Tarangire, four nights in the Serengeti and two on the Ngorongoro rim.
Tanzania's northern circuit as it was meant to be seen, from a tent with the sounds of the bush on the other side of the canvas.
Follow the herds with a mobile camp and wake up where the action is.
Everything is a starting point. Add a night where you fall in love, swap a camp or bolt on a beach, and we will shape it around you.
Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, in a sensible order with as little backtracking as the map allows.
A typical flow for this safari. Timings shift with the herds, the weather and your wishes, and your guide has the final say on where the action is.
Day1MorningLand in Arusha, where your guide meets you with a warm welcome. Set off by road to Tarangire. Getting there: Drive from Arusha.
AfternoonElephant Herds: Dry-season gatherings along the river.
Day2MorningZebras and wildebeest across open country.
AfternoonSignature moment: Campfire Night Under Stars: Dinner by the fire, stories from your guide and a sky so full of stars it feels close enough to touch.
Day3MorningAfter breakfast, enjoy a scenic drive from Tarangire to Serengeti, with time to take in the landscape on the way.
AfternoonGame Drives: Wide open plains, endless horizons and wildlife in every direction.
Day4MorningGranite outcrops are a favourite lookout for the cats.
AfternoonSignature moment: Campfire Night Under Stars: Dinner by the fire, stories from your guide and a sky so full of stars it feels close enough to touch.
Day5MorningOn the edges of the park, a walk reveals the small things.
AfternoonNights Under Stars: Lantern-lit camps and the sound of the plains at night.
Day6MorningWide open plains, endless horizons and wildlife in every direction.
AfternoonLions On The Kopjes: Granite outcrops are a favourite lookout for the cats.
Day7MorningAfter breakfast, enjoy a scenic drive from Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater, with time to take in the landscape on the way.
AfternoonCrater Floor Wildlife: Herds, predators and plenty of drama in a compact setting.
Day8MorningThe crater is famous for its prides.
AfternoonMaasai Highlands: Visit a Maasai community living on the crater highlands.
Day9MorningOne last slow breakfast and a final look at the view.
AfternoonTransfer to Arusha for your onward flight home, or ask us about adding days on the coast. Safe travels, and we hope to see you again.
Serengeti is at its best from Jul – Oct, but this journey works for much of the year. Brighter blocks mean better conditions.
An honest word. The green months (April, May and November) bring lush landscapes, fewer visitors and the lowest rates. Tell us your dates and we will say honestly what to expect.
Camps chosen for their position, their welcome and their style. We confirm the exact stays when we shape your proposal.
01Terraces and pools looking out over the plains.
02Lodges with views and warm service.
03Comfy beds and good food after a long day of game viewing.
Indicative prices per person sharing, on full board. We confirm the exact figure in your written proposal.
Green and quiet, with the lowest rates.
Good weather, good value and fewer vehicles.
The best wildlife viewing and the most demand. Book early.
Single-room supplements apply. Children travel at reduced rates, ask us. Rates may change with camp rates and fuel.
The small stuff that makes a big difference. Tap a topic for the details, and ask us anything we have missed.
Fly into Kilimanjaro or Arusha and we meet you at arrivals. Please arrive the day before if you can.
Soft bags travel best in a safari vehicle. We store spare luggage safely while you are away.
Neutral layers, a warm fleece for early drives, a sun hat, sunglasses and good binoculars. Evenings are cool and days are warm.
A yellow fever certificate may be needed if you come from a risk country. Ask your doctor about malaria cover. Our guides carry first-aid kits and radios.
Most visitors need a Tanzania visa, which you can get online before travel or on arrival. Your passport needs six months of validity and spare pages.
Tips are a kind way to say thanks. A guide is about $15 per person per day, with a shared tip for camp staff at each camp.
Yes. Our camps have beds, bedding, bucket showers and a private toilet.
Camps are staffed and guides stay on watch through the night.
Absolutely. Add a night, swap a camp, bolt on a beach stay. Everything on this page is a starting point, and sawa sawa, we can change it.
Everything listed under Included: accommodation, meals, house drinks, guiding, park fees and the private touches. International flights, visas, insurance and tips are extra. We confirm your exact quote in a written proposal.
For peak season, twelve to eighteen months ahead is ideal. The best camps are small and fill quickly. Last-minute space sometimes appears, so ask us anyway.
Add a night, swap a camp, bolt on a beach. Tell us what you love and we will tailor it, sawa sawa.
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