Northern Circuit safari

7–day Northern Circuit safari (Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro)

$1952-2300 USD

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Safari summary

• Search for the rare tree-climbing lions and flocks of pink flamingos in Lake Manyara National Park
• Explore the legendary Serengeti National Park – home to the Great Migration, endless plains, and abundant big cats
• Descend into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater – a 610-meter-deep volcanic caldera – for your best chance to see the Big 5 in one day
• Witness massive herds of elephants roaming beneath ancient baobab trees in Tarangire National Park, home to the densest elephant population in Tanzania
• Enjoy game drives in a custom 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof for excellent wildlife viewing and photography
• Experience diverse landscapes – from groundwater forests and a soda lake to the iconic Serengeti grasslands, a volcanic caldera, and savannah woodlands

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Game drives
	Activity level	Easy activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Lake Manyara Ngorongoro Crater Serengeti Tarangire

What’s included?

Accommodation
Airport transfers
All drinks
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
Hot air balloons
Internal flights
International flights
Laundry
Premium alcoholic beverages
Spa treatments
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Arrival & Rest Day in Arusha

• Morning/Afternoon: Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to your hotel in Arusha. • Evening: Enjoy a relaxing evening at leisure. Rest, unwind, and prepare for your safari adventure. Dinner and overnight at your Arusha accommodation

Tulia Hotel

The Rift Valley Ascent (Manyara NP)

Lake Manyara

Drive to Lake Manyara National Park and enjoy a morning game drive. This park is known for its tree-climbing lions (often seen lounging in acacia trees), large herds of buffalo and elephants. You'll also spot giraffes, zebras, hippos, and over 400 species of birds. Continue game-viewing through the park's groundwater forest and acacia woodlands before departing and driving towards the Serengeti.

Marera Eco Lodge

The Endless Plains

Serengeti

Drive to the iconic Serengeti National Park, passing through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area en route. The Serengeti's vast savannahs and acacia-dotted grasslands are home to one of the world's greatest wildlife spectacles – the Great Migration. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in the Serengeti's central plains, where you'll have excellent chances to spot lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes. The golden savannah provides a stunning backdrop for unforgettable wildlife encounters

Narudi Camp

The Endless Plains

Serengeti

Spend a full day exploring the Serengeti, starting with an early morning game drive. The Serengeti is home to over 3 million antelope and boasts abundant predator sightings – from lions lounging on granite kopjes to cheetahs sprinting across the plains. Continue game-viewing across diverse ecosystems – from riverine forests and granite kopjes to open grasslands. Look for hippos, crocodiles, and the rich birdlife that thrives in this iconic landscape.

Narudi Camp

The Crater Descent

Ngorongoro Crater

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater – a 610-meter-deep volcanic caldera and one of Africa's most unique safari settings. The crater floor supports approximately 25,000 large mammals, including the Big 5 (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and the endangered black rhino) – making it one of the best places in Tanzania to see black rhino.

Marera Eco Lodge

Giants Park

Tarangire

Enter Tarangire and enjoy a morning game drive. The park is famous for massive herds of elephants (the densest population in Tanzania), ancient baobab trees (some over 1,000 years old), and diverse wildlife including lions, zebras, giraffes, wildebeest, and buffalos near the Tarangire River.

Tulia Hotel

Departure Day

Wake up at your leisure Enjoy a full, unhurried breakfast at your Arusha hotel Do a final luggage check — passports, flight tickets, souvenirs, chargers, and any items left in the wardrobe. Then we drive to airport for your flight

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