Tour Features

This is a 5-day group tour that takes you around the famous northern circuit parks of Tanzania. The Serengeti National Park is renowned for over a million wildebeest migrating alongside more than 250,000 zebras, creating one of the most spectacular wildlife events in the world. The Ngorongoro Crater is the highlight of the tour, known for its breathtaking landscapes and dense wildlife population. The crater floor makes it easier to spot animals in a relatively short time. You will also visit Tarangire National Park, often described as a smaller version of the Serengeti, but especially famous for its large herds of elephants and iconic baobab trees.

Budget tourThis budget tour includes camping and tented camps.
Can be customizedYou can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Shared tourThis tour will be shared with other travelers.
Solo travel availableSolo travelers can book this tour.
Can start any dayIf availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
No minimum ageThere is no minimum age for this tour.
TransportationThis tour uses: Open 4x4, Pop-up roof 4x4, Normal 4x4.

Route & Activities

Tanzania

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Start Point
Tarangire National Park
End Point
Ngorongoro Crater

Activities Included

Big FiveWildlife4x4 SafariCamping

Accommodation & Meals

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Day Accommodation Meals
Fig Tree Lodge & Camp
Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks
Ngorongoro Simba Camp
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks
Budget Accommodation
Breakfast, Lunch Included with Drinks
  • A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • Day - Day 1 Arusha to Tarangire National Park

    We will pick you up from your hotel or the airport. Your first day begins with a 8:30 am departure from Arusha to Tarangire National Park, a scenic 2-hour drive covering about 150 km. You will enjoy a 6-7hour game drive inside the park, with a hot lunch served in the wilderness. In the afternoon, continue exploring the park’s rich wildlife, including lions, giraffes, zebras, and an impressive range of bird species.


    Tarangire is famous for its large elephant population, striking baobab trees, and the Tarangire River, which becomes the main water source during the Dry season, drawing abundant wildlife. After a full day of adventure, you will spend the night at Fig tree Lodge.

    Main Destination: Tarangire National Park

    Accommodation: Fig Tree Lodge & Camp

    Meals & Drinks: Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks

  • Day - Day 2 Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park

    After breakfast, you will drive from Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti which takes 6-7 hours (including all stops) as it transits through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. You will have a stopover at Ngorongoro Crater. You will briefly stop for 20 minutes at the gate and viewpoint to look at the breathtaking view of the crater.


    You will visit a Maasai village. It is optional to visit and explore the culture of the great Maasai community. They are known for chasing lions of their kill and hunting lions to be considered a warrior, drinking raw animal blood though these traditions are a thing of the past with the exception of drinking blood you can surely learn something. This is an optional visit not included in the price. The entrance fee is 10 - 20 USD.


    You will arrive in the late afternoon and do a game drive in Seronera (center of Serengeti) till late evening and experience the sunset in Serengeti while having a close view of wild animals lucky enough to see a predator hunting.

    Main Destination: Serengeti National Park

    Accommodation: Fig Tree Lodge & Camp

    Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks

  • Day - Day 3 Serengeti National Park

    After an early breakfast or a warm cup of coffee, you will depart at approximately 6:30 AM for a morning game drive in Serengeti National Park, when wildlife is most active and the plains come alive with movement.

    You will return to the campsite for a late brunch and some time to relax before continuing with an afternoon game drive while exiting the park. The journey then continues toward the crater highlands, offering scenic views along the way.

    By evening, you will arrive near the crater rim, where you will spend the night surrounded by the tranquil beauty of the area.

    Overnight: Ngorongoro Simba Campsite a peaceful setting where you can unwind and enjoy the calm, natural environment.

    Main Destination: Serengeti National Park

    Accommodation: Fig Tree Lodge & Camp

    Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks

  • Day - Day 4 Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater

    This day continues with the game drive at Central Serengeti, but is more likely to be based in the southern part, which will allow you be able to spot more hunting actions and even exit without a delay heading to Simba Campsite.


    Activities such as a sunrise game drive will enable you to spot the Big Five animals and many other animals, including the hunting actions, since at sunrise, animals are very active in searching for their daily meals. On this day, you may also book a hot air balloon safari at $550 per person.


