Discover the very best of Tanzania’s iconic Northern Safari Circuit on this unforgettable 5-Day Best of Northern Circuit Safari. This expertly designed itinerary takes you through four of the country’s most celebrated wildlife destinations: Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara National Park.
From the giant baobab trees and elephant herds of Tarangire to the endless plains of the Serengeti, the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, and the lush forests of Lake Manyara, this safari offers an incredible diversity of landscapes and wildlife. It’s an ideal choice for travelers seeking an authentic African safari experience in a short amount of time.
Travel in a private 4×4 safari vehicle with an experienced English-speaking guide and enjoy comfortable accommodations while searching for the Big Five and countless other fascinating wildlife species.
After breakfast, your professional safari guide will pick you up from your hotel in Arusha for a short briefing before departing towards Tarangire National Park.
Tarangire is renowned for its impressive elephant population, majestic baobab trees, and seasonal Tarangire River, which attracts thousands of animals during the dry season.
Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park before continuing your afternoon wildlife viewing.
Later in the evening, drive to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, journey through the beautiful Ngorongoro Highlands towards the legendary Serengeti National Park.
Along the way, enjoy breathtaking scenery before arriving in the endless plains that make Serengeti one of Africa’s greatest wildlife destinations.
If traveling during the migration season, you may witness thousands of wildebeests and zebras crossing the plains.
Dinner and overnight at your safari camp or lodge.
Begin your day with an early morning game drive, the best time to observe predators while they are most active.
After breakfast, continue exploring Serengeti’s diverse ecosystems before enjoying lunch.
In the afternoon, depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying additional wildlife sightings along the way.
Arrive at your lodge overlooking the crater rim or nearby Karatu for dinner and overnight.
After an early breakfast, descend over 600 meters into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s Seven Natural Wonders.
The crater is home to approximately 25,000 animals, offering one of the best opportunities to see the Big Five in a single day.
After a picnic lunch at Hippo Pool, ascend the crater and continue to your lodge near Lake Manyara National Park.
Dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, enjoy your final game drive in the beautiful Lake Manyara National Park.
Depending on your flight schedule, you may visit a local curio shop or enjoy lunch in Arusha (optional).
Explore the diverse habitats while enjoying spectacular views of the Great Rift Valley escarpment.
After lunch, drive back to Arusha where your safari concludes.
Drop-off at your hotel or transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your onward flight.
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