Best 8 Days Tarangire, Ndutu Migration, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater Tanzania Safari
This 8 Days Tarangire, Ndutu Migration, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater Tanzania Safari covers 1 night in Arusha City depending on your arrival schedule, 1 night near/within Tarangire National Park or Lake Manyara area, 2 nights in the Ndutu area, 1 night within Serengeti National Park, 1 night near/within the Ngorongoro Highlands or Karatu area, and 1 final night in Arusha City or accommodation near your departure point depending on your flight schedule. The safari can start from Arusha Airport, Kilimanjaro International Airport, or Arusha City and is designed specifically for travelers who want to experience Tanzania’s northern safari circuit together with the famous Ndutu Migration season, excellent wildlife viewing, beautiful landscapes, and unforgettable safari moments. Accompanied by our professional, certified, experienced and passionate safari guides, this journey offers unforgettable wildlife encounters and memories that will last a lifetime.
Starting from Arusha Airport, Kilimanjaro International Airport, or Arusha City, this safari is one of the best options for travelers who want to experience Tarangire National Park, Ndutu Migration area, Serengeti National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater in one well-planned itinerary. The journey combines large elephant herds, baobab landscapes, seasonal wildebeest migration, calving season action, predator activity, endless Serengeti plains, crater wildlife, scenic highlands, and incredible wildlife diversity that make Tanzania one of Africa’s leading safari destinations.
Your safari journey begins with arrival at Arusha Airport, Kilimanjaro International Airport, or Arusha City. Depending on your arrival time, you may spend the first night in Arusha City before entering the parks. This overnight stay allows you to recover from your flight, organize your safari equipment, meet your guide, and prepare for the adventure ahead.
Depending on your travel arrangements, you can be picked up from Arusha Airport, Kilimanjaro International Airport, your hotel in Arusha, or another designated location. At the end of the safari, you can be dropped at your hotel, Arusha Airport, Kilimanjaro International Airport, or another agreed location.
Throughout this safari, you will travel in a comfortable 4x4 safari Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof. This provides excellent visibility for wildlife viewing, photography, and enjoying the spectacular landscapes of northern Tanzania.
This 8 Days Tarangire, Ndutu Migration, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater Tanzania Safari is ideal for wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, couples, families, solo travelers, nature lovers, birdwatchers, migration seekers, first-time safari travelers, and anyone seeking a complete Tanzania safari experience through iconic national parks and the seasonal Ndutu Migration region.
8 Days Ndutu Migration Tanzania Safari at a Glance
- Safari Name: 8 Days Tarangire, Ndutu Migration, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater Tanzania Safari
- Starting Point: Arusha Airport, Kilimanjaro International Airport, or Arusha City
- Ending Point: Arusha City, Arusha Airport, or Kilimanjaro International Airport
- Accommodation Before Safari: Optional overnight stay in Arusha depending on arrival time
- Night 1: Hotel / Lodge in Arusha City depending on arrival schedule
- Night 2: Lodge / Tented Camp near/within Tarangire National Park or Lake Manyara area
- Night 3: Lodge / Tented Camp in Ndutu area
- Night 4: Lodge / Tented Camp in Ndutu area
- Night 5: Lodge / Tented Camp within Serengeti National Park
- Night 6: Lodge / Tented Camp near/within Ngorongoro Highlands or Karatu area
- Night 7: Hotel / Lodge in Arusha City or accommodation near departure point depending on flight schedule
- Main Attractions: Tarangire National Park, Ndutu Migration Area, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Ngorongoro Highlands, Great Rift Valley
- Wildlife: Elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, wildebeest, hippos, hyenas, rhinos if lucky, baboons, antelopes, and many bird species
- Migration Highlight: Seasonal wildebeest migration, Ndutu calving season, predator action, open plains wildlife, newborn wildebeest, and excellent photography opportunities
- Best For: Wildlife lovers, photographers, couples, families, solo travelers, nature lovers, birdwatchers, migration travelers, first-time safari travelers, and safari adventurers
Important Travel Information
| Location | Distance & Travel Time |
|---|---|
| Kilimanjaro International Airport to Arusha City | Approximately 50 km | About 1 hour drive depending on traffic and road conditions |
| Arusha Airport to Arusha City | Approximately 8 km | About 15 minutes drive depending on traffic |
| Arusha to Tarangire National Park | Approximately 120 km | About 2 to 3 hours drive depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions |
| Tarangire Game Drive | Half-day to full-day wildlife exploration across river areas, baobab landscapes, woodland zones, and open savannah |
| Tarangire / Lake Manyara Area to Ndutu Area | Approximately 220 km to 280 km | About 5 to 7 hours drive including scenic stops, Ngorongoro transit, wildlife viewing, and road conditions |