    You will continue with the game drive until late in the afternoon. You'll exit the park to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, which is the place where you will spend the night, at the rim of the crater.

    Main Destination: Serengeti National Park

    Accommodation: Fig Tree Lodge & Camp

    Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks

  • Day - Day 5 Ngorongoro Crater

    You will have breakfast at the campsite. At 8:00 am, you will be picked up and head to the crater gate, with game viewing along the way. At 9:00 am, you will descend the crater, and at 1:00 pm, you'll have lunch at a picnic site. At 3:00 pm, you'll exit the crater and head back to Arusha.


    The park has volcanic soil that supports many habitats, making it very potential for Big Five spotting in a single day visit. Inside the park, there's Lake Magadi, which provides a home for many birds. Apart from that, the park is well known for the existence of many Maasai families living in their circular-oriented Bomas.


    Furthermore, it's best for anyone wishing to explore the history of human evolution pioneered by Leakey's family. You can expect to spot lions, buffalo, wildebeest, many birds, zebras, hippos, gazelles, jackals, foxes, wild dogs, elands, waterbucks, servals, and ungulates. Absentees are giraffes, cheetahs, leopards, and elephants, which are rarely seen at the crater rim.

    Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater

    Accommodation: Fig Tree Lodge & Camp

    Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch Included with Drinks

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.

Includes

  • Park fees (for non-residents)
  • All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
  • All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT

Excludes

  • International flights (from/to the client's home country)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Rates Per Person

Mar 26, 2026 - Mar 26, 2027

Traveler Information
Per person
Solo traveler (1 room)
$2,500
2 people (1 room)
$2,000
3 people (2 rooms)
$1,800
4 people (2 rooms)
$1,600
5+ people

*n/a = not available. This tour is unavailable for solo travelers.

Includes

  • Park fees (for non-residents)
  • All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
  • All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT

Excludes

  • International flights (from/to the client's home country)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Getting There

Tanzania is a beautiful East African country with neighbours Kenya to the north and Mozambique to the south and the Indian Ocean to the east. It is known for its vibrant culture, wonderful national parks, diverse fauna and flora and of course the great wildebeest migration. If you are planning a safari trip to Tanzania then you should find out all about flights to Tanzania, passport and visa requirements.Tanzania’s main airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) located 13km/8mi southwest of Dar es Salaam. The latter is the entry point for visitors to the southern parks.Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is situated 46km/29mi east of Arusha, the gateway of Tanzania’s most popular Northern safari circuit.

This tour starts in Tarangire National Park and ends in Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Travel Requirements

  • All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
  • Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
  • When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
  • Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
  • Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/), but they can also be obtained through your local Tanzania Embassy or High Commission.
  • Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.

Getting There

Tanzania is a beautiful East African country with neighbours Kenya to the north and Mozambique to the south and the Indian Ocean to the east. It is known for its vibrant culture, wonderful national parks, diverse fauna and flora and of course the great wildebeest migration. If you are planning a safari trip to Tanzania then you should find out all about flights to Tanzania, passport and visa requirements.Tanzania’s main airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) located 13km/8mi southwest of Dar es Salaam. The latter is the entry point for visitors to the southern parks.Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is situated 46km/29mi east of Arusha, the gateway of Tanzania’s most popular Northern safari circuit.

This tour starts in Tarangire National Park and ends in Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Travel Requirements

  • All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
  • Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
  • When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
  • Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
  • Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/), but they can also be obtained through your local Tanzania Embassy or High Commission.
  • Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.

Offered By

Moria Safaris

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Tour Types
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Destinations
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Moria Safaris is dedicated to showcasing the natural beauty and rich heritage of Tanzania. From the vast plains of the Serengeti to the breathtaking landscapes of Mount Kilimanjaro and the pristine beaches of Zanzibar, the company offers expertly guided adventures tailored to individual preferences, budgets, and travel styles.

Core Services:

  • Customized private and group tour packages
  • Wildlife safaris in national parks and conservation areas
  • Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru trekking expeditions
  • Zanzibar beach holidays and excursions
  • Cultural and community-based tourism experiences


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