Trip type: Northern Tanzania Safari
Total duration: 7 days / 6 nights
Safari duration: 5 days
Safari highlights:
Tarangire National Park
Serengeti National Park
Ngorongoro Crater
Start location: Moshi, Tanzania
End location: Moshi, Tanzania
Accommodation style:
Comfortable hotel in Moshi (arrival & return nights)
Mid-range safari lodges or tented camps
Group size:
Private or small group options available
Safari vehicles:
Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
Meals:
Arrival day: Dinner depending on arrival time
Safari days: All meals included
Return day: Breakfast included
Departure day: Breakfast available before transfer
Difficulty level:
Easy and relaxed
Best for:
Travelers looking for a well-paced, thoughtfully guided safari through Tanzania’s most iconic parks—without feeling rushed or overwhelmed.
We have created a recommended packing list for our Safari guests:
We have also curated a page with Trip Tips, to help you prepare for your travel to Tanzania, including currency questions, culture tips, etiquette & what to expect upon arrival.
You’ll be picked up from Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to your hotel in Moshi.
This is a day to rest, settle in, and prepare for the safari ahead.
Drive time: ~45 minutes from airport to Moshi
Overnight: Hotel in Moshi
Meals: Dinner (depending on arrival time)
After breakfast, you’ll depart Moshi for Tarangire National Park.
Tarangire is known for its ancient baobab trees and large elephant herds, offering a quieter, more relaxed start to your safari. You’ll enjoy a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch.
Drive time: ~4–5 hours to Tarangire
Overnight: Lodge near Karatu / Tarangire area
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, you’ll begin your journey toward the Serengeti, passing through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
The drive itself is part of the experience, with changing landscapes and wildlife along the way. You’ll arrive in time for an afternoon game drive.
Drive time: ~5–6 hours (with scenic stops)
Overnight: Safari lodge or tented camp in Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
A full day dedicated to exploring the Serengeti.
Your guide will adjust the day based on wildlife movement, giving you the best chance to see lions, elephants, giraffes, and more.
Drive time: Flexible game drives throughout the day
Overnight: Safari lodge or tented camp in Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After a morning game drive, you’ll begin your journey out of the Serengeti toward the Ngorongoro highlands.
This is a shorter safari day with time to enjoy the scenery and transition to the crater region.
Drive time: ~3–4 hours
Overnight: Lodge near Ngorongoro / Karatu
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After an early breakfast, you’ll descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive.
With one of the highest concentrations of wildlife in Africa, this is often one of the most rewarding days of the safari.
After lunch, you’ll begin the return journey back to Moshi.
Drive time:
Crater descent/ascent: ~1–2 hours total
Return to Moshi: ~4–5 hours
Overnight: Hotel in Moshi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Enjoy breakfast and some leisure time in Moshi before your transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure flight. If you have extended your stay, Hakuna Matata! You are welcome!