| Ndutu Migration Game Drives | Full-day wildlife exploration across open plains, seasonal migration routes, calving areas, predator territories, lake areas, and scenic savannah landscapes |
| Ndutu Area to Serengeti National Park | Approximately 80 km to 160 km | About 2 to 4 hours drive depending on camp location, wildlife viewing, and route conditions |
| Serengeti Game Drive | Wildlife exploration across endless plains, kopjes, river areas, woodland zones, predator territories, and seasonal migration routes |
| Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands | Approximately 145 km | About 3 to 4 hours drive with wildlife viewing along the route |
| Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive | Half-day wildlife exploration inside the crater floor |
| Ngorongoro Highlands / Karatu to Arusha | Approximately 160 km to 190 km | About 3 to 4 hours drive depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions |
| Arusha City to Arusha Airport | Approximately 8 km | About 15 minutes drive depending on traffic |
| Arusha City to Kilimanjaro International Airport | Approximately 50 km | About 1 hour drive depending on traffic and road conditions |
Places You Will Visit on This 8 Days Ndutu Migration Tanzania Safari
Arusha City – Gateway to Northern Tanzania Safari
Arusha City is the main starting point for northern Tanzania safaris and serves as the tourism capital of Tanzania. It offers easy access to Tarangire National Park, Ndutu Migration area, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and many other safari destinations.
Most travelers arrive through Arusha Airport or Kilimanjaro International Airport before beginning their safari. Depending on the arrival schedule, travelers may spend a night in Arusha before the safari begins, allowing time to rest, meet the guide, and prepare before entering the wilderness.
Tarangire National Park – Elephants and Baobab Trees
Tarangire National Park is one of northern Tanzania’s most rewarding safari destinations and is famous for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, seasonal wildlife movement, and beautiful river landscapes.
The park is home to elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, impalas, waterbucks, warthogs, lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, and many bird species. During the dry season, animals gather near the Tarangire River, creating excellent game viewing opportunities.
Visiting Tarangire at the beginning of this safari gives travelers a memorable introduction to Tanzania’s northern safari circuit before continuing towards the Ndutu Migration area, Serengeti National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater.
Ndutu Migration Area – Wildebeest Calving Season and Predator Action
The Ndutu area is one of the most famous seasonal wildlife destinations in northern Tanzania, especially during the Great Wildebeest Migration calving season. Located between the southern Serengeti and Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Ndutu offers open plains, seasonal lakes, rich grasslands, and excellent wildlife viewing opportunities.
During the migration season, thousands of wildebeest and zebras gather across the Ndutu plains, creating one of Africa’s most dramatic safari experiences. The calving season attracts predators such as lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, and jackals, making Ndutu one of the best places for predator-prey action and wildlife photography.
Spending two nights in Ndutu allows travelers to enjoy extended game drives, follow seasonal wildlife movement, and increase chances of witnessing migration activity, newborn wildebeest, predator action, and unforgettable open plains safari moments depending on the time of year.
Serengeti National Park – Endless Plains and Big Cats
Serengeti National Park is one of Africa’s most famous wildlife destinations and one of the best places in Tanzania for big cats, open savannah landscapes, and unforgettable game drives. The park is also home to the world-famous Great Wildebeest Migration.
The park supports large populations of lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, gazelles, hippos, crocodiles, and many bird species. Its endless plains create one of the most spectacular safari landscapes on Earth.
Visiting Serengeti after Ndutu allows travelers to continue following seasonal wildlife movement while enjoying classic Serengeti landscapes, predator sightings, open plains, kopjes, and unforgettable safari photography opportunities.
Ngorongoro Highlands – Scenic Views and Cultural Landscapes
The Ngorongoro Highlands are known for their cool temperatures, green hills, forests, farms, Maasai communities, and dramatic views. The region offers some of the most beautiful scenery in northern Tanzania.
The highlands provide an excellent base for visiting Ngorongoro Crater and offer a relaxing contrast to the open plains of Ndutu and Serengeti.
Ngorongoro Crater – Africa’s Wildlife Eden
Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera and one of Africa’s most celebrated wildlife destinations. The crater floor supports a remarkable concentration of wildlife throughout the year.
Visitors may encounter lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, hyenas, gazelles, and the endangered black rhino within a relatively small area.
