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7-Day Tarangire & Serengeti & Northern Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater Luxury Private Safari

from $4,388 (indicative) per person

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Length
7 days
Start and end
Arusha, start and end
Accommodation
Luxury proposal; named properties and room types subject to dated quote
Group size
Private party; vehicle and lodge activity sharing to be confirmed
Price from
$4,388 (indicative) pp sharing

Overview

7-Day Tarangire & Serengeti & Northern Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater Luxury Private Safari is designed as a longer circuit with several changes of setting, following Tarangire, Serengeti, Northern Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. Use it as a private proposal with room to adjust departure times and the daily pace.

Indicative market benchmark: US$4,388 per person, checked on 26 October 2026 against SafariBookings operator listings. This is a planning reference for a comparable route, not a confirmed Book Safari Tours rate or reserved departure. A dated quotation must confirm accommodation, transport, permits, taxes and inclusions. The meal table follows the researched reference programme; the final quotation confirms the services reserved for your party.

How the journey flows

Tanzania combines several very different safari regions. The northern road circuit connects Tarangire, the crater highlands and the Serengeti; southern and western parks usually need a separate transport plan. A safari beginning on Zanzibar needs real flight connections, not an assumed same-day road transfer.

The outline has 1 day based around local activities and 5 days involving a change of base. Read the day plan alongside the transfer arrangements: a larger number of named places does not automatically give more wildlife time.

Why choose this route

Tarangire

River country and large trees create a recognisable first or last northern-circuit stop. Compare the lodge’s position with the intended game-drive area, especially if you have only one park day.

Serengeti

The Serengeti gives a northern Tanzania route its broadest grassland stage. Use the camp’s actual location when comparing drives and transfers; a park-wide name can conceal very different journeys.

Northern Serengeti

The northern river country is a distinct seasonal base within the larger Serengeti. Match camp location to current herd movements and accept that a river crossing may not occur during a stay.

Ngorongoro Crater

A crater-floor visit adds a concentrated change of scenery to the northern circuit. Distinguish a crater descent from merely sleeping in the highlands, and have the descent and access charges itemised.

Private travel and accommodation choices

A private safari should define what is exclusive to your party. Road transport may be private while a lodge’s activities or a scheduled flight remain shared. Ask for those distinctions in writing, along with the camp names, room categories and exact number of nights at each base.

Accommodation and package scope

The research reference is in the luxury category. However, it is a starting point for discussion, not a hotel reservation. Then compare the proposed properties by their location, access to activities, room setup and meal plan. A tented camp can offer very different facilities from a basic campsite, even when both appear in the same broad budget search.

Next, request one itemised proposal. It should cover accommodation nights, game drives or guided visits, transfers, park charges, meals and drinking water. However, an activity mentioned as a possibility is not automatically included. Named hotels in third-party research are not evidence of a partnership or available rooms.

Prices, seasons and what can change

The researched USD reference is US$4,388 per person. Other displayed currencies are indicative conversions using the 2026-10-23 reference rates: USD 1 = EUR 0.89342, GBP 0.74804 and CAD 1.3995. Converted amounts are rounded up to whole currency units and are not exchange-rate guarantees.

Also, room sharing, the travel month, vehicle occupancy, domestic flights and permit availability can all change the final amount. Therefore, ask for the price for your exact party and dates. Include any single supplement, child arrangements and mandatory charges. Finally, check international airfare, entry documents, insurance, tips and optional excursions.

In the Serengeti, choose the camp area for the intended season. A central base, the northern river country and the southern calving plains serve different journeys; no river crossing or predator sighting can be scheduled.

If migration viewing is a priority, explain whether you want broad herd scenery, calving-season country or time near a river. These aims can call for different camps and dates. No itinerary guarantees herd positions, a river crossing or a particular predator encounter.

Planning your 7-Day Tarangire & Ngorongoro Luxury Private

  • Where exactly do pickup and drop-off take place for the Arusha to Arusha routing?
  • Which luxury properties and room types are available for my dates?
  • Which transport legs, activities, park fees and meals are included in the final amount?
  • What are the cancellation, amendment and payment conditions for the dated proposal?

Use the safari quote form to send your dates, party size, room needs and preferred pace. Refer to this itinerary title so the proposal can address the actual route. Review the booking terms and cancellation policy with the final quotation.

Official planning reference

For park information and current visitor guidance, consult Tanzania National Parks. Research checked on 26 October 2026. The source trail and reference pricing are retained with this package in the editorial record.

Compare related safari ideas

For another way to use your travel time, compare 7-Day Tanzania Luxury Northern Circuit Safari and 6-Day Ndutu Calving Season Safari. Compare the actual route and travel style before deciding which outline to customise.

