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A first encounter with Tanzania, with room to feel each place. Baobab country, the crater highlands and the open Serengeti, connected by a private guide and a pace that belongs to you.

Duration
7 days · 6 nights
Start
Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
Finish
Arusha / JRO
Travel style
Private guiding & vehicle; scheduled flights may be shared

When to travel

June–October for drier conditions; January–February for a greener journey. Open year-round with seasonal adjustments.

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Your route · schematic, not to scale

  1. 01Arusha
  2. 02Tarangire
  3. 03Ngorongoro
  4. 04Serengeti
  5. 05Arusha

From arrival to farewell

Every day, considered.

A suggested itinerary, adjustable to the season and to you. Exact travel times, stays and services are confirmed in your proposal.

  1. 01

    Day 1 — Welcome to Tanzania

    Meet your driver after arrivals at JRO and transfer privately to Arusha. Settle in before a conversation about the days ahead. Your final arrival instructions include a meeting point and contact number.

  2. 02

    Day 2 — Among the baobabs

    Drive to Tarangire for your first game drive. Look for elephants along the river and notice the smaller details your guide points out. Continue to your selected lodge.

    Elephants filmed on safari
  3. 03

    Day 3 — Tarangire to the highlands

    Enjoy a morning game drive before travelling toward Karatu. A relaxed evening gives you time to enjoy your lodge and prepare for the crater.

  4. 04

    Day 4 — A world within the crater

    Descend into Ngorongoro with your guide and a packed lunch. Explore its grasslands and wetland habitats, then return to the highlands. Wildlife sightings can never be promised.

    Cheetah resting in grass
  5. 05

    Day 5 — Into the Serengeti

    Cross into the Serengeti by road, with wildlife viewing on the way to camp. This is a substantial travel day; a flight alternative can be quoted.

  6. 06

    Day 6 — A day that follows the wild

    Choose an early start and a full day out, or morning and afternoon drives with lunch at camp. A balloon flight is an optional, separately priced addition.

    Balloon and wildlife over the plains
  7. 07

    Day 7 — The journey onwards

    Transfer to the airstrip for a proposed scheduled flight to Arusha, followed by a private road transfer. Flight schedules and international connections are checked before confirmation.

Clear from the beginning

What your proposal covers.

Price on request. Tailored to your dates, season and preferred stays. These are suggested journeys, not confirmed reservations. Your written proposal sets out exact services, properties, routing and terms before you commit.

Included in the proposed journey

  • Private guiding and safari vehicle for the described game drives
  • Arrival, departure and inter-property transfers specified in the final route
  • Accommodation, park entry and meal arrangements itemised in your quote
  • Domestic flights only where explicitly listed in your accepted proposal

Not assumed included

  • International flights, visas and personal travel insurance
  • Tips, personal shopping and meals or drinks not specified
  • Optional balloon, helicopter, marine and spa experiences
  • Any service absent from the final written proposal

Your places to stay

Your journey may include stays such as…

  • Tarangire safari lodge
  • Ngorongoro highlands lodge
  • Serengeti tented camp

These describe the style of stay, not confirmed bookings. We propose named properties for your dates and budget.

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Experiences along the way

  • Private game drives
  • Ngorongoro crater descent
  • Scenic highlands drive

Make it more personal

  • Serengeti balloon flight
  • Kilimanjaro coffee day
  • Extra Serengeti nights

Good to know.

Can we change the length or route?

Yes. This itinerary is a starting point. Share your preferred dates, pace and priorities and we will build a personal proposal.

Is the journey private?

Your proposed safari guiding and vehicle are private. Scheduled domestic flights and some lodge or optional activities can be shared; the proposal makes the distinction clear.

How do airport pickups work?

Send your confirmed flight details. Before travel we provide the meeting point, driver or local contact details and the transfer arrangements in your final documents.

Are the lodges and wildlife guaranteed?

No. Properties depend on availability and are confirmed before booking; animals, migration movement and weather cannot be guaranteed.

When do I pay?

An enquiry does not take payment or create a reservation. We first agree the route and quote, then provide the applicable payment and cancellation terms before you commit.

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