The best-value classic circuit: Lake Manyara, two nights in the Central Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater, finishing near Kilimanjaro. Varied landscapes without the premium price.
Route Arusha → Manyara → Serengeti (2 nts) → Ngorongoro → Moshi
Duration
7 Days
Style
Comfort lodges
Best season
Year-round (Jun–Oct for density)
Highlights
Strong value for a full northern-parks loop
Two nights in the Serengeti
Ngorongoro Crater grand finale
Manyara's forests, flamingos and tree-climbing lions
Comfortable full-board lodges throughout
Day by day
1
Day 1
Arrival, Arusha
Pickup and overnight in Arusha.
2
Day 2
Lake Manyara
Game drive; woodlands, lake shore and birdlife.
3
Day 3
Serengeti
Transfer with game viewing en route; afternoon drive.
4
Day 4
Serengeti (full day)
Full day exploring the plains.
5
Day 5
Ngorongoro
Crater-floor game drive.
6
Day 6
Moshi / Kilimanjaro
Return transfer toward Moshi; overnight.
7
Day 7
Departure
Transfer to airport.
What makes this trip special
Delivers the headline parks and two Serengeti nights at one of the lowest price points on this list — ideal if budget matters but you don't want to cut the Serengeti short.
What’s included
Park fees, lodges
Driver-guide
Transport & transfers
Meals as specified
Not included
Flights
Tips
Visa & insurance
Most drinks
Good to know
Ends near Moshi, so it pairs neatly with a Kilimanjaro day-hike or a Zanzibar flight. Fully customisable on lodge tier and pace.
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