Overview
About This Safari
The Ultimate Northern Circuit Luxury Fly-Out Safari
This 4-Day Luxury Tanzania Safari takes you across the elephant-dotted plains of Tarangire, the breathtaking caldera of Ngorongoro Crater, and the endless golden savannahs of the Serengeti before soaring back over the wilderness by air.
In just 4 days, you’ll explore premier wildlife havens and iconic Big Five habitats, while enjoying comfortable lodge stays and expertly guided safari activities.
4 days, perfectly paced – what to expect:
Tarangire National Park – Ancient baobab landscapes, massive elephant herds, and active riverbed wildlife.
Ngorongoro Crater – A self-contained volcanic caldera sheltering dense wildlife populations, including rare black rhinos.
Central Serengeti (Seronera) – The predator capital of Africa, featuring resident big cats, granite kopjes, and sprawling savannahs.
Seamlessly transitioning from scenic overland exploration in Tarangire and Ngorongoro to immersion in Central Serengeti, this itinerary maximizes wilderness time and eliminates long highway returns with a scheduled bush flight back to Arusha.
Start / End
Arusha -> Arusha/Zanzibar
Group size
1-100 people
Safari Snapshot
A quick look at the route, day by day.
Day 1
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Transfer by Road Tarangire Game Drive Picnic Lunch Rest & Relaxation
Acacia farm
Day 2
Early Crater Descent to Central Serengeti
Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive Picnic Lunch Transfer Game Drive Rest & Relaxation
Safari Haven Tented Camp
Day 3
Full-Day Central Serengeti Exploration
Central Serengeti Game Drive Picnic Lunch Rest & Relaxation
Safari Haven Tented Camp
Day 4
Seronera Morning Game Drive & Bush Flight to Arusha/Zanzibar
Central Serengeti Game Drive Transfer by Flight
Ways to Customize This Trip
This private itinerary can be tailored to your travel dates, preferred pace, accommodation style, dietary needs and special interests. Ask our Tanzania specialist to adjust transfers, activities and room arrangements before booking.
- Upgrade accommodation and add private activities or extra safari nights
Where you go
Route
- Day 1 Karatu
- Days 2–3 Central Serengeti
Day by Day
Here is how the days run. We can adjust the route around your dates and the pace you want.
1 Day 1 Arusha to Tarangire National Park Acacia farm / Lunch & Dinner
Depart Arusha in the morning for Tarangire National Park, celebrated for its towering baobabs and massive elephant herds.
Enjoy an intensive game drive along the Tarangire River observing lions, giraffes, and diverse wildlife.
In the late afternoon, ascend the Great Rift Valley escarpment to your luxury lodge in Karatu for dinner and overnight rest.
- Main stop: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation: Acacia farm
- Meals: Lunch & Dinner
- Activities: Transfer by Road Tarangire Game Drive Picnic Lunch Rest & Relaxation
Accommodation - Acacia farm
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Acacia farm
Safari lodge / Luxury / Karatu
2 Day 2 Early Crater Descent to Central Serengeti Safari Haven Tented Camp / Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Descend early morning into the 600-meter-deep Ngorongoro Crater for prime wildlife viewing on the caldera floor.
Spot black rhinos, lions, and flamingo flocks around Lake Magadi.
After an early afternoon picnic lunch, traverse the conservation highlands into Central Serengeti with en-route game viewing, arriving at your luxury tented camp in Seronera for dinner.
- Main stop: Early Crater Descent to Central Serengeti
- Accommodation: Safari Haven Tented Camp
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Activities: Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive Picnic Lunch Transfer Game Drive Rest & Relaxation
Accommodation - Safari Haven Tented Camp
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Safari Haven Tented Camp
Tented camp / Luxury / Central Serengeti
3 Day 3 Full-Day Central Serengeti Exploration Safari Haven Tented Camp / Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Dedicate a full day to tracking wildlife across the Seronera Valley.
Embark on morning and afternoon game drives seeking lions, leopards resting in acacia branches, cheetahs hunting across the open plains, and resident herds of wildebeests and zebras.
Return to camp in the evening to relax around the campfire under starlit skies.
- Main stop: Full-Day Central Serengeti Exploration
- Accommodation: Safari Haven Tented Camp
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Activities: Central Serengeti Game Drive Picnic Lunch Rest & Relaxation
Accommodation - Safari Haven Tented Camp
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Safari Haven Tented Camp
Tented camp / Luxury / Central Serengeti
4 Day 4 Seronera Morning Game Drive & Bush Flight to Arusha/Zanzibar Breakfast & Lunch
Enjoy an early morning game drive capturing active predators at dawn.
After breakfast, transfer to the Seronera Airstrip for your scheduled bush flight back to Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport.
Enjoy sweeping aerial perspectives of the Great Rift Valley, concluding your luxury wilderness safari smoothly and efficiently without hours of highway travel.
- Main stop: Seronera Morning Game Drive & Bush Flight to Arusha/Zanzibar
- Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
- Activities: Central Serengeti Game Drive Transfer by Flight
Accommodation
Where you stay on this trip. We can move the comfort level up or down when we plan your dates.
Tour Rates
This is the starting price for this trip. Your final quote is confirmed once we check your dates and availability.
Standard Season From$1,705
- Solo
- On request
- 2 people
- From $2,597
- 3 people
- From $2,221
- 4 people
- From $1,939
- 5 people
- From $1,839
- 6 people
- From $1,705
Prices are per person in USD and based on shared double/twin accommodation unless stated otherwise. Final pricing depends on travel dates, lodge availability, group size and route adjustments.
What's Included
Included
- Domestic flights, only where specified in the package.
- Accommodation and meals as specified in the itinerary.
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof.
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide.
- Park entrance fees and Ngorongoro Crater service fee, where applicable.
- Airport transfers as specified in the itinerary.
Not Included
- International flights.
- Tips and gratuities.
- Visa fees and travel insurance.
- Optional activities not included in the itinerary, such as hot-air balloon safaris and cultural visits.
- Alcoholic drinks, soft drinks, and meals unless specified.
- Personal expenses, including laundry, souvenirs, and telephone calls.
- Extra accommodation or transfers outside the agreed itinerary.