5 Days Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safari
Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater
- Duration
- 5 Days
- Minimum guests
- Min 2 People
From $1,490 / person
Dudukwe Safaris and Tours
Discover the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire and Lake Manyara on unforgettable safaris led by expert local guides.
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Tanzania safaris by local experts
Private safaris through the northern circuit
Dudukwe Safaris and Tours plans private, fully guided safaris across Tanzania's famous northern circuit: the Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire and Lake Manyara.
Whether you want a four-day introduction or a luxury fly-in migration trip with a sunrise balloon flight, our Arusha team builds the route around the season, your budget and what you most want to see. Every safari includes a private 4x4 with a window seat for each guest, an expert driver-guide and all park fees.
Featured safari packages
Our Popular Safari Packages
7 Days Great Migration Safari
Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater
- Duration
- 7 Days
- Minimum guests
- Min 2 People
From $2,390 / person
6 Days Luxury Northern Circuit Safari
Tarangire, Manyara, Serengeti & Ngorongoro
- Duration
- 6 Days
- Minimum guests
- Min 2 People
From $4,590 / person
10 Days Ultimate Luxury Safari & Zanzibar Beach
Northern Circuit & Zanzibar
- Duration
- 10 Days
- Minimum guests
- Min 2 People
From $8,200 / person
From mid-range to luxury
Choose Your Safari Style
Every style includes a private vehicle, an expert guide and all park fees. What changes is where you stay and how you travel.
Mid-range
Great value, real comfort
Comfortable lodges and tented camps, a private 4x4 and an expert guide. The sweet spot for most travellers.
4 safaris from $980 ppView
Upper mid-range
More space, pools and views
Larger rooms, better locations and more time in each park, with optional scenic flights.
3 safaris from $2,790 ppView
Luxury
Exclusive camps and flights
Intimate luxury camps, scheduled flights, a sunrise balloon flight and selected drinks included.
3 safaris from $4,590 ppView
Top destinations
Tanzania's Four Famous Northern Parks
The Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire and Lake Manyara make up the northern safari circuit: the Great Migration, a volcanic caldera full of wildlife, elephant herds under baobabs and a Rift Valley lake.
Why travel with us
Why Choose Dudukwe Safaris and Tours
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Local expertise
Our guides were born and trained in northern Tanzania. They know the animals, the terrain and the seasons first-hand.
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Private and flexible
Every safari runs in your own vehicle with a window seat for each guest, at a pace that suits you.
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Responsible travel
We use park-approved lodges and camps, follow wildlife viewing rules and support the communities we travel through.
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Honest planning
Clear itineraries, transparent inclusions and help choosing the best time to go for what you want to see.
Simple planning
How Your Safari Comes Together
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Tell us your plans
Share your dates, group size, interests and budget by form, WhatsApp or phone.
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Get a tailored itinerary
Within one working day we send a route, accommodation options and a clear quote.
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Confirm and prepare
Secure your trip with a deposit. We send visa, health and packing guidance.
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Travel with expert guides
We meet you at the airport and look after everything until you fly home.
Best time to visit
The Great Migration, Month by Month
Tanzania has wildlife all year. This calendar shows where the herds usually are, so you can match your dates to what you want to see.
JanCalving
Southern plains and Ndutu. Calving begins.
FebCalving
Ndutu plains. Peak calving and predator action.
MarGreen season
Southern plains. Rains begin, fewer visitors.
AprGreen season
Herds head north through the central Serengeti.
MayGreen season
Central and western Serengeti. Quiet and green.
JunDry season
Western corridor and the Grumeti River.
JulPeak
Grumeti and the north. River crossings begin.
AugPeak
Northern Serengeti. Mara River crossings.
SepPeak
Northern Serengeti. Mara River crossings.
OctPeak
Northern Serengeti. Herds start to turn south.
NovGreen season
Moving south through the east. Short rains.
DecDry season
Back on the southern plains. Festive season.
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Moments That Last a Lifetime
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What our clients say
Trusted by Travelers Worldwide
"An incredible experience! The safari was beyond anything I imagined. Dudukwe Safaris and Tours made everything so easy and memorable."
"Professional, friendly and well-organised. We saw so much wildlife and the scenery was absolutely stunning. Highly recommended!"
"The best safari company in Tanzania! From booking to the end of the trip, everything was perfect. I will definitely travel with them again!"
Plan smarter
Tanzania Safari Travel Guides
Travel guide
Best Time to Visit Tanzania for a Safari
Dry season, calving season or green season? A simple month-by-month guide to choosing when to go.
Read guide
Travel guide
Great Migration Calendar: Where Are the Herds Each Month?
Follow the wildebeest through the Serengeti, month by month, and plan your safari around the herds.
Read guide
Travel guide
How Much Does a Tanzania Safari Cost?
What affects the price of a Tanzania safari, what is included, and how mid-range, upper mid-range and luxury trips compare.
Read guideGood to know
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the best time to visit Tanzania?
Tanzania has wildlife year-round. June to October is the dry season with easy game viewing; January to March is calving season on the southern Serengeti plains; April and May are the long rains and quieter.
Do I need a visa?
Most visitors need a Tanzanian tourist visa, which can usually be obtained online before travel or on arrival. Requirements change, so check with the Tanzania immigration service before you book flights.
Are your safaris private?
Yes. Our itineraries run in a private vehicle with your own driver-guide. Small-group departures can be arranged on request.
What is the difference between mid-range, upper mid-range and luxury safaris?
All our safaris use a private 4x4 with a window seat for every guest and an expert guide. Mid-range trips stay in comfortable lodges and tented camps. Upper mid-range adds pools, better views and more space. Luxury trips use exclusive tented camps and lodges, often with scenic flights, a balloon flight and selected drinks included.
How do I pay and what is the cancellation policy?
We confirm a booking with a deposit and the balance is due before travel. Full terms are on our cancellation policy page.
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Book Your Safari Today
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