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Karatu, Central Serengeti, Seronera & Tarangire National Park 8D/7N

Embark on an extraordinary 8-day Tanzanian safari adventure that journeys through the country’s most captivating destinations — Karatu, the Central Serengeti, Seronera, and Tarangire National Park.

Begin in the lush highlands of Karatu, where culture and community meet adventure, before venturing into the world-renowned Serengeti for breath-taking wildlife encounters and the unforgettable experience of a hot air balloon safari.

Continue to Seronera, the heart of the Great Migration, and conclude in the tranquil wilderness of Tarangire, where ancient baobabs and vast elephant herds define the landscape.

This carefully crafted itinerary combines culture, nature, and luxury to deliver an immersive and unforgettable Tanzanian experience.

Tour Highlights

  • Experience local culture, vibrant markets, and a guided Crater Tour while staying at the luxurious Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge.
  • Explore the wildlife-rich Seronera Valley and enjoy a thrilling hot air balloon safari over the iconic plains.
  • Witness the spectacular Great Migration and spot the Big Five on guided game drives across the central Serengeti.
  • Discover a serene safari haven famous for its ancient baobabs, massive elephant herds, and over 500 bird species.
  • Stay at exceptional lodges including Ole Serai Luxury Camps and Kuro Treetops Lodge, with meals, storytelling evenings, and breathtaking views throughout the journey.
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$9,600.00

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Tour Information

Inclusions:

  • - 7 nights, 5 Star Accommodation (2 nights at Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge, 2 nights at Ole Serai Luxury Camp Moru Kopjes, 1 night at Ole Serai Luxury Camp Turner Springs, 2 nights Tarangire Kuro Treetops Lodge)
  • - Full Board Meals - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • - Ngorongoro Crater Tours
  • - Daily game drives during Central Serengeti and Tarangire National Park days
  • - Transfers across to all four destinations
  • - Return transfers from and to Arusha Airport

Departures:

Please contact our Sales team for the latest departures.

Itinerary

Day 1 - 3: Karatu

Travellers heading for the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater will pass through the town of Karatu in the green hills of Tanzania’s northern highlands.

Presided over by the towering Ol Deani Volcano, this small, colourful town serves as a popular overnight stop for visitors exploring the area’s many game parks. The town offers a variety of activities including browsing the bustling marketplace, sampling beer at a local brewery, visiting a traditional homestead, or taking a guided walk through the Ngorongoro Forest in search of waterfalls and caves.

Whether you are looking for cultural tours, hiking and biking opportunities, a chance to enjoy an authentic rural Tanzania experience, or simply a break between safari game drives, this underrated town has plenty to offer.

Activities: Crater Tours

Accommodation: Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge

Day 3 - 5: Central Serengeti

Situated in the heart of Tanzania, the Central Serengeti encompasses the world-famous Seronera Valley which is known for its prime wildlife-viewing opportunities.

This picture-perfect landscape is characterised by endless stretches of savannah-covered open plains interspersed by rocky outcrops of granite and scattered with acacia woodlands and covered in a network of rivers and streams.

The Central Serengeti forms part of the great wildebeest and zebra migration and provides an ideal habitat for a variety of wildlife such as giraffe, impala, waterbuck, hippo, elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard, hyena, jackal, serval and much more.

Popular activities include: game viewing, cultural tours, horse riding safaris, and hot air ballooning over the spectacularly scenic terrain.

Activities: Daily Game Drives, Miracle Experience Hot Air Balloon Safari on Day 4

Accommodation: Ole Serai Luxury Camp Moru Kopjes

Day 5 - 6: Seronera

The Seronera region, in the central Serengeti, is set directly on the Great Migration route and offers excellent viewing of this incredible annual phenomenon, when countless wildebeest flood the area and move across the plains. While migratory game populations fluctuate seasonally, Seronera is still a wildlife hotspot at other times of the year, sheltering the Big Five, among many other species.

A number of small campsites provide accommodation and visitors can enjoy hot air balloon trips and walking safaris as well as guided game drives.

Activities: Game Drive

Accommodation: Ole Serai Luxury Camp Turner Springs

Day 6 - 8: Tarangire National Park

Situated in northern Tanzania, Tarangire National Park is a breathtaking safari destination famed for its dramatic landscapes and exceptional wildlife.

Dominated by ancient baobab trees and the life-giving Tarangire River, the park provides sanctuary for vast herds of elephants, zebra, and wildebeest, alongside smaller groups of giraffe and impala, especially during the dry season when animals gather in extraordinary numbers. Travellers can look forward to thrilling game drives that reveal lion, leopard, and even cheetah, together with more than 500 bird species that make the skies shimmer with colour and sound.

Unlike busier safari parks, Tarangire offers a more tranquil, intimate atmosphere, allowing visitors to truly connect with nature. Its sweeping vistas, rich biodiversity, and sense of untamed wilderness make it an unmissable highlight of any Tanzanian adventure.

Activities: Game Drives on Day 6 & 7

Accommodation: Tarangire Kuro Treetops Lodge