Arrival in Arusha
Kilimanjaro Airport → Arusha
We meet you at Kilimanjaro International Airport and drive you to your hotel in Arusha to rest after the flight.
- Hotel in Arusha (or similar)
- Dinner is not included on arrival day
Northern Tanzania · 10 Days
10-Day Northern Tanzania Safari
Arrive, unwind, and see the whole north
- 10 days, airport to airport
- 2 nights near the herds
- Mid-range lodges
A giraffe on the plains.
Overview
Ten days from landing to take-off, with nights in Arusha at each end so long flights do not eat into the safari. In between: Tarangire, Lake Manyara, four nights in the Serengeti and the crater.
The Serengeti part is split in two: two nights in the centre for the resident cats, then two in the area where the herds are in your month, usually the southern plains around Ndutu from about December to March and the north near the Mara River from about July to October.
It ends at Kilimanjaro International Airport, or you can continue to Zanzibar for a few days by the sea.
- Start/EndArusha
- Length10 Days / 9 Nights
- TripMid-Range Lodges
- StylePrivate Safari
- Nights7, lodges & camps
Why travellers choose it
- 01
Four nights in the Serengeti
- 02
Two nights placed near the migration
- 03
Arusha nights at both ends
- 04
Easy to add Zanzibar
Day by day
Your journey
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Day 1
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Day 2
Tarangire
Arusha → Tarangire National Park
About two and a half hours to Tarangire for a full day among elephant herds, baobabs and the river, with a picnic lunch.
- Lodge near Tarangire National Park
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 3
Lake Manyara
Tarangire → Lake Manyara National Park → Karatu
A game drive through Manyara's forest, with its baboons and monkeys, and along the lake shore, then up the Rift Valley wall to Karatu.
- Lodge in Karatu
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Days 4–5
Two days in the central Serengeti
Karatu → Ngorongoro highlands → Central Serengeti
Over the highlands and onto the plains for two nights in the centre of the park, around the Seronera River and the granite kopjes. Lions are seen often, leopards less so.
- Lodge or tented camp in the central Serengeti
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Days 6–7
Two days with the herds
Central Serengeti → the area of the herds
You move to where the wildebeest and zebras are in your month. Between the calving and the crossing seasons we choose the area with the most recent news of the herds; their exact position depends on the rain.
- Tented camp in the area of the herds
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 8
Back to the highlands
Serengeti → Ngorongoro Crater rim
A last morning in the Serengeti, then the drive back to the Ngorongoro highlands.
- Lodge on or near the Ngorongoro Crater rim
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 9
The crater
Ngorongoro Crater → Arusha
An early descent to the crater floor for a game drive among buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, lions and, with luck, black rhino, then back to Arusha.
- Hotel in Arusha (or similar)
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 10
Departure
Arusha → Kilimanjaro Airport
We drive you to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight, or on to Zanzibar if you add a beach stay.
- Breakfast
Dinner on the arrival day is not included. Lodges are named when we confirm your dates.
Prices
Work out your price
See every price in one table
Price Per Person — Private Safari
| Season | 1 Person | 2 People | 3 People | 4 People | 5 People | 6 People |
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| High SeasonJune – October · 20 Dec – February | $6,490 | $4,875 | $4,335 | $4,065 | $3,905 | $3,795 |
| Low SeasonMarch – May · 1 Nov – 19 Dec | $6,115 | $4,500 | $3,960 | $3,690 | $3,530 | $3,420 |
High Season: June to October and 20 December to the end of February. Low Season: March to May and 1 November to 19 December.
Private trip for your group only: the more of you share the vehicle and guide, the lower the price per person. For 7 or more people we send a quote.
How booking works: a 30% deposit confirms your trip and the balance is paid on arrival in Tanzania, before the trip starts. We reply within 3 hours. Booking terms
What you pay for
Included and not included
Included
- Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof and a professional driver-guide
- All park and concession fees and the crater vehicle fee
- 2 nights in Arusha (bed and breakfast) and 7 nights in mid-range lodges and tented camps, full board
- Drinking water
- Airport transfers
Not included
- International flights and Tanzania visa fees
- Travel and medical insurance
- Tanzania's compulsory inbound visitor insurance (US$44 per person since 1 October 2026)
- Tips for your guide and crew
- Drinks and personal spending
- Any rise in government park fees or taxes after you book
- Hot-air balloon flight (optional)
- Drinks not included in the meal plans
Questions
Before you book
Is ten days too long for a safari?
It is a relaxed pace: there are rest nights in Arusha, and the Serengeti days are split between two different areas.
When should we go?
January to March for calving, July to October for the river crossings. The rest of the year the central Serengeti is still excellent.
Can we add Zanzibar?
Yes, on day 10 we can drive you to the airport for a flight to Zanzibar instead of home.
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Plan your trip
Ask us about dates and prices
Tell us your dates, where you are staying and how many of you are travelling. We reply within 3 hours.