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A seasonal northern Tanzania safari through Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Ndutu and the Serengeti, timed for green-season wildlife and calving drama.
5.0 This ten-day safari begins in Arusha and travels through Tarangire National Park, the Ngorongoro Crater, Ndutu and the southern and central Serengeti.
The route is especially rewarding during the green season, when the short-grass plains support the Great Migration’s calving period and heightened predator activity.
Highlights include day and night game drives in Tarangire, a crater-floor safari, several days in Ndutu and the southern Serengeti, and a final flight from Seronera to Arusha.
The supplied itinerary recommends November to March, with its strongest calving focus from December through March. Exact migration locations vary with rainfall and cannot be guaranteed.
Meet your driver at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to Arusha.
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel for a half-board stay. Arusha lies at the base of Mount Meru and is the gateway to Tanzania's northern safari destinations.
Day 1 | Accommodation
LuxuryDrive from Arusha to Tarangire for a full afternoon of wildlife viewing.
After breakfast, your safari guide will collect you for the approximately three-hour drive to Tarangire National Park. Explore its elephant herds, baobab-dotted savannah, seasonal swamps and river habitats from a private safari vehicle, then continue to camp for dinner and overnight.
Day 2 | Accommodation
LuxuryCombine daytime wildlife viewing with an evening night game drive.
Begin with an early breakfast and morning game drive, then return to the lodge for a hot lunch and rest. Around 18:00, set out in an open vehicle with spotlights and an authorised ranger for an approximately two-hour night drive, looking for nocturnal wildlife such as lion, leopard, jackal, hyena, genet, bushbaby, bat-eared fox, aardvark and caracal.
Day 3 | AccommodationLuxuryTravel from Tarangire to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area for a relaxed afternoon.
After breakfast, leave Tarangire and drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Arrive at the tented camp in time for lunch, then enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure before dinner and overnight.
Day 4 | Accommodation
LuxuryDescend to the crater floor for a concentrated day of wildlife viewing.
Wake early, breakfast and descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive. UNESCO recognises it as the world’s largest unbroken caldera. Its grasslands, wetlands and woodland support a remarkable concentration of wildlife including black rhino, lion, hyena, zebra and elephant. Continue after the crater toward the Ndutu area.
Day 5 | Accommodation
Mid-rangeExplore the Lake Ndutu area during the seasonal gathering of migratory herds.
Start with an early morning game drive around Lake Ndutu, where migratory herds gather on the short-grass plains during the green season. Return to camp for leisure between drives, then head out again in the afternoon in search of wildebeest, zebra and the predators that follow them before a sundowner and dinner.
Day 6 | Accommodation
Mid-rangeSearch the open plains and kopjes for cheetah, lion and plains game.
Explore the treeless southern Serengeti plains, where distant crater highlands frame broad views and rocky kopjes provide resting places for lions. Look for cheetah scanning from termite mounds, along with Thomson’s gazelle, zebra and wildebeest. A picnic lunch can maximise time in the field before returning to camp.
Day 7 | AccommodationMid-rangeSpend another full day following seasonal wildlife across the southern plains.
Continue exploring the southern Serengeti and Ndutu ecosystem. The location of the migrating herds changes with rainfall, while resident wildlife can include impala, buffalo, crocodile, hippo, leopard, cheetah and lion. Return to camp for dinner and overnight.
Day 8 | AccommodationMid-rangeGame drive north toward Seronera and the wildlife-rich central Serengeti.
After breakfast, game drive en route to Central Serengeti and Seronera. The area supports a diverse range of wildlife, from lion, leopard, elephant and buffalo to giraffe, gazelle, impala, kongoni, topi and eland. Enjoy a bush picnic lunch, continue across the plains and arrive at camp in time for dinner.
Day 9 | Accommodation
LuxuryFly from Seronera to Arusha, refresh at the hotel and transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport.
After breakfast, leave camp for Seronera Airstrip and the scheduled flight to Arusha. Meet your driver on arrival and transfer to Mount Meru Hotel for day use and lunch. Later, continue to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure flight.
Day 10 | AccommodationLuxuryCamp positions, flights and every included service are reconfirmed in the final proposal.
Planning and practical preparation before departure.
Route planning shaped around your dates, priorities and travel style.
A practical briefing covering the itinerary and final arrangements.
A practical packing guide for the selected itinerary.
Road, airport and route transport included in the package.
Arrival and departure transfers between the airport and the agreed hotel.
A private safari vehicle for the confirmed route and game drives.
The domestic flight specifically listed in the confirmed itinerary.
Overnight stays included in the confirmed package.
Hotel nights before or after the main journey as listed in the itinerary.
Safari accommodation selected for the confirmed package.
Local professionals supporting the journey.
A professional driver-guide throughout the confirmed safari route.
Food and drinking water supplied as part of the package.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner as listed for each itinerary day.
Breakfast on the days specifically listed in the itinerary.
A packed lunch on the days specifically listed in the itinerary.
Drinking water supplied during the activities listed in the itinerary.
Confirmed fees and guided activities included in the price.
Applicable entry and conservation fees for the confirmed route.
Game drives listed in the confirmed day-by-day itinerary.
An authorised night game drive where specifically listed in the itinerary.
The crater service fee when a crater game drive is included.
Practical care and local coordination during the journey.
Day-to-day coordination by the Betheli Expeditions team.
Applicable government taxes included in the confirmed package price.
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International flights are generally excluded unless clearly stated. Domestic flights may be included depending on your itinerary. Your written quote will specify which flights and transfers are covered.
Kilimanjaro is a challenging high-altitude trek. Standard trekking routes do not require technical mountaineering skills, but long walking days, cold temperatures and summit night demand preparation and determination. Regular hiking and fitness training help, but even very fit climbers can develop altitude sickness. A gradual ascent and enough acclimatisation time are essential.
Tanzania offers excellent opportunities to see the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino—particularly when combining the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed. The Great Migration moves through the Serengeti–Mara ecosystem throughout the year, following rainfall and fresh grazing. We plan around seasonal movements, but exact locations and river crossings remain unpredictable.
Choose Zanzibar’s north coast—Nungwi or Kendwa—for golden sunsets, lively beach stays and swimming generally less affected by tides. For village experiences and a changing tidal shoreline, consider Matemwe in the northeast or Paje and Jambiani in the southeast. Mafia and Pemba offer quieter escapes close to nature. We will help you find the coast that fits your preferred pace and experience.
Visa requirements depend on your nationality. Many visitors need a visa, while others are exempt or require approval before travelling. Check the official Tanzania Immigration website before booking. Your passport should have at least six months’ validity and one unused visa page.
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