Route

Route map: Arusha, Tarangire, Serengeti, Northern Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, ArushaStart & Day 6 & EndDay 2Day 3Day 4Day 5Start & Day 6 & EndDay 2Day 3Day 4Day 5Arusha: Start & Day 6 & EndTarangire: Day 2Serengeti: Day 3Northern Serengeti: Day 4Ngorongoro Crater: Day 5

Tanzania

  1. StartArusha (Day 1)
  2. Day 2Tarangire
  3. Day 3Serengeti
  4. Day 4Northern Serengeti
  5. Day 5Ngorongoro Crater
  6. Day 6Arusha
  7. EndArusha (Day 7)

Accommodation & meals

DayAccommodationMeals
1 Luxury hotel in the Arusha area; property and room type subject to quote Lunch, dinner
2 Luxury lodge in the Tarangire area; property and room type subject to quote Breakfast, lunch, dinner
3 Luxury lodge in the Serengeti area; property and room type subject to quote Breakfast, lunch, dinner
4 Luxury tented camp in the Northern Serengeti area; property and room type subject to quote Breakfast, lunch, dinner
5 Luxury lodge in the Ngorongoro Crater area; property and room type subject to quote Breakfast, lunch, dinner
6 Luxury hotel in the Arusha area; property and room type subject to quote Breakfast, lunch, dinner
7 End of safariNo accommodation Breakfast

Places you visit

Ngorongoro Northern Serengeti Serengeti Tarangire

Wildlife safaris

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Time in Arusha

    Begin the proposed route from Arusha; agree on the pickup point and arrival timing before the programme is finalised. Arusha serves as a travel or overnight stage in this route.

    • Arusha
    • Local activities; timing agreed with the guide
    • Luxury hotel in the Arusha area; property and room type subject to quote
    • Lunch, dinner
  2. Day 2

    Arusha to Tarangire

    Travel from Arusha towards Tarangire, keeping the transfer separate from any dedicated activity time. River country and large trees create a recognisable first or last northern-circuit stop. The final proposal should state the transport mode and leave a realistic margin for arrival; a route connection is not an additional full day of wildlife viewing.

    • Tarangire
    • Transfer day; road or flight timing to be confirmed
    • Luxury lodge in the Tarangire area; property and room type subject to quote
    • Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  3. Day 3

    Tarangire to Serengeti

    Travel from Tarangire towards Serengeti, keeping the transfer separate from any dedicated activity time. The Serengeti gives a northern Tanzania route its broadest grassland stage. The final proposal should state the transport mode and leave a realistic margin for arrival; a route connection is not an additional full day of wildlife viewing.

    • Serengeti
    • Transfer day; road or flight timing to be confirmed
    • Luxury lodge in the Serengeti area; property and room type subject to quote
    • Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  4. Day 4

    Serengeti to Northern Serengeti

    Travel from Serengeti towards Northern Serengeti, keeping the transfer separate from any dedicated activity time. The northern river country is a distinct seasonal base within the larger Serengeti. The final proposal should state the transport mode and leave a realistic margin for arrival; a route connection is not an additional full day of wildlife viewing.

    • Northern Serengeti
    • Transfer day; road or flight timing to be confirmed
    • Luxury tented camp in the Northern Serengeti area; property and room type subject to quote
    • Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  5. Day 5

    Travel to Ngorongoro Crater

    The researched overnight base for this stage is in the Ngorongoro Crater area. Use the camp’s actual location when comparing drives and transfers; a park-wide name can conceal very different journeys. The final proposal should state the transport mode and leave a realistic margin for arrival; a route connection is not an additional full day of wildlife viewing.

    • Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater
    • Transfer day; road or flight timing to be confirmed
    • Luxury lodge in the Ngorongoro Crater area; property and room type subject to quote
    • Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  6. Day 6

    Travel to Arusha

    The researched overnight base for this stage is in the Arusha area. A crater-floor visit adds a concentrated change of scenery to the northern circuit. The final proposal should state the transport mode and leave a realistic margin for arrival; a route connection is not an additional full day of wildlife viewing.

    • Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha
    • Transfer day; road or flight timing to be confirmed
    • Luxury hotel in the Arusha area; property and room type subject to quote
    • Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  7. Day 7

    Onward connection from Arusha

    Complete the return or onward transfer to Arusha. The available activity time must be checked against the onward flight or pickup. Keep the connection realistic: airport check-in, road conditions and any border formalities can take priority over extra sightseeing. Accommodation after the tour is a separate request unless your quote includes it.

    • Arusha
    • Departure transfer; duration depends on the confirmed endpoint
    • Breakfast

Prices & dates

from $4,388 (indicative) per person sharing

  • Price depends on travel dates, group size and lodge choice.
  • Departure dates and availability require confirmation.
  • Single supplement and child rates on request.
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Included

Included

  • Proposed accommodation nights — properties, room categories and availability to be confirmed
  • Planned transfers and guided activities — exact scope to be confirmed in the dated quote
  • Park, reserve and permit charges only as itemised in the final quotation
  • Meals and drinking water only as specified in the final itinerary

Not included

  • International flights unless expressly included in the final quote
  • Entry documents, personal travel insurance and personal expenses
  • Optional activities and upgrades not listed in the final quotation
  • Single supplements and mandatory surcharges unless expressly itemised

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