Tanzania Northern Circuit Safari
TRIP DURATION
5 Days
BEST TIME TO GO
Year-round destination
TRIP TYPE
Wildlife Safari / Culture
DESTINATIONS
Serengeti/Ngorongoro/Tarangire
Tanzania Northern Circuit Safari
Tanzania Northern Circuit Safari - Get a real taste of Tanzania northern circuit safari which will take you right out to the vast plains of the Serengeti. You’ll also visit two of Tanzania’s most popular national parks: the Ngorongoro Crater, where you’ll have the best chance of seeing the Big Five, and Tarangire National Park, home to the largest population of elephants on the planet. You’ll have a private 4×4 safari vehicle and an expert guide who will teach you about how the animals survive in this often brutal environment.
Explore the wonders of Tanzania with our Northern Circuit Safari! Get ready for an amazing journey through Africa's heart, filled with stunning sights, incredible wildlife, and rich culture.
Discover Tanzania's Treasures:
Serengeti National Park
Enter the famous Serengeti National Park, where vast plains stretch out before you, alive with African wildlife. See the incredible Great Migration, where millions of animals roam the land in search of food. Encounter lions, elephants, giraffes, and more as you explore this legendary area.
Ngorongoro Crater
Descend into the stunning Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Marvel at the diverse wildlife living in this volcanic basin, from lions to rhinos to hippos. Capture unforgettable moments against the backdrop of the crater's walls and sparkling lake.
Tarangire National Park
Experience Tarangire's natural beauty, home to towering baobab trees and herds of elephants. Take thrilling game drives through the park, spotting predators and colorful birds. Don't miss the chance to see the park's landscapes glowing in the African sunset.
Cultural Experiences: Dive into Tanzania's vibrant culture with visits to Maasai villages and other local communities. Learn about traditional customs and rituals as you interact with friendly villagers. Experience Tanzanian hospitality through shared meals, stories, and dances with your hosts.
YOUR SAFARI INCLUDES
- 3 days exploring Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater
- 2 nights’ accommodations in a tented camp/lodges
- Full board meals
- Free Airport pickup and drop off
- A professional tour guide-driver
- All parks entrances fees and concessions fees
- Transportation with 4×4 safari vehicles with an opened roof
- Guaranteed window seat for photographing
- Mineral water
- Other dietary requirements on request
YOUR SAFARI INCLUDES
- 5 days of Tanzania Northern circuit safari
- 4 nights’ accommodations in a tented camp/lodges
- Full board meals
- Free Airport pickup and drop off
- A professional tour guide-driver
- All parks entrances fees and concessions fees
- Transportation with 4×4 safari vehicles with an opened roof
- Guaranteed window seat for photographing
- Mineral water
- Other dietary requirements on request
YOUR SAFARI EXCLUDES
- Guide gratitude / tips recommended US$ 20/ person/ day
- Items of a personal nature
- Additional Accommodation before and after the safari
- Domestic and international flights
- Alcohol & soft drinks
- Government imposed increases of taxes or park fees
- Travel insurance and visas
SAFARI OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
- Balloon rides US$ 550 per person
- Maasai Village visit US$ 100 per vehicle
- Ngorongoro Crater rim walk (US$ 35 per person)
- Night game drive in Tarangire or Lake Manyara (US$ 150 per person)
- Olduvai Gorge Museum visit (US$ 40 per person)
Tanzania Northern Circuit Safari Itinerary
Day By Day
Day 1 of Tanzania Northern Circuit Safari: Drive to Tarangire National Park
You will be met by your private guide and vehicle at the hotel in Arusha, in the morning and driven to Tarangire National Park, arriving with plenty of time for an afternoon game-drive.
The Tarangire River runs through the park attracting a huge number of elephants, buffalo, giraffe and antelope, particularly in the dry season between June and October. It is not uncommon to see large herds of elephants roaming through Tarangire’s savannah grasses or taking shade under the odd looking “upside down trees” (baobab) that is dotted around the park.
The park also boasts over 550 different bird species, the most diverse in Africa, including the Kori bustard, the heaviest flying bird in the world!
Accommodations
Luxury: Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge / Lake Manyara Kilima Moja
Midrange: Hhando Caffee Lodge / Karatu Tented Lodge
Budget Camping: Lilac campsite / Panorama Campsite
Day 2 of Tanzania Northern Circuit Safari: Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, you will take a picnic lunch with you as you continue to the Serengeti, a drive of around 3 hours through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Even when the migration is quiet, the Serengeti offers some of the most exciting game viewing – great herds of buffalo, smaller groups of elephant and giraffe, as well as thousands of eland, topi, hartebeest, impala and Grant’s gazelle.
Accommodations
Luxury: Serengeti Serena Lodge / Kubukubu Temted Lodge / Sametu Tented Lodge
Midrange: Shuhudia Adventure Camp / Tukaone Serengeti Camp / Into Wild Africa Tented Camp
Budget Camping: Pimbi Public Campsite
Day 3 of Tanzania Northern Circuit Safari: Full day of game drive in Serengeti
Another day exploring the Serengeti around the central and eastern side.
Be one of only a few fortunate people to glide in a hot air balloon over the Serengeti Plains (available at supplementary cost by pre-arrangement $550 per adult). Floating silently above the awakening bush, while spotting wildlife and enjoying the amazing scenery of the Serengeti.
Do an after-breakfast game viewing drive along the Sogore River Circuit, which loops into the plains south of the Seronera River, and which is good for possible lion, Thomson gazelle, topi, ostrich and cheetah sightings. The Visitor Centre close to the Serengeti Seronera Lodge and public campsites is well worth a visit after the morning’s game drive.
This nicely designed center offers some interesting wildlife displays as well as a gift shop selling information leaflets and maps of the area. In the afternoon you will follow the Kopjes Circuit, which goes anti-clockwise around the Maasai Kopjes, which usually attracts a number of lion and leopard.
Arrive on evening at the camp followed with a nice sunset view, dinner and overnight at the same accommodation above.
Accommodations
Luxury: Serengeti Serena Lodge / Kubukubu Temted Lodge / Sametu Tented Lodge
Midrange: Shuhudia Adventure Camp / Tukaone Serengeti Camp / Into Wild Africa Tented Camp
Budget Camping: Pimbi Public Campsite
Day 4 of Tanzania Northern Circuit Safari: Ngorongoro Crater game drive
Depart after your breakfast at the lodge for a full day crater tour game drive with picnic lunch. In
the evening, we’ll drive to Karatu for the dinner and overnight stay.
The jewel in Ngorongoro's crown is a deep, volcanic crater, the largest unflooded and unbroken caldera in the world. About 20kms across, 600 meters deep and 300 sq km in area, the Ngorongoro Crater is a breathtaking natural wonder. We will visit Lake Magadi, a large but shallow alkaline lake in the southwestern corner, which is one of the main features of the crater.
A large number of flamingos, hippos and other water birds can usually be seen here.
Accommodations
Luxury: Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge / Lake Manyara Kilima Moja
Midrange: Hhando Caffee Lodge / Karatu Tented Lodge
Budget Camping: Lilac Campsite / Panorama Campsite
Day 5 of Tanzania Northern Circuit Safari: End of Dream African Safari
After breakfast, check out and enjoy your transfer from Karatu to Arusha town with some optional stops to so some souvenir shops on your way to Arusha Airport or Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight back home or proceed with other safari destinations.
Accommodations
No Accommodations (End of safari)