6 Days / 5 Nights Classic Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safari
Three nights in the Serengeti and a full day in the Ngorongoro Crater.
- Parks: Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater
- Fly into: Kilimanjaro (JRO)
- Best for: first-time visitors, Dasara break
From Kabini weekends to the Serengeti, and from Bangalore's trekking trails to the summit of Kilimanjaro.
Our Tanzania tour packages from Bangalore (Bengaluru) are designed for a city that already loves the outdoors. Many of our Bangalore guests have spent weekends in Kabini or Bandipur, and many have trekked in the Western Ghats or the Himalayas. Tanzania offers the next step for both: the Serengeti's open plains and the Great Migration, and Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain.
There is no non-stop flight from Bangalore to Tanzania, so we plan around one clean connection, usually through the Gulf into Kilimanjaro, or via Mumbai for the only non-stop flight between India and Tanzania. Trips are timed around Dasara and the year-end break, when most Bangalore professionals take their longest leave.
New to East Africa? Start with our Tanzania safari guide, or read how to reach Tanzania from India.
Planning a long-haul safari is simpler with an experienced international travel agency.
Every Tanzania trip from Bangalore uses one connection. The right choice depends on whether you are flying into the safari parks, the coast or Zanzibar.
Kempegowda International Airport is in Devanahalli, north of the city. From Hebbal or Yelahanka allow about 45 minutes; from Whitefield, Koramangala or Electronic City allow 1.5–2 hours in evening traffic.
If you connect via Mumbai for the Air Tanzania non-stop, fly up the evening before and stay near the airport, as the Dar es Salaam flight leaves before dawn.
Light aircraft in Tanzania usually allow about 15 kg per person in soft bags, including camera gear. Photographers often book an extra seat.
Official references:
Tanzania Tourist Board – Official Site
Tanzania National Parks Authority (TANAPA)
For Kilimanjaro, the drier months from late June to October and from January to early March usually offer the best summit conditions. For a month-by-month view, read our best time to visit Tanzania for a safari.
The four itineraries Bangalore travellers book most. Each can be adjusted for dates, lodges, private vehicles and meal preferences.
Three nights in the Serengeti and a full day in the Ngorongoro Crater.
Timed for northern river crossings or southern calving, with a seasonal camp near the herds.
Five nights on safari and four on Zanzibar's beaches.
The whole northern circuit at an unhurried pace, with time for a balloon flight.
Land cost first, then the approximate full trip cost once return flights from Bangalore are added. Per person on twin sharing.
Full cost reference: Tanzania safari cost guide for Indian travellers.
Built for photographers and wildlife enthusiasts, with a late-night departure from BLR.
Connect overnight in the Gulf, land at Kilimanjaro and rest at a lodge near Arusha.
How to Reach Tanzania from IndiaLarge elephant herds, baobabs and some of the best birding on the northern circuit.
Full-day drives with a private vehicle, following big cats and, depending on the month, the migration herds.
An early descent into the Ngorongoro Crater for black rhino, lion and flamingos on the soda lake.
A slower morning on a coffee farm near Arusha, then the flight home to Bangalore.
Tanzania Travel Tips for Indian TravellersBangalore has one of India's most active trekking communities, and Kilimanjaro is a natural goal. At 5,895 metres it is Africa's highest peak, and it can be climbed without technical mountaineering skills. Kilimanjaro airport sits at the foot of the mountain, so a climb pairs easily with a safari.
We usually schedule the climb before the safari, so the game drives become a relaxed reward for tired legs.
Summit conditions are generally best in the drier months, from late June to October and from January to early March.
Start with our Tanzania safari guide to plan the safari half of the trip.
Inclusions vary by package and lodge tier, and are confirmed in writing before you book.
Big cats in open grassland rather than dense forest, and full-day drives instead of fixed time slots.
The migration, the crater and golden Serengeti light, with private vehicles set up for long lenses.
More than 1,100 bird species, from Tarangire's hornbills to the flamingos of the crater lakes.
The Serengeti, Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar are all within easy reach of each other in one country.
Tech professionals often use the year-end break for the 10-day safari and Zanzibar combo. Photographers and birders choose the migration safari with a private vehicle. Trekkers pair a Kilimanjaro climb with a short safari. Families prefer the unhurried 12-day northern circuit over the Dasara holidays.
Permanent luxury in the Seronera area, with year-round wildlife and a waterhole view.
A mobile luxury camp that moves with the migration, ideal for photographers.
Exclusive game viewing in private reserves along the migration's western corridor.
Crater-rim luxury with views into the caldera, a favourite for honeymoons.
A secluded tented camp known for elephants and excellent birding.
Seafront luxury in Stone Town, a relaxed end to the trip.
Independent lodge research: SafariBookings – Tanzania Lodges & Camps
Indian passport holders need a visa for Tanzania, applied for online through the official Tanzania eVisa portal. Zanzibar is covered by the same visa. Whether you need a yellow fever vaccine depends on your routing.
Health tip: Most of mainland Tanzania is a malaria-risk area, so speak to your doctor about prevention, and about altitude medication if you plan to climb Kilimanjaro.
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Land packages start at around ₹1.8 lakh per person for a value safari, ₹2.5–3.5 lakh for mid-range and ₹4 lakh or more for luxury. With return flights from Bangalore, most travellers spend roughly ₹2.4–3.4 lakh on a value trip and ₹3.1–4.5 lakh on a mid-range trip.
No. There is no non-stop flight from Bangalore to Tanzania. Most travellers connect once in Doha, Dubai or Abu Dhabi, or take a domestic flight to Mumbai for the non-stop Air Tanzania service to Dar es Salaam. Total journey time is usually 10–15 hours.
For the Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire, fly into Kilimanjaro (JRO) near Arusha. For a safari and Zanzibar trip, we usually book you into Kilimanjaro and home from Zanzibar, so you do not backtrack.
Yes. Many Bangalore trekkers add a Kilimanjaro climb before or after a safari. Most routes take six to eight days on the mountain, and the Machame and Lemosho routes are popular for their scenery and acclimatisation. Prior high-altitude trekking experience helps.
In Kabini and Bandipur you track leopards and tigers through forest on timed drives. In the Serengeti, lions, cheetahs and the migration herds are out on open grassland, drives can last all day, and the scale is far larger.
Yes. Indian passport holders need a visa, best applied for online through the official Tanzania eVisa portal. A single-entry tourist visa costs around USD 50. Apply two to three weeks ahead. Zanzibar is covered by the same visa.
Not if you connect through Doha, Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Mumbai. You will need it if your routing includes a long transit in Nairobi or Addis Ababa, or if you combine Tanzania with Kenya. We confirm this based on your exact flights.
June to October is the dry season, with river crossings in the northern Serengeti from July to September. The December year-end break matches the start of calving season in the south. Karnataka summer holidays in April and May fall in the long rains, which bring the lowest rates.
Excellent. Tanzania has more than 1,100 recorded bird species, and Tarangire, Lake Manyara and the Serengeti are rich birding areas. A private vehicle gives photographers time and space for long lenses.
Most lodges and camps prepare vegetarian and Jain meals, rice and dal and mildly spiced Indian dishes when told in advance, and Arusha, Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar have Indian restaurants.
Yes, when travelling with a licensed operator and reputable lodges. Safaris are led by trained guides, camps are staffed around the clock, and we provide on-ground support throughout.
Payments are made in INR through Indian banking channels. GST and TCS apply to overseas tour packages; TCS can be claimed against your income tax. A clear payment schedule is shared before you confirm.
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