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Classic Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater Safari Arusha → Serengeti → Ngorongoro
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Classic Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater Safari

The essential Tanzania introduction: central Serengeti's big cats and a full-day Ngorongoro Crater descent.

Tanzania
7 Days6 nights
From $4,650per person
1 CountryTanzania
4.8 / 5141 reviews
First SafariClassic ComfortShort Break
7 DaysTotal Duration
3 StopsRoute Legs
$4,650From, Per Person
TanzaniaCountries Visited
Overview

The essential Tanzania introduction: central Serengeti's big cats and a full-day Ngorongoro Crater descent.

The essential Tanzania introduction: central Serengeti's big cats and a full-day Ngorongoro Crater descent.

This itinerary can be shortened, extended, or combined with any other route in our library — including a Zanzibar or Seychelles finale on our multi-country templates, or paired directly with our signature Kenya Migration & Zanzibar Escape for an even more customized journey.

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Classic Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater Safari highlight Arusha → Serengeti → Ngorongoro
Route & pacing

The 7-day route

1

Tarangire National Park

Elephant herds beneath ancient baobabs on arrival.

1 Night
Tarangire National ParkTarangire National Park
2

Central Serengeti

Seronera Valley big-cat tracking with resident lion prides and leopards.

3 Nights
Central SerengetiCentral Serengeti
3

Ngorongoro Crater

A full-day descent into the crater floor's dense wildlife bowl.

2 Nights
Ngorongoro CraterNgorongoro Crater
Why this itinerary

Trip highlights

Efficient one-week structure ideal for a first Tanzania safari

Full-day Ngorongoro Crater descent with resident black rhino

Comfortable tented camps positioned for minimal drive time

Easily paired with a Zanzibar extension afterward

Classic Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater Safari From $4,650 per person, land + flights as specified · 7 days / 6 nights
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Frequently asked

Planning this itinerary

Is 7 days enough for a first Tanzania safari?

Yes — this route is purpose-built as an efficient but genuine introduction, prioritizing the two highest-yield wildlife areas.

Can I add Zanzibar afterward?

Absolutely — see our Tanzania & Zanzibar Beach Week itinerary, or we'll tailor any length of beach extension.

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