For a first safari in Tanzania, the best choice is usually a trip that combines Tarangire, the Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti, because each park is different.
If you have 3 days
The 3-day Serengeti and Ngorongoro safari starts from $1,250 and gives you the Serengeti plains and the crater.
If you have 5 days
The 5-day Northern Tanzania safari adds Tarangire, with elephants and baobabs. It starts from $1,889 and is the most balanced first safari.
If you have 7 days
The 7-day Great Migration safari starts from $1,945 and gives you more time in the Serengeti. See where the herds are in the Great Migration guide.
When to go
June to October is the driest and best for wildlife. Read the month-by-month guide and how many days you need.
Next steps
Compare Ngorongoro and the Serengeti in this guide, or browse private Tanzania safaris.
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