Classic Northern Tanzania

7 days—A midrange safari to the highlights of the northern circuit

$2192-3056 USD

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Safari summary

This safari tour covers the classic highlights of northern Tanzania from Lake Burunge through Seronera in the Serengeti (in season, you can catch the herds of the Great Migration) and see all the wildlife this ecosystem is famous for. Then on to the Ngorongoro Crater, which is a microcosm of the whole experience with abundant wildlife in a natural amphitheatre created by an ancient Caldera of a long extinct volcano. You traverse some of the most iconic safari destinations on the planet!

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Game drives
	Activity level	Easy activity
	Best months	January, February, March, April, June, September, October, December
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Lake Manyara Ngorongoro Crater Serengeti

Fine details

Safari highlights

Wildlife sanctuaries

What’s included?

Accommodation
Airport transfers
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
Laundry
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Arusha

Your adventure begins as you touch down at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), where the warm Tanzanian air welcomes you to this vibrant land. A friendly driver awaits to whisk you away to the charming town of Arusha, nestled at the foot of Mount Meru. Settle into the serene Olerai Lodge, where lush gardens and cozy accommodations set the tone for your safari. Enjoy a delightful dinner, soaking in the tranquil ambiance as you prepare for the journey ahead.

Olerai Lodge

Lake Burunge

After breakfast, set off with a packed lunch for Tarangire National Park, a 2,850-square-kilometre sanctuary renowned for its dramatic landscapes and unparalleled wildlife concentrations. The park's scenery is a tapestry of ancient baobab trees. Here, you'll witness Africa's largest elephant population. Embark on a game drive, where the Big Five roam. As the sun dips below the horizon, journey to your camp just outside the park. Unwind under a starlit sky at Burunge Tented Camp.

Lake Burunge Tented Camp

Lake Manyara

After breakfast, depart with a packed lunch for Lake Manyara National Park. It has dense groundwater forests teeming with primates, open woodlands, and the alkaline lake that serves as a seasonal feast for vast flocks of pink flamingos. You may spot tree-climbing lions, alongside herds of elephants, pods of hippos wallowing in steamy pools, and graceful giraffes. In the afternoon, continue to your camp at Mawe Mawe Manyara Lodge awaits. Enjoy a dinner with breathtaking views of the valley.

Mawe Mawe Manyara Lodge

Seronera

Serengeti

After breakfast, embark on a journey with a picnic lunch to the legendary Serengeti National Park, a sprawling 14,750-square-kilometer UNESCO World Heritage Site in Tanzania, celebrated as the site of the world's greatest wildlife spectacle the annual Great Migration of over two million wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles crossing its endless plains in a rhythmic cycle of survival, pursued by lions, cheetahs, and crocodiles along seasonal rivers. Settle into the Baobab Seronera Camp for the night.

Baobab Central Serengeti

Serengeti

Today is dedicated to exploring the Serengeti’s untamed beauty. After breakfast, set out on morning and afternoon game drives, from the short-grass plains of the south, where migratory herds calve in February, to the wooded hills of the north, alive with the drama of river crossings during July's migration peak. Keep your eyes peeled for the Big Five. Return to Baobab Seronera Camp for another evening of comfort, enjoying a delicious dinner under the vast African sky.

Baobab Central Serengeti

Karatu

Bid farewell to the Serengeti after breakfast and depart with a packed lunch for the Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area, a 8,094-square-kilometer UNESCO World Heritage Site, encompassing the world's largest intact volcanic caldera. Descend into this natural amphitheater, teeming with over 25,000 large mammals, creating one of the highest wildlife densities on Earth. In the afternoon, ascend the crater and continue to the charming town of Karatu, where the welcoming Marera Valley Lodge awaits.

Marera Valley Lodge

Departure

After a final breakfast amidst the rolling hills of Karatu, embark on your return journey to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) with a packed lunch. Reflect on the unforgettable moments of your safari—the thundering herds, the majestic landscapes, and the thrill of the wild—as you travel back through Tanzania’s scenic countryside. Your safari concludes at JRO, leaving you with memories of Africa’s untamed beauty to cherish forever.

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