Overview
This is the trip most people picture when they think of Tanzania. Five days across the Northern Circuit's three headline parks — Tarangire's baobab country, the endless Serengeti plains, and the crater floor at Ngorongoro. We plan the route around the latest migration reports rather than a fixed loop, so where you spend your longest days depends on where the herds actually are the week you travel. Small group, one vehicle, one guide for the whole trip.
Safari highlights
Detailed itinerary
Land in Arusha and head straight to Tarangire for an afternoon game drive among its baobabs and elephant herds.
Morning drive south, crossing into the Serengeti's endless plains by afternoon.
A full day tracking wildlife on the central plains, routed to wherever the migration currently is.
Descend into the crater at sunrise for the densest wildlife concentration in Africa.
Final morning drive, then transfer back to Arusha or the airport.
Where you'll stay
Permanent tented camp with en-suite bathrooms, moved seasonally to stay close to the herds.
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What's included
- All park and conservation fees
- Private 4x4 land cruiser with pop-up roof
- Professional Tanzanian guide throughout
- Full board accommodation as listed
- Bottled drinking water in the vehicle
- Airport transfers in Arusha
What's not included
- International flights and visa fees
- Travel and medical insurance
- Tips for your guide and camp crew
- Alcoholic drinks and personal items
- Optional balloon safari over the Serengeti
Why book with Perfect Kilimanjaro
Three Generations of Kilimanjaro Guides
Local guides have been at the heart of Kilimanjaro since Hans Meyer's first ascent in 1889, and our family has guided here since the 1970s. Priscus, our owner and guide, first climbed at 14, worked as a porter for seven years, and has now summited more than 350 times.
Safety First, Every Day
Every guide is Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certified. We check your health every morning and evening with the Lake Louise Score and oxygen saturation readings. We carry emergency oxygen on every climb, and helicopter rescue is available with your travel insurance.
100% Locally Owned
There is no income outflow. Everything is run in Tanzania, with Tanzanian guides, so your money supports local jobs, families, and communities.
Pioneers of Biking Adventures in Tanzania
We were the first to introduce Kilimanjaro biking expeditions in the early 2000s, from scenic rides around the mountain to cycling all the way to the summit.
Tell us your dates and group size
We'll confirm availability, send an exact per-person quote and a day-by-day plan within one business day. No deposit needed to get a quote.