Its unique ecosystem and spectacular scenery make Ngorongoro Crater one of the highlights of any Tanzania safari.
Why Choose This 8 Days Tarangire, Ndutu Migration, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater Tanzania Safari?
- Explore iconic destinations in Tanzania’s northern safari circuit with a special focus on the Ndutu Migration season.
- Visit Tarangire National Park, Ndutu Migration area, Serengeti National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater.
- Start conveniently from Arusha Airport, Kilimanjaro International Airport, or Arusha City.
- Spend two nights in the Ndutu area for seasonal migration and calving experiences.
- Visit Serengeti National Park for classic plains wildlife and big cat sightings.
- Visit the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater.
- Search for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, rhinos if lucky, wildebeest herds, zebras, and many other wildlife species.
- Experience Tarangire’s elephant herds and baobab landscapes.
- Experience Ndutu’s migration plains, calving season activity, newborn wildebeest, and predator action.
- Enjoy Serengeti’s endless plains, big cat sightings, and seasonal migration routes.
- Discover Ngorongoro Crater’s rich wildlife concentration and spectacular scenery.
- Professional English-speaking safari guide.
- Comfortable 4x4 safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof.
- Outstanding photography opportunities.
- Suitable for couples, families, solo travelers, groups, birdwatchers, migration travelers, photographers, and nature lovers.
- Explore Tanzania’s most iconic northern safari destinations in one complete migration safari itinerary.
Best Time for This 8 Days Ndutu Migration Tanzania Safari
This 8 Days Tarangire, Ndutu Migration, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater Tanzania Safari is especially recommended during the Ndutu Migration season, which is commonly experienced from December to March when large wildebeest and zebra herds move through the southern Serengeti and Ndutu plains. The calving season is especially famous for newborn wildebeest, predator activity, open plains wildlife, and excellent photography opportunities.
Outside the Ndutu Migration season, this safari can still be enjoyed by adjusting the route according to wildlife movement and seasonal conditions. The dry season from June to October is popular for general wildlife viewing in Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro, while the green season from November to May offers lush landscapes, fewer crowds, newborn animals, excellent birdwatching, and beautiful scenery across northern Tanzania.
Short Itinerary
- Day 1 -Arusha to Tarangire. Game drives at Tarangire
- Day 2 -Transfer to Ndutu, Ngorongoro. Game drives at Ndutu
- Day 3 - Ndutu - full day game drives
- Day 4 - Ndutu - full day game drives
- Day 5 - Morning game drives in Ndutu and transfer to Central Serengeti. Afternoon game drives in Serengeti
- Day 6 - Central Serengeti full day game drives
- Day 7 -Morning game drives in Central Serengeti and transfer to Ngorongoro/Karatu
- Day 8 -Ngorongoro Crater Tour (5 hours) and transfer to Arusha
Ensuite Accommodation Packages
Below are packages with a few popular ensuite options for your private tour, starting on Nov 13, 2023, in a group of two adults. Ensuite hotels are tented camps/lodges that can be inside/around national parks. You will have a private room with attached bathroom. Meals are provided by hotels.
Option E1 : $3,105 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Omega View Hotel, Karatu
- Stay at Africa Safari South Serengeti - Comfort, Ndutu
- Stay at Tukaone Camps, Central Serengeti
- Stay at Omega View Hotel, Karatu
Option E2 : $3,497 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Sangaiwe Tented Lodge, Tarangire (Outside the Park)
- Stay at Tanzania Bush Camps, Ndutu, Ndutu
- Stay at Tanzania Bush Camps, Seronera, Central Serengeti
- Stay at Rhino Lodge, NCA
Option E3 : $4,188 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Ang'ata Tarangire Camp, Tarangire (Within the Park)
- Stay at Nyikani Migration Camp, Ndutu
- Stay at Serenity Nyota Camp, Central Serengeti
- Stay at Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge, NCA
Option E4 : $5,042 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Tarangire Ndovu Tented Lodge, Tarangire (Within the Park)
- Stay at Lake Ndutu Luxury Tented Lodge, Ndutu
- Stay at Acacia Seronera Luxury Camp, Central Serengeti
- Stay at Lemala Ngorongoro, NCA
Option E5 : $7,351 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Lemala Mpingo Ridge, Tarangire (Within the Park)
- Say at Lemala Ndutu, Ndutu
- Stay at Lemala Nanyukie, Central Serengeti
- Stay at Melia Ngorongoro Lodge, NCA - Premier Room with Forest Views, NCA
Option E6 : $11,210 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Sanctuary Swala Camp, Tarangire (Within the Park)
- Stay at Olakira Migration Camp, Ndutu, Ndutu
- Stay at Four Seasons Safari Lodge - Terrace Suite Water Hole View, Central Serengeti
- Stay at Ngorongoro Crater Lodge, NCA - Suite, NCA
TRIP ITINERARY
Day
1
Arusha to Tarangire
Pick up at 8:30 AM from your hotel in Arusha and depart for Tarangire National Park with a picnic lunch for a full day game drive. Tanzania’s third largest National park is known for its majestic baobab trees that dot the landscape, dwarfing the animals that feed beneath them. The Tarangire River is the centerpiece of this park which is famous for some of the largest herds of elephants in Africa. Here you may see lion, leopard, cheetah, lesser kudu, buffalo, Oryx, eland, giraffe and zebra. Post the game drive, you will head back to your camp/lodge where a delicious dinner awaits you.
