Accommodation: Mid-range lodges & tented camps
Transport: 4x4 Safari Jeep with experienced guide
Meals: Full board (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Safari Overview
The 6-Day Northern Circuit Highlights Safari is perfect for travelers who want to experience the very best of northern Tanzania in a short but comprehensive adventure. You will explore Tarangire National Park, famous for its massive elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. Lake Manyara offers the chance to spot tree-climbing lions, hippos, and flamingos in a scenic rift valley setting. Ngorongoro Crater, one of the world’s most impressive natural wonders, is home to a dense concentration of wildlife including the Big Five. Finally, the central and northern Serengeti plains provide iconic savannah landscapes and opportunities to witness the Great Migration (season dependent), predator action, and extraordinary birdlife. This safari is a balance of game drives, stunning scenery, cultural encounters, and photography opportunities, all in comfortable mid-range lodges and camps.
Day 1 — Arrival in Arusha & Transfer to Tarangire National Park
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha. Meet your safari guide and drive to Tarangire National Park. Enjoy an afternoon game drive as the park comes alive with wildlife during the cooler hours. Capture photos of elephants, giraffes, and large herds of zebras.
- Airport pick-up and safari briefing
- Drive to Tarangire with scenic stops
- Afternoon game drive in Tarangire
- Dinner and overnight at mid-range lodge/camp
Day 2 — Tarangire to Lake Manyara
After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park. Enjoy a half-day game drive focusing on the park’s unique features: tree-climbing lions, hippos in the lake, and flamingos along the shores. The park's diverse habitats, including acacia woodlands and dense forests, provide a contrast to the open plains of Tarangire.
- Morning game drive in Tarangire (optional)
- Drive to Lake Manyara National Park
- Afternoon game drive along the lake
- Dinner and overnight at lodge/camp near Lake Manyara
Day 3 — Ngorongoro Crater Tour
Depart early for Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend into the crater floor for a full-day game drive in this natural wonder. Spot rhinos, lions, elephants, buffalo, and numerous antelope species. Enjoy a picnic lunch by the hippo pool and marvel at the dramatic scenery.
- Drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
- Crater descent for wildlife viewing
- Picnic lunch inside crater
- Overnight at lodge/camp on the crater rim
Day 4 — Ngorongoro to Central Serengeti
Depart Ngorongoro after breakfast and drive through the stunning Ngorongoro Highlands toward the central Serengeti. Stop for photographs and short hikes along scenic viewpoints. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in the central Serengeti plains.
- Scenic drive through Ngorongoro Highlands
- Lunch en route
- Afternoon game drive in central Serengeti
- Dinner and overnight at lodge/camp
Day 5 — Full Day Game Drives in Northern Serengeti
Travel north to the Serengeti’s famous northern circuit, a prime location for witnessing the Great Migration (seasonal). Spend the day on morning and afternoon game drives, observing wildebeest, zebras, predators, and other wildlife. Sunset views offer excellent photography opportunities.
- Morning game drive in northern Serengeti
- Lunch at a scenic spot or lodge
- Afternoon game drive with photographic opportunities
- Overnight at lodge/camp in northern Serengeti
Day 6 — Morning Drive & Return to Arusha
Begin with an early morning game drive in northern Serengeti to catch wildlife in the cool hours. After breakfast, drive back to Arusha with lunch en route. Safari ends upon arrival in Arusha.
- Early morning game drive in northern Serengeti
- Breakfast and check-out
- Drive back to Arusha with lunch stop
- End of safari
Inclusions
- All park fees & conservation fees
- 4x4 safari vehicle with driver-guide
- Accommodation as mentioned
- All meals as per itinerary
- Mineral water during game drives
- Pick-up and drop-off at Arusha
Exclusions
- International flights
- Tips for guides and drivers
- Personal items, drinks, and laundry
- Travel/medical insurance
- Optional activities not mentioned in itinerary