Not led by anyone
Not commanded by anyone
Countless lives traverse the land
—
This circuit plan lets you experience the majestic nature where wild animals live while touring Tanzania's representative safari areas.
In the vast Serengeti, you will take repeated game drives and aim to observe the great migration of wildebeest and their river crossings around the Mara River. You will also visit the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and Tarangire National Park, each offering different landscapes and wildlife encounters.
Not only safaris but also visits to the Olduvai Gorge and walking safaris are included, allowing you to feel nature and the cycle of life from various perspectives.
Signature points
Chase the great wildebeest migration in the Serengeti
The highlight of the trip is game drives around the Mara River in the northern Serengeti. Timed to coincide with the Great Migration when millions of wildebeest and zebras move, you will aim to witness dramatic river crossings and the magnificent activities of wildlife.
Visit Tanzania’s three premier safari areas
Tarangire National Park, known for its giant baobabs and elephants; the Serengeti National Park, one of the world’s greatest savannahs; and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with its unique ecosystem. This is Tanzania’s classic route where you can enjoy distinct landscapes and wildlife encounters at each site.
Not just to "see" wildlife but to "feel" it
In addition to game drives, you will join ranger-led walking safaris and visit the Olduvai Gorge, an important site in human history. The itinerary includes experiences that let you feel the history of nature and life more deeply than just viewing from a vehicle.
Private car transfer
Driver-guide will meet you.
Via Arusha to Tarangire National Park. (Driving approx. 3 hours)
Tanzania - Tarangire National Park
Lunch
Lunch box
Tarangire Game Drive
Enjoy a game drive in Tarangire.
Tarangire National Park, stretching across northern Tanzania, is a renowned safari destination known for its giant baobab trees and large herds of African elephants.
During the rainy season thousands of animals gather for water, and in the dry season spectacular wildlife activity can be seen along the Tarangire River.
With rich vegetation and diverse wildlife, the park offers different scenery throughout the seasons.
[English Guide]
Tanzania - Karatu
Dinner
At the lodge
Marera Valley Lodge
Meals B/F：× LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
Day2
Breakfast
At the lodge
Private car transfer
To Seronera in central Serengeti. (Driving approx. 3 hours)
Tanzania - Serengeti National Park
Lunch
At the lodge
Serengeti Game Drive
Enjoy a game drive.
The Serengeti National Park, one of Africa's most vast and iconic landscapes, is a World Heritage site of rolling grasslands in northern Tanzania.
The expansive savanna is home to a wide range of wildlife including lions, cheetahs, elephants, and giraffes,
and offers the chance to witness wildlife in action across golden plains that stretch to the horizon.
[English Guide]
Dinner
At the lodge
Tortilis Camp Serengeti
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
Day3
Breakfast
At the lodge
Private car transfer
Drive to the Kogatende area in northern Serengeti while enjoying game drives en route.
We will aim for the wildebeest river crossing near the Mara River.
Lunch
At the lodge
Dinner
At the lodge
Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
Day4
Breakfast
At the lodge
Serengeti Game Drive
Full-day game drives near the Mara River
Around the Mara River you can expect to observe the Great Migration, where millions of wildebeest and zebras move in large herds. When crossing the river you may witness dramatic scenes with crocodiles waiting in ambush, making this a rare opportunity to experience one of Africa's most iconic wildlife spectacles.
[English Guide]
Lunch
At the lodge
Dinner
At the lodge
Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
Day5
Breakfast
At the lodge
Private Vehicle Transfer
Transfer to Seronera in central Serengeti while enjoying game drives.
Lunch
At the lodge
Serengeti Game Drive
About three million animals inhabit this vast area, which is larger than the combined area of Tokyo, Kanagawa, Saitama, and Chiba.
From June to August is the great migration season for herbivores. The sight of tens of thousands of wildebeest and zebras moving is spectacular.
From January to March is calving season, when new life is born.
From March to June is the rearing period; you can also see young animals actively moving around the savanna.
[English Guide]
Dinner
At the lodge
Tortilis Camp Serengeti
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
Day6
Breakfast
At the lodge
Private Vehicle Transfer
To Ngorongoro Conservation Area. (Approximately 2 hours transfer)
Tanzania - Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Olduvai Gorge
Olduvai Gorge, located in northern Tanzania within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, is a place that holds the key to human evolution, where hominin fossils and stone tools dating back about two million years were discovered.
Called the "cradle of humankind", it is known in archaeology as a site of special significance.
Today, visitor centers and exhibits have been developed, offering an experience that connects you with ancient time.
[English Guide]
Lunch
At the lodge
Afternoon
Ngorongoro Walking Safari
(2 hours)
Step into the grasslands with a ranger and the safari will look completely different.
The scent of the wind, animal tracks, birdsong — an experience of engaging with nature using all five senses is something you cannot get from a vehicle.
A professional ranger carrying a rifle accompanies you, so safety is taken into consideration and even first-timers can participate with confidence.
Walking at eye level with the animals will be a time deeply etched in your travel memories.
Tanzania - Karatu
Dinner
At the lodge
Country Lodge Karatu
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
Day7
Breakfast
At the lodge
Tanzania - Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Ngorongoro Game Drive
Enjoy a game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater.
Ngorongoro is a rare conservation area with a huge crater formed by volcanic activity, where a diverse range of animals such as elephants, lions, hippos, and flamingos live.
The open terrain without obstructions is ideal for observing wildlife and allows you to enjoy the appeal of safaris throughout the seasons.
[English Guide]
Lunch
At the lodge
Private Vehicle Transfer
Return to Arusha in the evening.