Day
2
Transfer to Ndutu (South Serengeti)
You will kickstart your day after a delicious breakfast, by about 8AM. The destination for today is the Ndutu region which is a 3hr drive from your accommodation in Karatu.After about an hour commencing the drive, you will enter the Ngorongoro Conservation Area (Ngorongoro) where you will notice the landscape changing from hilly forests to plain and green grasslands as you drive further.Once you reach Ndutu you will begin your day game drive with a convenient stop for your picnic lunch. Sweeping grasslands of the Ndutu cover the region which gradually fade into the Serengeti.Ndutu forms a part of the route for the annual migration of more than 2 million wildebeests and thousands of zebra, antelope and gazelle. During game drives at the right season between December and April, you will be able to see the fertile plains turn into calving grounds and nursery for the great migration.The calving season attracts hordes of predators preying on vulnerable young wildebeest. Crested with Ndutu lake and Lake Masek, these waterholes offer plenty of wildlife game during the dry season.The Ndutu is also the home ground for 6 species of big cats – leopard, lion, cheetah, caracal, serval and wildcat. The action-packed game drive will end late in the evening by around 5PM.You will now head towards your choice of accommodation, where a freshly prepared dinner awaits you. Ensure you get some good rest and recharge yourself for another eventful day.
Day
3-4
Ndutu (South Serengeti)
Stunned by the previous day's spotting of the migration, today you get another chance to view the beautiful wildlife spectacle. The Ndutu region is a part of the glorious Serengeti National Park as well as the Ngorongoro Conservation Area (Ngorongoro). You can either have a relaxed breakfast and depart for full day game drives around 9:00 AM with packed lunch and return back to lodge late afternoon around 6:00 PM. Or you can depart at 6:00 AM on an early morning game drive. Later return to accommodation for breakfast and relax for a bit and depart on an afternoon game drive with packed lunch. Today you will be following the migration depending on its location. During game drives at the right season between December and April, you will be able to see the fertile plains turn into calving grounds and nursery for the great migration. This season attracts hordes of predators preying on vulnerable young wildebeest. Watching the circle of life take its course will be an unforgettable experience etched for life. The action-packed game drive will end late in the evening by around 5PM. You will now head towards your choice of accommodation, where a freshly prepared dinner awaits you. Ensure you get some good rest and recharge yourself for another eventful day.
Day
5
Ndutu (South Serengeti) to Central Serengeti
The excitement for today will be quite high as you make your way into the most celebrated wildlife park in the world – The Serengeti. After finishing up a good breakfast, you will head out towards the Serengeti National Park and travel in the midst of the never ending plain grasslands.Serengeti, means endless plains in the local African language and watching the grassland stretch out as far as the eye can see and eventually merging with the sky at the horizon is an absolutely breathtaking view.With an overall land area of 14,763 Sq Kms, It puts our notion about distance to shame. The Serengeti also houses the glorious “Big 5” (elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion and leopard). Along with the “Big 5”, a very pleasant sighting would be one of Africa’s most beautiful animals – The Impala.The Serengeti ecosystem supports the greatest remaining concentration of plains game in Africa. You must also look out for the Serengeti “Kopjes” which are massive boulders of granite standing in a sea of grass. They provide ample shelter to a large variety of flora and fauna.A picnic lunch will be done during the day long game drive itself. The eventful day comes to an end with a heavy dinner and a good night’s rest in your accommodation.
