safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
Best Time to Visit
Dry season (roughly June-October) concentrates wildlife along the river and is generally considered the best game-viewing window; wetter months see animals disperse more widely across the wider ecosystem.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why spend so long in just the Serengeti?
The Serengeti is roughly the size of a small country, and different areas suit different times of year for the migration and resident game. A longer stay lets your guide reposition you to wherever wildlife activity is best, rather than committing to one area for the whole trip.
Could we fly between areas of the Serengeti instead of driving?
Yes, several airstrips within the park support short scheduled flights between areas, which can replace some of the longer repositioning drives if you would rather spend more time on game drives than on the road.
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