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Your 9-day itinerary, day by day
This is the exact route shown on the original trip page, presented as a clear starting point. We can change the camps, pace and season around your dates, priorities and budget.
Duration9 days
Guide price$13,776
RouteKilimanjaro round-trip
Where you stay4 camps & lodges
Show prices inindicative only, we quote in USD
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Arrive at Kilimanjaro and transfer to Arusha
On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be met and transferred to your lodge to settle in after your flights. We can also connect US guests with a dedicated flight partner to help arrange international flights.
OvernightKatambuga House (1 night)
- Day 2-4
Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, begin the roughly three-hour drive to Tarangire. Enter the park for a game drive and picnic lunch before settling into camp. The following day is devoted to game drives among Tarangire's baobabs, elephants and seasonal wildlife concentrations.
OvernightOliver's Camp (2 nights)
- Day 4-6
Lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro Crater
Drive to Lake Manyara National Park for a game drive and picnic lunch, then continue into the Ngorongoro Highlands. The next day, descend to the crater floor for up to six hours of wildlife viewing before returning to the highlands.
OvernightAcacia Farm Lodge (2 nights)
- Day 6-9
Northern Serengeti
Transfer to the airstrip and fly into the northern Serengeti. Settle into camp, then spend the afternoon on safari. Two further days are reserved for shared morning and afternoon game drives across this world-renowned wildlife area.
OvernightLemala Kuria Hills (3 nights)
- Day 9
Fly back to Kilimanjaro
After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for a light-aircraft flight to Kilimanjaro, where the safari services end. Connect here with onward flight arrangements booked for after 2pm.
Your route through northern Tanzania
The journey starts in Arusha, travels by road through Tarangire, Lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro Highlands, then continues by light aircraft to the northern Serengeti before flying back to Kilimanjaro.
- 1Arusha
- 2Tarangire National Park
- 3Lake Manyara National Park
- 4Ngorongoro Crater
- 5Northern Serengeti
Each numbered stop follows the itinerary in order. The final Serengeti sectors are reached by light aircraft, so the map shows the places you visit rather than a continuous driving route.
Where you'll stay
Four carefully selected bases place you close to each landscape and wildlife area. Browse verified first-party photos from each property below, then tell us which details matter most to you.
Arusha
Katambuga House
A quiet first-night base near Arusha where you can recover from the international journey before setting out on safari.
Tarangire National Park
Oliver's Camp
An established tented camp in Tarangire, ideally placed for the park's elephant herds, baobab landscapes and excellent guiding.
Karatu, Ngorongoro Highlands
Acacia Farm Lodge
A comfortable highlands lodge in Karatu, well placed for Lake Manyara and an early descent into the Ngorongoro Crater.
Northern Serengeti
Lemala Kuria Hills
A luxury lodge in the Wogakuria Hills, giving the trip an exceptional final base for northern Serengeti game drives.
Ready to plan your Luxury Tanzania Safari Circuit?
Share your dates, priorities and budget. One of our Tanzania specialists will come back with first thoughts and tailor this itinerary around you, with no obligation.
What's included
Every Brilliant trip is fully inclusive of the things that matter, plus a level of support you won't find with an off-the-shelf package.
In your price
- Experienced safari guides
- All domestic and internal flights listed in the itinerary
- All road transfers and airport pick-ups and drop-offs
- All accommodation as per the itinerary, amendable to your budget and preferences
- Fees for guides, scouts, drivers and cooks
- All entrance and park fees
- Fees for all activities as per the programme
- Shared or private daily game drives, depending on your route and preferences
- Full-board meal plan unless specified otherwise
- Select local-brand drinks on safari
- AMREF Flying Doctors cover
- Conservation charges
With Brilliant, you'll also get
- One-to-one planning with a dedicated East Africa specialist through our Bucket List Safari System
- A local ground-support team on hand throughout your trip
- Dedicated pre-travel support for practical questions and preparation
- A personalised guest portal and mobile app
- WhatsApp contact with your local support team
- A one-to-one safety briefing
- Step-by-step visa and travel-document guidance
- Access to our international flight specialist for US guests
The 'Life Happens' Postponement Guarantee
If life gets in the way and you need to postpone your trip, we won't charge any fees to move it and your deposit is applied to the rescheduled dates. Terms and conditions apply, enquire for details.
Prices are per person based on two people travelling together during high season (July to October). Every trip is tailor-made, so final pricing depends on dates, camp choices and availability.
Your questions answered
How much does the Luxury Tanzania Safari Circuit cost?
The itinerary starts from $13,776 per person based on two people travelling together during high season. The final price changes with dates, availability and any camp or routing adjustments you make with your specialist.
How long is the trip?
It is a nine-day itinerary, starting at Kilimanjaro International Airport and finishing with a light-aircraft flight back to Kilimanjaro on day nine.
Is the northern Serengeti reached by road?
No. After the Ngorongoro Highlands, the itinerary uses a light-aircraft flight to the northern Serengeti, saving travel time and keeping more of the trip focused on wildlife viewing.
Can I change the lodges or add Zanzibar?
Yes. This is a tailor-made starting point. We can change any lodge, adjust the pace, add nights and extend the trip to Zanzibar or another part of Tanzania.
When is the best time to travel?
July to October is high season and works particularly well for dry-season wildlife viewing in the northern Serengeti. Other months can be quieter, greener and better value. Your specialist will match the route to your dates.
Talk to someone who's actually been there
This itinerary covers Tanzania's classic northern circuit, but the details should be built around you. Our specialists can adjust the camp level, private or shared guiding, season and pace while keeping the route seamless.
Barry
Safari Specialist & Field Guide
Alyson
Guest Experience Specialist
Tracy
Tailor-Made Safari Specialist
Holly
Guest Experience Specialist
Marc
Africa Travel Specialist
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