Day
6
Central Serengeti
You can either have a relaxed breakfast and depart for full day game drives around 9:00 AM with packed lunch and return back to lodge late afternoon around 6:00 PM. Or you can depart at 6:00 AM on an early morning game drive. Later return to accommodation for breakfast and relax for a bit and depart on an afternoon game drive with packed lunch. You will explore the central portion of the Serengeti National Park today. The legendary Serengeti National Park is the most renowned safari destination for its incredible population of lions and leopards. The central portion of the Serengeti - known as Seronera area is one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park. It features the Seronera River, which provides a valuable water source to this area and therefore attracts wildlife well representative of most of the Serengeti’s species. During the off season of the migration, one must really look out for the many lion pride that thrive in this region. The interactions and survival of these lion pride provide an excellent game viewing experience all year round. Along with a picnic lunch during the full day game drive, the day will come to a close by around 5PM. The long day comes to an end with a heavy dinner and a good night’s rest in your accommodation.
Day
7
Central Serengeti to Ngorongoro
After breakfast, you will have a morning game drive in Serengeti National Park. Later depart for Ngorongoro Conservation Area with picnic lunch. Ngorongoro Crater is the largest collapsed volcanic crater in the world and fourteen kilometers of isolated natural beauty. Ngorongoro Crater is surrounded by a ring of extinct volcanoes and the floor, dotted with watering holes, shelters some 30,000 animals. The eventful day comes to an end with a heavy dinner and a good night’s rest in your accommodation.
Day
8
Ngorongoro Crater Tour (5 Hours) to Arusha
On the last day of your safari, you will have an early start. Finishing up with a quick breakfast you will make an early descent at around 6:30 AM into the crater floor. The Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest inactive, intact and unfilled volcanic caldera. It has a massive floor of about 260 sq kms with a depth of over 2000 feet. The 5-hour game drive on the crater floor will show you a lot of animal action. Keeping the camera ready is definitely recommended. The African elephant, buffalo, Black rhino, Hippos, Hyenas, Cheetahs and Lions are found in plenty. Post the picnic lunch at the beautiful Hippo pool, you will begin a steep ascend to the top exit of the crater. This is the last leg of your safari, with a 4hr drive left to Arusha. You will be dropped off to your preferred location in Arusha by 6:00 PM in the evening. With an incredible experience and loads of memories to cherish, this is the time you bid goodbye to your team.
Stay Locations
- Day 1 - Karatu or Tarangire (Within the Park) or Tarangire (Outside the Park)
- Day 2 - Ndutu
- Day 3 - Ndutu
- Day 4 - Ndutu
- Day 5 - Central Serengeti
- Day 6 -Central Serengeti
- Day 7 - Karatu or NCA
Pre & Post Tour Hotels
Arusha is the base for safari tours in North Tanzania. If you need accommodation in Arusha before/after your safari tour you can check some popular hotel prices on bed and breakfast basis below.
Single Room
- - Crest Safari Lodge - USD 47
- - Kutoka Lodge - USD 64
- - Karama lodge - USD 113
- - The African Tulip - USD 149
- - Four Points by Sheraton, Arusha - Traditional queen room - USD 205
- - Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge - Plantation room - USD 375
Double Sharing room
- - Crest Safari Lodge - USD 29
- - Kutoka Lodge - USD 49
- - Karama lodge - USD 76
- - The African Tulip - USD 112
- - Four Points by Sheraton, Arusha - Traditional queen room - USD 120
- - Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge - Plantation room - USD 240
Triple Sharing Room
- - Crest Safari Lodge - USD 29
- - Kutoka Lodge - USD 40
- - Karama lodge - USD 73
- - The African Tulip - USD 93
- - Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge - Plantation room - USD 180
Add-on tours in Serengeti
- Hot Air Balloon Ride: USD 540 per person
- Rhino Tracking: USD 110 per person
- Short Walking Tour (upto 4 hours): USD 45 per person
- Long Walking Tour (upto 6 hours): USD 60 per person
Add-on tours in Ndutu
- Hot Air Balloon Ride: USD 540 per person
- Short Walking Tour (upto 4 hours): USD 45 per person
- Long Walking Tour (upto 6 hours): USD 60 per person
Add-on tours in Ngorongoro
- Masai Village Tour: USD 25 per person
- Olduvai Gorge museum visit: USD 35 per person
- Ngorongoro Crater Rim Hike: USD 35 per person
Add-on tours in Tarangire
- Hot Air Balloon Ride: USD 540 per person
- Short Walking Tour (upto 4 hours): USD 45 per person
- Long Walking Tour (upto 6 hours): USD 60 per person
- Night Game Drives (for clients staying inside): USD 100-200 per person depending on lodge
Add-on tours in Karatu
- Coffee Plantation Tour: USD 20 per person
- Iraq Village Tour: USD 25 per person
- Endoro Falls & Elephant Caves visit: USD 35 per person
Transfers
This tour starts from Arusha. Kilimanjaro airport is the nearest international airport and Arusha airport is the nearest domestic airport.
