Tanzania Northern Circuit Safari
Africa · 6N/7D · adventure
From ₹2,99,000 per person
Journey through Tanzania's most iconic wildlife landscapes on this 6-night safari across the Northern Circuit. From Arusha, set beneath Mount Meru, head to Tarangire National Park, famous for ancient baobabs and large elephant herds. Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, where zebras, buffaloes, hippos, lions and, with luck, the endangered black rhino roam the crater floor. Spend two nights in the legendary Serengeti, searching the plains and rocky kopjes for big cats and the herds of the Great Migration, before a final evening in the Lake Manyara region, known for its birdlife and tree-climbing lions.
Highlights
- Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Serengeti and Lake Manyara in one journey
- Ancient baobabs and large elephant herds in Tarangire
- Game drive inside the Ngorongoro Crater
- Chance to spot the endangered black rhinoceros
- Two nights and a full-day game drive in the Serengeti
- Big cats among the Serengeti's rocky kopjes
- Seasonal Great Migration viewing opportunities
- Birdlife and tree-climbing lions of Lake Manyara
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Location: Arusha
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), where your representative meets you and transfers you to Arusha, a lively town set beneath Mount Meru and the gateway to Tanzania's northern safari circuit. After check-in, the rest of the day is yours to relax: enjoy the gardens, take a gentle stroll or simply unwind, depending on your arrival time. Your guide briefs you on the route, wildlife-viewing etiquette and the schedule for the days ahead.
Stay: Accommodation in Arusha
Day 2: Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park
Location: Tarangire
After an early breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park, known for its sweeping savannah, seasonal marshes, ancient baobab trees and large elephant herds. Spend the full day on a game drive in search of elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes and antelope; lions and leopards may also be seen. The Tarangire River draws animals, especially in the dry season. Pause for a picnic lunch at an approved site, subject to arrangements, before an afternoon of exploring and the drive to your accommodation.
Stay: Accommodation in Tarangire
Day 3: Day 3: Tarangire – Ngorongoro Crater Safari
Location: Ngorongoro
After breakfast, travel into the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a remarkable landscape of highlands, volcanic scenery and open grasslands. Descend into the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive across its broad floor, where you may encounter zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, hippos, hyenas and lions, and, in favourable conditions, the endangered black rhinoceros. Your guide explains how the crater's varied habitats support wildlife all year. Afterwards, ascend to the rim and continue to your accommodation in the Ngorongoro area.
Stay: Accommodation in Ngorongoro
Day 4: Day 4: Ngorongoro – Serengeti Half-Day Game Drive
Location: Serengeti
After breakfast, set out for Serengeti National Park through changing highland and savannah scenery, with wildlife viewing possible along the way. The Serengeti is celebrated for its vast plains, abundant wildlife and the annual Great Migration, whose location changes through the year. On arrival, enjoy a half-day game drive, scanning the grasslands and kopjes, the rocky outcrops where lions often rest, for giraffes, elephants, zebras and wildebeest, before dinner and overnight in or near the park.
Stay: Accommodation in Serengeti
Day 5: Day 5: Serengeti Full-Day Game Drive
Location: Serengeti
Spend a full day exploring the Serengeti's immense grasslands, riverine areas and rocky kopjes, with your guide choosing the route based on recent sightings and seasonal movements. Search for lion prides resting in the shade, cheetahs scanning the open plains, leopards in riverine trees, and herds of wildebeest and zebra. The Great Migration may be encountered depending on the time of year, though river crossings cannot be guaranteed. Enjoy a picnic lunch in a designated area, subject to arrangements, before the afternoon game drive.
Stay: Accommodation in Serengeti
Day 6: Day 6: Serengeti – Lake Manyara
Location: Lake Manyara
After breakfast, leave the Serengeti on a scenic drive to the Lake Manyara area, with wildlife viewing possible along the route. If a Lake Manyara National Park visit is included in your package, explore its groundwater forest, woodlands, grasslands and lakeshore, home to baboons, elephants, giraffes, hippos and rich birdlife, including flamingos when conditions suit. The park is also associated with tree-climbing lions. If the park is not included, sightseeing focuses on local viewpoints and nearby attractions. Enjoy a relaxed final evening of your safari.
Stay: Accommodation in Lake Manyara
Day 7: Day 7: Lake Manyara – Departure
Enjoy a final breakfast in the Lake Manyara area and check out, with your departure time arranged according to your flight schedule. Transfer to the designated airport, typically Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, depending on your flight and onward travel plans. Please allow sufficient time for the road journey and airport check-in. As you leave Tanzania, take with you memories of its extraordinary wildlife, sweeping landscapes and the unforgettable safari experiences of the Northern Circuit.
What's included
- Arrival assistance at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to Arusha.
- 6 nights' accommodation: 1 night each in Arusha, the Tarangire area, the Ngorongoro area and the Lake Manyara area, and 2 nights in the Serengeti.
- Full-day game drive in Tarangire National Park.
- Game drive inside the Ngorongoro Crater.
- Half-day and full-day game drives in Serengeti National Park.
- Services of a safari guide, including a safari briefing in Arusha.
- Road transfers as per itinerary, including the departure transfer to the designated airport.
What's not included
- International airfare and visa.
- Lake Manyara National Park entry and game drive, unless specified in the final quotation.
- Meals, picnic lunches and park fees, unless confirmed in the final quotation.
- Travel insurance.
- Tips, gratuities and items of a personal nature.
- Any other item not mentioned in the inclusions.