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Overview
Experience the ultimate Tanzanian safari adventure with our 7-day Northern Circuit Tour. You’ll explore Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti, and Lake Manyara, renowned for their breathtaking landscapes and diverse wildlife. You’ll enjoy game drives, witness the Big Five, and take in the stunning scenery of Africa’s most famous national parks. This thoughtfully curated tour offers a perfect blend of adventure, nature, and luxury, creating memories to last a lifetime.
Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival Arusha
You’ll arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where you will be warmly welcomed by our professional guide. After a quick meet-and-greet, you’ll be transferred to your hotel in Arusha, the gateway to Tanzania’s northern safari circuit.
Upon arrival, you’ll check in to your comfortable accommodations and take some time to relax and acclimate to the new environment. In the late afternoon, you will enjoy a brief briefing about your upcoming safari adventure, covering essential safety information, park rules, and itinerary details.
You may also explore the vibrant town of Arusha, known for its bustling markets and cultural sites, or simply unwind at your lodge, preparing for the exciting journey ahead(optional). The day ends with a delicious dinner and overnight stay, setting the perfect tone for the adventures to come.
🏩Accommodation: Gran Melia
🥗Meal: Lunch & Dinner.
Day 2: A Scenic Drive to Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, depart Arusha for Tarangire National Park, a scenic 2–3-hour drive. On entering the park, you’ll enjoy your first game drive across vast plains dotted with majestic baobab trees. Tarangire is renowned for its large elephant herds, diverse birdlife, and resident predators, including lions and leopards.
You’ll enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park before continuing your afternoon game viewing along the Tarangire River, where wildlife gathers to drink. As the day ends, you’ll head to Serian Tarangire Camp, a charming, tented camp surrounded by nature. You’ll unwind with sunset views and a hearty dinner before relaxing under the starlit African sky.
Accommodation: Serian Tarangire Camp.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Day 3: A Memorable Short Trip to Serengeti National Park
After an early breakfast, you’ll depart Tarangire and begin your journey toward the legendary Serengeti National Park, passing through the picturesque highlands and the rim of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. You’ll enjoy scenic views and optional stops for photos or a picnic lunch on route (optional).
By afternoon, you’ll arrive at the Serengeti, where vast golden plains stretch endlessly before you. Enjoy a short game drive as you make your way to your lodge, spotting wildlife such as zebras, giraffes, elephants, and possibly the first glimpse of big cats.
You’ll arrive at your lodge in time to relax and enjoy the sunset over the savannah. Dinner will be served at the lodge, followed by an evening at leisure, surrounded by the tranquil sounds of the African night.
🏩Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge.
🥗Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Day 4: Serengeti National Park and Lake Ndutu Exploring
Rise before dawn for an unforgettable hot air balloon safari over the Serengeti plains. As the sun rises, you’ll glide silently above the savannah, watching herds of elephants, wildebeest, and giraffes move across the golden landscape — a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience. After landing, you will enjoy a champagne bush breakfast served in the wild.(its optional).
You’ll continue with a full-day game drive through the Serengeti and Lake Ndutu area, known for its dense wildlife and, seasonally, the spectacular Great Migration and calving herds. You’ll enjoy a picnic lunch amidst the scenery before returning to your lodge in the evening.
Relax, share the day’s memories over dinner, and unwind under the stars at your serene lodge.
🏩Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge.
🥗Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Day 5: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands
After breakfast, you’ll depart the Serengeti and enjoy a game drive en route to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, one of Africa’s most ecologically rich regions. Along the way, the landscape transforms from open plains to lush highlands, offering stunning views and excellent photo opportunities
You’ll stop to visit a traditional Maasai village within the conservation area, where you’ll experience the indigenous culture of the Maasai people, learn about their customs, traditional homes, and deep connection to the land and wildlife. You’ll experience a picnic lunch with the Maasai. You may also visit the Olduvai Gorge Museum (optional), one of the most important paleoanthropological sites in the world
You’ll continue to your lodge, perched on the rim of the crater, arriving by late afternoon. Relax with views over the crater floor as the sun sets, followed by a warm dinner and evening at leisure.
🏩Accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge.
🥗Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Day 6: Ngorongoro to Lake Manyara National Park
You’ll rise early for an unforgettable descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most remarkable natural wonders. You’ll enjoy a picnic breakfast at a scenic spot inside the crater as the morning mist lifts, revealing breathtaking views and abundant wildlife.
You’ll spend the morning exploring the crater floor, often called the “Eighth Wonder of the World,” home to elephants, lions, buffaloes, hippos, and—if you’re lucky—the elusive black rhino. The crater’s unique ecosystem offers some of the best game viewing in Tanzania. You will also have a picnic lunch within the crater, before ascending the crater rims.
After your crater tour, you’ll drive toward Lake Manyara National Park, arriving in the late evening. You’ll settle in at your lodge overlooking the Rift Valley escarpment and enjoy a relaxing evening surrounded by nature, before a hot dinner is served.
🏩Accommodation: Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge.
🥗Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Day 7: Lake Manyara Park to Arusha Town to Kilimanjaro Airport
You’ll begin the day with an early morning game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, a haven for tree-climbing lions, elephants, and vibrant flocks of flamingos. You’ll enjoy the peaceful morning light as wildlife gathers near the water’s edge.
You’ll stop for a picnic breakfast by the lake, surrounded by birdsong and stunning Rift Valley views. You’ll continue your game drive as you exit the park, spotting more of Manyara’s diverse wildlife and lush landscapes.
You’ll drive to Arusha, arriving by midday for a city tour that offers a glimpse into local life and culture. You’ll enjoy a delicious African-style lunch at a local restaurant. Then, you’ll spend some time exploring or shopping for souvenirs before your transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
🥗Meal: Breakfast &Lunch.
INCLUDED
- √ Park fees (For non-residents)
- √ All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- √ Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- √ Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- √ All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- √ Roundtrip airport transfer
- √ A professional driver/guide
- √ All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- √ All Taxes/VAT
EXCLUDED
- Χ International flights (From/to home)
- Χ Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Χ Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Χ Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Χ Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
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