Airport Pickup/Drop
Pickup or drop off at Arusha airport on the day of safari: No extra charge Pickup or drop off at Kilimanjaro airport on the day of safari: USD 30 per vehicle
Airport to Hotel transfers
Transfer from Arusha airport to Arusha hotel or vice versa: USD 25 per vehicle Transfer from Kilimanjaro airport to Arusha hotel or vice versa: USD 50 per vehicle
InterCity transfers
Transfer from Moshi to Arusha or vice versa: USD 100 per vehicle Transfer from Nairobi to Arusha or vice versa: USD 275 per vehicle
Flights
We do not book International Flights.
We can book local flights based on availability. Below are indicative additional costs for local flights.
Intercity Flights
- From Zanzibar to Arusha: From USD 100 per person (Morning flight)
- From Dar es salaam to Arusha: From USD 90 per person (Morning flight)
- From Arusha to Zanzibar: From USD 170 per person (Late Afternoon flight)
- From Arusha to Dar es salaam: From USD 110 per person (Late Afternoon flight)
This tour starts & ends at Arusha with road transfers between all locations. Central Serengeti is the farthest location you will be visiting in this tour and it is 7 hours from Arusha, each way. You can check about driving and flying to Serengeti here. To save drive time, you can directly fly into Central Serengeti where your safari vehicle with guide will be waiting to directly start the safari and cover other parks over the next few days making your way to Arusha by road on the last day. We will reroute the itinerary such that you cover all the parks included in the original itinerary with the same choice of accommodations & same number of nights as included in the original itinerary. This is called a Fly-in Safari
We can also reroute the itinerary such that you start with driving from Arusha on day 1 and cover other parks before you drive to Serengeti. We end the safari tour at Central Serengeti on the last day from where you can fly out to Ausha (or other cities). We will reroute the itinerary such that you cover all the parks included in the original itinerary with the same choice of accommodations & same number of nights as included in the original itinerary. This is called a Fly-out Safari.
Fly into Serengeti
- From Arusha to Central Serengeti: From USD 310 per person
- From Zanzibar to Central Serengeti: From USD 370 per person
- From Dar es Salaam to Central Serengeti: From USD 370 per person
Fly out of Serengeti
- From Central Serengeti to Arusha: From USD 200 per person
- From Central Serengeti to Zanzibar: From USD 420 per person
- From Central Serengeti to Dar es salaam: From USD 420 per person
Note 1 : Rates mentioned above are indicative and subject to change based on airlines and party(group) size
Note 2 : In the Fly into Serengeti rates mentioned above, in addition to airfare, above rates also include cost to send the safari landcruiser with guide a day in advance to Serengeti, in time for your arrival & additional park fees that results due to rerouting of itinerary.
Note 3 : Flights into Serengeti land at around 10:30 AM and game drives can start soon after landing while flights out of Serengeti depart around 11:00 AM and game drives can be done till about 45 min before flight departure.
Meals
- Day 1 - Lunch & Dinner
- Day 2 - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Day 3 - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Day 4 - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Day 5 - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Day 6 - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Day 7 - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Day 8 - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Day 8 - Breakfast & Lunch
Drive Times
- Day 1 - Arusha to Tarangire takes about 2.5 to 3 hours (106 km)
- Day 2 - Tarangire to Ndutu takes about 3 to 4 hours (221 km)
- Day 5 - Ndutu to Central Serengeti takes about 3 to 3.5 hours (91 km)
- Day 7 - Central Serengeti to NCA takes about 3 to 3.5 hours (151 km)
- Day 8 - NCA to Arusha takes about 4 to 4.5 hours (154 km)
Note: These are estimated drive times. Because of the traffic, location of the accommodations, and several other factors, actual drive times may vary. Driving distances are approximate and do not account for exact places.
Safari Tour Inclusions & Exclusions
Below is a clear breakdown of what is included and excluded in your Tanzania safari package. This helps you understand exactly what to expect before your journey to Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and other parks.
What’s Included in Your Safari
What’s Not Included
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