Serengeti & Ngorongoro Ultimate Safari
Eight Days Across Tanzania's Greatest Wildernesses
Overview
Tanzania's northern circuit holds the crown jewels of African safari — the endless Serengeti plains, the wildlife amphitheatre of the Ngorongoro Crater and the elephant-rich woodlands of Tarangire. Over eight unhurried days you follow the Great Migration, witness Grumeti and Mara River crossings in season, and descend into the Crater for some of the densest game viewing on Earth.
You stay in the properties that define Tanzanian luxury — Singita Grumeti, Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti and the baroque opulence of &Beyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge — with private guiding, dawn balloon flights and Champagne bush breakfasts throughout. Every mile is curated and personally hosted by Private Tours Cape Town.
Who It's For
For travellers who want Tanzania's icons in one effortless, private journey — the migration, the Crater and the big cats — without compromise on comfort, guiding or exclusivity.
The Beyond Africa Difference
We don't just tour Tanzania. We help you understand the Serengeti's scale and the Crater's magic.
Eight days to witness the migration, descend into the world's largest intact caldera, and sleep under canvas where Hemingway once wrote.
Package Highlights
Great Migration
Follow over a million wildebeest across the Serengeti, with river crossings in season
Ngorongoro Crater
Descend into a collapsed volcano teeming with lion, rhino, elephant and flamingo
Balloon Over the Serengeti
A dawn flight above the herds followed by a Champagne bush breakfast
Tarangire's Elephants
Giant baobabs and huge elephant herds in a quieter corner of the circuit
Exceptional Predators
Lion prides, cheetah on the plains and leopard in the riverine forest
Private Guide & Vehicle
A dedicated guide and 4x4 to work the light and stay on a sighting
Day-by-Day Itinerary
After meeting your guide in Arusha you fly to Tarangire, a landscape of giant baobabs and the largest elephant herds in northern Tanzania. An afternoon game drive introduces you to the park's gentle giants before sundowners overlooking the Tarangire River.
🏨 Accommodation: Luxury tented camp (tier-dependent)
🍽️ Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Your Route
Tap a marker to see each stop on your journey.
Featured Lodges & Accommodation
Singita Grumeti
📍 Grumeti Reserve, western Serengeti
On a 350,000-acre private concession bordering the Serengeti, Singita Grumeti offers contemporary-elegant suites, superb guiding and front-row access to the migration's Grumeti crossings.
From $2,600 per person per night
Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
📍 Central Serengeti
Built around a waterhole where elephants drink, this landmark lodge pairs five-star polish with a wild Serengeti setting and a spectacular infinity pool over the plains.
From $1,450 per person per night
&Beyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
📍 Ngorongoro Crater rim
A theatrical masterpiece of stilted suites, gilded interiors and butler service perched on the Crater rim — 'Maasai meets Versailles' with the amphitheatre of wildlife below.
From $2,100 per person per night
Pricing & Options
All prices per person sharing. Customize any tier to your preferences.
Signature
(~$2,071/night)
Handpicked luxury lodges, expert guiding and all-inclusive dining
Get QuoteExclusive
(~$2,929/night)
Premium suites, enhanced privacy and the finest guiding throughout
Get QuoteUltra-Luxury
(~$4,429/night)
The very best lodges, private vehicle and guide — fully tailor-made
Get QuoteWhat's Included & Excluded
✓ Included
- ✓ All accommodation as specified (or equivalent in chosen tier)
- ✓ All meals as per itinerary and selected beverages
- ✓ Internal light-aircraft flights as per itinerary (Arusha–Serengeti/Crater)
- ✓ Game drives in 4x4 vehicles with expert guide
- ✓ All park, crater and conservation fees
- ✓ Airport meet-and-greet and private transfers
- ✓ Laundry service and Wi-Fi at lodges (where available)
- ✓ 24/7 on-trip concierge support from Private Tours Cape Town
✗ Excluded
- ✗ International flights to/from Africa
- ✗ Travel and medical insurance (mandatory)
- ✗ Visa and entry fees where applicable
- ✗ Premium imported champagne, fine wines and spirits
- ✗ Spa treatments and wellness extras unless specified
- ✗ Gratuities for guides, trackers and lodge staff (guidelines provided)
- ✗ Personal expenses, curios and items of a personal nature
- ✗ Optional activities not specified in the itinerary
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Best Time to Travel
Best time to travel: June–October & January–February. We tailor lodges and timing to the season for the very finest experience.
Safari Preparation Tips
Essential guidance for your journey
Ngorongoro Crater descent
The Crater holds 25,000 large mammals in 260 km². Descend at dawn for cooler temps and active predators.
Black rhino haven
Ngorongoro is one of the last strongholds of East Africa's black rhino. Sightings aren't guaranteed but chances are high.
Mobile vs permanent camps
Mobile tented camps follow the migration; permanent lodges stay put. Both are luxury — we match you to your preference.
Olduvai Gorge
The 'Cradle of Mankind' museum lies between Serengeti and Ngorongoro. A 1-hour stop adds human evolution context.
Yellow fever & malaria
Tanzania requires yellow fever vaccination proof. Malaria prophylaxis is recommended; risk is moderate year-round.
Dust management
Serengeti roads are dusty. Pack a buff or scarf for your face, and keep cameras in sealed bags between drives.
Why Choose This Package
Tanzania's Icons in One Trip
Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire smoothly combined — no compromises, no missed highlights.
Migration & the Crater
Time on the migration plus a full day on the Crater floor — the two greatest wildlife stages in Africa.
The Finest Lodges
Singita Grumeti, Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti and &Beyond Crater Lodge — Tanzania's very best.
Personally Hosted
Curated and supported around the clock by Private Tours Cape Town — never a faceless booking site.
Safaris to Combine with This One
Extend your journey — pair this safari with neighbouring destinations for a multi-country adventure.
MozambiqueBazaruto Paradise
Wind down on a Mozambique island after the intensity of the plains.
RwandaUltimate Gorilla Encounter
Add Rwanda's volcanoes for gorillas, golden monkeys and mountain mist.
KenyaKenya Big Cats Experience
Cross into Kenya for the Mara's big cats and continued migration coverage.
Frequently Asked Questions
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From $14,500 per person | 8 Days / 7 Nights
⚡ Limited availability for peak season 2026 — book early to secure your dates
