Northern Circuit Safari
Complete Northern Tanzania Experience
Experience all of Tanzania's legendary northern parks in one comprehensive safari. From the tree-climbing lions of Lake Manyara to the endless Serengeti plains, the Ngorongoro Crater, and elephant-filled Tarangire - this is the ultimate Tanzanian adventure.
Best Time
June-Oct, Dec-Feb
Destinations
4 Parks + Olduvai
Accommodation
Luxury Lodges
Meals
Full Board
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Activities:
- Meet and greet at Kilimanjaro International Airport
- Transfer to your lodge in Arusha (1 hour drive)
- Welcome briefing about your Northern Circuit adventure
- Overview of all parks you will visit
- Evening at leisure to rest after your flight
- Welcome dinner at the lodge
Accommodation:
Mount Meru Hotel or similar (Arusha)
Meals:
Dinner
Day 2: Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park
Activities:
- Early breakfast and departure (7:00 AM)
- Scenic drive to Lake Manyara (2 hours)
- Enter the park and begin game drive
- Drive through groundwater forest
- Spot famous tree-climbing lions
- See large troops of baboons and blue monkeys
- Lunch overlooking the lake
- Afternoon game drive along the lakeshore
- Flamingos and pelicans on the alkaline lake
- Over 400 bird species to discover
- Sunset game drive
Accommodation:
Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge or similar
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Lake Manyara to Serengeti National Park
Activities:
- Early breakfast and check-out
- Drive through Ngorongoro Conservation Area
- Stop at Ngorongoro Crater rim for panoramic views
- Continue descent into Serengeti plains
- Game drive en route - wildlife from the start
- Arrive in Serengeti for lunch at your lodge
- Afternoon game drive in central Serengeti
- Visit Seronera area - wildlife hotspot
- Search for lions, leopards, and cheetahs
- Sundowner drinks in the bush
Accommodation:
Serengeti Sopa Lodge or similar (Serengeti)
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Full Day Serengeti Exploration
â ïļ Optional: Hot air balloon safari available ($599 per person, advance booking required).
Activities:
- Pre-dawn departure (5:30 AM) for sunrise drive
- Watch the Serengeti wake up
- Track the Great Migration herds (seasonal)
- Full morning game drive with bush breakfast
- Return to lodge for lunch and rest
- Afternoon game drive to different sector
- Visit kopjes - rocky outcrops favored by lions
- Search for elusive leopards
- Watch hippos in the Grumeti River
- Golden hour photography session
Accommodation:
Serengeti Sopa Lodge or similar (Serengeti)
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Activities:
- Final morning game drive in Serengeti
- Last chances for predator sightings
- Breakfast and check-out
- Drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
- Stop at Olduvai Gorge - cradle of mankind
- Visit the museum and excavation sites
- Learn about Leakey's discoveries
- Continue to crater rim lodge
- Arrive for late lunch
- Afternoon at leisure - enjoy crater views
- Sundowner on the crater rim
Accommodation:
Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge or similar (Crater Rim)
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater Floor Safari
â ïļ Crater floor time is limited to 6 hours by park regulations.
Activities:
- Early breakfast (6:00 AM)
- Descend 600 meters into the crater
- Game drive in "Africa's Garden of Eden"
- Search for the Big Five
- Excellent chances for black rhino
- See lions, elephants, buffalo, and leopards
- Visit hippo pools
- Picnic lunch at Ngoitokitok Springs
- Afternoon crater exploration
- Lake Magadi for flamingo photography
- Ascend crater walls before sunset
Accommodation:
Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge or similar (Crater Rim)
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Ngorongoro to Tarangire National Park
Activities:
- Breakfast with final crater views
- Depart for Tarangire National Park (3 hours)
- Enter park for game drive
- Discover massive baobab tree forests
- Large elephant herds (up to 300 individuals)
- Lunch at the lodge
- Afternoon game drive along Tarangire River
- Spot lions, leopards, and wild dogs
- Excellent bird watching (550+ species)
- Watch elephants at the river
- Final sunset game drive
Accommodation:
Tarangire Sopa Lodge or similar (Tarangire)
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8: Tarangire to Arusha - Departure
Activities:
- Early morning game drive (optional)
- Final wildlife sightings
- Breakfast and check-out
- Drive back to Arusha (2 hours)
- Visit Maasai market or cultural center
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Last-minute souvenir shopping
- Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport
- Drop-off 3 hours before your flight
- Depart with incredible memories
Accommodation:
None (Departure)
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch
Safari Highlights
Tree-Climbing Lions
Lake Manyara's famous arboreal lions
Ngorongoro Crater
World's largest intact caldera with Big Five
Serengeti Plains
Endless savanna and the Great Migration
Tarangire Elephants
Huge herds among ancient baobabs
Olduvai Gorge
Cradle of mankind - human evolution site
4 UNESCO-Quality Parks
The best of northern Tanzania in one trip
Package Price
$4,650
per person
Based on 2 people sharing
Quick Facts
Safety & Support
- â Flying Doctor insurance included
- â 24/7 emergency support
- â Experienced TATO-licensed guides
- â Well-maintained 4x4 vehicles
- â Satellite phone in remote areas
Conservation Impact
Your park fees support Tanzania National Parks Authority (TANAPA), anti-poaching units, and Maasai communities in the conservation areas.
Learn more about our impact âExperience the Journey
Lake Manyara Tree Lions
Ngorongoro Crater
Tarangire Elephants
Ready for the Ultimate Tanzania Safari?
Experience all four legendary parks of northern Tanzania. From tree-climbing lions to the Ngorongoro Crater - this is Tanzania at its finest.