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Tanzania With Time for Safari

Eight nights in Tarangire, Ngorongoro and the Serengeti, then a flight back.

  1. 1Arusha
  2. 2Tarangire National Park
  3. 3Karatu
  4. 4Ngorongoro Crater
  5. 5Central Serengeti
  6. 6Kilimanjaro International Airport

From, per person~US$4,200

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Best Jun to Oct

By @snuckUpdated 11 November 2026

Spend eight nights exploring northern Tanzania, watching elephants, driving into Ngorongoro Crater and staying three nights in the central Serengeti. Fly back to Arusha on a small plane to save the long return drive and enjoy more time with wildlife and at your lodges.

Length
8 nights
Route
Arusha, Tarangire National Park, Karatu…
Best time
Jun to Oct
Ideal for
Wildlife lovers who prefer longer stays

Why you'll love it

  1. Three nights at one central Serengeti camp
  2. Two nights to enjoy Tarangire
  3. A day set aside for Ngorongoro Crater
  4. Your own guide throughout the road safari
  5. Scheduled small-plane flight back to Arusha

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Arrive in Arusha

    Meet your driver at Kilimanjaro International Airport and settle into a small garden hotel. Rest during the afternoon, then have dinner and hear about the safari ahead.

    • Stay: Boutique hotel with gardens near Arusha
    • Getting there: Private airport transfer, approximately 1–1.5 hours

  2. Day 2

    Drive to Elephant Country

    Drive to Tarangire after breakfast and stop for lunch. Spend the afternoon looking for wildlife in the woodland and along the river before reaching your lodge.

    • Stay: Premium tented lodge inside Tarangire National Park
    • Getting there: Private 4x4, approximately 3–3.5 hours to the gate; wildlife drive onward

  3. Day 3

    Explore Tarangire

    Your guide chooses the morning route based on where animals have recently been seen. Return for lunch and rest, with an optional drive in the late afternoon.

    • Stay: Premium tented lodge inside Tarangire National Park
    • Getting there: Private wildlife drives, approximately 4–6 hours across the day

  4. Day 4

    Rest in the Highlands

    Travel to Karatu after breakfast, with brief stops to enjoy the views. Reach your country lodge for lunch, then spend the afternoon by the pool or in the gardens.

    • Stay: Boutique country lodge in Karatu
    • Getting there: Private 4x4, approximately 3–4 hours including park exit

  5. Day 5

    Explore Ngorongoro Crater

    Leave early and drive down into Ngorongoro Crater with your guide. Watch wildlife and stop for a picnic within the allowed visiting hours, then return to your lodge.

    • Stay: Boutique country lodge in Karatu
    • Getting there: Private 4x4, approximately 1.5–2 hours each way to the crater floor, plus a 5–6-hour wildlife drive

  6. Day 6

    Drive to the Serengeti

    Cross the Ngorongoro highlands towards the central Serengeti, taking a packed lunch. This is the longest day on the road, so keep stops focused and reach camp with time to settle in before dinner.

    • Stay: Luxury tented camp in the central Serengeti
    • Getting there: Private 4x4, approximately 6–8 hours including park entry checks, lunch and wildlife stops

  7. Day 7

    Morning on the Plains

    Head out early to look for big cats and grazing herds on the central plains. Return to camp for lunch and rest before a shorter afternoon drive.

    • Stay: Luxury tented camp in the central Serengeti
    • Getting there: Private wildlife drives, approximately 4–6 hours across the day

  8. Day 8

    Explore More of the Serengeti

    Spend a second full day revisiting an area where you might see more wildlife or exploring a different landscape. Choose a longer drive with a picnic, or take separate drives with lunch and rest at camp.

    • Stay: Luxury tented camp in the central Serengeti
    • Getting there: Private wildlife drives, approximately 4–7 hours depending on your preference

  9. Day 9

    Fly Back to Arusha

    Travel to Seronera airstrip for your scheduled flight to Arusha Airport. Your driver then takes you to Kilimanjaro International Airport; book a late-evening international flight to leave plenty of time between flights.

    • Getting there: Airstrip transfer, 30–90 minutes; scheduled flight, approximately 1–2 hours with possible stops; private road transfer, 1–1.5 hours

Where you'll stay

  1. 1 night · day 1Boutique hotel with gardens near Arusha
  2. 2 nights · days 2 to 3Premium tented lodge inside Tarangire National Park
  3. 2 nights · days 4 to 5Boutique country lodge in Karatu
  4. 3 nights · days 6 to 8Luxury tented camp in the central Serengeti

When to go

  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Mar
  4. Apr
  5. May
  6. Jungood time to go
  7. Julgood time to go
  8. Auggood time to go
  9. Sepgood time to go
  10. Octgood time to go
  11. Nov
  12. Dec

Best from Jun to Oct. Other months work too; we'll tell you what to expect for your dates.

Included

  • Eight nights in premium lodges and tented camps, two people sharing a room
  • Daily breakfast and dinner
  • Lunches on days 2–8
  • Private airport and road transfers
  • Private safari 4x4 with an English-speaking driver-guide
  • Listed wildlife drives and park entry fees
  • Ngorongoro Crater vehicle fee
  • Scheduled Seronera–Arusha flight
  • Drinking water during safaris

Not included

  • International flights
  • Visa fees and travel insurance
  • Tips and personal expenses
  • Alcohol and premium drinks
  • Optional hot-air balloon flight
  • Applicable Indian GST and TCS

Good to know

  • The starting price is an estimate per person, with two people sharing a room. July–September and festive dates usually cost more.
  • Safari flights use small planes. Check baggage limits before packing soft-sided bags.
  • This central Serengeti route cannot guarantee migration crossings or sightings of any particular animal.

Before you go to Tanzania

Capital:
Dodoma
Languages:
English, Swahili
Currency:
TZS

Questions

How many days is the Tanzania With Time for Safari trip?

8 nights and 9 days: Arusha, Tarangire National Park, Karatu, Ngorongoro Crater, Central Serengeti, Arusha, Kilimanjaro International Airport.

How much does it cost?

From ₹3,95,000 per person, twin sharing, without international flights. We confirm the price for your dates.

When is the best time to go?

Jun to Oct.

What is included?

Eight nights in premium lodges and tented camps, two people sharing a room, Daily breakfast and dinner, Lunches on days 2–8, Private airport and road transfers, Private safari 4x4 with an English-speaking driver-guide, Listed wildlife drives and park entry fees, Ngorongoro Crater vehicle fee, Scheduled Seronera–Arusha flight, Drinking water during safaris.

What is not included?

International flights, Visa fees and travel insurance, Tips and personal expenses, Alcohol and premium drinks, Optional hot-air balloon flight, Applicable Indian GST and TCS.

Can the trip be changed?

Yes. A trip designer shapes the pace, stays and length with you before you book.

Make it yours.

Change the pace, the stays or the length. A trip designer shapes it with you, and we confirm the price for your dates.

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