Arusha → Serengeti → Ngorongoro Crater → Arusha, Tanzania
This is the more comfortable version of the 3-day Serengeti and Ngorongoro safari. Travelers still share the safari vehicle, but instead of sleeping at public campsites, they stay in comfortable lodges or tented camps. The route is short, so the itinerary gives most of the available time to Serengeti and Ngorongoro.
Lodges in the Serengeti and Ngorongoro area offer a different experience than camping. You get a proper bed, hot water, and a roof over your head. The meals are prepared by chefs, not cooked over a fire. And you still get the wildlife — the lodges are located inside the parks, so you're surrounded by the bush.
This is a group safari. You share the vehicle with other travelers, which keeps the cost down. The group size is capped at seven guests, so the vehicle never feels crowded. Your guide handles all the logistics, and you focus on the wildlife.
Lodge safaris run year-round. The lodges are open in every season, and the wildlife doesn't migrate out of the parks.
Park fees, crater entry, shared 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof, professional guide, lodge or tented camp accommodation, full board meals, and unlimited bottled water. International flights and personal expenses are not included.
The group size ranges from 2 to 7 guests. The vehicle is a 7-seater Land Cruiser, so everyone has a window seat.
Lodges are permanent buildings with rooms, en-suite bathrooms, and restaurants. Tented camps are permanent safari tents with proper beds, en-suite bathrooms, and hot water. Both offer similar levels of comfort.
No. This is a group safari. You share the vehicle with other travelers. If you prefer a private safari, check our private lodge safaris.
Yes. Many travelers combine a Northern Circuit safari with a Zanzibar beach holiday. Contact us for a combined quote and itinerary.
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