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Tanzania Safari Classic — 5 Days

The crater and the endless plains. Tanzania's greatest hits — the Ngorongoro crater floor and the Serengeti plains — in a compact, well-priced five-day safari.

Safari & Wildlife
Duration
5 days / 4 nights
Location
Arusha · Ngorongoro · Serengeti
Difficulty
Easy
Group
Private or small group

From

From USD 750 per person

Indicative price including park fees and game drives — confirmed on enquiry.

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Overview

This five-day classic flies to the heart of Tanzania's wildlife country to explore two icons back-to-back: the Ngorongoro crater, a collapsed volcano whose floor crams in Africa's densest big-cat population, and the Serengeti's rolling grasslands in perpetual motion.

Staying in the parks themselves, you'll be on the game first and last of every day — the hours that matter.

Tour highlights

  • A full day on the Ngorongoro crater floor
  • Two days in the Serengeti's great plains
  • Big cats, elephants and, in season, the migration
  • Sleeping inside the parks for maximum game time

Route difficulty

Easy

Relaxed pace with little or no sustained trekking.

Best time to go

Trekking runs year-round with the right plan — ask us for the best window for your dates.

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Day by day

Your itinerary

  1. Game driving across the African savanna

    Drive to the Ngorongoro highlands and descend into the crater for an afternoon of game.

  2. The savanna stage in golden light

    A second crater morning before crossing into the Serengeti for the evening light.

  3. Game driving across the African savanna

    Full-day game drives across the plains in search of predators and herds.

  4. The savanna stage in golden light

    Another full safari day, pivoting to the river or kopjes where the action is.

  5. Game driving across the African savanna

    Morning drive out with a final game run, then transfer to Arusha or Kilimanjaro airport.

What's included

  • Safari vehicle, guide and fuel
  • All park fees including the crater
  • Four nights full board in park lodges/camps
  • Transfers to/from Arusha

Not included

  • International flights
  • Visas
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and drinks

What to bring

  • Comfortable safari clothing
  • Binoculars and camera
  • Warm layers for crater dawns

Good to know

More details provided at booking.

On the ground

Accommodation, transport & meals

Accommodation

  • Four nights in lodges or tented camps inside the parks

Transportation

  • Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof

Meals

  • Full board
  • Picnic lunches on long game days
Is this tour for you?

Who this tour is for

  • A relaxed pace with little or no trekking — ideal for most travellers and families.

  • Travellers who want a complete, in-depth journey across Ethiopia and beyond.

  • Run small-group or privately so the experience stays personal.

Not sure it's the right fit? We'll help you choose — see how we plan trips.

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From the trail

Indicative pricing

US$ 1,500

US$ 750 per person × 2

Group size2 people
A guide estimate — final quotes are confirmed after enquiry and depend on exact dates and group size. Indicative price including park fees and game drives — confirmed on enquiry.

Why travel with us

  • Licensed local guides (park-required)
  • Small, personal groups
  • Routes tailored to you
  • Responsible, community-led
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Questions

Tour FAQs

This tour is rated easy — well-paced, with plenty of time to enjoy the scenery, and suits travellers of reasonable general mobility.

The indicative price covers safari vehicle, guide and fuel, all park fees including the crater and accommodation as per the itinerary. See the full "What's included" list above — your exact quote, and anything you'd like adjusted, is confirmed when you enquire.

Yes — this tour runs privately or for small groups, so you can travel solo, as a couple, or with friends on your own dates.

This tour reaches high altitude in the Simien Mountains. Routes are paced for acclimatisation, and good hydration and a measured pace make a big difference. For practical guidance on managing altitude, see the altitude section under travel information.

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