6-Nights Classic Tanzania: Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Serengeti from $5,693

Itinerary Details

Day 1: Arrive in Arusha

Welcome to Tanzania. On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, meet a tour representative and transfer to the hotel in Arusha for check-in. The remainder of the day is at leisure.

Hotel: Four Points by Sheraton Arusha, The Arusha Hotel (4 Star Rating)

Four Points by Sheraton Arusha is a historic hotel set within landscaped gardens in central Arusha. Dating to 1894, the property combines its long-established character with contemporary accommodation. Facilities include a restaurant and bar, outdoor swimming pool and fitness centre, providing a comfortable base before or after a northern Tanzania safari.

After breakfast, depart Arusha and travel to Tarangire National Park, arriving at the lodge in time for lunch.

Later, depart on an afternoon game drive. Tarangire is known for its large elephant population, distinctive baobab trees and varied landscapes. The Tarangire River provides an important year-round water source, attracting wildlife from across the surrounding ecosystem during the drier months.

Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Hotel: Tarangire Kuro Treetops Lodge (4 Star Rating)

Tarangire Kuro Treetops Lodge is set within the landscapes of Tarangire National Park, surrounded by baobab trees and open savannah. Elevated tented suites feature private verandas and ensuite bathrooms with indoor and outdoor showers. The lodge also offers a swimming pool, dining and lounge areas, providing a comfortable base for exploring Tarangire National Park.

Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

After breakfast, depart Tarangire and travel toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, arriving at the lodge in time for lunch.

In the afternoon, visit a local Maasai village for an introduction to Maasai culture and traditions. Later, return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Hotel: Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge (4 Star Rating)

Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge is set in the highlands near the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with views across the surrounding hills and countryside. Spacious suites feature private verandas, fireplaces and ensuite bathrooms with indoor and outdoor showers. Facilities include a restaurant and bar, swimming pool, spa and fitness centre.

Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive. Formed within a vast volcanic caldera, the crater supports a remarkable concentration of wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos and the endangered black rhino.

Return to the lodge for lunch, with the remainder of the afternoon at leisure.

Hotel: Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge (4 Star Rating)

Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge is set in the highlands near the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with views across the surrounding hills and countryside. Spacious suites feature private verandas, fireplaces and ensuite bathrooms with indoor and outdoor showers. Facilities include a restaurant and bar, swimming pool, spa and fitness centre.

Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

After breakfast, depart the Ngorongoro region and travel toward Serengeti National Park. En route, visit Olduvai Gorge, one of East Africa's most significant archaeological sites, where important discoveries have contributed to the understanding of early human history.

Continue into the Serengeti and arrive at the camp for lunch. Later, depart on an afternoon game drive until sunset. The Serengeti's expansive plains support an exceptional diversity of wildlife and form part of the ecosystem associated with the annual Great Migration.

Return to the camp for dinner and overnight.

Hotel: Ole Serai Luxury Camp - Turner Springs (4 Star Rating)

Set in the heart of Tanzania's Central Serengeti, Ole Serai Turner Springs Camp offers an elegant safari retreat surrounded by sweeping savanna landscapes and abundant wildlife. The spacious luxury tents feature refined African-inspired decor, plush bedding, ensuite bathrooms, private verandas, and panoramic views across the plains. Guests can enjoy gourmet dining, a stylish lounge and bar, campfire sundowners, spa treatments, personalized butler-style service, guided safari experiences, and warm Tanzanian hospitality, creating an unforgettable blend of comfort and wilderness adventure.

Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

The day includes scheduled morning and afternoon game drives in Serengeti National Park. Its vast grasslands and varied habitats support large populations of plains game as well as predators including lions, cheetahs and leopards.

Return to the camp between game drives for meals and time at leisure.

An optional hot-air balloon safari is available at an additional cost.

Hotel: Ole Serai Luxury Camp - Turner Springs (4 Star Rating)

Set in the heart of Tanzania's Central Serengeti, Ole Serai Turner Springs Camp offers an elegant safari retreat surrounded by sweeping savanna landscapes and abundant wildlife. The spacious luxury tents feature refined African-inspired decor, plush bedding, ensuite bathrooms, private verandas, and panoramic views across the plains. Guests can enjoy gourmet dining, a stylish lounge and bar, campfire sundowners, spa treatments, personalized butler-style service, guided safari experiences, and warm Tanzanian hospitality, creating an unforgettable blend of comfort and wilderness adventure.

Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

After breakfast, transfer to the local airstrip for the scheduled flight from the Serengeti to Arusha. On arrival, meet a tour representative and transfer to the Cultural Heritage Centre for lunch.

After lunch, transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for the onward flight. Guests continuing to Zanzibar will receive a packed lunch instead.

Meal(s): Breakfast, Lunch