Tanzania - Arusha
Dinner
At the lodge
Ilboru Safari Lodge
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
Day8
Breakfast
At the lodge
Private Vehicle Transfer
Depart the hotel and transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport
Tanzania - Kilimanjaro International Airport
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：× DIN：×
Day1
09/16(Wed)
Tanzania - Kilimanjaro International Airport
Private car transfer
Driver-guide will meet you.
Via Arusha to Tarangire National Park. (Driving approx. 3 hours)
Tanzania - Tarangire National Park
Lunch
Lunch box
Tarangire Game Drive
Enjoy a game drive in Tarangire.
Tarangire National Park, stretching across northern Tanzania, is a renowned safari destination known for its giant baobab trees and large herds of African elephants.
During the rainy season thousands of animals gather for water, and in the dry season spectacular wildlife activity can be seen along the Tarangire River.
With rich vegetation and diverse wildlife, the park offers different scenery throughout the seasons.
[English Guide]
Tanzania - Karatu
Dinner
At the lodge
Marera Valley Lodge
Meals B/F：× LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
Day2
09/17(Thu)
Breakfast
At the lodge
Private car transfer
To Seronera in central Serengeti. (Driving approx. 3 hours)
Tanzania - Serengeti National Park
Lunch
At the lodge
Serengeti Game Drive
Enjoy a game drive.
The Serengeti National Park, one of Africa's most vast and iconic landscapes, is a World Heritage site of rolling grasslands in northern Tanzania.
The expansive savanna is home to a wide range of wildlife including lions, cheetahs, elephants, and giraffes,
and offers the chance to witness wildlife in action across golden plains that stretch to the horizon.
[English Guide]
Dinner
At the lodge
Tortilis Camp Serengeti
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
Day3
09/18(Fri)
Breakfast
At the lodge
Private car transfer
Drive to the Kogatende area in northern Serengeti while enjoying game drives en route.
We will aim for the wildebeest river crossing near the Mara River.
Lunch
At the lodge
Dinner
At the lodge
Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
Day4
09/19(Sat)
Breakfast
At the lodge
Serengeti Game Drive
Full-day game drives near the Mara River
Around the Mara River you can expect to observe the Great Migration, where millions of wildebeest and zebras move in large herds. When crossing the river you may witness dramatic scenes with crocodiles waiting in ambush, making this a rare opportunity to experience one of Africa's most iconic wildlife spectacles.
[English Guide]
Lunch
At the lodge
Dinner
At the lodge
Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
Day5
09/20(Sun)
Breakfast
At the lodge
Private Vehicle Transfer
Transfer to Seronera in central Serengeti while enjoying game drives.
Lunch
At the lodge
Serengeti Game Drive
About three million animals inhabit this vast area, which is larger than the combined area of Tokyo, Kanagawa, Saitama, and Chiba.
From June to August is the great migration season for herbivores. The sight of tens of thousands of wildebeest and zebras moving is spectacular.
From January to March is calving season, when new life is born.
From March to June is the rearing period; you can also see young animals actively moving around the savanna.
[English Guide]
Dinner
At the lodge
Tortilis Camp Serengeti
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
Day6
09/21(Mon)
Breakfast
At the lodge
Private Vehicle Transfer
To Ngorongoro Conservation Area. (Approximately 2 hours transfer)
Tanzania - Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Olduvai Gorge
Olduvai Gorge, located in northern Tanzania within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, is a place that holds the key to human evolution, where hominin fossils and stone tools dating back about two million years were discovered.
Called the "cradle of humankind", it is known in archaeology as a site of special significance.
Today, visitor centers and exhibits have been developed, offering an experience that connects you with ancient time.
[English Guide]
Lunch
At the lodge
Afternoon
Ngorongoro Walking Safari
(2 hours)
Step into the grasslands with a ranger and the safari will look completely different.
The scent of the wind, animal tracks, birdsong — an experience of engaging with nature using all five senses is something you cannot get from a vehicle.
A professional ranger carrying a rifle accompanies you, so safety is taken into consideration and even first-timers can participate with confidence.
Walking at eye level with the animals will be a time deeply etched in your travel memories.
Tanzania - Karatu
Dinner
At the lodge
Country Lodge Karatu
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
Day7
09/22(Tue)
Breakfast
At the lodge
Tanzania - Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Ngorongoro Game Drive
Enjoy a game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater.
Ngorongoro is a rare conservation area with a huge crater formed by volcanic activity, where a diverse range of animals such as elephants, lions, hippos, and flamingos live.
The open terrain without obstructions is ideal for observing wildlife and allows you to enjoy the appeal of safaris throughout the seasons.
[English Guide]
Lunch
At the lodge
Private Vehicle Transfer
Return to Arusha in the evening.
Tanzania - Arusha
Dinner
At the lodge
Ilboru Safari Lodge
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
Day8
09/23(Wed)
Breakfast
At the lodge
Private Vehicle Transfer
Depart the hotel and transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport
Tanzania - Kilimanjaro International Airport
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：× DIN：×
Price Includes / excludes
Accommodation
As stated in the itinerary
Flight (Int'l)
None
Flight (Dom.)
None
Railway
None
Bus
None
Car
Dedicated safari vehicle
Ferry/Boat
None
Other transp
None
Guide / Assistant
One driver-guide (English)
Activity
Park entrance fees
Meal
B/F：7 LUN：7 DIN：7
As stated in the itinerary
Includes (Others)
Mineral water in the vehicle
Excludes (Others)
Visa application fees, drinks at accommodations
Tips — As a guideline, drivers: from $30 per vehicle per day; walking safari ranger: $20 per session.
