7-Day Ndutu Calving Season Safari
A classic private route through Tarangire, Lake Manyara, the Serengeti and Ngorongoro, with extra time for big-cat country.
Adapt this safari to my datesA balanced first safari with a Serengeti focus
This popular northern circuit combines Tarangire, Lake Manyara, the Serengeti and Ngorongoro.
- Ideal first safari
- Serengeti big cats
- Private game drives
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Tarangire elephants
- Flexible camp standard
A week across Tanzania’s northern highlights
The sequence and camp locations are adjusted to your travel month, current wildlife reports and available rooms.
Elephants and baobabs
Opening game drive
Rift Valley forest
Birdlife
Three-night focus
Big cats
Crater game drive
Return to Arusha
Day-by-day itinerary
This route is a starting point. Nights, camps and activities can all be adjusted.
Day 1Tarangire National Park
At 8:00 am, join us for a Lion King Safari adventure as we pick you up from your accommodation in Arusha by your guide and head to Tarangire National Park for a day of game viewing. During your Lion King Safari journey, don't miss the chance to take a night game drive, offering a unique perspective on nocturnal wildlife. Finish the day with dinner and a comfortable overnight stay at Boundary Hill Lodge.
Day 2Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, we have the opportunity for a morning walking safari, after refreshing we make our way to Lake Manyara National Park with a picnic lunch for game viewing. Late afternoon we leave the park and make our way to Karatu for dinner and overnight at Rhotia Valley Tented Lodge.
Day 3Seronera Serengeti
After breakfast, we depart for Serengeti, transiting through the Ngorongoro highlands to spend the remainder of the day game viewing en-route to our Pure Serengeti camp in Seronera.
Day 4 & 5Serengeti National Park
Full day exploring central Serengeti in search for big cats, this day is flexible in that we can either take a picnic lunch or early morning and late afternoon game drives and lunch within camp. Dinner and overnight within Tanzania Pure Luxury Tented Campsite.
Day 6Ngorongoro Highlands
After breakfast, we enjoy our final morning exploring Serengeti National Park with a picnic lunch. Afternoon we depart for Naabi Hill gate and enter Ngorongoro Conservation Area where we have the opportunity to stretch the legs during a crater rim walk with an NCAA ranger. Late evening we make our way to Ngorongoro Serena Lodge for dinner and overnight
Day 7Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast this morning we descend the crater rim for game viewing on the crater floor with a picnic lunch. Afterward, we ascend the 600m high crater walls and depart for Arusha or Kilimanjaro for onward connections. Recommend booking evening flight departing after 18:00.
Choose the level that suits you
We are not tied to particular camps. Recommendations are based on location, guiding, atmosphere and current value for your dates.
Classic
Comfortable, characterful tented camps and lodges in strong wildlife locations.
Explore Classic SafariLuxury
High-quality camps with excellent locations, polished service and added comfort.
Explore Luxury SafariUltra-luxury
Outstanding camps, private experiences and seamless logistics using the finest available options.
Typically included
- Private 4WD safari vehicle
- Experienced English-speaking guide
- Accommodation and meals as proposed
- Park and conservation fees
- Unlimited game-drive kilometres
- Drinking water in the vehicle
Usually not included
- International flights and visas
- Travel and medical insurance
- Premium drinks and personal purchases
- Tips and gratuities
- Optional activities not in the proposal
Local knowledge, private guiding and three decades of experience
Adapt this Lion King Safari to your dates
Tell us your month of travel and accommodation preference. We’ll adjust the Serengeti area and prepare a current proposal.
Plan My Private Safari