7 Days Northern Circuit Safari
Safari Highlights
Explore Tanzania’s entire northern safari route in one unforgettable trip.
See elephants and baobab trees in Tarangire National Park.
Watch tree-climbing lions and flamingos at Lake Manyara.
Enjoy endless plains and big cat sightings in Serengeti National Park.
Descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for Big Five game viewing.
Comfortable lodges or tented camps with scenic views.
Ideal balance of wildlife, landscapes, and local culture.
🗓️ Itinerary Overview
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Pick-up from Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to your hotel in Arusha for rest and safari briefing.
Overnight: Arusha
Day 2: Arusha → Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, drive to Tarangire, home to large herds of elephants and giant baobab trees. Game drive with picnic lunch. Evening drive to your lodge near Lake Manyara.
Meals: B, L, D – Overnight: Tarangire / Manyara area
Day 3: Lake Manyara National Park
Morning game drive in Lake Manyara, famous for tree-climbing lions and pink flamingos. Enjoy views of the Rift Valley escarpment before continuing to the Ngorongoro highlands.
Meals: B, L, D – Overnight: Karatu
Day 4: Karatu → Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, drive through the Ngorongoro highlands into Serengeti National Park. Afternoon game drive en route to your lodge or tented camp.
Meals: B, L, D – Overnight: Serengeti
Day 5: Full Day in Serengeti National Park
Spend the day exploring Serengeti’s endless plains. Track lions, cheetahs, elephants, and wildebeest. Optional sunrise balloon safari available.
Meals: B, L, D – Overnight: Serengeti
Day 6: Serengeti → Ngorongoro Crater
Morning game drive as you exit Serengeti. Later descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day safari — an incredible wildlife experience inside a volcanic caldera.
Meals: B, L, D – Overnight: Karatu / Ngorongoro area
Day 7: Karatu → Arusha – Departure
After breakfast, return to Arusha for lunch or transfer directly to the airport for your flight home or Zanzibar extension.
Meals: B, L
Booking Safari
All national park entry fees and government taxes
6 nights accommodation as per itinerary
Meals as stated (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
Professional English-speaking driver-guide
Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
Bottled drinking water during game drives
Airport transfers (arrival & departure)
International flights & visa fees
Travel insurance
Optional activities (balloon safari, cultural visits)
Drinks at lodges unless specified
Tips for guide and hotel staff
Personal expenses (souvenirs, laundry, phone, etc.)


