Tanzania Northern Circuit

3-Day Tanzania Northern Circuit Private Safari with Full Camping Package

$2450-2480 USD

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Safari summary

Experience the 3-Day Tanzania Northern Circuit Private Safari with Full Camping Package—a compact yet unforgettable journey through some of East Africa’s most iconic wilderness areas. This safari is designed for travelers who want an immersive, close-to-nature experience while exploring the legendary wildlife parks of northern Tanzania with the comfort of a private guide, dedicated safari vehicle, and fully serviced camping accommodation.

Your adventure begins in Arusha, the gateway to Tanzania’s safari circuit. After a briefing and final preparations, you head out with your professional safari guide into the wild landscapes of northern Tanzania.

Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Your first destination is Tarangire National Park, famous for its vast elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and seasonal swamps that attract an impressive variety of wildlife. The Tarangire River serves as a lifeline for animals during the dry season, making it one of the best places to see elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeests in large numbers. After a full-day game drive, you proceed to a well-equipped campsite where your crew sets up tents, prepares hot meals, and ensures a comfortable overnight stay under the African stars.

Day 2: Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, you journey toward the world-renowned Serengeti National Park, one of the most famous wildlife sanctuaries on Earth. The Serengeti is home to the spectacular Great Migration, where millions of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles move across the plains in search of fresh grazing. Even outside migration season, the park offers extraordinary opportunities to see predators such as lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas in their natural habitat. You enjoy an extensive game drive across the endless plains before settling into a designated public campsite within the park, where dinner is served and stories of the day are shared around the campfire.

Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater and Return

On your final day, you descend into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Conservation Area, home to the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater—the largest intact volcanic caldera on the planet and one of Africa’s densest wildlife regions. The crater floor hosts an incredible concentration of animals, including the Big Five: lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards, and the rare black rhino. After a morning game drive and picnic lunch in this natural wonder, you ascend the crater walls and begin your journey back to Arusha.


About this tour

Tour type Custom, tailor-made, private
Main focus Game drives
Activity level Easy activity
Best months All months
Countries
Parks

Fine details

Safari highlights
  • Photography safari—with professional guide
  • Wildlife sanctuaries
What’s included?
  • Accommodation
  • Airport transfers
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Internal flights
  • Meals
  • Park fees
What’s not included?
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Hot air balloons
  • International flights
  • Private vehicle and driver
  • Spa treatments
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Visas

Itinerary

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Tarangire

Your safari begins with a drive from Arusha to Tarangire National Park, known for its massive elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. Enjoy a full-day game drive along the Tarangire River, where lions, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, and diverse birdlife gather. The park’s scenic landscapes and wildlife density offer an excellent introduction to Tanzania’s northern circuit. In the evening, transfer to a campsite for dinner and overnight under the stars.

Karatu tented lodge

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti

After breakfast, you journey toward the world-renowned Serengeti National Park, one of the most famous wildlife sanctuaries on After breakfast, travel through the highlands toward the legendary Serengeti National Park, home of the Great Migration and endless savannahs.

Serengeti heritage lodge

Ngorongoro Crater and Return

Ngorongoro Crater

On your final day, you descend into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Conservation Area, home to the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater—the largest intact volcanic caldera on the planet and one of Africa’s densest wildlife regions. The crater floor hosts an incredible concentration of animals, including the Big Five. After a morning game drive and picnic lunch in this natural wonder, you ascend the crater walls and begin your journey back to Arusha.

Embalakai lodge

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